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Portrait of Jamie Koukell at Shq'apthut, VIU's Aboriginal Gathering Place

Connecting with culture remotely: Jamie Coukell

By Jenn McGarrigle
Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU
Girl making a heart with her fingers and the sunset poking through

Healing the heart and mind

By Noelle Hanuse (Wuikinuxv), Wellness Advisor, MA, CCC
A video series for Indigenous students
Rock VIU logo with students on a beach in background

VIU Student Pulse News: July 14, 2021

VIU orientation events, resources to help you prepare for fall now, funding deadlines and more 💬
Lindsay Folland smiles for the camera

Beating the odds

By Eric Zimmer
Meet VIU WEST graduate Lindsay Folland
VIU Criminology grad Liam Kenney posing in his grad hat

Catching up with this year’s recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal

By Eric Zimmer
Meet VIU grad Liam Kenney
Student standing with the sun behind him

VIU Student Pulse News: June 30, 2021

BC's Restart Plan, tips on paying for university and new student events 😃
Students in quad at VIU's Nanaimo campus

What happens if I don’t get into the program I wanted to get into?

By Rolanda Murray, VIU Recruitment Officer
Strategies to remove obstacles and reach your goals
Student typing on laptop outside

VIU Student Pulse: June 16, 2021

Tips to help you pay for school, grad celebrations, housing tips and more 😎
computer, hands typing, calculator

Need help paying for post-secondary?

By Angela Meneghetti, VIU Financial Aid Access Specialist
Funding options for students