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- October 7, 2020
VIU Student Pulse News: October 7

As you may have read already, VIU will continue in the hybrid learning model for much of our...
- October 2, 2020 by Sharon Kelly
Time Management Tips & Strategies for Students

How to get more out of your day
- September 25, 2020 by Heather Burke, Sharon Hobenshield and Ariane Campbell
Lessons Learned from VIU's EleV Program

Four promising practices for decolonizing post-secondary institutions
- September 23, 2020
VIU Student Pulse News: September 23, 2020

Welcome to the fourth edition of the Student Pulse – your guide to everything you need to know...
- September 15, 2020 by Kass and Dayna
University Lingo 101

20 terms to get familiar with during school start-up
- September 9, 2020
VIU Student Pulse News: September 9, 2020

Info about masks, virtual study tips, important deadlines and more
- August 27, 2020
VIU Student Pulse News: August 26, 2020

Learn about the fall semester at VIU
- August 23, 2020 by Tina McComb
Earn your way to new skills

7 ways a student job can transform your university experience
- August 20, 2020
VIU Student Pulse News: August 19, 2020

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