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Fernando sits near the totem inside the Centre for Health and Science, VIU's Nanaimo campus

Gaining skills through getting involved

From classroom to career: Fernando Jesus Medina Moreno

Portrait of Marissa sitting on grass smiling at camera

Making an impact through undergraduate research

Marissa Wright-LaGreca’s story

Sherry Mattice, VIU Alumna and VIU Indigenous Education Navigator

Gaining Confidence to Lead: Sherry Mattice

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU

Uni lingo 101

University Lingo 101

By Kass and Dayna

20 terms to get familiar with during school start-up

Stuart Dixon talk into a microphone

Finding newfound purpose

From classroom to career: Stuart Dixon

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

Joseph Monaghan sits in a VIU Chemistry lab, wearing a white lab coat.

What it’s like completing your PhD research at VIU

By Rachel Stern

Joseph Monaghan shares his story

A cutting board with onions, garlic and zucchini

MABRRI's Garden Cafe: Zucchini Recipes

By Rachel Stern

Looking for some tasty treats to cook up this summer? Check out some of these VIU Garden Café recipes.

Saurya Mishra standing outside in front of a Heli-Jet helicopter and looking at the camera.

Building a career in hospitality leadership

Saurya Mishra shares his story

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