Emily Carr University of Art + Design, along with 35 independent colleges, institutes and universities of art and design from across North America, will take part in the Pratt Academic Leadership Summit on Sustainability (PALSS) from September 29 through October 2, 2010 at Pratt Institute’s Manhattan Campus and the Cooper-Hewitt,...
Pratt Academic Leadership Summit on Sustainability
Kyle d’Okuveria won a $17,500 Canada Graduate Scholarship
Kyle d'Oliveira wants to design video games.
But his dream job is on hold while he pursues a master's degree in Computer Science, and possibly a doctorate.
“I want to keep learning,” says d'Oliveira, a recent graduate of Vancouver Island University with a Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science (minor...
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Kwantlen announces grand opening of $2.85-million soccer field in Surrey
September 21, 2010
(METRO VANCOUVER, B.C.) In a joint partnership with City of Surrey and the federal government, Kwantlen Polytechnic University announces the grand opening of the $2.85-million artificial turf field project at Newton Athletic Park in Surrey. Dignitaries including Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts, Kwantlen...
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KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BRINGS DISNEY INSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO VANCOUVER
Full-day program explores secrets of great customer service
Vancouver, B.C. – (Sept. 21, 2010) – Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development program, “Disney’s Approach to Quality Service,” to Vancouver on Nov. 30, 2010. Sponsored locally by Kwantlen Polytechnic University School of Business,...
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Kwantlen sees record enrolment
New university status credited for creating record demand
September 20, 2010 (METRO VANCOUVER, B.C.) Kwantlen Polytechnic University is reporting record growth in student enrolment for the Fall 2010 semester. As of September 17, Kwantlen’s enrolment is up from seven to 10 per cent across all of its four campuses from...
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VIU students benefit from Realty Referral Program
When Dana and Cobus Swarts began looking for a home in Nanaimo, they found out their real estate investment could also be an investment in the education of students at Vancouver Island University.
Through the VIU Foundation’s Realty Referral Program, participating realtors donate 25 per cent of their net commission...
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JIBC & EmerGeo to Deliver Emergency Management Education and Technology Solutions World-Wide
JIBC and EmerGeo Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer a complete package of emergency management education, training and technology services to communities, government agencies and organizations across Canada and internationally. More
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Application process opens for new degree in sustainable leisure management at VIU
Vancouver Island University is launching a long-awaited Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management.
The first public announcement of the graduate degree occurred in South Korea at the 11th World Leisure Congress on September 1st.
The graduate program, set to process applications starting Nov.15, is unique because...
Grand Opening Event at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
Merritt, 09/15/10 Nicola Valley Institute of Techology (NVIT) Merritt hosted the Vancouver Campus staff/faculty and students for the first time since inception in 2007.
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Kwantlen’s new BBA in Marketing Management degree program brings modern marketing skills
September 15, 2010
(METRO VANCOUVER, B.C.) Building on its exceptional programs and faculty, Kwantlen Polytechnic University School of Business launched a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing Management degree program which will provide graduates with fundamental marketing knowledge, contemporary applied...
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