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- December 9, 2023
The power of persistence and a helping hand

Jingjing Li shares her story
- December 6, 2023
VIU Student Pulse News: December 6, 2023

Exam prep and festive fun 🎄
- December 4, 2023 by Samantha Allan
Surviving exam season

When the situation feels dire, a survival guide goes a long way
- December 4, 2023 by Eric Zimmer
Dual Credit program sparks interest in trades careers

Madeline Kozubal shares her story
- November 28, 2023 by Eric Zimmer
Refugee finds future career path with new VIU program

Ezat Haidary shares his story
- November 22, 2023
VIU Student Pulse News: November 22, 2023

Need some program/course advice? 📚
- November 22, 2023 by Becky Duarte
Artificial intelligence in the classroom

A student’s guide to using tools like ChatGPT
- November 18, 2023
Reducing inequality through community planning

From classroom to career: Alisha Feser
- November 8, 2023
VIU Student Pulse News: November 8, 2023

Tips for a productive study break and what VIU's budget deficit means for your programs and classes

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