They don't have a company to pitch or an employer to pitch to—yet—but Kwantlen Polytechnic University's 4th year Bachelor of Business Administration students have proven they already have what it takes to deliver an award-winning elevator speech. In fact, Kwantlen student Pawan Bhandal did just that, when she won the...
Kwantlen students take elevator speeches to the next level
Kwantlen Interior Design students take first place in North America design competition
It takes creativity and a keen eye for detail to stand out in a design competition open to students across North America. Kwantlen students Lorin Bordeville and Josie Smith have both. The Kwantlen Polytechnic University third year Interior Design students clinched first place in the Durkan Discover 2012 Student Carpet...
Kwantlen’s ESL courses going tuition-free
Effective April 1, 2012, some applicants to Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s English as a Second Language (ESL) programs may be eligible to receive their ESL instruction tuition-free. A joint initiative between the Canadian federal government, the ministries of Advanced Education and Jobs, Tourism and Innovation are...
Kwantlen Polytechnic University appoints Dr. Alan Davis to President
The Board of Governors at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alan Davis as incoming President effective September 1, 2012.
Dr. Davis has studied and worked at well known institutions in the UK, Unites States and Canada, and has played leadership roles at the British Columbia...
Kwantlen instructor Lisa Monchalin becomes first Aboriginal woman in Canada with a PhD in Criminology
She's an instructor, a speaker, an active member of the community and now Lisa Monchalin is the first Aboriginal woman in Canada to hold a Ph.D in Criminology. The Kwantlen Polytechnic University instructor completed her Ph.D in Criminology in December 2011 at the University of Ottawa. Read more
Kwantlen holds first Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Student Conference
Metro Vancouver, BC – (March 14, 2012) – Kwantlen Polytechnic University is pleased to announce its first annual Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Student Conference. The conference will be held on Tuesday, March 27 and Wednesday, March 28 in the Surrey campus conference centre from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days. Read...
Restoring the Honouring Circle: Taking a Stand Against Youth Sexual Exploitation
JIBC develops manual for people working with Aboriginal youth in rural and isolated communities
The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) School of Community & Social Justice has developed an information, prevention, and capacity-building manual – Restoring the Honouring Circle: Taking a Stand Against Youth...
Kwantlen Polytechnic University graduates unveil dynamic fashion designs at “the SHOW”
You don't have to go to New York, London or Paris to experience a fashion event like no other. Fashion returns to the runway with 32 innovative design collections from Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Fashion Design and Technology graduates during Kwantlen's annual fashion event held at the River Rock Show Theatre, Tuesday,...
Explore University. Discover Kwantlen. Open House March 31st, 2012
Saturday March 31, 2012 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Surrey Campus on 72nd Avenue
Open House 2012
The Kwantlen Experience
Kwantlen wants to tell you our great stories. From our unique programs to our engaged faculty, there is so much about Kwantlen that you'll want to learn - like our new bachelor's degree programs,...
BCIT awards honorary degree to Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 17, 2012 BURNABY, BC: On Thursday, February 16, National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo was recognized with an Honorary Doctor of Technology at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) winter convocation ceremony ... Read more →
