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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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5 Questions with Melissa Huggan

May 31, 2023 - 11:30am

VIU Foundation launches challenge to support students in need

May 30, 2023 - 03:15pm

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The High School at VIU receives International Baccalaureate authorization

May 29, 2023 - 11:45am

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VIU News & Experts: May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023 - 04:45pm

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Vancouver Island University welcomes award-winning foot and ankle researcher

May 24, 2023 - 03:30pm

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Alum of the Month: Ashley Kuramoto

May 20, 2023 - 05:45pm

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VIU Student Pulse News: March 20, 2024

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Saying goodbye to your rental accommodation?

March 9, 2023 By Michael Witcomb

A quick guide to ending your tenancy and getting back your deposit

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Students share reflections on gender in book

March 9, 2023 By Rachel Stern

Sociology class publishes book together

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Cheer on the women's volleyball team 🏐

March 8, 2023 By

VIU Student Pulse News: March 8, 2023

Planning for more age-friendly communities

March 6, 2023 By

Grad student Alicia McLean shares her research

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From sociology student to supporting children and families

February 27, 2023 By Chelsea Marsolais

What Alexis Gardner did with her VIU degree

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VIU Student News: February 22, 2023

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VIU Giving Tuesday campaign raises funds for students in need

November 17, 2022 - 01:00pm

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Graphic design students address sustainability by rethinking product packaging

November 16, 2022 - 10:30am

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VIU students pitch their seaweed products on Dragons’ Den-style show

November 9, 2022 - 03:45pm

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VIU expands awareness activities for free education savings grants

November 8, 2022 - 09:00am

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VIU and community partners remember local fallen armed forces members through video memorial

October 28, 2022 - 01:15pm

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VIU’s Theatre Department presents A Good Person

October 24, 2022 - 03:00pm

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