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The importance of knowing when to say yes and no

By Becky Duarte
Stepping out of your comfort zone – strategically
Hilary Peach smiling at the camera

From boilermaker to award-winning book author

By Eric Zimmer
Hilary Peach shares her story
Four students walk together with festival in background

VIU student news: October 2, 2024

Come to VIU Fest for free fall fun 🥳
Three students interact with a vendor at the Career Fair

MyVIU student news: September 18, 2024

Campus Events: Therapy Dogs, Socials & Snacks
Linea Brickwood gets ready to bump the ball during a Mariners game inside the VIU gym while a crowd watches in the background

Mariners alum takes passion for her sport overseas

By Eric Zimmer
Linnea Brickwood shares her story
Mitch Turko wearing a suit and tie, smiling at the camera with a blue and green background.

Accounting alum at the top of his class

By Eric Zimmer
Mitch Turko shares his story
Two students stand in front of a cotton candy maker, one holds cotton candy

VIU Student Pulse News: September 4, 2024

Back to school: Events and campus jobs
John with his wife Jen showing off the graduation gift he was given through the tuition waiver program

From career back to the classroom

Business student John Christoffersen shares his story
Two students carry boxes and walk down a hallway

Five ways VIU’s Off-Campus Housing department can help you

Support with house hunting, tenancy issues and conflict resolution