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Mary Anne Molcan stands by her print press.

March 21, 2024

Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan

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March 20, 2024

VIU News & Experts: Wednesday, March 20

Mahle House

August 12, 2020 by Ali White, Faculty of International Education

Community Connect: Mahle House

Virtual road trip to Frederich's Honey

August 12, 2020 by Ali White, Faculty of International Education

Community Connect: Fredrich's Honey

Dr. Jasmine Janes, a VIU Biology Professor, is researching bog orchids and trying to determine how and why they are hybridizing in the wild.

August 11, 2020

VIU Researcher Investigates Eco-Evolutionary Process of Bog Orchids

Dr. Judith Sayers, VIU's new Chancellor

August 10, 2020

VIU Appoints Dr. Judith Sayers as New Chancellor

July 24, 2020

VIU President Receives Indigenous Women in Leadership Award

July 21, 2020

Milner Garden & Woodland Creates New Legacy Endowment Fund

July 12, 2020 by Pamela Murray

Virtual Field Trip: Wildlife Viewing at Home

A Shoots with Roots adventure

July 12, 2020 by Pamela Murray

Virtual Field Trip: Safe in the Intertidal

A Shoots with Roots adventure

July 11, 2020 by Pamela Murray

Virtual Field Trip: Safe in the Intertidal

A Shoots with Roots adventure

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