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VIU professor’s Canada Research Chair funding renewed to support Indigenous language reawakening through research

May 20, 2026 - 02:56pm

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

December 16, 2024 - 04:00pm

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Re-examining the toxic drug crisis through stories

December 10, 2024 - 08:45am

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VIU Elders receive King Charles III Coronation Medals

November 28, 2024 - 03:30pm

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Choosing eco-friendly boat cleaners just got easier thanks to VIU researcher’s product database

November 27, 2024 - 02:30pm

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Creating holiday magic – volunteers bring cherished holiday tradition to life

November 26, 2024 - 11:15am

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VIU Giving Tuesday campaign creates pathways for students in need

November 25, 2024 - 02:15pm

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Creating opportunities for herself and others

May 26, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet your valedictorians: Kendra Neary

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MyVIU student news: January 8, 2025

January 8, 2025

Welcome to the Spring Semester! 📚

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December 16, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Brayden Klassen shares his story

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Making headlines – Alyona Latsinnik breaks viral election night story

December 12, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Student exposes racist remarks made by candidate as part of class assignment

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VIU student news: December 11, 2024

December 11, 2024

The holiday break is almost here 🎄

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From Heavy Equipment student to successful business owner

December 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Jesse Anderson shares his story

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Finding her career as a biomechanics researcher

December 5, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Laura Hutchinson shares her story

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VIU News & Experts: January 24, 2024

January 24, 2024 - 08:45pm

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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

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January 18: VIU campuses and locations closed for evening classes

January 18, 2024 - 02:45pm

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