VIU Students at Beach

Mariners

Pushing the boundaries of what is possible

Submitted by Jenn McGarrigle on August 4, 2023 - 1:39pm

Members of the Vancouver Island University community may remember Kayla Passmore for her role as team captain of the Mariner’s women’s volleyball team, helping to lead her team to four national championship victories. But she was an active member of the VIU community in many other ways, organizing major events, leading tours and helping new students in residences.

Striving for athletic and academic excellence

Submitted by Rachel Stern on June 22, 2022 - 10:39am

Danielle Groenendijk is graduating from VIU this June with a Bachelor of Science, major in Biology and minor in Kinesiology – graduating with honours.

She is also a member of the VIU Mariners women’s volleyball team and the combination of both a strong volleyball program and the academic programs offered was a major factor in why she decided to attend VIU.