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A journalism course project led to Alyona Latsinnik breaking a viral election story that exposed a Conservative candidate’s racist remarks about Indigenous people.

As part of her class project assigned by her Journalism Professor Stephen Hume, Alyona arranged to interview Marina Sapozhnikov, the Conservative candidate for Juan de Fuca-Malahat, on election night.

As we wrap up 2024, we have a video message from VIU President Dr. Deborah Saucier, thanking you for all your contributions to our community. In the video above, she celebrates a year of coming together, supporting one another and embracing new possibilities. We hope you take time over the holiday break to rest, recharge and find joy with those who matter most to you.  

We are nearing the end of the semester, which means final projects and exams are around the corner.

As we near the end of the semester, it’s normal to feel a sense of pressure. Projects and group work are ramping up and end-of-semester exams aren’t so far away anymore. Managing stress during this busy period isn’t just about surviving, it’s about finding practical ways to do well. Here are some strategies I’ve found helpful, hopefully they’ll work for you too.

How is reading week going? Whether you’re looking for study resources, planning ahead for next semester (or next year) or curious about what’s happening on campus, keep reading! And don't forget about the library’s Long Night Against Procrastination happening Tuesday, November 19. Stop by for a variety of supports and resources – and pizza!

At age 30, Carol Seabra thought she had everything she had strived to achieve in life – a job as a high-ranking official with the Brazilian navy, a nice apartment and enough money to travel and see the world. After a life-altering injury in 2019, she began doing some deep thinking about next steps and realized there was more she wanted to achieve. She had visited Canada in 2018 and she decided that living, studying and working here would be her next move.

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Every year, VIU offers Peer Supported Learning, a program that helps students improve their grades and learn effective study strategies.

You’re at university and settling into the rhythm of school and studies. But maybe you’re wondering about the vibrant university life you’ve heard so much about, or you’re an introvert trying to find your place. Whether you’re excited about joining in or feeling a bit overwhelmed, this blog is for you. Here are a few ways you can get involved in campus life!