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Time management, Mariners at nationals and study resources 📚

November 9, 2022

VIU Student Pulse News: November 9, 2022

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VIU Student Pulse: January 26, 2022

January 26, 2022

What's happening on campus 📆

Five students talk to each other at CREATE conference

MyVIU student news: March 19, 2025

March 19, 2025

Budget info and research showcase 🧪

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How are you doing, really?

January 25, 2023

VIU Student Pulse News: January 25, 2023

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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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Finding her fit in Canada’s far north

October 19, 2023

From Classroom to Career: Amy Badgley

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Help with job searches and events to de-stress 🧠

February 5, 2025

MyVIU student newsletter: February 5, 2025

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Welcome to campus – the Student Housing edition

August 20, 2025 By Jenna Gill, VIU Recruitment Officer

What to know about orientation, Community Leaders and upcoming events

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Taking her education global with international internships

October 11, 2022

Gabrielle Hayashi Santos shares her story

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