Kwantlen's Surrey Library honoured with prestigious environmental certification

Kwantlen News Metro Vancouver, BC – (January 19, 2012) – It uses natural ventilation, consumes 65% less energy compared to the model National Building Code, and more than 40% of its building materials were sourced from within 800km and 26% recycled material. It’s these attributes, and more, which have led the Coast Capital Library at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Surrey campus to be recently awarded the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.  Read more.

Kwantlen student beats out 200 candidates to be named the 'Next best thing in fashion'

Kwantlen News METRO VANCOUVER, BC – (January 16, 2012) – She hosted a fashion show, offered free makeovers and fashion advice, and held a clothing drive for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside residents, and ultimately was named the winner of Blackberry’s BBM Fashion Challenge. Kwantlen Polytechnic University student Theresa Tran entered the 8-week contest that was targeted to youths, encouraging them to show off their fashion, film, pop culture, sports, entrepreneurship or music talents documenting it all on their Blackberry, of course. The Fashion Marketing Diploma student … Continued

Kwantlen Announces Third Year of the Richmond Farm School

Kwantlen News METRO VANCOUVER, BC – (December 13, 2011) – Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture, in cooperation with the Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project, the Richmond Food Security Society, City of Richmond and VanCity, are pleased to announce the third year of the Richmond Farm School. Commencing in February, classes run Thursday, Friday and Saturdays until November. More…

Kwantlen Students Coordinate Coat Drive

Kwantlen News METRO VANCOUVER, BC – (December 5, 2011) – Kwantlen’s second annual coat drive is well underway. The event is coordinated by Kwantlen’s PAT (President’s Ambassadorial Team) and all donations will go to the Front Room, a drop-in shelter in Surrey, as well as the Langley Boys & Girls Club. The PATS are encouraging Kwantlen students, staff and community members to help make this winter warmer for someone by dropping off new or gently used coats. Drop boxes are located in … Continued

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Students Speak Out About Truth-telling, Reconciliation and the Path Forward

Kwantlen News METRO VANCOUVER, BC – (December 1, 2011) – Kwantlen Polytechnic University sociology students will once again invite Native Elders, leaders, and Indian residential school survivors to educate community members about the ongoing consequences of colonial oppression for Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation process that has begun in Canada. “Reconcile This: Telling Truths About Colonization, Indian Residential Schools and Violence Against Native Women in Canada” is the fourth of a series of public education symposiums that invite the public to contribute to … Continued

Health Minister Michael de Jong Hears From Future Registered Nurses at Kwantlen

Kwantlen News Metro Vancouver, BC – (November 29, 2011) – 14 future registered nurses from Kwantlen Polytechnic University discussed the challenges and changes in healthcare with Health Minister Michael de Jong at the Surrey Campus yesterday. The fourth-year students are enrolled in Dr. Balbir Gurm’s practical course where they work in the community and try to implement change in society or in organizations. Their discussion with the Minister gave the students the opportunity to hear and be heard.   More…