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Room for rent sign in a door

Keeping your room while away - and saving the rent

By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator
A guide to subletting and assigning your housing
Angelina Jaeger stands in front of a vine covered wall.

Gaining a global research perspective

By Rachel Stern
Angelina Jaeger snags spot in prestigious summer research internship program
Student carrying boxes with more piled behind her, looking anxious

Need help with your housing situation?

By Michael Witcomb
Five ways VIU’s Off-Campus Housing department can help you
View of VIU campus looking towards Gabriola Island on sunny day

13 unique VIU places to discover

An art gallery, high-end restaurant and fully equipped theatre are just some of the offerings
Four students look at a textbook together around a table

Introducing VIU’s new Career Studio

By Kashish Khanna
A one-stop solution for all your career needs
Three students chat around a table outside

Making post-secondary an option for all

By Roberta Jenkins
New program helps students overcome barriers
Ally Badger stands in front of a research poster.

Inspired by the world around us: Ally Badger

Meet this year’s recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal
Key in a lock

Unique First Nations Housing Manager program trains people for success

By Jenn McGarrigle
Three VIU alumni share their experiences
Russell Modeste

Finding his fit with VIU’s Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training Program

Russell Modeste is ready for the next step towards his dream career