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Indigenous speaker reminds Canadians that the colonial project’s impacts remain

November 7, 2025 - 11:14am

The Strategic Plan: Making it a reality

November 10, 2021 - 10:15am

Bumpy starts and a busy “comeback” semester

November 10, 2021 - 08:00am

Winds of Change Art Exhibit Brings Hundreds to Malaspina Theatre

November 9, 2021 - 08:00pm

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RockVIU 2021: Welcome to Campus, a Message of Appreciation

November 9, 2021 - 07:30pm

VIU Education Student Investigates How Women Experienced Trauma During the First World War

November 5, 2021 - 03:30pm

Two VIU Mariners Alumni Take on New Roles as Apprentice Coaches

November 1, 2021 - 12:45pm

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Boost your career prospects with digital marketing certification

November 17, 2025 By Jennifer Ford

Because every company needs an online presence.

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Virtual Field Trip: Tracks in the snow

February 15, 2023 By Pamela Murray

A Shoots with Roots adventure

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Earn university credits while still in high school with VIU’s dual credit program

February 14, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Fast-track your future while saving time and money too.

How do I become a student at Vancouver Island University?

February 13, 2023 By Francesca Paladino

The application process in 5 steps

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Herring and the health of the Salish Sea

February 13, 2023

VIU's Engaged Citizens Speaker Series featuring Bryce Casavant from Pacific Wild

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VIU Student Pulse: February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

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Black History Month at VIU

February 7, 2023

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VIU Media Highlights: June 19 - July 19, 2021

July 20, 2021 - 02:15pm

VIU classes back in session Wednesday, June 30, 2021

June 29, 2021 - 05:30pm

VIU classes cancelled Tuesday, June 29, 2021, due to extreme heat

June 28, 2021 - 05:15pm

VIU Classes Cancelled Monday, June 28 Due to Extreme Heat

June 27, 2021 - 09:00pm

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Summer Camp Makes Transition to University Easier for Indigenous Students

June 22, 2021 - 05:15pm

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VIU Invites Community to Learn about Sustainable Development through Online Game

June 22, 2021 - 10:30am

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