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VIU Student Pulse News: May 29, 2024

Tips for a productive Summer Semester
Split photo of Logan on the right and Esther on the left

Taking their skills to the national stage

By Eric Zimmer
VIU students Logan Cursley and Esther Popma will compete in Quebec City
Amy Mattes holds up a copy of her book, Late September.

Amy Mattes’ debut novel explores love and identity

By Rachel Stern
VIU Creative Writing student publishes first novel
A student housing room

Housing options for students in Nanaimo

By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator
5 tips to find the right fit
Four students bend over a bridge structure together

VIU Student Pulse News: May 16, 2024

Welcome to the Summer Semester ☀️
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English major’s research paper published in an academic journal

By Rachel Stern
Claire Gordon explores tarot card imagery in Black Mirror episodes
a group holding paddles poses for a photo

Five things we learned in Aotearoa (New Zealand)

By Kaelan Henders and Alison Kuenzig
Tourism Management students Kaelan Henders and Alison Kuenzig share their experiences
Stuart Dixon talk into a microphone

Finding newfound purpose

From classroom to career: Stuart Dixon
“Diamond Ring” marks the end of totality as the Sun begins to peek out from behind the Moon

Chasing the total solar eclipse

By Dr. Greg Arkos
Dr. Greg Arkos travels to Mexico to view the spectacular natural event