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Theo Finigan holds out a copy of the book Atomic Blonde

Action thriller Atomic Blonde examined in Colloquium lecture

Theo Finigan explores graphic novel and film adaptation
Jenni Ottilie Keppler stands on the koi pond bridge at Vancouver Island University's Nanaimo campus.

Harnessing the power of the poop loop

By Rachel Stern
Meet Jenni Ottilie Keppler, VIU’s visiting student researcher from Germany
above view of a person with a laptop in front of them, notepad next to them and crafting materials around them

How to build your skills outside of the classroom

By Samantha Allan
Why getting involved is so important for your success
Melanie stands in front of the Tobacco Caye sign, which reads Study Abroad underneath it

My summer internship in Belize

By Melanie P. Loureiro
What it’s like doing research on a coral reef
Picture of VIU's Nanaimo campus with a rainbow going across

VIU Student Pulse News: October 12, 2022

#MyVIU contest, resume tailoring & Mariners games ⚽
Gabrielle Hayashi Santos standing outside between two hedges looking at the camera

Taking her education global with international internships

Gabrielle Hayashi Santos shares her story
Hands holding a sign that reads: There is no Planet B

Nanaimo municipal election: where candidates stand on climate action and sustainability

By Alyson Winks
Candidates answer two questions
Portrait of Samantha in front of the ocean

The importance of out-of-classroom experiences

Samantha Allan's story
A clipboard the says "My Resume" with bullet points rests next to a laptop

How do I tailor my resumé to a specific job?

By Paula Deering
Paula Deering at the Career Studio answers your top questions