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Student Stories

Erika Berg stands outside VIU's Science and Tech building.

What it’s like to be the face of the 2021 fire season

January 24, 2022 By Rachel Stern

VIU student Erika Berg reflects on her role as a BC Wildfire Service spokesperson

Portrait of Talela Manson with Coast Salish totem pole in background

Finding a place to not only belong but also thrive: Talela Manson

January 18, 2022

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU

Portrait shot of Sanipan Debnath, a VIU MBA alum

Is going to grad school worth it?

January 13, 2022

Vancouver Island University alumni tell their stories

Portrait photo of Kennedy Ordano smiling at the camera with a forest background

Making mental health a priority

January 4, 2022

Wellness Peer Kennedy Ordano shares her story

Girl poses with arms spread next to pumpkins

Unlocking the mysteries of the human mind

December 9, 2021

Bachelor of Science student Emily Mahony shares her story

Demitria Rounis

A role model for giving back

December 7, 2021 By Eric Zimmer

Demitria Rounis shares her story

Samuelle Simard-Provençal holds a small bird in her hands.

Alum takes high school students under her wing

October 25, 2021 By Rachel Stern

Samuelle Simard-Provençal shares her love of science through bird banding demonstration

Elise Cole

Battling racism and discrimination with art

October 8, 2021 By Eric Zimmer

VIU Kinesiology student Elise Cole shares her story

Portrait of Aaron Moore in front of totems at VIU Nanaimo campus

Making a positive impact on youth: Aaron Moore

September 24, 2021

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU

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