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MyVIU student newsletter: February 5, 2025

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Black History Month at VIU

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Self-care, basketball nationals and career resources 💼

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VIU Student Pulse News: March 9, 2022

Cyber security

March is Fraud Prevention Month

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VIU IT department shares their top tips to protect yourself

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Celebrating female leadership on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2022 By

Two VIU leaders share their stories

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Self-care in uncertain times

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5 simple steps to ease stress

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Meet VIU’s new career services staff!

March 6, 2022 By

Brenden Johnston and Paula Deering will enhance job opportunities for students

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From co-op student to co-op employer

March 4, 2022 By

VIU Hospitality Management grad Omar Almolla shares his story

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VIU Student Pulse News: February 23, 2022

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Plan out the rest of your semester with this email 📨

5 reasons to take a summer course at university

February 22, 2022 By

The benefits of summer session at VIU

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Investigating a passion for cyber security

February 21, 2022 By Jenn McGarrigle

Computer Science student Nina Gill shares her co-op journey

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