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Bachelor of Arts

25 ways to B.A. Grad

We're sharing 25 BA alumni success stories in celebration of VIU's 25th year offering the Bachelor of Arts program. Read, enjoy, and be inspired!

Featured Alumni

Rhy

BA '13, Major - Anthropology, Minor - Earth Science

Serene

BA '08, Major - Phys. Ed, Minor - History

Paula

BA '00, Major - First Nations Studies

Erin

BA '04, Major - Liberal Studies, Minor - Philosophy

Alumni Stories

Katie Durvin

BA '13, Major - Global Studies

Dani Smith

BA '13, Major - Physical Education

Adam Baker

BA '14, Major - Psychology

Sean Broderick

BA '99, Major - Liberal Studies

Olivia Mongard Lyle

BA '04, Double Major - Liberal Studies, Anthropology

Daniela Zuzunaga

BA '15, Major - Sociology

Sára Molčan

BA '11, Major - English

Mat Snowie

BA '13, Major - Creative Writing

Lori Shwydky

BA '16, Major - Creative Writing

George Anderson

BA '15, Major - Criminology

Celia White

BA '13, Double Major - Anthropology, Global Studies

Destiny Barker

BA '12, Major - Criminology

Mandy Lawson

BA '06, Major - Psychology, Minor - Business Admin

VIU BA Major in Global Studies graduate, Gabrielle Bishop

Gabrielle Bishop

BA '14, Major - Global Studies

Shaleeta Harper

BA '15, Major - Creative Writing

Julie McManus

BA '10, Major - Creative Writing, Minor - Media Studies

Katelyn McDougall

BA '12, Major - Sociology, Minor - Geography

Heather Burke

BA '09, Major - Creative Writing

Rolanda Murray

BA '03, Major - History

John Gardiner

BA '97, Major - English

Alexandra Dawley

BA '13, Major - Global Studies and Sociology

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