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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

January 18, 2020

Jan. 18, 2020: VIU Nanaimo campus and GR Paine CLOSED

VIU’s Dr. Tim Green, Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genomics, is pursuing research to detect norovirus contamination in marine environments.

January 17, 2020

VIU Receives $300,000 to Research Norovirus Contamination of Oysters

January 17, 2020

Jan. 17, 2020: ALL VIU LOCATIONS OPEN

January 16, 2020

Update: Jan. 16, 2020: VIU Nanaimo, Cowichan, Parksville-Qualicum locations CLOSED ALL DAY AND EVENING

January 16, 2020

VIU's Nanaimo, Cowichan and Parksville-Qualicum locations are closed for the morning (Thursday, January 16, 2020)

January 15, 2020

VIU Nanaimo, Cowichan, Powell River and Parksville-Qualicum Locations Closed Today (Wednesday, January 15)

January 14, 2020

VIU Nanaimo, Cowichan, Parksville-Qualicum locations closing at 12:30 pm

VIU Alumna Hannah McSorley shares her enthusiasm about being a researcher in the field of environmental science.

January 14, 2020

Alum of the Month: Hannah McSorley

Janelle Minoza, VIU Bachelor of Social Work student

January 13, 2020

The Power of Persistence: A Story of Success and Resilience

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