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VIU Giving Tuesday campaign aims to reduce financial barriers for students in need

November 4, 2026 - 02:50pm

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January 13, 2020 - 11:00am

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VIU Biology Professor Pens Paper About Insect Apocalypse Myth

January 9, 2020 - 09:00am

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Scholar Focuses on How Indigenous Issues are Covered in Media

September 3, 2019 - 12:00pm

Chief Shawn Atleo Presents on 'Re-imagining Canada' in VIU's First Indigenous Speakers Series Event

November 19, 2015 - 09:45am

VIU To Award Five Honorary Degrees and Two Alumni Awards at Spring Convocation

May 10, 2014 - 09:00pm

ESTEEMED FIRST NATIONS LEADER TO RECEIVE VIU’S DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

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Thinking big adds up to sweet success for Baking student

October 27, 2026 By Rachel Stern

Leaning into opportunities leads to incredible learning experiences for Faithe Haley

Portal’s Portfolio Live Reading Series Shifts to YouTube

October 13, 2021 By Joe Enns, VIU Creative Writing and Journalism student

Video interviews allow for in-depth conversations with authors

Battling racism and discrimination with art

October 8, 2021 By Eric Zimmer

VIU Kinesiology student Elise Cole shares her story

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October 6, 2021

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Making a positive impact on youth: Aaron Moore

September 24, 2021

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU

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September 22, 2021

Truth and Reconciliation Day events, Mariners games, off-campus housing tips and our photo contest 📷

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13 unique spots to discover at VIU

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VIU Giving Tuesday campaign aims to reduce financial barriers for students in need

The Power of Persistence: A Story of Success and Resilience

VIU Biology Professor Pens Paper About Insect Apocalypse Myth

Scholar Focuses on How Indigenous Issues are Covered in Media

Chief Shawn Atleo Presents on 'Re-imagining Canada' in VIU's First Indigenous Speakers Series Event

VIU To Award Five Honorary Degrees and Two Alumni Awards at Spring Convocation

ESTEEMED FIRST NATIONS LEADER TO RECEIVE VIU’S DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

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Thinking big adds up to sweet success for Baking student

Leaning into opportunities leads to incredible learning experiences for Faithe Haley

Portal’s Portfolio Live Reading Series Shifts to YouTube

Video interviews allow for in-depth conversations with authors

Battling racism and discrimination with art

VIU Kinesiology student Elise Cole shares her story

Student Pulse News: October 6, 2021

Therapy dogs, Halloween fun and research tips 😄

Making a positive impact on youth: Aaron Moore

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU

Student Pulse News: September 22, 2021

Truth and Reconciliation Day events, Mariners games, off-campus housing tips and our photo contest 📷

13 unique spots to discover at VIU

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