Leadership is important because it inspires, motivates, and sets an example for people to accomplish positive changes in the world (Reference). In order to help expand our graduate students leadership skillset the Office of Graduate Studies is facilitating a number of intimate workshops with leaders from across the institution and our community on various topics. Bring on the positive change.
Graduate student leaders are invited to join the exchange. If you are interested in joining, please contact the Office of Graduate Studies.
Fall 2024 Guest Leaders
Michael MacKenzie
Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership at VIU & University Professor
Topic: Democratic Leadership
Kate Fisher
Volunteer Manager with Loaves & Fishes
Topic: Service Leadership
Spring 2024 Guest Leaders
Alistair MacGregor
Member of Parliament
Topic: Population Leadership
Evan Hoffman
VIU Professor
Topic: Conflict De-escalation and Resolution
Deb Saucier
VIU President and Vice-Chancellor
Topic: Indigenous Leadership(s)
Fall 2023 Guest Leaders
Gillian Robinson
Director of Strategic Communications
Topic: Strategic and Public Communications
Monique McKay
Director of Equity, Diversity and Human Rights
Topic: Conflict Resolution
Patricia Elliott
Director of Employee Relations
Topic: Employee Relations and Retention
Graham Sakaki
Regional Research Institute Manager
Topic: Project Management
Nicole Vaugeois
Associate Vice-President of Research and Graduate Studies
Topic: Strategic Thinking
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