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VIU News

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Generosity of donors supports student success

The 2023 Giving in Action report shares stories of students who received awards. Last year, the Vancouver Island University (VIU) Foundation gave out more than...

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Going beyond the bar: VIU students research Nanaimo’s culinary past

New exhibit tackling Nanaimo’s food histories now open at the Nanaimo Museum.­­ Beyond its famous, eponymous bar, Nanaimo’s culinary history is not widely...

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Exploring ecological networks in a digital world

Getting to know Samantha Letourneau By day, Samantha Letourneau is Vancouver Island University’s Canada Learning Bond project lead and Volunteer Tutor...

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VIU Events

Apr
26

2024 Research and Creative Activity Symposium

The Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity Office is sponsoring a one-day Research and Creative Activity symposium during the SRCA Showcase month in April...

Apr
26

Afterpiece, the BA Major in Studio Art Graduating Student Exhibition

Afterpiece, the BA Major in Studio Art Graduating Student Exhibition Runs from April 19 to May 3 at VIU’s View Gallery. Opening reception Friday, April 19,...

Apr
26

VIU Career Fair

Organized by the VIU Career Studio, this Career Fair will allow students and alumni from all VIU programs, local high school students, and members of the...

Apr
26

Soapbox Race - VIU Engineering Club

Join us for the Engineering Student Club's Soapbox Derby in the parking lot at the corner of Wakesiah and 5th Street! Watch teams race gravity powered soapbox...

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