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VIU News

VIU Science and Technology Community Lecture Series for Spring 2022 focuses on Climate Change

The series features 11 free lectures from researchers on a range of topics connected to climate change issues.Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) spring 2022...

VIU Researchers Investigate Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Social Services Sector

The research took place over 18 months.An increased focus on work-life balance and the retention of hybrid service delivery options are just two of the...

New Global Skills Opportunity Projects Help VIU Students Gain International Experience

Funding from the federal government will allow students to participate in study and research experiences abroad.Dozens of students at Vancouver Island...

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VIU Events

Jan

CANCELLED: FROST Beer, Bacon, and Beavertails

This event has been cancelled as a precautionary response to the current rise of Covid-19 cases in BC.Beer, Bacon, & Beavertails is a student social that...

Jan

Thriving in Action

Are you looking for motivation, energy, well-being, and academic success? If so, it’s your time to Thrive! Join VIU’s innovative new series where you can learn...

Jan

Counselling Skills - Level 1

This program is open to anyone interested in learning basic skills that form the foundation of helping relationships. Emphasizes development and practice of...

Jan

APA Basics workshop

Learn the basics of APA style writing.

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Cassandra Twiname

“Being from a small town in Northern B.C., coming to VIU was an easy adjustment with its welcoming atmosphere, small class sizes, approachable professors, and beautiful forested campus. The biology program is challenging but has an amazing faculty who have inspired my love for biology and have been there to help me throughout my academic career.”

Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Biology and Psychology

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