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Help with job searches and events to de-stress 🧠

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MyVIU student newsletter: February 5, 2025
Graphic illustration: the text reads Black History Month 2025 with a Black woman looking skyward and a Black Man raising his fist to the sky.

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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The importance of out-of-classroom experiences

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Samantha Allan's story
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How do I tailor my resumé to a specific job?

By Paula Deering
Paula Deering at the Career Studio answers your top questions
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Student Pulse News: September 28, 2022

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Truth & Reconciliation, Student Club Fair and other special events
Orange heart reads "truth comes before reconciliation" and "Ganu tlalire lax" (don't forget) and kaeda gangananam (for the children)

Exploring allyship and personalizing Truth and Reconciliation

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Words from VIU's Communications and External Affairs team
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Addressing the violence in Iran

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A message of support
Text reads Consent Awareness Week, Sept 19- 23, 2022

What is consent?

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VIU’s Thrive team shares some facts, myths and resources
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VIU Student Pulse: September 14, 2022

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No classes on September 19 to mark the Queen's funeral
View of VIU campus looking towards Gabriola Island on sunny day

13 unique VIU places to discover

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An art gallery, high-end restaurant and fully equipped theatre are just some of the offerings
Student leaning on his arm staring dejectedly at a laptop screen with a pile of books beside him

How to deal with burnout

By Natasha Labenek
Tips for managing social, emotional and academic overwhelm