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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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VIU Culinary Instructor receives gold certification in Japanese cooking

March 2, 2023 - 01:00pm

VIU Psychedelic-assisted Therapy Program Chair Shannon Dames with VIU Elder-in-Residence C-tasi:a Geraldine Manson standing outside in front of totem poles and smiling at the camera

VIU launches collaborative psychedelic research centre

March 2, 2023 - 12:15pm

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VIU women’s volleyball team seeks national title on home turf

March 1, 2023 - 02:30pm

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VIU and Northpine Foundation expand educational opportunities in BC correctional centres

March 1, 2023 - 12:15pm

VIU campuses re-open at noon today (February 28)

February 28, 2023 - 10:00am

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Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses and Parksville centre closed for the morning (February 28) due to severe weather

February 28, 2023 - 06:00am

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VIU Student Pulse News: March 20, 2024

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Research help, special deals and money management 💰

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VIU Student Pulse News: November 23, 2022

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Need help with your housing situation?

November 23, 2022 By Michael Witcomb

Five ways VIU’s Off-Campus Housing department can help you

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How to showcase skills and experience effectively on a resumé

November 23, 2022 By

Joe’s employment story

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Tips for managing procrastination

November 15, 2022 By Natasha Labenek

How to avoid leaving things to the last minute

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Time management, Mariners at nationals and study resources 📚

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VIU Student Pulse News: November 9, 2022

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Time Management 101

November 8, 2022 By Samantha Allan

Learning to use your time more effectively can make all the difference in university

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VIU’s The View Gallery Presents Escape Artists

April 22, 2022 - 09:45am

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Portal Hosts First In-Person Launch Since 2020

April 19, 2022 - 12:15pm

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VIU Welcomes New University Librarian

April 19, 2022 - 08:45am

The Future of Reconciliation in Canada A VIU Conversation

VIU Hosts a Conversation on the Future of Reconciliation in Canada

April 13, 2022 - 05:00pm

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Provincial Government Funds Expansion of Shq’apthut, VIU’s Indigenous Gathering Place

April 8, 2022 - 03:45pm

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VIU Students Aim for Connection with Youth Leadership Conference

March 30, 2022 - 05:00pm

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