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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

Three students chat around a table outside by Roberta Jenkins

Making post-secondary an option for all

New program helps students overcome barriers
Ally Badger stands in front of a research poster.

Inspired by the world around us: Ally Badger

Meet this year’s recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal
Alison Garnett sitting on table and smiling at camera by Eric Zimmer

Finding the right balance: Alison Garnett

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal
Emma Simard Provencal holding a Save the Bees sign by Eric Zimmer

Leaving her mark beyond the classroom: Emma Simard-Provençal

Meet this year’s recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation
VIU graduate Robyn Doll smiling with diploma by Eric Zimmer

Excelling in her field: Robyn Doll

Meet this year’s recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal
person holding cellphone out to take a picture of a city view by Tracey Terepocki, Manager of Information Security at VIU

Get your tech road trip ready

Tips to stay secure while you roam away from home
Key in a lock by Jenn McGarrigle

Unique First Nations Housing Manager program trains people for success

Three VIU alumni share their experiences
Russell Modeste

Finding his fit with VIU’s Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training Program

Russell Modeste is ready for the next step towards his dream career
Portrait photo of Mike Calvert

Helping others discover the power and potential of their voice

Celebrating Indigenous writers at VIU