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Two actors rehearse with scripts in their hand near a bench in a park.

Ali Dillion-Cardinal amplifies teen voices in compelling play

By Rachel Stern
VIU Creative Writing student’s powerful work featured at Nanaimo Fringe Festival
Bryan Lamprecht kneels in front of a patch of Hosackia pinnata flowers nestled in a field of grass.

Saving an endangered Nanaimo flower

By Rachel Stern
VIU Biology student studying rare flower only found in Nanaimo area
Halle Walle standing in front of her backyard bog and smiling at the camera

Re-creating a unique taste from ancient times

By Eric Zimmer
Halle Walle shares her story
Headshot of Zeke Critchlow

Computer Science student develops digital dashboard for BC music festival

Zeke Critchlow discovers a passion for programming at VIU
Lucas Gamp in a raft on a river with clients waving at the camera

Having a whale of a time as a raft guide

By Eric Zimmer
Lucas Gamp shares his story
Chelsey Watts stands amongst bushes and trees holding a bird.

Preserving nature’s music for future generations

By Rachel Stern
Chelsey Watts researches local bird species
A group of graduates smile and listen to speeches

VIU Student Pulse News: June 14, 2024

Hilltop hikes & bookish support: A summer tale
Chiara Sedola standing in front of a bookshelf and smiling at the camera

Liberal Studies student takes research to international conference

By Eric Zimmer
Chiara Sedola presented her work in Washington, DC.
Mostafa Mohensi with his arms crossed and looking at the camera

How can English as a Second Language training help you meet your career goals?

By Eric Zimmer
Mostafa Mohseni and Violeta Bermudez share their stories