A year later, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act bill has yet to be passed
KPU criminology instructor says passing the bill would be ‘historic’ but more work needs to be done
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KPU anti-racism workshop to help provide education about racial equity
The virtual, free two-hour workshop will be held over Microsoft Teams
Explainer: Changing Canada’s blood donation ban
An update on abolishing the policy restricting men who have sex with men from donating blood
KPU switching to Chartwells for food service after Sodexo contract expired
Chartwells will be providing a new menu for campus food services
KSA reps plan to tackle issues facing students with disabilities
Councillors say KPU is listening to their concerns and listed top cases as action items
Explainer: B.C.’s timeline for the second COVID-19 vaccine dose
The province is looking at shortening the 13-week waiting time between doses to 8 weeks
KSA developing Sustainability Ambassador Program for fall semester
The program aims to connect students to each other and support sustainability efforts on campus
Surrey teachers exhausted with increased COVID-19 positivity rates
The Surrey Teachers' Association is calling for more mask-wearing, lower density, and clearer communication
Surrey State of the City Address looks at a post-pandemic future
Mayor Doug McCallum discussed upcoming initiatives and programs passed by the council
KPU Social Enterprise Club continues to organize community support online
The club is encouraging others to help those in need during the pandemic
How B.C. post-secondary institutions can bring students back for the fall semester
Post-secondary institutions will be mandated to provide a detailed COVID-19 safety plan
B.C. government offers support to students affected by Canada’s recent travel ban
Post-secondary students will have 24/7 access to mental health support
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
Explainer: Online learning and KPU student rights
KSA advocacy coordinator says online learning can lead to miscommunication and complaints