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Chris Shanks sits on a blue chair in a library.

The art of finishing two degrees during a pandemic

By Rachel Stern
Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal
Kashmir Lesnick-Petrovicz sits on the ground and holds paint brushes in her hands.

Creating community connections through art

By Rachel Stern
Kashmir Lesnick-Petrovicz’s work part of interactive RockVIU art exhibit
Michaela Medina stands in front of the VIU koi pond, smiling.

Expressing emotions through art

By Rachel Stern
Michaela Medina’s work part of art exhibit during RockVIU
Happy

Finding freedom of expression through art

By Eric Zimmer
Enigye "Happy" Amarkah's work will be part of an exhibit at RockVIU in September
Denman Moody smiles while standing in front of green ferns.

Achieving excellence

By Rachel Stern
Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal
Julia Blair WITT program

Finding her fit with VIU’s Women in Trades Training Program

By Eric Zimmer
Meet Julia Blair
Monir Shahzeidi is this year's Governor General’s Academic Medal gold medal recipient

From accounting student to graduate researcher

By Eric Zimmer
Monir Shahzeidi is this year’s recipient of VIU's Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal
Portrait shot of Lurana wearing a grad cap

VIU grad spotlight

By Lys Morton
Meet Lurana McClure Rodriguez
Adam Klassen in the Fundamentals of Forestry Harvesting (FFHP) program

Charting a new career path with Fundamentals of Forestry Harvesting Practices

By Eric Zimmer
Adam Klassen shares his story