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Misha Zvekic wears green gloves and holds a beaker with liquid in it in a chemistry lab.

Alum finds forever chemicals in sixgill shark

By Rachel Stern
Misha Zvekic examines shark during a research exchange
A parched, drought landscape

Doing your part to save water during a drought

Geography Professor Dr. Alan Gilchrist’s tips
Bruce Barnard stands in front of his house

Thinking of renting to students this year?

Landlord Bruce Barnard shares his story
Kayla Passmore sits on a couch in front of the totem in the Centre for Health and Science atrium

Pushing the boundaries of what is possible

From classroom to career: Kayla Passmore
Headshot of Nova Heartland

Examining mental health supports in the K-12 school system

Grad student Nova Heartland shares her research
Trinity stands in front of a car raised up on a stand

Discovering a passion for working on cars

Trinity LaRose's story
Two students look at a sheet in a lab, one has a pen in her hand, they are both smiling at the camera

New student checklist

7 things you can do before coming to VIU
Mauricea Panchenko

Single parent and psychology student receives significant scholarship

By Eric Zimmer
Mauricea Panchenko is well on her way to realizing her post-secondary dreams.
Thomas Leaf

Exploring connections between sport, history and kinesiology

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation