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Alum of the Month: Telma Dos Santos

September 8, 2023 - 03:00pm

VIU expert spotlight

VIU News & Experts: September 6

September 6, 2023 - 03:45pm

Alum of the Month: Spenser Smith

September 6, 2023 - 01:30pm

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VIU professor develops imaging technology to take a deeper look at tumour metabolism

August 28, 2023 - 10:15am

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Expert Q&A: Be wildfire ready

August 22, 2023 - 05:45pm

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Sault College and Vancouver Island University partner to expand opportunities for culinary learners

July 31, 2023 - 01:45pm

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VIU student researches perceptions of women’s rights in Iran

April 17, 2025 By Annette Lucas

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VIU Student Pulse News: February 21, 2024

February 21, 2024

Make the most of Study Days 📚

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Xwulqw’selu Sta’lo’: Quw’utsun Mustimuhw Hwialasmut tu Tumuhw

February 16, 2024

(Koksilah River: Cowichan Peoples Take Care of the Land)

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Studying overseas with international scholarships

February 15, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Tony Miyoshi and Sam Statchuk share their stories

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Designing VIU’s next signature chocolate in Paris

February 12, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Baking and Pastry Arts student Grace Poirier shares her story

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Finding community and belonging at VIU

February 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

VIU grad and current employee Rayan Zeineddine shares his story

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VIU Student Pulse News: February 7

February 7, 2024

Black History Month and Valentine's Day events ❤️

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President Statement on University of Waterloo Violence

June 30, 2023 - 11:30am

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VIU News & Experts: June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023 - 02:45pm

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VIU awards honorary degrees to local philanthropist and award-winning author

June 13, 2023 - 04:00pm

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VIU News & Experts: June 9, 2023

June 9, 2023 - 05:00pm

President's statement on the recent death of a VIU student

June 8, 2023 - 04:30pm

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VIU receives funding to continue innovative upgrading program

June 5, 2023 - 01:00pm

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