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VIU and Loaves & Fishes partner to bring Free Food Market to campus

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August 22, 2023 - 05:45pm

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Expert Q&A: BC government changes to reporting student progress

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December 12, 2023

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The power of persistence and a helping hand

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VIU students pitch their seaweed products on Dragons’ Den-style show

November 9, 2022 - 03:45pm

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VIU expands awareness activities for free education savings grants

November 8, 2022 - 09:00am

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VIU and community partners remember local fallen armed forces members through video memorial

October 28, 2022 - 01:15pm

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VIU’s Theatre Department presents A Good Person

October 24, 2022 - 03:00pm

Vancouver Island University's Position Statement on Climate Action and Sustainability

October 21, 2022 - 10:00am

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VIU releases position statement on climate action and sustainability

October 21, 2022 - 10:00am

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