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Documentary filmmaker uncovers history of Chinese-Canadian war hero

May 16, 2025 - 12:23pm

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Our Town explores love, loss and life’s fragility

October 21, 2024 - 12:15pm

Celebrated Canadian poet Lisa Robertson to give VIU Gustafson lecture

October 18, 2024 - 09:45am

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VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ celebrates 50 years in the qathet Region

October 16, 2024 - 03:30pm

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Learn about climate solutions and explore wildfire health risks at free climate conference

October 16, 2024 - 09:30am

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Alum of the Month: Jennifer Lindley

October 11, 2024 - 11:30am

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Celebrate autumn during Milner Gardens & Woodland’s Scarecrow Spectacular

October 10, 2024 - 02:30pm

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Studying climate change impacts in Senegal

May 23, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Students earn Queen Elizabeth scholarships for overseas research

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Finding your place at VIU

October 22, 2024 By Becky Duarte

A guide to getting involved in campus life

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Are you saying yes to too much? 🤔

October 16, 2024

VIU student newsletter: October 16 edition

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Meet the staff in Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place

October 16, 2024

Kerry, Brittany, Lyn and Heather are here for you

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The importance of knowing when to say yes and no

October 9, 2024 By Becky Duarte

Stepping out of your comfort zone – strategically

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From boilermaker to award-winning book author

October 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Hilary Peach shares her story

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VIU student news: October 2, 2024

October 2, 2024

Come to VIU Fest for free fall fun 🥳

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May 17 President's message to campus community

May 17, 2024 - 09:00am

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Update to community May 10, 2024

May 10, 2024 - 05:15pm

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Statement about encampment on the VIU campus

May 7, 2024 - 05:15pm

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VIU Media Studies hosts Showcase and Social on April 25

April 18, 2024 - 02:00pm

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Portal “rewires and connects” at the launch of its 2024 issue

April 16, 2024 - 11:45am

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VIU welcomes public to campus for career fair

April 10, 2024 - 02:00pm

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