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Three students walk by the Health and Science Centre

VIU Student Pulse News: March 20, 2024

What's going on at VIU 🍏
Four students in a gym holding volleyballs

Creating a safe place to play and learn

Child and Youth Care students participate in community program

View of VIU campus looking towards Gabriola Island on sunny day

13 unique VIU places to discover

An art gallery, high-end restaurant and fully equipped theatre are just some of the offerings
Student leaning on his arm staring dejectedly at a laptop screen with a pile of books beside him by Natasha Labenek

How to deal with burnout

Tips for managing social, emotional and academic overwhelm
Head shot of Mike Quinn standing in front of the Centre for Health and Science at VIU's Nanaimo campus

A welcome note from Dr. Mike Quinn, VIU Provost

An introduction and reminder that you are not alone on your university journey
Black student holds arms out in welcome standing in front of the rainbow stairs

Free stuff, academic supports & making new friends

Student Pulse News: August 31, 2022
Four students look at a textbook together around a table by Kashish Khanna

Introducing VIU’s new Career Studio

A one-stop solution for all your career needs
Samantha Beyond sitting and looking directly at camera by Eric Zimmer

Creating a literary connection for Indigenous kids

VIU Education student Samantha Beynon is now a published author
Three students walking on VIU's Nanaimo campus

Your input is needed on the Student Affairs Foundation Plan

Get entered into a draw for a $500 tuition credit!
Rock VIU students gathering on rooftop

VIU Student Pulse: August 17, 2022

Your ultimate back-to-school guide 🎒
Headshot of Madelaine Jones by Rachel Stern

Applying classroom learning in the workplace

Madelaine Jones shares her co-operative education experience