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Enhancing food sovereignty and security for Indigenous communities

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What is environmental psychology and why is it important?

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Welcome to campus – the Student Housing edition

August 20, 2025 By By Jenna Gill, VIU Recruitment Officer

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Accounting alum at the top of his class

September 11, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

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From career back to the classroom

September 4, 2024

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Five ways VIU’s Off-Campus Housing department can help you

September 3, 2024

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Chemistry students receive accolades at national conference

August 28, 2024

Trio recognized for their outstanding research

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Researching the chemistry of cannabis

August 27, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Student leads method development for marijuana measurement

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VIU’s View Gallery presents bailey macabre exhibit in collaboration with the Nanaimo Arts Council

January 23, 2024 - 01:00pm

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VIU’s redesigned Jazz diploma prepares graduates for careers in different music genres

January 22, 2024 - 12:00pm

Friday, January 19: VIU Nanaimo campus re-opening for afternoon classes, all other campuses full-day closure

January 19, 2024 - 10:00am

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Friday, January 19: CLOSED- Nanaimo campus for morning classes, all other campuses full day closure

January 19, 2024 - 06:30am

January 18: VIU campuses and locations closed for evening classes

January 18, 2024 - 02:45pm

Open: All VIU campuses and locations – January 18, 2024

January 18, 2024 - 06:15am

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