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VIU News & Experts: October 15, 2026

October 15, 2026 - 01:53pm

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Scholar explores mountain biking’s social impacts on Indigenous communities

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The Re-VIU: Top 20 stories of 2024

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5 questions with Neil Surkan, the City of Nanaimo’s new Poet Laureate

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Re-examining the toxic drug crisis through stories

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VIU Elders receive King Charles III Coronation Medals

November 28, 2024 - 03:30pm

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Chasing triathlon dreams and a teaching career

October 19, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Education student Ryan Seaman balances his full-time studies with a full training schedule

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From lieutenant commander to business student

November 13, 2024

Carol Seabra shares her story

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October 30, 2024

Student newsletter: October 30, 2024

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Building community, one study session at a time

October 29, 2024

VIU’s Peer Supported Learning program

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Finding your place at VIU

October 22, 2024 By Becky Duarte

A guide to getting involved in campus life

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Are you saying yes to too much? 🤔

October 16, 2024

VIU student newsletter: October 16 edition

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Meet the staff in Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place

October 16, 2024

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VIU Giving Tuesday campaign helps students reach for their dreams

November 14, 2023 - 09:00am

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President's message on the crisis in the Middle East

November 6, 2023 - 12:30pm

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VIU News & Experts: November 3, 2023

November 3, 2023 - 02:30pm

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Vancouver Island University’s Board of Governors announces reappointments

November 2, 2023 - 02:15pm

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VIU and community partners remember local fallen soldiers through video memorial

November 1, 2023 - 05:00pm

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