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Engineering Technician Devin Ayotte and Resource Management and Protection Technician Michael Lester stand in front of marmot weigh scale

Technicians devise remote weigh scale to assess health of Vancouver Island marmots

The smart device will help researchers determine if supplemental feeding improves the reproductive health of marmots.Two Vancouver Island University (VIU) Technicians, working in collaboration with the Wilder Institute, have spent almost two years building an electronic weigh scale to pr

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MyVIU student newsletter: February 5, 2025

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VIU Nursing student gives back to community through successful grant application

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Carliegh Gainer’s efforts mean Khowhemun Elementary School gets a new mural
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Resolving roommate disputes

By Michael Witcomb
A guide to avoiding and repairing conflicts
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Welcome to VIU's Spring Semester! 📚

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VIU Student Pulse: January 11, 2023
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