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Documentary filmmaker uncovers history of Chinese-Canadian war hero

May 16, 2025 - 12:23pm

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Congratulations!

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VIU ElderCollege: Where Wisdom Meets Knowledge

December 17, 2020 - 03:00pm

The Share Drive Podcast

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HR Corner: How is my Pay Determined?

December 16, 2020 - 05:00pm

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VIU Researchers Examining Genetics of Canada Lynx

December 14, 2020 - 02:00pm

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VIU Culinary Arts Program Donates Surplus Food to Salvation Army

December 10, 2020 - 09:15am

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Forging caring connections to land and the vulnerable: Ash Marie Wood

June 3, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

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Leaving her mark beyond the classroom: Emma Simard-Provençal

July 15, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

Meet this year’s recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation

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Excelling in her field: Robyn Doll

July 14, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

Meet this year’s recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal

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Get your tech road trip ready

July 10, 2022 By Tracey Terepocki, Manager of Information Security at VIU

Tips to stay secure while you roam away from home

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Unique First Nations Housing Manager program trains people for success

July 9, 2022 By Jenn McGarrigle

Three VIU alumni share their experiences

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Finding his fit with VIU’s Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training Program

July 8, 2022

Russell Modeste is ready for the next step towards his dream career

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Helping others discover the power and potential of their voice

June 23, 2022

Celebrating Indigenous writers at VIU

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VIU Media Highlights: Top 24 of 2020

January 5, 2021 - 10:45am

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VIU Invites People to Experience University Life in Live Virtual Events

January 4, 2021 - 02:30pm

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Juno-Award-Winning Dub Poet Lillian Allen to Give VIU Gustafson Lecture and Reading

December 23, 2020 - 01:00pm

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VIU and Island Health Partner on COVID Testing Location at Nanaimo Campus

December 22, 2020 - 12:00pm

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VIU Media Highlights: November 24 - December 7, 2020

December 9, 2020 - 11:30am

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Rick Hansen Foundation Funds Accessibility Projects at VIU Campuses

December 3, 2020 - 05:45pm

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