Science and art are often thought of as being at the opposite ends of the spectrum. A new exhibition that showcases work created by Emily Carr students and alumni who have been working with researchers at TRIUMF , Canada’s national lab for particle and nuclear physics, disproves just that. Read more…….
Researching trends, preparing a collection, and styling models are all a part of UFV’s annual runway show, Absolute Style. The one-day event highlights the work of the Fashion Design program and its grad students, while providing them with real-world fashion industry experience. Absolute Style 2012 is taking place on Wednesday, April 25 with two shows at UFV Abbotsford’s Envision Athletic Centre, 1385 McKenzie Rd. The runway will feature an array of garments, including swim suits, tailored jackets, dresses and costume … Continued
JIBC faculty, staff, work teams, friends and associates, and alumni were recognized for their significant contributions at the annual JIBC Awards of Excellence held March 27. In a ceremony at the Institute’s theatre on the New Westminster campus, JIBC President Jack McGee presented awards to the following recipients: CLICK HERE
BCIT has been named an American Concrete Institute (ACI) Outstanding University for 2011. The ACI Award for University Student Activities was announced during ACI’s 2012 spring convention at the Opening Session and Annual Awards Program in Texas. The ACI Award was initiated to recognize post-secondary institutions that have participated in ACI programs. In the past, BCIT Civil Engineering students have attended ACI conferences and competed in ACI events such as the concrete bowling ball competition.
Vancouver Island University Culinary Arts students have done it again! They won several medals, including grand gold, grand silver and grand bronze, at the 16th annual BC Chefs Hot Competition Live at the Vancouver convention centre as part of the BC Foodservice Expo. The two-day cooking extravaganza included competitors from all levels of cooking in professional, team, apprentice, post-secondary and high school categories. Read more…….
Huge congratulations are due to students from the BCIT Marketing Association (BCITMA) who brought home a number of awards and accolades at the American Marketing Association’s (AMA) 34th Annual International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans, March 22 to 24. The team placed first in the case study competition, in which they presented their integrated marketing communications campaign for Pearson Textbooks’ upcoming product launch. Anita Bathe, Richard Bergen, Deanna Blyth, Jill Purse, Nicola Poskitt, Solomon Gauthier, and Kevin Murray will have their campaign adopted … Continued
Growing student demand for the internationally recognized programs offered at Emily Carr University of Art + Design has initiated an exciting plan for a new home at Great Northern Way in Vancouver. The Honourable Minister Naomi Yamamoto announced today, March 20, 2012, that with the support of the Province, the University will develop a comprehensive business case for the Emily Carr Campus Redevelopment Project. The business case will include: Read more….. Dr. Ron Burnett (President + Vice-Chancellor), The Honourable Naomi Yamamoto, Minister … Continued
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 more…..
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, April 3. The stunning event, “the SHOW” celebrates the graduating class and showcases their portfolio’s that feature designs of inspiration, imagination and marketing sensibility. Read more… Buy Tickets to “the SHOW” More Info on “the SHOW”
Made possible through the generous support of the Audain Foundation for the Visual Arts. The University is grateful to Michael Audain for his passionate leadership in support of creativity and art education. For more information…
