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Help with job searches and events to de-stress 🧠

February 5, 2025 By

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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The importance of seeing yourself in stories: Sheena Robinson

June 15, 2022 By

Celebrating Indigenous writers at VIU

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Don’t take the bait!

June 13, 2022 By Tracey Terepocki, Manager of Information Security at VIU

A phishing attack explainer

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How do I apply to Vancouver Island University?

June 13, 2022 By

A step-by-step video walk-through of the process

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Building connections and confidence: Hanna Price

June 13, 2022 By

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

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Finding his fit with VIU’s Biology program: Gordon Skocic

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Meet your 2022 valedictorians

Baneesha Gill

Finding humour and comradery in organic chemistry: Baneesha Gill

June 13, 2022 By

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Kayla Passmore and Victoria Ross

The power of getting involved in the campus community: Kayla Passmore and Victoria Ross

June 10, 2022 By

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

Striking a balance between studies and social connections: Siddhanth Arikari

June 8, 2022 By

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

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