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Frances Kelsey’s battle against birth defect causing drug thalidomide profiled in new book
VIU History Professor Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh publishes biography on pioneering physician’s work
Chasing the total solar eclipse
Dr. Greg Arkos travels to Mexico to view the spectacular natural event
A Bright Idea for Boosting Student Engagement in a Virtual World
VIU’s Physics, Engineering and Astronomy department has created its first lightboard.
A Story of Joy: Reducing the Harm so we can Heal
VIU's sixth annual Indigenous Speakers Series keynote presentation and discussion
Let’s Explore the Seafloor: Sea Cucumbers
Have you ever seen a sea cucumber before?
Shoots with Roots 12 days of Outdoor Play Challenge
Can you play outdoors for at least 30 minutes every day, for 12 days in a row?
Colour - If You Dare
A Creature Feature colouring book project by VIU graphic design students
Virtual Field Trip: Travelling Seeds
A Shoots with Roots adventure
Why Do We Study an Archaeology of Beer?
What we can learn from our favourite pub beverage
MABRRI's Garden Cafe: Side Dish Recipes
On the Garden Café menu this week, three delicious side dishes.
Food Security in the Age of COVID-19
An Engaged Citizens Speaker Series Webinar
Ask Me Anything Virtual Guest Speaker Series
Are you interested in having a scientist or mathematician visit your class and tell your students all about the projects and research they are working on? VIU professors and student researchers in our Faculty of Science and Technology are excited to share their knowledge, experience and passions with your students via virtual classroom visits. Parents homeschooling their children may also be able to take advantage of this exciting new series. This free service comes with only one catch – be sure to bring some questions for our speaker to answer!