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Carpentry student Emily Behm standing in front of the tiny home she and her classmates are building at the Cowichan Trades Centre

March 20, 2024

VIU carpentry students learn by building tiny home

The home is being built at the Cowichan Trades Centre and will be delivered to a property in Saanich.Carpentry students are gaining real-world experience and providing a home in the process.

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March 21, 2024 - 10:15am

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March 20, 2024

VIU Student Pulse News: March 20, 2024

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Four students in a gym holding volleyballs

March 20, 2024

Creating a safe place to play and learn

Child and Youth Care students participate in community program

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March 18, 2024 by Eric Zimmer

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VIU carpentry students learn by building tiny home

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Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan

VIU News & Experts: Wednesday, March 20

Raising a glass to nature: Brant Wildlife Festival celebrates biodiversity and conservation

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VIU Student Pulse News: March 20, 2024

What's going on at VIU 🍏

Creating a safe place to play and learn

Child and Youth Care students participate in community program

Researching the effects of AI in the workplace

Andrew Szilagyi shares his story

News

VIU carpentry students learn by building tiny home

Latest News

Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan

VIU News & Experts: Wednesday, March 20

Raising a glass to nature: Brant Wildlife Festival celebrates biodiversity and conservation

Latest from our Blog

VIU Student Pulse News: March 20, 2024

What's going on at VIU 🍏

Creating a safe place to play and learn

Child and Youth Care students participate in community program

Researching the effects of AI in the workplace

Andrew Szilagyi shares his story

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