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News Archive

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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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March 16, 2021

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary and Public Sectors

A Panel Discussion

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March 15, 2021

VIU Media Highlights: March 1-15, 2021

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March 14, 2021

Extreme Science: The Virtual Edition

Series of videos showcase daring and exciting physics and chemistry experiments

VIU Students Find Creative Ways to Support Children and Families During COVID

March 12, 2021

VIU Students Find Creative Ways to Support Children and Families During COVID

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March 10, 2021 by Pamela Murray

Virtual Field Trip: Signs of Spring

A Shoots with Roots adventure

March 9, 2021

An Important Update on Our Fall 2021 Semester

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March 9, 2021 by Olivia Alexander

Let's Explore the Sea Floor: Sea Urchins

Have you ever found a sea urchin shell along the beach?

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March 8, 2021

VIU Alum Makes an Impact Through Endowment Awards

Deep Bay

March 2, 2021

BC Government Announces Support for Development of a Food Hub at VIU's Deep Bay Marine Field Station

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