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Boost your career prospects with digital marketing certification

November 17, 2025 By Jennifer Ford

Because every company needs an online presence.

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Artificial intelligence in the classroom

November 22, 2023 By Becky Duarte

A student’s guide to using tools like ChatGPT

Frances Kelsey’s battle against birth defect causing drug thalidomide profiled in new book

June 28, 2024 By Rachel Stern

VIU History Professor Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh publishes biography on pioneering physician’s work

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Creating community connections through art

September 1, 2021 By Rachel Stern

Kashmir Lesnick-Petrovicz’s work part of interactive RockVIU art exhibit

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VIU student news: October 2, 2024

October 2, 2024

Come to VIU Fest for free fall fun 🥳

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VIU Student Pulse: January 26, 2022

January 26, 2022

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What can I do with my degree?

January 2, 2019 By Jenn McGarrigle

VIU students share stories about life after graduation

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A Story of Joy: Reducing the Harm so we can Heal

January 22, 2021

VIU's sixth annual Indigenous Speakers Series keynote presentation and discussion

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Info on COVID-19 vaccinations for post-secondary students

August 9, 2021

Island Health answers your most frequently asked questions

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