KPU TALK course discusses human rights and the climate crisis around the world
It’s estimated that 1.6 billion people in the world will not have access to safe drinking water by 2030
Community
Vancouver-based drag artist Dust Cwaine releases debut album Arcana
The album touches on themes of nostalgia, not feeling good enough, and happy childhood memories
KPU instructor speaks at Multicultural Peace Festival about truth and reconciliation
Melinda Bige’s presentation focused on governance practice, the genocide of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and where reconciliation is now
KPU fine arts class collaborates with artists to create project on climate change
Visual representation of climate change effects on the Fraser River watershed were represented through the “Upstream/Downriver Walking the stɑl̓əw̓ Watershed” exhibit
KPU English department hosts first annual Intersectional Social Justice Essay Awards
The award celebrates students’ work that recognize activism and challenges difficult topics
Surrey Art Gallery hosts talk about the relationship between animals and humans
The “Simplicity Meets Complexity” Thursday Artist Talk is inspired by Recilla’s animal portraits
Sher Vancouver announces upcoming documentary ‘I, Migrant’
The film will follow the journey of immigrants from India as they settle into Canada
Queer and Indigenous artist’s work displayed in Surrey
The video art piece will be showcased until Nov. 26 at the Surrey Art Gallery
Surrey Dyke March forges a new path in the city
The first ever march will take place on Aug. 13
Outdoor movies are back at Stanley Park
The free event occurs every Tuesday in July and August after sunset
Seed library launched at KPU Langley campus
The library focuses on vegetable and native flower seeds to promote a diverse food system
KPU Chancellor Kim Baird receives the British Columbia Reconciliation Award
Baird is a KPU alumna who graduated in 1992 with an arts diploma
KPU and Russell Brewing release collaborative beer honouring Canadian craft beer pioneer
Proceeds from the new beer will be put towards a scholarship for KPU brewing students
The Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo returns this year
The Expo is bringing games, live bands, guest speakers, and a costume contest to the gaming community
Exhibit at KPU library showcases contemporary apparel for National Indigenous History Month
Present Traditions will be displayed until June 30