Kwantlen Polytechnic University Launches Inter-Campus Shuttle

For immediate release   METRO VANCOUVER, BC - (August 29, 2011) - Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Kwantlen) and the Kwantlen Student Association (KSA) are excited to announce the launch of their inter-campus shuttle, a service to students and staff of the University to shuttle them between Surrey, Cloverdale...

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Investment in Kwantlen Will Help Address Nursing Shortage

For immediate release METRO VANCOUVER, BC – (August 26, 2011) – Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Faculty of Community & Health Studies has received a one-time funding opportunity of $425,000 from the Ministry of Advanced Education to offer an additional intake of the Graduate Nurse Internationally Educated...

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New JIBC Academic Plan

August 23, 2011 2010-2013 Academic Plan outlines JIBC’s educational philosophy and learning model, goals and priorities JIBC’s Board of Governors has approved the Institute’s new Academic Plan. The 2010-2013 Academic Plan expands upon the vision, mission, values, trends and strategic directions outlined in JIBC’s...

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Summer sleuthing solves serious sin

August 24, 2011 Secondary school students are once again enjoying summer sleuthing activities in Genome BC’s popular Geneskool at Capilano University. This unique week-long summer camp is a travelling outreach program that introduces high school students to the fascinating world of molecular biology and genomics in...

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suzi webster | wild technologies | sept 14

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm Wilderness and technology seem to be in opposition, however, the current state of ecological and technological change reveals a growing cultural unease around these boundaries. Wild Technologies explores how we orient ourselves to creatively envision meaningful change....

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University holds closing ceremony for participants of the Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Health Professionals program

Julius Sagala, receiving certificate from Dr. Anne Lavack, Provost and Vice President, Academic, Kwantlen Polytechnic University For immediate release METRO VANCOUVER, BC - (August 17, 2011) - Kwantlen Polytechnic University recently held a closing ceremony at its Surrey campus for members of the Professional Communication...

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second nature lab | september 2011

Saturday, September 10, 2011 (All day) - Sunday, September 25, 2011 (All day) Continuing Studies is excited to introduce Second Nature Lab, a creative and experimental investigation of the relationship between humans and the natural world. Design-builds, public walks, workshops and events will investigate topics such...

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Ministry of Advanced Education News: New funding adds health education seats in B.C.

Future health professionals across the province will benefit from an additional 188 student spaces to get the training they need as nurses, health-care assistants and pharmacy technicians to provide the high-quality health care B.C. families deserve. One-time funding to improve access to health-education programs helps...

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Congrats to the Marine Engineering and Nautical Sciences class of 2011!

Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 11:35 am The Honourable Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of Advanced Education (M.L.A North Vancouver-Lonsdale), front left, and the BCIT Marine Engineering Class of 2011. Tuesday, August 16 saw 30 students from BCIT's Nautical Sciences and Marine Engineering programs graduate at the BCIT Downtown...

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Animation students collect awards

August 10, 2011 Capilano University animation students have yet again made their mark atop the winner’s circle of Animation Magazine’s annual Pitch Party contest. More Submitted by: Public Affairs Office

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