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FALL/WINTER 2015 VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Volume 1 / Issue 1 / Fall/Winter 2015-2016 VIU Magazine is published in the spring and fall by VIU’s University Relations department and is distributed free of charge to alumni and friends. All material is copyright ©2015, Vancouver Island University, University Relations and may be reprinted only with written permission. Opinions expressed in the magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of Vancouver Island University. The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Tla’Amin, Qualicum, Snaw Naw As, Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Halalt, Penelakut, Lyackson, Chemainus and Lake Cowichan First Nations on whose 6 VIU Magazine traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.
PUBLISHER
GRAPHIC DESIGN
University Relations
Linda Hildebrand
Vancouver Island University MANAGING EDITORS Janina Stajic Manager, Communications and Public Engagement
COVER DESIGN Strategic Marketing We welcome letters to the editor. Editor, VIU Magazine
David Forrester
University Relations
Manager, Advancement & Alumni Relations
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EDITOR & WRITER Shari Bishop Bowes CONTRIBUTORS Marilyn Assaf, Communications Officer Brian Kingzett, Manager, Deep Bay Marine Field Station Gloria Bell, Island Expressions Photography
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