Working Where You Learn
You’ve just checked your bank balance. The numbers are okay, but not great. You groan and pull at your hair in frustration. I need a job. You spend the next several hours on Indeed, scrolling through jobs and bookmarking the listings you’re interested in—most likely the ones you barely qualify for. Then, you dust off … Continued
Beats Beyond Borders
October is a rough month with midterms, assignments, and cool weather kicking in. Luckily for students, there’s a new event this year: Beats Beyond Borders, organized by Cultural Connections. And it’s all about electronic dance music (EDM)! The Beats Beyond Borders Global Electronic Music Festival is a free-admission concert on Thursday, Oct 20 in the … Continued
People, Place, Potential
VIU has developed a new strategic plan. People, Place, Potential will be implemented between 2021 and 2026 to guide the University’s activities. The University made the announcement on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. In a press release, VIU President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Deborah Saucier stated, “The Strategic Plan will help us chart the course to become … Continued
Thinking of starting a new business? Don’t wait until you’re finished school
Above: Photo courtesy iStock By contributor Krista Meckelborg A young man sits in a small lecture hall and glances at the clock: 2:17 pm. Apart from the slightly wrinkled two-piece suit he’s wearing, he looks like any other student in the room: tired and eager to leave. It’s already been a long day. He looks … Continued