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Theatre professor co-creates immersive flower sculpture

June 19, 2026 - 08:20am

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VIU ElderCollege offers both online and in-person courses for learners

July 26, 2022 - 10:45am

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VIU Adjunct Professor’s research seeks to improve perinatal, neonatal services in Nunavut village

July 25, 2022 - 01:15pm

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VIU named host of the 2023 CCAA Women's Volleyball National Championship

July 21, 2022 - 12:00pm

VIU part of BC plan to train, recruit more allied health professionals

July 19, 2022 - 04:00pm

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How did COVID-19 affect recreation programing in the Yukon?

July 14, 2022 - 02:15pm

Alum of the Month: Bianca van der Stoel

July 8, 2022 - 01:45pm

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Turning clinic experience into community impact

June 9, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet the class of 2026: Emma Rampanen

Mauricea Panchenko

Single parent and psychology student receives significant scholarship

July 21, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Mauricea Panchenko is well on her way to realizing her post-secondary dreams.

Thomas Leaf

Exploring connections between sport, history and kinesiology

July 21, 2023

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation

Heather Finlay

Ready to share her research

July 21, 2023

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal

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Combining business and psychology

July 21, 2023

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal

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Connecting with community and nature

July 17, 2023

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal

Dual Credit student receives coveted $100,000 scholarship

July 7, 2023

Paul Wu says the program helped him with the application process

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Indigenous Environmental Advocate Addresses Climate Crisis as a Human Rights Issue

January 26, 2022 - 03:30pm

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Figuratively Speaking: A Journey Through Movement

January 21, 2022 - 02:45pm

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VIU Science and Technology Community Lecture Series for Spring 2022 focuses on Climate Change

January 18, 2022 - 04:15pm

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VIU Media Highlights: Top 21 of 2021

January 14, 2022 - 08:45am

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VIU Hosts Virtual Event to Showcase Graduate Programs

January 12, 2022 - 10:45am

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VIU Theatre Professor explores a “Grotesque” Satirical Play During First Colloquium Lecture

January 10, 2022 - 12:45pm

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