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KSA Prepares Referendum Questions for February Elections
Read the questions now to decide how you want to cast your ballot on Feb. 12 and 13
B.C. to Offer Post-Secondary Students 24/7 Mental Health Support
The service will supplement similar resources available at colleges and universities across the province
Joseph Thorpe Elected New President of the KSA
Thorpe replaces Caitlin McCutchen, who resigned at the end of November
Former Youth in Care Make Good Use of B.C.’s Tuition Waiver Program
At KPU and other colleges and universities in the province, ex foster kids have their tuition paid for by the Ministry for Advanced Education
KSA President Caitlin McCutchen Resigns
The Kwantlen Student Association will elect a new president following a vote from the executive committee on Dec. 11
Eliminating MSP Premiums Could Lead to B.C. Subsidizing International Students’ Health-Care
The province could join New Brunswick and Saskatchewan in paying for the health-care of international students
Researchers Work with the Community to Address Causes of Youth Violence in Surrey
Focusing on “at-risk” youth isn’t enough to solve the problem, citizens say
KPU Criminology Instructor Comments on Surrey’s Transition to Municipal Police Force
Mike Larsen says he is “skeptical” of some aspects of the city’s plan to replace the RCMP
University of Regina Begins Offering Fall Reading Break
Though popular at the U of R, there are no plans to introduce one at KPU
KSA Previews Draft Budget for 2019
The VP Finance and Operations discusses the potential changes from this year’s budget
Proposal for Bachelor’s of General Studies Degree Passes KPU Senate
If established, the program will largely target adult students who’ve taken a “non-linear path to education”
KSA Passes New Bylaws at Special General Meeting
More than 200 students voted to approve a number of changes to the student association’s bylaws as well as other motions
The Canadian Federation of University Women Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary Through Giving Bursaries
The organization’s North Delta/Surrey chapter is celebrating the anniversary by doubling their annual scholarship donation to KPU