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Student Pulse News: Wednesday, August 30, 2023

August 30, 2023

Ready for back to school? 🍎

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Are you saying yes to too much? 🤔

October 16, 2024

VIU student newsletter: October 16 edition

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Building connection and community at the Kin Games

March 17, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Kinesiology students are heading to Ontario this week for national competition

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From boilermaker to award-winning book author

October 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Hilary Peach shares her story

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Getting a global health education

March 23, 2024 By Talia Connor

VIU Nursing students went to Mexico on community practice experience

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Finding community and belonging at VIU

February 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

VIU grad and current employee Rayan Zeineddine shares his story

Planning for more age-friendly communities

March 6, 2023

Grad student Alicia McLean shares her research

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Pursuing a lifelong passion for art

February 3, 2022

Meet Pam Vickars – student curator for VIU’s View Gallery

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The art of finishing two degrees during a pandemic

September 9, 2021 By Rachel Stern

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal

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