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VIU News

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VIU’s tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus invites public input on future of post-secondary training in region

Residents can have their say through a survey and in-person session. Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus is planning for the future...

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New research centre focuses on quality of life improvements for people affected by trauma and mental health issues

The Centre for Trauma and Mental Health Research aims to address impacts of trauma, brain injury and mental health challenges. Improving quality of life for...

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Alum of the Month: Melissa Ayling

One assignment changed the trajectory of Anthropology alum Melissa Ayling’s life. The paper she wrote for an upper-level Anthropology class about baklava and...

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VIU Events

May
28

Bake Sale

The Professional Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate Program students are emptying the freezers and having an end of year bake sale! Join them on May 28 – 29,...

May
29

APA Workshop

Learn the basics of using APA citation, 7th edition. 4:30-5:30 on Zoom

Jun
04

VIUSU's Summer BBQ

Looking for something to do on campus? Join VIUSU and the Nanaimo Nightowls Baseball Team for an afternoon of burgers, games, snacks, music, treats, prizes and...

Jun
04

Improve Your Spoken English: A Webinar for English Language Learners

A Webinar for English Language Learners

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