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A celebration of learning

By Jenn McGarrigle

Helping youth see the value in a university education

The front entrance to the VIU Cowichan building in Duncan

A community-based approach to post-secondary education

VIU’s Cowichan campus offers Q’ushin’tul

Indigenous community members wearing blankets stand solemnly next to cenotaph next to

Veterans united

Marlene Rice (Hwiem') tells the story of the Veterans Totem Pole and Veterans Cenotaph

Four people stand in front of Shq'apthut: A Gathering Place

Meet the staff in Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place

Kerry, Brittany, Lyn and Heather are here for you

Portrait photo of Leanor Hampton

Cultivating the courage to complete her education: Leanor Hampton

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU

Face and shoulders portrait of Prabhdeep

Making the most of faculty and community connections

Meet valedictorian Prabhdeep Singh Sambi

A woman wearing tan overalls is standing in a clearing in the forest in front of a campfire.

VIU master’s student brings alternative healing program to Canada’s North

By Annette Lucas

Emily Hoefs is transforming health care in her community

Traci Chow

Revamped Hospital Unit Coordinator program returns to VIU after two-year hiatus

By Eric Zimmer

The program was put on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia stands in front of a fence

My summer internship in New Zealand

By Georgia Mason-Guertin

Global Studies student Georgia Mason-Guertin shares her story

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