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March 21, 2024

Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan

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March 20, 2024

VIU News & Experts: Wednesday, March 20

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December 6, 2022

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Vigil happening today

December 4, 2022

Sunday, December 4: All campuses and locations open for regular Sunday activities

December 4, 2022

Sunday, December 4: All campuses and locations open for regular Sunday activities

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December 3, 2022

Saturday, December 3: Nanaimo campus closed today

December 1, 2022

From climate change to fish kills – environmental chemistry enabled by innovative research

December 1, 2022

Campuses and locations open for regular business today, December 1, 2022

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November 30, 2022

Wednesday, November 30 update: Nanaimo campus CLOSED for the rest of the day

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November 30, 2022

How do government policies affect housing affordability?

Katarina Litva examines housing issues in Louisville, Kentucky

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November 30, 2022

Severe weather morning campus closure: November 30, 2022

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