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Supporting our People

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Q & A with Lidia Surman, Chief of Staff, President's Office

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How the Emergency Operations Centre Works

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Recipients of the 2020 Provost's Awards for Excellence in Teaching Design and Practice

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From financial stress to full focus

February 11, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

How scholarships are powering future nurse Christina Gustafsson

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Meet VIU’s new career services staff!

March 6, 2022

Brenden Johnston and Paula Deering will enhance job opportunities for students

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From co-op student to co-op employer

March 4, 2022

VIU Hospitality Management grad Omar Almolla shares his story

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How is Climate Change Affecting Water on Vancouver Island?

March 1, 2022

A part of the VIU spring 2022 Science and Technology Community Lecture Series

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Listening to the World and Storying a Place

February 25, 2022

Colloquium Series lecture features compelling live performances

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VIU Student Pulse News: February 23, 2022

February 23, 2022

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February 22, 2022

The benefits of summer session at VIU

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