The Irving K. Barber Endowment for Educational Opportunities

The Founding Intention

The Endowment for Educational Opportunities is intended to open the doors of post-secondary education to a segment of our society that would never otherwise attend university.

This endowment supports the principle that education is not a privilege—but is an opportunity available to those who aspire to learn, to grow, and to contribute to our community and our society.

Kwantlen is committed to providing the support necessary to meet the specific needs of these students, and thereby to enable them to pursue a career of their choice.

“I dropped out of school in grade 11 to buy a car. It was not until years later that because of service in World War II, I was given the opportunity to attend University. I believe the ‘second chance’
I was given at education is the reason for my personal and professional success.”
Dr. Irving K. Barber, BSF, RPF, LLD (UNBC), LLD (UBC), OBC, OC, CBHF

Plaque presentation to honour Irving K. Barber's generous contribution