Ensuring Fairness at VIU: Why Tribunal Integrity Matters
Building Bridges: VIUSU Meets with VIU’s International Department
At VIUSU’s meeting with VP Students Carolyn Russell and Director of VIU International Cynthia Murphy, on November 14, your student representatives raised critical concerns affecting international students. This productive discussion led to immediate actions and identified opportunities for further collaboration.
Amplifying the Student Voice at VIU: Updates from VIUSU
At VIUSU, we’re committed to putting students at the center of campus decisions. Recently, we met with VIU’s VP of Students and CFO to discuss the university’s deficit mitigation strategies, transparency, and accountability around student fees. Key topics included institutional funding challenges, cuts to services, and the need for clearer communication about fees. Read on to learn about our efforts and how you can get involved!
VIUSU Executive Meets with VIU VP of Students: Discussing Key Campus Issues and Future Goals
On Thursday, October 24, the VIUSU Executive team met with VIU’s new VP Students, to address key student issues, outline goals, and establish open communication with the university administration.
Recap: BC Federation of Students' Intervention in the Palestine Solidarity Encampment Injunction
Read a recap from VIUSU regarding the ruling made by the BC Supreme Court in regards to the Notice of Civil Claim filed by VIU against the Palestine Solidarity Encampment. The BCFS provides their full update here.
VIUSU Takes Action Against VIU’s Lockdown Measures
On May 2, Vancouver Island University implemented lockdown measures in response to the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment. These actions have sparked significant concern within the student community regarding the implications for freedom of expression and students' rights. This blog post outlines our recent actions and requests, aiming to inform and mobilize our community in defence of students’ collective rights.