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Carpentry student Emily Behm standing in front of the tiny home she and her classmates are building at the Cowichan Trades Centre

VIU carpentry students learn by building tiny home

March 20, 2024 - 01:15pm

The home is being built at the Cowichan Trades Centre and will be delivered to a property in Saanich.Carpentry students are gaining real-world experience and providing a home in the process.

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Alum of the Month: Spenser Smith

September 6, 2023 - 01:30pm

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VIU welcomes new Dean of Arts and Humanities

August 28, 2023 - 01:00pm

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VIU News & Experts: August 28, 2023

August 28, 2023 - 11:45am

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VIU professor develops imaging technology to take a deeper look at tumour metabolism

August 28, 2023 - 10:15am

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Expert Q&A: Be wildfire ready

August 22, 2023 - 05:45pm

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VIU supports newcomers to Canada pursue trades careers

August 11, 2023 - 10:45am

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VIU Student Pulse News: March 20, 2024

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Tips to write a focused statement of purpose

May 20, 2023 By Anisha Das

Getting into grad school

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VIU Student Pulse News: May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023 By

Tips to pay for university 💰

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Taking classroom learning to community

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Jane Dean shares her story

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Gaining skills through getting involved

May 16, 2023 By

From classroom to career: Fernando Jesus Medina Moreno

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Connecting students and employers

May 10, 2023 By

Jonah Ferguson is here to help

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Asian Heritage Month resources

May 5, 2023 By

A guide to learn, celebrate and help you take action

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VIU experts appear live on CBC Nanaimo broadcast

January 27, 2023 - 04:15pm

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VIU professor explores Bach’s Chaconne for Solo Violin during first spring Colloquium lecture

January 27, 2023 - 10:00am

VIU accepts return of Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond

January 17, 2023 - 02:15pm

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VIU Media Highlights: January 6, 2023

January 6, 2023 - 02:30pm

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VIU’s View Gallery presents the 2023 Student Art Salon

January 6, 2023 - 01:00pm

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All VIU campuses open today (December 21)

December 21, 2022 - 06:00am

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