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Baneesha Gill

Finding humour and comradery in organic chemistry: Baneesha Gill

June 13, 2022

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

VIU Cowichan Paddle Ceremony

Paddle ceremony welcomes back VIU Cowichan community

September 8, 2021 By Eric Zimmer

The paddles were gifted to the campus and carved by the son of an Elder-In-Residence

Extreme Science bed of nails experiment

Extreme Science: The Virtual Edition

March 14, 2021

Series of videos showcase daring and exciting physics and chemistry experiments

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Business etiquette tips for students

January 2, 2024 By Jonah Ferguson, VIU’s Employer and Student Engagement Coordinator

How to be a professional in the workplace

Hayden stands in front of Shq'apthut, VIU's Indigenous gathering place on the Nanaimo campus

Encouraging the next generation of Indigenous leaders

January 27, 2023

Hayden Kenneth Taylor shares his story

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How do I get an employer to interview me?

April 16, 2022 By Lillian Morpak

Resumes, cover letters, interview prep and more: advice from an expert

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VIU Student Pulse News: February 21, 2024

February 21, 2024

Make the most of Study Days 📚

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VIU Student Pulse News: August 21, 2024

August 21, 2024

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

Linea Brickwood gets ready to bump the ball during a Mariners game inside the VIU gym while a crowd watches in the background

Mariners alum takes passion for her sport overseas

September 16, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Linnea Brickwood shares her story

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