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Alumni spotlight: Lisa Leclerc

January 27, 2026 - 09:59am

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VIU Culinary Arts Student Cooking for Gold

January 7, 2021 - 12:30pm

VIU_Christmas

T’was the Week Before Christmas (VIU Version)

December 22, 2020 - 11:45am

VIU Working Remotely Chronicles: Holiday Edition

December 18, 2020 - 06:15am

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Reflections on 2020 from the VIU Voices Editor

December 18, 2020 - 02:00am

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Congratulations!

December 18, 2020 - 12:15am

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VIU ElderCollege: Where Wisdom Meets Knowledge

December 17, 2020 - 03:00pm

VIU Blog

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Starting the semester right

January 29, 2026 By Becky Duarte

What to do so you don't feel so behind

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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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In videos: Valedictorian speeches from convocation

June 22, 2022

Advice from the graduating class of 2022

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An “All my Relations” approach to decolonizing education

June 16, 2022 By Heather Burke

6 Teachings to improve access, success and transitions to work for Indigenous learners

Statements & Announcements

William Litchfield, Associate Vice-President, Community Partnerships

VIU Creates New Office of Community Partnerships

July 8, 2020 - 12:15pm

Virtual Graduation Celebration 2020

July 7, 2020 - 11:45am

Improving access to quality, affordable child care in Nanaimo

June 25, 2020 - 01:15pm

VIU’s ongoing response to the Black Lives Matter movement and racism in our community

June 8, 2020 - 02:15pm

All-Gender Washroom Renovations to be Completed this Summer

June 8, 2020 - 05:15am

IT's Ask Me Anything

June 8, 2020 - 03:45am

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