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Alumni spotlight on Mateo Kostering

October 8, 2026 - 04:17pm

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VIU Professor Emerita re-translates All Quiet on the Western Front

November 4, 2024 - 08:00pm

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VIU psychology professor researching conversation memory in children

November 4, 2024 - 12:45pm

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VIU and community partners remember local fallen soldiers through video memorial

November 1, 2024 - 08:45am

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Flower Power: Milner Gardens & Woodland receives national recognition

October 31, 2024 - 02:15pm

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5 Questions with Cobus Swarts

October 24, 2024 - 10:15am

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Our Town explores love, loss and life’s fragility

October 21, 2024 - 12:15pm

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Building a future rooted in community

October 6, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Marissa Tom-Charlie is pursuing a career in justice and community service thanks to financial support.

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Five ways VIU’s Off-Campus Housing department can help you

September 3, 2024

Support with house hunting, tenancy issues and conflict resolution

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Chemistry students receive accolades at national conference

August 28, 2024

Trio recognized for their outstanding research

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Researching the chemistry of cannabis

August 27, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Student leads method development for marijuana measurement

MBA student shares his 2SLGBTQ+ university experience

August 26, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Ashutosh Mishra embraces inclusivity and freedom at VIU

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A first year’s guide to the start of a new term

August 23, 2024 By Becky Duarte

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VIU Student Pulse News: August 21, 2024

August 21, 2024

Campus jobs, new student emails and back to school events 🍏

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VIU News & Experts: October 6, 2023

October 6, 2023 - 04:30pm

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Vancouver Island University shares deficit mitigation plan

October 5, 2023 - 11:00am

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Province, First Nations and VIU announce new funding and training for Indigenous guardians protecting coastal lands and waters

October 4, 2023 - 08:00pm

Vancouver Island University examining new models for continuing education

October 3, 2023 - 09:00am

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Drag show offers a night of jaw-dropping and dazzling performances

September 29, 2023 - 09:45am

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VIU invites public to new community event

September 25, 2023 - 01:30pm

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