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VIU students to create the world’s largest Nanaimo bar

May 8, 2025 - 01:06pm

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Using children’s picture books to teach about climate change

February 24, 2025 - 12:00pm

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Algae bloom toxins are an emerging threat to human and animal health

February 24, 2025 - 11:30am

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Social prescribing program advancing senior’s health in Central Island

February 20, 2025 - 09:45am

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VIU alum exhibits at Museum of Natural History in New York City

February 19, 2025 - 07:45pm

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March 5, 2025

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Hooked on salmon: student leads record-breaking fish count project

March 3, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Tristen Dieleman follows his passion for fish into local waters

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Helping to make health care make sense

February 27, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Nursing students aim to help people make better health decisions

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From classroom to creek: saving Nanaimo’s cutthroat trout

February 20, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Fisheries student Joe Clark is helping to protect local streams

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February 19, 2025

Student newsletter: February 19, 2025

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Tarah Dowling’s art captures the strength and resilience of Tuition Waiver students

February 10, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Art and audio blend to tell the story of kids growing up in foster care

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VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises almost $380,000 for students in need

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Indigenous speaker shares an urgent call to action for all Canadians

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