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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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Gained in translation: the magic of translating texts into English

June 15, 2022 - 07:45pm

Trail maps, aspirations and focusing on the future of work at VIU – People Plan renewal

June 15, 2022 - 12:30pm

Employee BBQ

The blessings of a new season

June 15, 2022 - 12:15pm

The impact of social media on body image and mental heath

June 15, 2022 - 12:00pm

Barbara Paterson

VIU awards honorary degree to acclaimed Canadian sculpture artist

June 15, 2022 - 11:45am

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VIU awards honorary degree to Coast Salish Master Carver and Traditional Storyteller

June 15, 2022 - 11:45am

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VIU Student Pulse News: March 20, 2024

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VIU Student Pulse: January 26, 2022

January 26, 2022 By

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Erika Berg stands outside VIU's Science and Tech building.

What it’s like to be the face of the 2021 fire season

January 24, 2022 By Rachel Stern

VIU student Erika Berg reflects on her role as a BC Wildfire Service spokesperson

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Finding a place to not only belong but also thrive: Talela Manson

January 18, 2022 By

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU

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Weathering the rainstorms

January 17, 2022 By Preet Parmar

How to prioritize your well-being when it's gloomy outside

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Is going to grad school worth it?

January 13, 2022 By

Vancouver Island University alumni tell their stories

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VIU Student Pulse News: January 12, 2022

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Ralph Nilson Centre for Health and Science LEED Gold Certified

VIU’s Two Newest Buildings Achieve LEED Gold Certification

February 26, 2021 - 12:00am

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VIU Media Highlights: February 1-15, 2021

February 17, 2021 - 05:30pm

VIU's Campuses and Facilities OPEN on Tuesday, February 16, 2021

February 15, 2021 - 05:45pm

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VIU's Campuses and Facilities Closed February 14 and 15, 2021

February 13, 2021 - 05:45pm

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VIU's Nanaimo, Cowichan – campus and Trades Centre – G.R. Paine Horticultural Centre, and Milner Gardens and Woodland are CLOSED today due to severe weather conditions.

February 13, 2021 - 06:15am

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VIU, NIC and Tourism VI Partner on Virtual Networking Event

February 10, 2021 - 10:30am

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