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Theatre professor co-creates immersive flower sculpture

June 19, 2026 - 08:20am

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VIU Media Highlights: February 3, 2023

February 3, 2023 - 02:45pm

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Global Citizens Week promotes solidarity in action

January 30, 2023 - 11:45am

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Creating the next generation of treatments for substance abuse disorders

January 23, 2023 - 08:30am

5 Questions with Stephen Hume

January 20, 2023 - 12:45pm

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VIU restaurant featured as participant during inaugural Dine Out Nanaimo food festival

January 13, 2023 - 10:45am

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Alum of the month: Douglas Groenendijk

January 13, 2023 - 10:00am

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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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Gaining real-world experiences in the publishing world

October 12, 2023

Students aim to answer some of humanity’s fundamental questions in journal

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Researching the effects of war on urban landscapes in Ukraine

October 12, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Anna Shynkarenko came to VIU on a Mitacs internship

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VIU Student Pulse News: October 11, 2023

October 11, 2023

Make mental health a priority 🌈

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Make mental health a priority

October 9, 2023 By Becky Duarte

A reminder during World Mental Health Month

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Battling the muggy and buggy in rental housing

October 9, 2023 By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator

What to do if you have mold or pests in your home

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My summer internship in Bali

October 3, 2023 By Tanisha Wilson

Kinesiology student Tanisha Wilson shares her experience

Statements & Announcements

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VIU hosts summer camps for Indigenous students

June 29, 2022 - 02:15pm

VIU welcomes new Provost and Vice-President Academic

June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm

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Paper Excellence and Vancouver Island University create Indigenous Success Fund

June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm

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VIU’s View Gallery presents Photo Salon 2022 hosted by Harbour City Photography Club

June 16, 2022 - 02:00pm

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VIU awards honorary degree to Coast Salish Master Carver and Traditional Storyteller

June 15, 2022 - 11:45am

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VIU awards honorary degree to acclaimed Canadian sculpture artist

June 15, 2022 - 11:45am

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