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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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Growing her confidence and skills as a future educator

June 1, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet the Class of 2026: Victoria Dudley

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Chemistry students receive accolades at national conference

August 28, 2024

Trio recognized for their outstanding research

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VIU Student Pulse: September 14, 2022

September 14, 2022

No classes on September 19 to mark the Queen's funeral

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VIU Student Pulse News: August 25, 2021

August 25, 2021

New health and safety protocols, campus jobs, welcome week and more 🎒

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The power of persistence and a helping hand

December 9, 2023

Jingjing Li shares her story

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Halloween around campus 👻

October 30, 2024

Student newsletter: October 30, 2024

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Researching the chemistry of cannabis

August 27, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Student leads method development for marijuana measurement

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