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Astronaut, pharmacologist and rights advocate to receive honorary doctorates from VIU

Thu, 17 May 2012
Three women who have made remarkable contributions nationally, internationally and in space will receive honorary doctorates at Vancouver Island University's spring convocation at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo June 4 and 5.
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Extreme Science: Where physics, chemistry and entertainment collide for a good cause

Mon, 07 May 2012
Physics and chemistry faculty are getting their props and concoctions ready for the fourth annual Extreme Science show at Vancouver Island University.
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VIU grad achieves international success studying parasites

Wed, 11 Apr 2012
?Immense pride.? That's what Vancouver Island University Biology professor Dr. Tim Goater felt when he opened a recent issue of Nature magazine.
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Personal experience fuels student's medical aspirations

Fri, 30 Mar 2012
Two significant events sparked William Cope's dream of becoming a doctor ? a rare childhood illness that left him partially paralyzed and his father's battle with Parkinson's disease.
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