Kwantlen wants to know if its grads are getting hired
News / December 10, 2009
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By Adam Vincent [Creative Writing Bureau Chief] Now that Kwantlen is a fully fledged university, there is a need for statistical information about its graduates, especially as it relates to the effectiveness of their degree when they join the workforce. Kwantlen have contracted a market research company who have been emailing previous grads “on behalf... Continue Reading
Rate my professor: Kwantlen
News / December 10, 2009
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By Denny Hollick [Co-ordinating Editor] Have you ever wanted to find out what kind of professor you’ll end up with in the upcoming semester? Perhaps you’re trying to rack up an all-star line-up of hipster profs who wear sunglasses at night during their lectures. With registration already here, these are questions that students want to... Continue Reading
Kwantlen student clubs: building community and resumes
News / December 8, 2009
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Kwantlen has numerous student clubs that help students gain a broader perspective in their area of study and allow them to socialize/work with like-minded individuals.... Continue Reading
Kwantlen students participate in Peace discussions with Governor General
News / December 8, 2009
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Nine Kwantlen students were invited by the Governor General of Canada, Michaelle Jean along with the Vancouver Organizing Committee to participate in a youth forum to discuss what has been a tradition of the game for many centuries – peace.... Continue Reading
My Life: Outsourced
News / November 4, 2009
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your very own personal assistant? I’ve always wanted to have someone take on the many tasks that I can never find the time to do: working on my website, booking my appointments, and doing my dry cleaning. It seems that the more immersed in the real world I become, the less time I have to get these sort of things done. Sometimes I go for weeks without being able to get small simple tasks done. Quite honestly, between working three jobs, going to school and still trying to have a social life, there isn’t enough time in the day to be me. Maybe you can relate.... Continue Reading
Kwantlen a first in North America
News / November 3, 2009
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By Kassandra Linklater [News Editor] On Friday Oct. 16, Kwantlen launched their grand opening of Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH). The event’s honoured guests included Langley MLA Mary Polak and Langley Major Peter Fassbender. Guests also had the opportunity to hear special guest speaker Mike Harcourt speak on sustainable communities in his capacity as Associate... Continue Reading
Kwantlen’s green efforts among best in B.C.
News / November 3, 2009
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Kwantlen has been implementing programs, updating their bathrooms, and putting money into research to become a greener institution. The latest success in their quest to be greener is the grand opening of the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture’s research building.... Continue Reading
Kwantlen enrolment increases: but for how long?
News / November 3, 2009
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Kwantlen has seen a strong rise in enrolment over the fall semester this year. Kwantlen officials claim to have seen an increase of nearly 5-10 per cent in all of their program areas, surpassing all the enrolment growth of other post secondary institution in B.C.... Continue Reading
Despite referundum results, Social Justice fund axed
News / November 3, 2009
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Citing chronic underfunding of the Social Justice liaisons and programs, Students with Disabilities Liaison Ken McIntyre resigned from his post following the KSA council meeting on Oct. 6.... Continue Reading
Extreme yard makeover
News / November 2, 2009
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Kwantlen horticulture students renovate house... Continue Reading
H1N1 at Kwantlen
News / November 2, 2009
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Kwantlen has been gearing up their plans to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus on campus in case of a major outbreak in the near future. The H1N1 virus has been at the centre of media controversy and has officially been declared as a world pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).... Continue Reading
Journalism joins Faculty of Social Sciences
News / November 2, 2009
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Kwantlen’s Journalism program is abuzz with news it will be moving to the Faculty of Social Sciences and possibly Kwantlen’s Surrey campus in the near future. The move comes as Kwantlen attempts to bolster its Bachelor of Arts programs by streamlining access to third and fourth year classes for BA students.... Continue Reading