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Outside photo of Cafeteria, Building 300

News in the Upper Cafeteria

Tim May sits down with us to discuss the changes he’s making to the VIU cafeteria. This involves better meals for the students, more affordable...

Grace Penner

Oct 19, 2025

A community event in a classroom setting where two women, one wearing a pink shirt and black apron, and the other in a red sweater, stand behind a table covered with a checkered tablecloth. The table has a sign reading "No Hunger at VIU" and holds a tray of muffins, some utensils, and small potted plants. A woman with long dark hair in a blue jacket is interacting with the volunteers, who appear to be offering food. A banner eads "No Hunger at VIU."

No Hunger at VIU Serves Free Food that Warms the Heart

With 29 percent of Canadian students facing food insecurity, hunger is an all-too-familiar struggle at VIU. Given rising food costs, many face tough...

Lee Groen

Feb 26, 2025

A group of five people, the Hannesson family consisting of three young adults (each a VIU nepo baby) and two older adults, standing close together on a paved walkway near a set of stairs, smiling at the camera. The group includes two young women, one in a white blouse and denim skirt (Ella Hannesson) and another in a pink top and black floral skirt (Katrin Hannesson), a middle-aged man in a navy blue button-up shirt and jeans (Darren Hannesson), a middle-aged woman in a black top and denim skirt (Teresa Hannesson), and a young Hannesson man wearing glasses, a black graphic t-shirt, and a dark plaid jacket. Trees and greenery form a natural backdrop behind them.

Hannesson, Interrupted

In the first part of her series on university life at home, Ella reflects on being a self-proclaimed VIU nepo baby—perks include running into her...

Ella Hannesson

Feb 20, 2025