News Brief: Upcoming events to check out at KPU
From workout classes to workshops, there are various free activities students can partake in at KPU this semester. (File photo)
The warm weather is here, and that means spending more time in the sun and getting exercise. Whether you’re a Kwantlen Polytechnic University student taking classes in the summer semester or on a break, here are some free activities to check out on campus.
When: May 23 and 30, 12:05 to 12:55 pm
Where: KPU Surrey campus
High intensity interval training (H.I.I.T) is taking place at the Surrey campus, which is a full-body, high-energy workout class that combines strength training and cardio, according to KPU’s website. If you’re up for a challenge, take this class to improve your health and get moving.
When: May 23 and 30, 4:35 to 5:25 pm
Where: KPU Richmond campus
If you need a break between classes or want to improve your flexibility, take the Yin Yoga class at the Richmond campus. A Yin Yoga class usually consists of a “series of long-held, passive floor poses that mainly work the lower part of the body — the hips, pelvis, inner thighs, [and] lower spine,” according to Ekhart Yoga. This type of yoga helps increase circulation, flexibility, reduces stress and anxiety, and improves joint mobility.
National Health and Fitness Day
When: May 28, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where: KPU Tech campus, Student Lounge (R1202)
KPU’s Health Promotion and Sport and Recreation are hosting “National Health and Fitness Day” to encourage students to move around and get active. They will be hosting a variety of fun activities like pool, table tennis, football toss, giant snakes and ladders, spikeball, cornhole, and more.
When: May 31, 12:00 to 2:00 pm
Where: KPU Langley campus, KPU Brew Lab
Join KPU brewing instructor and chair Dominic Bernard for the afternoon learning about the history of brewing in addition to a free tour of the lab and beer tasting from the brewing and brewing operations program. Bernard will talk about the origins of brewing and how it has evolved into today’s scene, ingredients used in beer, equipment used in the brewing process, and understanding basic beer styles. Students interested in attending can sign up at kpu.ca/lets-talk-brewing.
Entertainment Arts Online Workshop: “Hard Surface Modelling Essentials.”
When: June 3, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Where: Online
KPU entertainment lab instructor Zubin Kuruvilla will be hosting a hands-on virtual workshop that breaks “down hard surface modelling techniques for props and assets.” Attendees will be able to learn techniques that will help elevate their modelling skills. To register, students can visit kpu.ca/info-sessions/arts/enta/june-3.
