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Theatre professor co-creates immersive flower sculpture

June 19, 2026 - 08:20am

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VIU Media Studies showcase on April 24 debuts student work

April 24, 2025 - 09:49am

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Portal “Reaches Out” to its community at the launch of its 2025 issue

April 23, 2025 - 03:08pm

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VIU news and experts: April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025 - 03:25pm

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VIU Métis Elder-In-Residence presented with King Charles III Coronation Medal

April 3, 2025 - 11:11am

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Helping youth navigate anxiety and depression

March 26, 2025 - 04:21pm

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Alumni Spotlight on George Anderson

March 26, 2025 - 09:34am

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Turning clinic experience into community impact

June 9, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet the class of 2026: Emma Rampanen

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MyVIU student news: April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

Semester end is almost here 🙌

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Unlock your study superpowers

April 12, 2025 By Samantha Letourneau, Peer-Supported Learning Coordinator

How peer-supported learning strategies can help you prep for exams

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Could a common tire chemical threaten fruit flies?

April 9, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Sarima Amadi investigates impact of tire toxins

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Theatre without barriers

April 3, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Inclusive Theatre Collective prioritizes community and belonging

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MyVIU student news: April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

End of semester supports ... and fun 📚

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What’s hitchhiking in a Vancouver Island bird of prey?

March 26, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Unravelling the parasite mystery in barred owls

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Statement about encampment on the VIU campus

May 7, 2024 - 05:15pm

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VIU Media Studies hosts Showcase and Social on April 25

April 18, 2024 - 02:00pm

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Portal “rewires and connects” at the launch of its 2024 issue

April 16, 2024 - 11:45am

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VIU welcomes public to campus for career fair

April 10, 2024 - 02:00pm

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Centre for Seafood Innovation celebrates success following three-year program

April 8, 2024 - 04:45pm

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