2009 Press Releases

October 2022
Kwantlen Polytechnic University promises action to tackle systemic racism
Metal fabrication trade returns to KPU at the right time
English instructor ponders gossip at the playhouse
September 2022
KPU turns orange to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
KPU students thrive in online trades program
Encouraging inclusive education key to new advisor’s role
KPU’s Applied Genomics Centre receives $1 million from British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund
All TALK and plenty of action with courses, conversations at KPU
KPU researchers lead the way in fight against cow disease
KPU researchers look at growing berries sustainably year round in Canada
President’s Dialogue Series returns with focus on students
Farming innovation grows deeper roots at KPU
August 2022
Researcher probes link between false memory and personality
Zero textbook cost program continues to grow at KPU
KPU gives students new research opportunities
Firefighters’ fundraiser makes return to KPU Tech
KPU Farm manager donates kidney anonymously
July 2022
KPU students to get work experience boost
Using product design skills to protect female police
Kwantlen Polytechnic University names Dr. Diane Purvey provost and vice president academic
June 2022
KPU welcomes Ivy Chen as new Board of Governors chair
Gurkirat Singh Nijjar wins KPU’s 2022 Outstanding Young Alumni Award
KPU grad to showcase artwork inside emergency room
Statement regarding convocation on June 22
Tiana Sharifi receives the inaugural KPU Alumni Excellence Award
KPU honours prosecutor Winston Sayson with 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award
KPU announces first Community Impact Award winners
KPU Chancellor receives 2022 B.C. Reconciliation Award
KPU alumna receives TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Fellowship in Advancement
New Indigenous resource space at KPU Surrey library hosts contemporary apparel display
May 2022
KPU student’s hotel room design wins global scholarship contest
KPU brewing students win bronze at the 2022 Canadian Brewing Awards
Biodegradable functional materials the focus for second Sherman Jen Research Chair
April 2022
Opening doors and opening minds for Indigenous youth
Encouraging diversity secures Wilson School of Design student an international scholarship
ScotiaRISE grant opens up new dual credit opportunities at KPU
Scholarship for Indigenous students created in memory of KPU student Brian Nadjiwon
In-person exhibition showcases skills of final year KPU Fine Arts students
New funding for KPU research to help agriculture recover from climate change impacts
March 2022
KPU to host in-person exhibit opening for COVID in the House of Old, one of Canada’s first public commemorations of the pandemic
KPU joins Feed BC to support locally grown produce
KPU in next wave of zero emission vehicle training
KPU-SQA agreement allows students to gain a head start into KPU business, IT degrees
Nursing expands at KPU with more than 100 new seats added
KPU Instructor and IACP Director nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Award
KPU Brewing and Pink Boots Society collaborate to honour retired dean on International Women’s Day
KPU alum wins prestigious Red Dot Award for design concept
February 2022
Wilson School of Design receives $25,000 endowment from Vestige, Amazon Canada
The Art of Collaboration: KPU History and Wilson School of Design visually display global connections
KPU instructor inducted into Canadian Academy of Nursing
Flexible pandemic response and commitment to inclusivity highlighted as KPU named top employer
KPU adds video game development, visual FX and animation programs
January 2022
KPU criminology instructor Galib Bhayani receives Meritorious Service Decoration
KPU brewing students release a series of 10 limited-edition student signature recipe beers
Up to 150 KPU business students to benefit from RBC Foundation donation
First Sherman Jen Research Chair appointed
TALK offers more than 30 events in Surrey, Richmond, Langley and online through to May
KDocsFF 2022 highlights “truth seekers” in festival’s tenth year
December 2021
Assessment and Testing Service donate over 18 boxes of warm clothing for local women’s society
KPU receives electron microscope from Ballard Power