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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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October 25, 2023

Severe weather closure notifications for the 2023-24 year

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October 20, 2023

Alum of the Month: Mary Clare Massicotte

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October 19, 2023

VIU News & Experts: October 19, 2023

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October 17, 2023

Milner Garden’s all-new Scarecrow Spectacular offers family-friendly fun

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October 13, 2023

VIU Theatre Department presents the dark parody Collateral Damage

October 13, 2023

VIU hosting free, family-friendly fall festival

October 10, 2023

Statement on the war in the Middle East

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October 10, 2023

VIU’s View Gallery hosts an exhibit featuring Nanaimo and mid-Island artists

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October 6, 2023

VIU News & Experts: October 6, 2023

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