2009 Press Releases

July 2012
Jul 09	Kwantlen student wins Art Deco Chic Fashion Challenge
Jul 04	Five Kwantlen students win Premier’s Scholarships for study abroad programs

June 2012
Jun 21	Kwantlen supports new repayment assistance plan announced this week by the BC premier
Jun 16	Kwantlen instructor’s novel to be made into Hollywood film
Jun 06	Six KPU students win Surrey's Top 25 Under 25
Jun 01	Kwantlen welcomes Dr. Diane Purvey as dean, faculty of arts

May 2012
May 31	Kwantlen honours Craig & Marc Kielburger, co-founders of Free The Children, and Me to We, with honorary doctor of laws
May 18	Kwantlen's convocation ceremony moves to new venue to host its largest convocation ever
May 02	Kwantlen Interior Design students take first place in North America design competition
May 01	Langley Kinsmen donate $84,000 to Kwantlen Polytechnic University

April 2012
Apr 30	Kwantlen's graphic design grads kick off annual exposition with award-winning marketer Terry O'Reilly
Apr 16	Kwantlen receives the largest individual donation to the Richmond campus
Apr 11	Kwantlen's Interior Design program graduates showcase final projects
Apr 02	KPU appoints Dr. Alan Davis to President

March 2012
Mar 07	Kwantlen students set to debate at the world's most diverse university conference
Mar 01	Kwantlen Polytechnic University graduates unveil dynamic fashion designs at "the SHOW"

February 2012
Feb 23	Real Estate Foundation of BC's $300,000 gift to Kwantlen spurs research into Sustainable Agri-Food Systems
Feb 22	Real Estate Foundation of BC's $300,000 gift to Kwantlen spurs research into Sustainable Agri-Food Systems
Feb 22	KPU announces new librarian
Feb 21	Kwantlen Eagles badminton teams flying off to Nationals
Feb 13	Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes world famous Maestro from Mexico
Feb 08	Montreal Fashion Week calling Vancouver talent
Feb 07	Kwantlen's Music Department hosts world-renowned guitarists in upcoming festival
Feb 07	KPU student embeds in Wainwright
Feb 06	KPU Eagles victorious in must-win weekend
Feb 06	Kwantlen students ‘Make Their Mark' at the fourth annual student leadership conference
Feb 03	Kwantlen Polytechnic University named a B.C. Top Employer - again

January 2012
Jan 30	AIESEC Kwantlen develops globally-minded leaders
Jan 22	Kwantlen is pleased to announce the finalists for its 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Jan 15	Kwantlen student beats out 200 candidates to be named the 'Next best thing in fashion'

December 2011
Dec 21	Kwantlen Alumni Association Directors Elected with Two New Faces
Dec 13	Kwantlen Announces Third Year of the Richmond Farm School
Dec 07	National Day of Remembrance and Action Observed at Kwantlen
Dec 05	Bird Fight! Eagles Split Games Against Falcons

November 2011
Nov 28	The Eagles Dominate in Home Opener Weekend
Nov 22	Kwantlen Men's Eagles Reap the Rewards of Continued Hard Work
Nov 06	Kwantlen Foundation Appoints New Chair

October 2011
Oct 24	Two Kwantlen Students Receive SASSY Award for Outstanding Community Service
Oct 20	The Future of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Oct 19	Kwantlen Students Benefit From Government's Knowledge Infrastructure Program
Oct 05	Kwantlen's Xthum Building Recognized for Excellence in Interior Design—Again

July 2011
Jul 28	87 Percent of Kwantlen Grads Find Work within Four Months of Graduating

June 2011
Jun 09	HST Public Forums wrap up
Jun 09	Kwantlen Alumna Guest Lectures in Croatia

May 2011
May 31	HST Public Forums Coming to the Lower Mainland
May 30	Memorial Award Established at Kwantlen for Victim of Domestic Violence
May 09	Public Dialogue Forums announced in advance of the HST Referendum

April 2011
Apr 20	Kwantlen Students Receive Support from the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset
Apr 12	KPU Instructor Receives Teaching Excellence Award

March 2011
Mar 25	Kwantlen's Aboriginal Gathering Place Explores the (Mis)Representations of Indigenous Peoples
Mar 22	Kwantlen Names Men's Basketball Coach
Mar 21	Kwantlen Fashion Graduates Will Shine At The Show
Mar 20	World Renowned Designers Attend Kwantlen Fashion Event

January 2011
Jan 20	Kwantlen accounting alum named Vancouver’s Top Forty under 40
Jan 14	Coach Love steps down from Kwantlen Men's Basketball

December 2010
Dec 07	Kwantlen fashion design alumni to showcase unique collections at “One of a Kind Show”
Dec 01	Kwantlen establishes $20,000 endowment with support from Surrey business association

November 2010
Nov 30	KPU fashion design students compete for top scholarship during Montreal Fashion Week
Nov 12	Kwantlen welcomes Canada’s top chef in celebration of International Education Week
Nov 02	Kwantlen presents “Dirt! The Movie”