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VIU students to create the world’s largest Nanaimo bar

May 8, 2025 - 01:06pm

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Alum of the Month: Keanu Ienco

April 30, 2022 - 11:00am

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VIU Queen Elizabeth Scholars Prepare for Global Internships

April 27, 2022 - 01:00pm

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New Program Prepares Next Generation of Climate Solution Global Leaders

April 21, 2022 - 06:30pm

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VIU Student Group Hosts Climate Change Symposium

April 14, 2022 - 11:15am

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Passionate about parasites, people, and places

April 6, 2022 - 08:30pm

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Culinary Teams from Across Canada Coming to VIU to Prepare for Global Competition

April 6, 2022 - 03:30pm

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MyVIU student news: May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

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Program helps students transform business ideas into reality

June 13, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Students with disabilities or who have faced employment challenges launch business start-ups through VIU entrepreneur training program.

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Student leader reflects on the power of community and connections

June 13, 2023

From Classroom to Career: Tapiwa Shoko

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Making the most of faculty and community connections

June 11, 2023

Meet valedictorian Prabhdeep Singh Sambi

Seafood Business Accelerator a stepping stone for Indigenous business owner

June 6, 2023 By Rachel Stern

Natasha Marshall Gallic shares her story

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Gaining confidence and finding her crew

June 2, 2023

Meet valedictorian Sherry Wessel

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VIU Student Pulse News: May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

Show your pride 🏳️‍🌈

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VIU awards honorary degree to acclaimed Canadian sculpture artist

June 15, 2022 - 11:45am

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VIU awards honorary degree to respected philanthropist and businessman

June 15, 2022 - 11:30am

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Vancouver Island University receives $2 million to educate future public service leaders

June 8, 2022 - 12:45pm

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VIU hosts conference on the environment and young people’s literature and culture

June 1, 2022 - 02:30pm

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Afternoon classes cancelled at VIU Nanaimo campus

May 18, 2022 - 01:45pm

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VIU to Offer Free Menstrual Products at all Campuses

May 5, 2022 - 12:00pm

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