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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

Julia Blair WITT program

Finding her fit with VIU’s Women in Trades Training Program

By Eric Zimmer
Meet Julia Blair
Monir Shahzeidi is this year's Governor General’s Academic Medal gold medal recipient

From accounting student to graduate researcher

By Eric Zimmer
Monir Shahzeidi is this year’s recipient of VIU's Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal
10 tips to make the most of your campus tour

10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Campus Tour

By Amber Lease and Taps Shoko, VIU Student Ambassadors
Your guide to a productive visit
Portrait shot of Lurana wearing a grad cap

VIU grad spotlight

By Lys Morton
Meet Lurana McClure Rodriguez
Adam Klassen in the Fundamentals of Forestry Harvesting (FFHP) program

Charting a new career path with Fundamentals of Forestry Harvesting Practices

By Eric Zimmer
Adam Klassen shares his story
Portrait of Jamie Koukell at Shq'apthut, VIU's Aboriginal Gathering Place

Connecting with culture remotely: Jamie Coukell

By Jenn McGarrigle
Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU
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Healing the heart and mind

By Noelle Hanuse (Wuikinuxv), Wellness Advisor, MA, CCC
A video series for Indigenous students
Adult Basic Education studying and laughing

5 things you may not know about VIU’s Adult Basic Education program

By Eric Zimmer
Clearing up some misconceptions around ABE
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VIU Student Pulse News: July 14, 2021

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VIU orientation events, resources to help you prepare for fall now, funding deadlines and more 💬