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Current Students

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The Long Night Against Procrastination 🍕

March 22, 2023

VIU Student Pulse News: March 22, 2023

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How honeybees are harmed by climate change

March 21, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Sierra De Buysscher-Nailor shares her research.

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Harnessing her people skills to engage alumni

March 9, 2023 By Amanda Chacon Brown

What Taryn Walker did with her VIU degree

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Saying goodbye to your rental accommodation?

March 9, 2023 By Michael Witcomb

A quick guide to ending your tenancy and getting back your deposit

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Cheer on the women's volleyball team 🏐

March 8, 2023

VIU Student Pulse News: March 8, 2023

Planning for more age-friendly communities

March 6, 2023

Grad student Alicia McLean shares her research

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From sociology student to supporting children and families

February 27, 2023 By Chelsea Marsolais

What Alexis Gardner did with her VIU degree

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VIU Student News: February 22, 2023

February 22, 2023

Make your Study Days more productive 📕

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5 student services you need to check out at VIU

February 17, 2023

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