VIU Students' Union

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Election results are in!

We are excited to announce the results of the Students' Union Elections that took place on February 28th, March 1st, and 2nd. These elections are an important part of the democratic process of our student body, and we thank all the candidates who participated in the election.

After three days of voting, we are happy to inform you that we have a new team of student representatives who will lead the Students' Union for the next academic year. We would like to congratulate the following students on their successful election:

Chairperson: Cole Reinbold
Director of Events: - Paula Zerpa
Director of External Relations: Caitlin Kellendonk
Director of Internal Relations: Kurtis Johnstone
Aboriginal Students' Rep: Leah Vaisanen
Women Students' Rep: Sarah Mei Lyana
Directors at Large:
Ashima Chopra
Ekas Singh Hans
Mahedi Hossain
Rinny Jose
Dorcas Nganga
VIU Senate:
Ananya Agrawal
Dorcas Nganga
Cole Reinbold
Sarah Mei Lyana
VIU Board of Governors:
Pankaj Jangir
Cole Reinbold

The newly elected team has demonstrated a deep commitment to serving the student community and has pledged to make the university experience better for all. We would like to thank all the students who took the time to vote and make their voices heard. The election saw an excellent turnout, and it is encouraging to see the level of engagement and interest from the student body. The results of this election show that we are a vibrant and active community that is passionate about making a difference.

We want to extend our appreciation to the outgoing team who worked tirelessly to serve the student community. They have set a high bar, and we are confident that the newly elected team will rise to the challenge.

We wish the new team of student representatives all the best as they begin their term of office. We look forward to working with them to make the university experience better for all students.

Thank you again for your participation in the Students' Union Elections.

Students elected in the spring elections will have terms from May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024