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Supporting students over the holidays
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Students applaud the federal government in their elimination of interest on student loans.
Current and former students celebrated the Federal government’s announcement on Thursday, November 3 to permanently eliminate interest on student loans effective immediately. Generations of students have fought for meaningful relief from the increasing cost of accessing a post-secondary education and applaud the federal government in their announcement today.
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Lobby Week: October 2022
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VIU to Offer Free Menstrual Products at all Campuses
Vancouver Island University, in partnership with VIU Students’ Union, signs on to the United Way’s Period Promise campaign.
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BC Budget invests in increased access to post-secondary education
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RDN Transit Feedback
The Regional District of Nanaimo is looking for feedback from transit users in Nanaimo for their Transit Redevelopment Strategy. Students at VIU are major stakeholders in Nanaimo’s transit system and it is important to ensure our voice is heard.