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Alumni spotlight on Tonia Laird

June 26, 2025 - 10:38am

Alum of the Month: Sandipan Debnath

October 25, 2021 - 03:30pm

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WorldVIU Days Returns with Official Unveiling of Campus Community Mural

October 25, 2021 - 01:15pm

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5 Questions with Debra Hellbach

October 20, 2021 - 12:00pm

Master of Community Planning student Sarah Folks

VIU Community Planning Students Host National Conference in November

October 19, 2021 - 10:30am

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VIU Researcher Investigating Impact of Plastic Pollution on Deep-Sea Organisms

October 13, 2021 - 03:30pm

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New Program for Indigenous Elders and Residential and Day School Survivors Launches at VIU

September 29, 2021 - 03:15pm

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VIU master’s student brings alternative healing program to Canada’s North

July 2, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Emily Hoefs is transforming health care in her community

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How do I become a student at Vancouver Island University?

February 13, 2023 By Francesca Paladino

The application process in 5 steps

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Herring and the health of the Salish Sea

February 13, 2023

VIU's Engaged Citizens Speaker Series featuring Bryce Casavant from Pacific Wild

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VIU Student Pulse: February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

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Black History Month

Black History Month at VIU

February 7, 2023

Events, food and activities to check out

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VIU Nursing student gives back to community through successful grant application

February 6, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Carliegh Gainer’s efforts mean Khowhemun Elementary School gets a new mural

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Encouraging the next generation of Indigenous leaders

January 26, 2023

Hayden Kenneth Taylor shares his story

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VIU Invites People to Experience University Life During Virtual Event

September 29, 2021 - 12:00pm

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VIU’s Malaspina Theatre Hosts Winds of Change Art Exhibit

September 22, 2021 - 09:45am

Action required: VIU’s vaccine self-declaration program

September 16, 2021 - 01:15pm

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VIU Hosts Virtual Event to Showcase Graduate Programs

September 10, 2021 - 10:45am

Vaccine Survey Results

September 9, 2021 - 04:00pm

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BC's Proof of Vaccination System

September 9, 2021 - 03:00pm

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