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Ernest Imoesi
“Enrolling (as a first year student) in the co-op program has played a big role in my education. Luckily for me, I got my first career-related job after the first semester of registering in the program and my semester since then has been less difficult. Most of the things I’ve also learned in my place of work has also helped me understand things that are taught in class much better”.
- Ernest Imoesi, Nigeria, Bachelor of Science, Computing Science Co-op program
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At VIU, we know that students participating in extracurricular activities experience a more fulfilling university life. We encourage you to start out the year right, and join events, events or student life programs that interest you!
Events
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Feb071:00pm to 2:30pm
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Feb072:30pm to 4:00pm
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Feb072:30pm to 3:30pm
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Feb075:00pm to 6:00pm
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Feb0811:30am to 1:00pm
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Feb082:30pm to 4:00pm
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Feb084:00pm to 5:30pm
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Feb084:00pm to 5:30pm
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Feb09(All day)
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Feb0910:00am to 11:30am
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