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MyVIU student newsletter: February 5, 2025

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Black History Month at VIU

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Habits for Happiness

November 1, 2020 By Sharon Kelly, VIU Success Coach

7 practices toward living a happier life

Student Pulse News October 21

VIU Student Pulse News: October 21, 2020

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VIU Counsellor shines a light on mental health

Shining a Light

October 9, 2020 By Gemma Armstrong

A message of support and encouragement from a VIU Counsellor

VIU Student Pulse October 7

VIU Student Pulse News: October 7

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Time Management Tips

Time Management Tips & Strategies for Students

October 2, 2020 By Sharon Kelly

How to get more out of your day

Lessons Learned from EleV

Lessons Learned from VIU's EleV Program

September 25, 2020 By Heather Burke, Sharon Hobenshield and Ariane Campbell

Four promising practices for decolonizing post-secondary institutions

VIU Student Pulse News September 23

VIU Student Pulse News: September 23, 2020

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University Lingo 101

September 15, 2020 By Kass and Dayna

20 terms to get familiar with during school start-up

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VIU Student Pulse News: September 9, 2020

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