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Student Life

Alumni

Kwantlen University Alumni Association (KUAA) is an extension of your alma mater's commitment to your personal and professional success. Comprised of 34,000 highly skilled and diversely educated Kwantlen alumni, KUAA provides an additional collection of tools and benefits to support graduates throughout their lifetime.

The word “alumni” refers to anyone who was granted a degree, honorary degree, diploma, certificate or citation by Kwantlen College, Kwantlen University College or Kwantlen Polytechnic University. There is no charge for membership in KUAA and upon graduation, students automatically become members.

Kwantlen alumni automatically have access to a variety of 'Tools for Success' benefits including: career counselling, Kwantlen's electronic job posting system, a complimentary listing in the online alumni professional directory, a mentorship program, library services, recreation opportunities, meeting room services, discounted commercial printing services, bookstore discounts and a growing list of external programs and offerings.

The KUAA website (Kwantlen.ca/alumni) helps our grads stay in touch with Kwantlen while keeping them updated on events and services specifically for them. The InTouch alumni e-Newsletter is sent out on a monthly basis while a printed version hits doorsteps one to two times a year. These publications feature alumni success stories, updates from our grads, event and benefits information, advertising space for alumni businesses and more!

Kwantlen University Alumni Association—Your lifelong partner in Success. For more information visit, www.kwantlen.ca/alumni.

Kwantlen University Alumni Association
Tel: 604.599.3137
E-mail: alumni@kwantlen.ca
Website: www.kwantlen.ca/alumni

Athletics and Recreation

The Department of Athletics and Recreation is committed to providing a diverse range of campus life opportunities for students, staff and the local community. Whether you're a competitive athlete on an Eagles roster, or a die-hard sports fan, the Eagles athletics program is a great way to get involved on campus. Our Recreational programs and activities promote life-long health and wellness, and are designed for you to get in shape, relax, meet people and most of all, have fun.

Athletics

Kwantlen Eagles Logo

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is a proud member of the BC Colleges' Athletic Association (BCCAA) and the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA). Our intercollegiate teams, the Kwantlen Eagles, include men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's golf, men's and women's badminton and men's baseball. In 2009, the women's soccer team won the BCCAA provincial championships and placed 3rd at the National championships. The badminton and men's soccer team has been ranked fifth nationally, and men's basketball has ranked in the top 15 nationally and fifth in BC. For more information on athletics please contact the Department of Athletics and Recreation at 604.599.2980

Recreation

Kwantlen Recreation strives to provide students, staff and faculty members an opportunity to participate in a broad range of sports, fitness and recreation programs for people of all ability levels. Our programs are designed to promote physical activity, enhance productivity, build self-esteem, reduce stress levels and improve the health and wellbeing of the campus community. There are a variety of co-ed activities available including basketball, badminton, dodge ball, indoor soccer, volleyball and table tennis. We also offer a variety of non-credit instructional classes such as yoga and boot camp for everyone to enjoy.

For more information on recreational opportunities, please visit the Recreation website at www.kwantlen.ca/recreation.

Surrey Campus Facilities

For a detailed gym and fitness centre schedule please pick up a copy of the brochure produced by the Department of Athletics and Recreation. Visit our website at www.kwantlen.ca/eagles for more information.

Department for Student Life and Development

The Department for Student Life and Development's (SLD) mission is to support student transition, success, community, and leadership development. SLD coordinates orientation programs and transition resources for new students, hosts an annual Leadership Conference, and promotes campus involvement. We partner with others to celebrate a positive, service-oriented, community-minded culture at Kwantlen. Our initiatives involve students, faculty and staff across academic disciplines as well as student services. Some of these initiatives include:

New Student Orientation (August, January & May)

(hosted by Student Life and Development)

A great opportunity right before classes begin to get to know your campus, meet other new students, meet instructors, find out about important student services, get your library card, buy your books and a lot more!

More information at www.kwantlen.ca/orientation.

Parent Orientation Evenings (August)

This session provides parents of new students with information about what to expect during the transition, what services are available to students, and some key policies regarding safety and privacy at Kwantlen.

Celebration of Excellence (May)

At this annual event in May we celebrate academic and service excellence, providing special awards and recognition for outstanding students in their first year at Kwantlen. In addition to academic awards, student leadership awards are given out as well.

Student Life Website

Education is more than just the classroom—and so is Kwantlen student life! In fact, you are more likely to succeed in your educational goals if you involve yourself in more than classes. Get involved—Participate in activities or join a club. Meet other students and faculty with similar interests. www.kwantlen.ca/student-life.

Clubs & Societies

For a full listing of clubs and societies, see the Kwantlen Student Association's website at kusa.ca

Student life and development offers some sponsorship for co-curricular events. Please contact sld@kwantlen.ca with proposals.

Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities and Programs include:

Annual Kwantlen Student Leadership Conference

“Stand out from the crowd” was the theme of the November 2008 inaugural conference, a day which inspired and provided training to current and future student leaders. Our second annual conference in January 2010, themed “Unleash Your Potential” gave further opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and network with like-minded students. Watch for the next conference, scheduled for January 2011. More conference information at kwantlen.ca/leadership

For a complete listing of the Department for Student Life and Development's services and events, as well as information on surviving and thriving in your first year of post-secondary education, please see our website at www.kwanten.ca/sld

SLD OFFICE: Surrey Campus, Fir Building, Rm107
EMAIL: sld@kwantlen.ca

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Foundation

The Kwantlen Foundation was established in 2000, the mission of the Kwantlen Foundation is to raise funds to create quality life-long learning opportunities for Kwantlen students to achieve personal, social and career success.

