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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
27

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
29

Protecting Salmon from Tire Wear Toxins

Annual conference and workshop for the Mitigating Inputs of Tire Wear Toxins to Protect Salmonid Habitat on Vancouver Island project. The event is related to a...

Apr
29

Research Showcase and Celebration: Faculties of Health Sciences and Human Services and Education

All are welcome to join us at this event designed to showcase the various points of excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity in these two...

Apr
30

Dental Assistant Program Public Clinic

Come out and support the Dental Assistant Program here at VIU. Dental Assistant students will help you schedule an appointment for a dental screening where you...

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