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New donor support helps more VIU students stay in school

October 27, 2025 - 01:16pm

5 Questions with Dr. Carolyn Swanson

September 25, 2024 - 02:45pm

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Life’s unexpected realities explored in VIU Theatre department’s studio play – Tough

September 24, 2024 - 02:45pm

Three installation art pieces by Connie Michele Morey at the View Gallery.

VIU’s View Gallery presents Threadbare, an exhibit by Connie Michele Morey

September 11, 2024 - 09:30am

VIU Computer Science professor investigating AI privacy concerns among young users

September 3, 2024 - 01:30pm

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New farming courses provide science-based and practical learning

August 19, 2024 - 03:30pm

Alum of the Month: Yevgeniya (Jane) Lytvynenko

August 13, 2024 - 05:45pm

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October 28, 2025 By Kim Sharpe, VIU Health and Safety Advisor

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MyVIU student news: September 18, 2024

September 18, 2024

Campus Events: Therapy Dogs, Socials & Snacks

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Mariners alum takes passion for her sport overseas

September 16, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Linnea Brickwood shares her story

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Accounting alum at the top of his class

September 11, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Mitch Turko shares his story

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VIU Student Pulse News: September 4, 2024

September 4, 2024

Back to school: Events and campus jobs

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From career back to the classroom

September 4, 2024

Business student John Christoffersen shares his story

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

September 3, 2024

Support with house hunting, tenancy issues and conflict resolution

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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

January 17: All VIU campuses and facilities closed for day

January 17, 2024 - 06:00am

The Re-VIU: Top 20 stories of 2023

December 21, 2023 - 12:00pm

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