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Milner Gardens & Woodland launches five-year strategic plan

July 11, 2025 - 08:22am

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Combining passions and learning new skills

June 15, 2022 - 08:30pm

Gained in translation: the magic of translating texts into English

June 15, 2022 - 07:45pm

Trail maps, aspirations and focusing on the future of work at VIU – People Plan renewal

June 15, 2022 - 12:30pm

Employee BBQ

The blessings of a new season

June 15, 2022 - 12:15pm

The impact of social media on body image and mental heath

June 15, 2022 - 12:00pm

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VIU students create community exhibit at Nanaimo Museum

June 15, 2022 - 10:45am

VIU Blog

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Finding purpose on and off the court

July 15, 2025 By Eric Zimmer

Kai Leighton shares his story

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Doing your part to save water during a drought

August 15, 2023

Geography Professor Dr. Alan Gilchrist’s tips

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Thinking of renting to students this year?

August 7, 2023

Landlord Bruce Barnard shares his story

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Pushing the boundaries of what is possible

August 4, 2023

From classroom to career: Kayla Passmore

Examining mental health supports in the K-12 school system

August 3, 2023

Grad student Nova Heartland shares her research

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Discovering a passion for working on cars

July 27, 2023

Trinity LaRose's story

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New student checklist

July 24, 2023

7 things you can do before coming to VIU

Statements & Announcements

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Health professionals can prescribe access to VIU’s Milner Gardens through national program

July 4, 2022 - 12:30pm

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VIU hosts summer camps for Indigenous students

June 29, 2022 - 02:15pm

VIU welcomes new Provost and Vice-President Academic

June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm

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Paper Excellence and Vancouver Island University create Indigenous Success Fund

June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm

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VIU’s View Gallery presents Photo Salon 2022 hosted by Harbour City Photography Club

June 16, 2022 - 02:00pm

Portrait photo of William Good

VIU awards honorary degree to Coast Salish Master Carver and Traditional Storyteller

June 15, 2022 - 11:45am

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