Governed by a Board of Directors, the Kwantlen Foundation raises money to provide financial assistance to students and special projects initiated by the university. Each year, the Kwantlen Foundation raises more than 1.5 million dollars to support various Kwantlen programs that enhance student learning opportunities. Much of these funds are gifted to students through Kwantlen's scholarships, awards and bursaries program.

There are a variety of ways to demonstrate your support to Kwantlen students by getting involved with the Kwantlen Foundation. For more information on the Foundation, please contact us at foundation@kwantlen.ca or call us at 604.599.2010.

The Kwantlen Foundation adheres to the provincial and federal regulations with regard to the protection of personal information. Our Privacy Policy (PDF) is our commitment to our donors that your rights and privacy are protected.

Kwantlen Foundation
Kwantlen Polytechnic University 12666-72nd Avenue Surrey, BC Canada V3W 2M8
Charitable Registration Number 861562924RR0001
Tel: 604.599.2010
Fax: 604.599.3138
E-mail: foundation@kwantlen.ca
Website: www.kwantlen.ca/foundation

Kwantlen Student Association

The Kwantlen Student Association (KSA) represents all students enrolled at Kwantlen.

The mission statement of the KSA is “…to support its members during their time of study by ensuring adequate provision for their welfare, activities, political, and social needs. Through its democratic procedures, the KSA represents and reflects the concerns and priorities of its membership to the University and beyond, and strives to uphold the rights of each of its members.”

The KSA offers all Kwantlen students support in three main areas:

  1. Services;
  2. Events & Student Life; and
  3. Advocacy & Student Support

Services

Member Services

The KSA's Member Services have an office on each campus and offers many free, commercial and discounted services to save students money.

Member Services sells the following:

Member Services offers at no cost:

BCBookWorm.com

Buy & Sell your used textbooks on BCBookWorm.com (Free service)

GrassRoots Café-Lounge

The GrassRoots in the Surrey Cedar Building is Kwantlen's only licensed restaurant and has the best food on campus. The GrassRoots serves organic fair-trade coffee and tasty healthy meals. There is an 8ft TV screen and computers for your enjoyment.

Blossoming Lotus Studio

The Blossoming Lotus Studio is the fitness studio on the Richmond campus. It offers regular yoga, martial arts, pilates and dance classes for students, staff and community members. Learn more at www.blossominglotusstudio.com

Reboot Computer Repair

Reboot is a free computer repair service offered on the Surrey campus. It is free for any Kwantlen student and $75 per hour for non-students. Visit www.kusa.ca/reboot or call 604-599-2348 for details.

START Volunteer Program

The START program allows students to get valuable job skills while making new friends and helping make Kwantlen a better place. Please visit www.kusa.ca/START of call 604-599-2348 for details.

Extended Health & Dental

Through Gallivan & Associates, the KSA offers Kwantlen students a comprehensive health & dental plan. More information on this plan can be found at http://www.gallivan.ca/studentnetworks/

Lounges

The KSA also maintains lounges on every campus with comfortable seating. All KSA Lounges feature widescreen-TVs, wireless Internet access and some also have gaming tables, such as football, pool and ping-pong.

Events & Student Life

The KSA sponsors many on campus events throughout the year, including:

Welcome Week

At the start of every fall and winter semester the KSA hosts Welcome Week, featuring free food, games, prizes and information tables from Kwantlen and the community.

Cram Jam

Cram Jam is the KSA's huge concert festival held every September. In past years Cram Jam has featured Danny Fernandes, Sloan, Daniel Wesley, Ten Second Epic, illScarlett and many more. Visit www.CramJam.ca for details on Cram Jam 2010.

Dessi Fusion

Early every Spring the KSA and the LIFE club organize the Dessi Fusion fundraiser dance for children's charities.

Health Fair Featuring SEXPO

Every year the KSA holds an annual health fair on the topic of nutrition, fitness and sexual health.

Other Events

If you would like to organize an event on campus please contact events@kusa.ca to learn more about the KSA's support for student events.

Campus Clubs

The KSA supports a number of campus clubs. To learn how to join or start a club, please visit www.kusa.ca/clubs or email clubs@kusa.ca

Advocacy

The KSA lobbies Kwantlen and all levels of government on behalf of all Kwantlen students. The KSA also offers advocacy for individuals in need of help.

Lobbying

The KSA lobbies on lower tuition, increased public funding for post-secondary education, transit improvement and its policies found at www.kusa.ca/policies.

Individual Advocacy

If you feel you've received a grade that you do not deserve, the KSA can help you appeal the grade. Email academics@kusa.ca for details.

Liaisons

KSA supports students who have traditionally faced barriers in accessing post-secondary education, providing liaisons who assist students in their particular student group:

Kwantlen Student Association
Langley KSA: 604.599.3289
Richmond KSA: 604.599.2721
Surrey KSA (Main Office): 604.599.2126
START volunteer and Reboot Computer Repair: 604.599.2348
Website: www.kusa.ca

For more information on how you can get involved by volunteering with the KSA visit the KSA website: http://www.kusa.ca/

The site features complete contact information for KSA officials as well as interactive forums, news, events, and office hour listings.

myKwantlen.ca

The myKwantlen.ca student portal website provides easy communication between students, faculty and the University. Along with your official student e-mail address, myKwantlen provides news, personal organizational tools, and course materials. Your account becomes available as soon as you've been accepted at Kwantlen. Your username is your 9-digit student number, and your password is the same one you use to register online. Visit myKwantlen.ca for:

myKwantlen.ca Technical Support
Tel: 604.599.2116
E-mail: servicedesk@kwantlen.ca


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