Free menstrual-product dispenser ‘pilot’ coming to campuses this fall
KPU is planning to install dispensers in 150 washrooms across all campuses, so long as no further vandalism occurs
Dani Peñaloza
KPU students are creating a pride group on campus
Executives hope the club will provide a space for queer students to gather and build community
Surrey joins Alertable app to send emergency alerts to residents
The free app keeps people informed about local alerts and potential life safety
Meet KPU: Hayley Woodin
Woodin recently graduated as valedictorian from Columbia’s master of science in journalism degree program
Meet KPU: Allison Gonzalez Biagi
The political science grad now works as a policy analyst for the provincial government
KPU’s Richmond Farm School hosting pop-up farmers markets this summer
Students and faculty will be hosting five markets at the Richmond Farm for folks to purchase freshly harvested produce and flowers
UBC School of Nursing is exploring virtual reality uses in healthcare
Researchers find that VR can help patients manage pain, face fears, and help simulate clinical skills for nurses
Meet KPU: Dr. Alana Abramson
Abramson just received her 15 Years Service Award from the university
KPU anti-racism workshop to help provide education about racial equity
The virtual, free two-hour workshop will be held over Microsoft Teams
Diving in with Dani: Planning out your garden this summer
Advice from the experts on how to get into gardening if you don’t know what you’re doing
Surrey teachers exhausted with increased COVID-19 positivity rates
The Surrey Teachers' Association is calling for more mask-wearing, lower density, and clearer communication
Sturgeon Bank project aims to restore ecosystems and prevent flooding
The project could start later this year, depending on provincial and federal funding
B.C. creating hotline for reporting racist incidents
Following the sharp increase in racist hate crimes, the province will be offering a multilingual support and referral line
She Connects: mentoring and empowering young women and gender-diverse folks
The volunteer program matches youth with mentors across the country