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Green roof sprouts at Nanaimo campus

Mon, 12 Dec 2011
The Gathering Place for First Nations and other students at Vancouver Island University is now covered with native grasses and other species.
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VIU in the News: Vancouver Island University's newest building gets 'green' roof

Fri, 09 Dec 2011
Project will become the focus of a biology study to measure carbon offsets By Darrell Bellaart, Nanaimo Daily News A layer of topsoil on the roof of the Vancouver Island University's newest building will soon be blanketed with a multi-coloured display of ground-covering foliage.
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Regional partnership enhances business career opportunities for First Nations students

Wed, 07 Dec 2011
There was added reason to celebrate at the First Nations Christmas feast Dec. 7 at Vancouver Island University.
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Snuneymuxw First Nation and Vancouver Island University to co-host major treaty conference

Thu, 10 Nov 2011
Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the Snuneymuxw First Nation are pleased to announce they will co-host a major conference on the pre-Confederation treaties made by the British Crown and First Nations on Vancouver Island from 1850 to 1854.
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In the news....University's Cowichan campus opens

Fri, 23 Sep 2011
Victoria Times Colonist, Sept. 23 Story by Sandra McCulloch Vancouver Island University's $30-million Cowichan campus opened Thursday with members of Cowichan Tribes playing a leading role.
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Aboriginal artists take part in Welcome Week activities at VIU

Fri, 16 Sep 2011
Shq'apthut: A Gathering Place is the focal point for a series of special welcoming events for Aboriginal students and others at Vancouver Island University.
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In the News: New program at VIU will aid First Nations students

Fri, 16 Sep 2011
By Danielle Bell, Daily News September 16, 2011 Lisa Wilson remembers what it felt like wandering around Vancouver Island University without seeing another aboriginal person.
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VIU invites community to grand opening of Cowichan Campus Sept. 22

Thu, 15 Sep 2011
Residents in the Cowichan Valley region are invited to celebrate the grand opening of Vancouver Island University's new Cowichan Campus on Sept.
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