

VIU Board & Senate Updates: Budget Cuts, Program Cancellations, Library Access & A New President

Program Cuts Passed—But Not Without Pushback
VIU’s Senate has approved the cancellation of several academic programs, while others were sent back for review after students and faculty raised concerns about misinformation. This recap covers what happened, what it means for students, and how student advocacy is shaping the conversation moving forward.

VIU Senate Backs Students in Push to Restore 24/7 Library Access
After nearly a year of organizing, the We Matter Here campaign just secured a major win — but the fight isn’t over yet.

Happy Endings Photos!
On April 10th VIUSU hosted the annual Happy Endings event to help students celebrate the end of another successful semester of classes! Check out all the photos captured by our incredible event photographer, Happy!

We Matter Here: Behind the Scenes of Our Fight for 24/7 Library Access at VIU
Over the past few months, the VIU Students’ Union has been working relentlessly behind the scenes to push for the restoration of 24/7 access to the VIU Library.
