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Masako and Stanley

Continuing a legacy of learning

May 30, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

The story of Masako and Stanley Fukawa’s contributions to VIU and Japanese Canadian history.

How to make the most of your university education

April 30, 2019 By Jenn McGarrigle

Advice from VIU graduates

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Drug checking technology developed at VIU supports harm-reduction strategies

March 10, 2022

A part of the VIU spring 2022 Science and Technology Community Lecture Series

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Forging caring connections to land and the vulnerable: Ash Marie Wood

June 3, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

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My summer internship in Bali

October 3, 2023 By Tanisha Wilson

Kinesiology student Tanisha Wilson shares her experience

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3 reasons to become a student ambassador

September 12, 2023 By Shelby Bell

Building connections with your university community

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Creating a safe space to learn and thrive

April 12, 2023 By Jenn McGarrigle

Sarah McClelland shares her story

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Virtual Field Trip: Signs of Spring

March 10, 2021 By Pamela Murray

A Shoots with Roots adventure

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Rebooting his future with the information technology program

June 16, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Matthias De Gisi graduates VIU with top honour in his category

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