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4 KPU instructors win ‘Chancellor’s Chair’ awards
Each will receive $60,000 over three years to conduct research projects
KPU cancels space for KSA’s special general meeting due to security concerns
In a letter to the KSA, the university raised concerns about the meeting’s proposed motions and financial coercion allegations
KPU student rights and responsibilities office launches videos on sexual violence support
The videos address topics including anonymous reporting and campus safety resources
KSA proposes to delete and replace their bylaws at Sept. 26 special general meeting
Students could be barred from council meetings and elected councillors wouldn’t need to be registered in a course or program
KSA council pulls $241,000 from reserves and increases associate president honorarium to $9,000
Concerns were raised about the regulation of a council retreat, and students wanting to run for council will now have to follow new rules
Increase in illegal tree cutting sparks government action in the Township of Langley
The township rolled out new measures to protect its green spaces
Sokeyah housing development opens 104 units for local Indigenous Peoples in Surrey
The project’s second phase is part of the province’s affordable housing plan and offers secure housing for Indigenous residents
Vancouver park board introduces ‘Adopt a Tree’ program
Residents can adopt young street trees in the city to water during hot, dry weather
Step up with the KPU Dance Club
The KSA gave the green light for the new club, which embraces diverse dance styles and community engagement
Free courses at KPU offer ethics training for research conduct
Three new CITI courses guide students and faculty in complying with regulations and following best practices in research
Gender-affirming health-care coverage now accessible to KPU students
Student Destiny Lang spearheaded the initiative and also received the “KPU Pride Advocacy Student Award”
KPU nursing students return from Guatemala field school
From conducting basic checkups to distributing medication, students provided essential health-care services to locals
KSA council calls for special general meeting this month, re-adopts several policies
The Sept. 20 SGM at KPU Richmond will consider bylaw changes and a new student union building