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March 21, 2024

Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan

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March 20, 2024

VIU News & Experts: Wednesday, March 20

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February 8, 2024

Dr. Laura Cranmer reawakens Indigenous languages through powerful play

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February 4, 2024

Bringing Indigenous knowledge into the classroom

Introducing the Totem podcast

Graphic of a hare with the text Karen Solie 2024 Gustafson Distinguished Poet's Lecture, The Path of the Hare.

January 30, 2024

Celebrated poet Karen Solie to give VIU Gustafson lecture

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January 27, 2024

Alum of the Month: Jordyn Monaghan

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January 24, 2024

VIU News & Experts: January 24, 2024

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January 23, 2024

VIU’s View Gallery presents bailey macabre exhibit in collaboration with the Nanaimo Arts Council

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January 22, 2024

VIU’s redesigned Jazz diploma prepares graduates for careers in different music genres

January 19, 2024

Friday, January 19: VIU Nanaimo campus re-opening for afternoon classes, all other campuses full-day closure

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January 19, 2024

Friday, January 19: CLOSED- Nanaimo campus for morning classes, all other campuses full day closure

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