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How to build your skills outside of the classroom

October 19, 2022 By Samantha Allan

Why getting involved is so important for your success

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My summer internship in Belize

October 16, 2022 By Melanie P. Loureiro

What it’s like doing research on a coral reef

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VIU Student Pulse News: October 12, 2022

October 12, 2022

#MyVIU contest, resume tailoring & Mariners games ⚽

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Nanaimo municipal election: where candidates stand on climate action and sustainability

October 6, 2022 By Alyson Winks

Candidates answer two questions

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The importance of out-of-classroom experiences

October 6, 2022

Samantha Allan's story

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How do I tailor my resumé to a specific job?

October 1, 2022 By Paula Deering

Paula Deering at the Career Studio answers your top questions

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Student Pulse News: September 28, 2022

September 28, 2022

Truth & Reconciliation, Student Club Fair and other special events

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Exploring allyship and personalizing Truth and Reconciliation

September 28, 2022

Words from VIU's Communications and External Affairs team

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Addressing the violence in Iran

September 27, 2022

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