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Alumni spotlight on Tonia Laird

June 26, 2025 - 10:38am

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16 Days of Activism campaign honours differences and shared struggles

November 25, 2024 - 09:15am

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Alum of the Month: Stephen Hextall

November 20, 2024 - 12:30pm

How advertising imagery reveals Canada’s tourism and transportation narratives

November 19, 2024 - 12:30pm

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Explore climate change with VIU experts

November 14, 2024 - 12:30pm

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VIU researcher studying how to better people’s long-term ability to walk and run

November 6, 2024 - 01:30pm

Vancouver Island University hosts provincial recreation conference

November 5, 2024 - 12:15pm

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VIU master’s student brings alternative healing program to Canada’s North

July 2, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Emily Hoefs is transforming health care in her community

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Help with job searches and events to de-stress 🧠

February 5, 2025

MyVIU student newsletter: February 5, 2025

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Black History Month at VIU

January 27, 2025

Film screening, open mic, book club and more planned throughout the month

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Juggling education and a young family

January 24, 2025 By Annette Lucas

How Rosalynn White is making her career goals happen

Cheer on our VIU's Got Talent contenders! 🎤

January 22, 2025

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Finding passion and purpose through a business degree

January 17, 2025

From Classroom to Career: Rinny Jose

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Students dig deep into learning with augmented reality sandbox

January 14, 2025 By Rachel Stern

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Update to the community July 15

July 15, 2024 - 04:00pm

Update to the community July 11

July 11, 2024 - 03:30pm

Unveiling incredible Pentlatch fish trap panel exhibit at VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station

July 9, 2024 - 01:15pm

Update to the community July 3

July 3, 2024 - 04:15pm

Update to Community – Protest Activity and Settlement Proposal

June 19, 2024 - 03:45pm

Update to community June 11, 2024

June 11, 2024 - 06:00pm

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