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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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Help with job searches and events to de-stress 🧠

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MyVIU student newsletter: February 5, 2025

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How we’ve learned to conquer stress

By Samantha Allan
Two student leaders share their strategies
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Become a volunteer tutor at Vancouver Island University

By Eric Zimmer
Tutors are needed at both the Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses.
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VIU Light Up, exam support and holiday fun 🌲⛄

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VIU Student Pulse News: December 7, 2022
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Keeping your room while away - and saving the rent

By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator
A guide to subletting and assigning your housing
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Gaining a global research perspective

By Rachel Stern
Angelina Jaeger snags spot in prestigious summer research internship program
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Supporting students in need on Giving Tuesday

By Jenn McGarrigle
The impact of giving for one employee
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