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Current Students

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Surviving exam season

December 4, 2023 By Samantha Allan

When the situation feels dire, a survival guide goes a long way

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Dual Credit program sparks interest in trades careers

December 4, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Madeline Kozubal shares her story

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Refugee finds future career path with new VIU program

November 28, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Ezat Haidary shares his story

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VIU Student Pulse News: November 22, 2023

November 22, 2023

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Artificial intelligence in the classroom

November 22, 2023 By Becky Duarte

A student’s guide to using tools like ChatGPT

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VIU Student Pulse News: November 8, 2023

November 8, 2023

Tips for a productive study break and what VIU's budget deficit means for your programs and classes

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What VIU's budget deficit means for your programs and classes

November 8, 2023 By Mike Quinn, VIU Provost and Vice-President Academic

VIU’s Provost and Vice-President Academic addresses this question

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Preventing slips and falls this winter

November 7, 2023

Tips from VIU Health and Safety Services

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Building a better study session

October 19, 2023 By Becky Duarte

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