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MyVIU student newsletter: February 5, 2025

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Black History Month at VIU

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Meet your 2022 valedictorians

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Helping youth get excited about science

June 6, 2022 By Rachel Stern

What it’s like to be a Let’s Talk Science ambassador

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Where should I live in Nanaimo?

June 4, 2022 By Michael Witcomb

5 tips to find the right housing fit

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Bike to school, Pride Fest Meet-up & free movies 🎥

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How to show your allyship during Pride month

June 1, 2022 By Chris Yeast

Four tips to help you now and year-round

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Ready to put her education into practice: Timilehin Maryam Olayiwola

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Meet your 2022 valedictorians

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Continuing a legacy of learning

May 30, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

The story of Masako and Stanley Fukawa’s contributions to VIU and Japanese Canadian history.

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