87 Percent of Kwantlen Grads Find Work within Four Months of Graduating

For immediate release METRO VANCOUVER, BC – (July 28, 2011) – A recent survey of Kwantlen Polytechnic University graduates discovered that 87 percent of students found work within four months of graduation; of the 87 percent, 44 percent found employment within a month of graduating including some who were recruited...

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Sheilah Sweatman honoured

July 26, 2011 Flags flown at half-staff presented to search & rescue volunteer’s family LEARN MORE

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Union Withdraws Allegations Against Vancouver Island University

Nanaimo, July 22 – The Vancouver Island University Faculty Association (VIUFA) has withdrawn allegations they made against Vancouver Island University (VIU), the Board of Governors and specific senior staff. The VIUFA served the Notice of Civil Claim against VIU during a public meeting on March 24, 2011, at the outset...

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UFV fashion student creates tartan for Abbotsford

July 25, 2011 Media contact: Leslie Courchesne Cell: 604-302-6257 Office: 604-864-4611 leslie.courchesne@ufv.ca As the City of Abbotsford showed its new tartan at the Canada Day celebrations, modeled in kilts and shawls worn by local celebrities (including UFV president Mark Evered), representatives of UFV...

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Cap animation alumna works on Disney film

July 21, 2011 Cilo Chiang, a Capilano University Commercial Animation alumna, is living her dream. Chiang was hired to work on the recently released Disney movie, Winnie the Pooh. More... Submitted by: Capilano University

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Rod Goy named dean, School of Construction and the Environment

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Rod Goy, dean, School of Construction and the Environment Rod Goy has been named dean of the School of Construction and the Environment. He has been providing leadership within the School since 2004. read article

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Primary Care Paramedic program in Port Alberni

July 20, 2011 JIBC to partner with North Island College to provide PCP training – application deadline extended, tuition reduced Learn More

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Paper Neighbours | Summer Institute for Teens Exhibition

Thursday, July 28, 2011 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm This exhibit will feature work from the 80 young artists and designers in the 2011 Summer Institute for Teens at Emily Carr University of Art+ Design. From nine different studio areas, students will exhibit final individual and group projects, including drawings, paintings,...

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Year of Science wraps up after engaging thousands in science and technology

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 The Year of Science has come to a close – after strengthening British Columbia’s science and technology networks and profile, and preparing students for a bright future in our knowledge-based economy. read article

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BCIT celebrates nursing with Making a Difference event

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 http://www.flickr.com//photos/bcit/sets/72157626954496507/show/ BCIT’s June Convocation ceremonies marked a historic occasion for the BCIT Nursing program. Convocation brought together the final class from the three-and-a-half year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and the first class...

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