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Student Travel and Research Committee (STAR)

Vancouver Island University Student Travel and Research Committee supports students who wish to engage in research and attend conferences. The committee serves two purposes:

  1. Allocate external funds given to the institution for student-led research; and
  2. Allocate funds provided by VIU for student research-related travel to professional and academic conferences.
Okayama Gardens 2 by Vancouver Island University.
Committee Members

Awards Granted by This Committee

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Committee Members

David Livingstone (Chairperson)

 Liberal Studies

Paige Fisher

Education
Ashraf Hassib Hospitality Management
Ann Holroyd Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Katie Marocchi VIU Students' Union

Lynda Patterson

Degree Advisor Arts and Humanities
Susan Sanders
 Biology
Kathryn Jepson, (Research Awards Facilitator & support)
 Research & Scholarly Activity Office

Awards Granted by this Committee

  1. Student Travel and Conference Fund & the Jessica Wilde Conference Participation Fund