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Monitoring toxic tire chemicals in salmon-bearing streams

February 25, 2026 - 10:59am

Eliza Gardiner holds a bouquet of red roses and stands next to Joy Gugeler and a student during the 2022 vigil.

National Day of Remembrance vigil will “reaffirm commitment to fight against hatred and misogyny”

November 24, 2023 - 10:00am

VIU researcher examining how microbes could protect frogs and Pacific oysters from diseases

November 22, 2023 - 09:45am

VIU Women's Soccer Coach Bobbi Taylor

VIU’s Bobbie Taylor named CCAA Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year

November 8, 2023 - 02:00pm

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Putting a human face to the Canadian war experience

November 7, 2023 - 02:15pm

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VIU celebrates local and global community during WorldVIU Days

October 30, 2023 - 02:45pm

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Alum of the Month: Mary Clare Massicotte

October 20, 2023 - 12:45pm

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Longtime Mariners coaches stepping away from roles after storied careers

February 23, 2026

Matt Kuzminski and Tony Bryce are saying goodbye to their time as court sport leaders

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Getting a global health education

March 23, 2024 By Talia Connor

VIU Nursing students went to Mexico on community practice experience

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VIU Student Pulse News: March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024

What's going on at VIU 🍏

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Creating a safe place to play and learn

March 20, 2024

Child and Youth Care students participate in community program

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Researching the effects of AI in the workplace

March 18, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Andrew Szilagyi shares his story

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VIU partners with Digital Marketing Institute to offer new certification

March 13, 2024 By Vaidehi Sayar

Training helps MBA students get ahead of the competition

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VIU Student Pulse News: March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

Work on campus, tax help & social events

Statements & Announcements

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VIU and Northpine Foundation expand educational opportunities in BC correctional centres

March 1, 2023 - 12:15pm

VIU campuses re-open at noon today (February 28)

February 28, 2023 - 10:00am

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Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses and Parksville centre closed for the morning (February 28) due to severe weather

February 28, 2023 - 06:00am

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VIU Media Highlights: February 16

February 16, 2023 - 04:30pm

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More than a thousand students Discover VIU at open house events next week

February 16, 2023 - 12:15pm

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VIU’s Seafood Business Accelerator program will help small-scale harvesters find their niche

February 16, 2023 - 12:00pm

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