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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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Black History Month at VIU

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Film screening, open mic, book club and more planned throughout the month

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What VIU's budget deficit means for your programs and classes

By Mike Quinn, VIU Provost and Vice-President Academic
VIU’s Provost and Vice-President Academic addresses this question
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Preventing slips and falls this winter

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Tips from VIU Health and Safety Services
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VIU Student Pulse News: October 25, 2023

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Ready for Halloween? 👻
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Finding her fit in Canada’s far north

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From Classroom to Career: Amy Badgley
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Building a better study session

By Becky Duarte
Tips to help you get things done
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Surveying plants in remote BC parks

By Rachel Stern
Emma Peterson and Lizzy Schafers share their research experience
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Gaining real-world experiences in the publishing world

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Students aim to answer some of humanity’s fundamental questions in journal
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Researching the effects of war on urban landscapes in Ukraine

By Eric Zimmer
Anna Shynkarenko came to VIU on a Mitacs internship
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VIU Student Pulse News: October 11, 2023

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Make mental health a priority 🌈