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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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Five things we learned in Aotearoa (New Zealand)

By Kaelan Henders and Alison Kuenzig
Tourism Management students Kaelan Henders and Alison Kuenzig share their experiences
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Finding newfound purpose

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From classroom to career: Stuart Dixon
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Follow your heart on your learning journey

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From classroom to career: Courtney Dubyna
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Scuttle Bay home welcomes support from VIU’s tiwšɛmawtxʷ Carpentry Apprentice Program

By Steve Gallagher, Neh Motl Editor, reprinted with permission
Hands-on learning - with a view
Text reads Celebrating Asian Heritage Month at VIU with image of cherry blossoms and lotus flower

Asian Heritage Month resources

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A guide to learn, celebrate and help you take action
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VIU Geoscience student earns coveted spot in mineral exploration workshop

By Rachel Stern
Aiden Kilcommons is excited to learn from top industry experts
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Introducing VIU’s new salmon scholarship winners

By Reprinted with permission from the Pacific Salmon Foundation blog
Nick Davenport and Allie Unger share their stories
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Need a break from studying? 🍏

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Student Pulse News: April 17, 2024
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VIU Graphic Design students create Earth Day window displays

By Rachel Stern
Students use eco-friendly and recycled materials in their designs