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Student Pulse News: April 4, 2024

April 4, 2024

You're almost there! 🍏

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VIU Student Pulse News: December 1, 2021

December 2, 2021

Magic show, wellness breaks and your chance to win prizes 💰

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VIU Student Pulse News: September 1, 2021

September 1, 2021

The official back-to-school edition 🍂

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Helping others discover the power and potential of their voice

June 23, 2022

Celebrating Indigenous writers at VIU

Craig Taylor and Dr. Sonnet L'Abbé.

Listening to the World and Storying a Place

February 25, 2022

Colloquium Series lecture features compelling live performances

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MyVIU student news: April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

Semester end is almost here 🙌

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VIU Student Pulse News: January 12, 2022

January 12, 2022

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From recovery to harm reduction

November 2, 2022 By Rachel Stern

One alum’s story of personal healing and joining the fight against the opioid epidemic

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Chemistry students receive accolades at national conference

August 28, 2024

Trio recognized for their outstanding research

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