Centre for Intercultural Studies

Connecting Across Difference

The Centre for Intercultural Studies (CIS) within International Education at VIU provides intercultural learning opportunities for VIU students, faculty and staff.  The CIS also supports research in intercultural learning, and provides professional development for public and private sector organizations. The guiding principle of the CIS is to foster “connecting across difference.” Intercultural studies aims to promote the development of the required attitudes, skills, knowledge to engage effectively across cultural difference and create inclusive communities.