2009 Press Releases

July 2019
Next KPU - Science World speaker series tackles optimism in the era of climate change
June 2019
Youth Mental Health Forum raises awareness about concurrent disorders
Chainsaw fashion – how one grad is raising safety standards
Cell blocks to books: one KPU grad’s journey of adversity and perseverance
KPU students bring science and art together to celebrate the Year of the Periodic Table
Wilson School of Design named best overall fashion school in Canada
KPU business instructor recognized for teaching excellence
Kicking Horse Coffee co-founder receives honorary degree at KPU
Education advocate Janice Unwin receives KPU Honorary Degree
May 2019
KPU Nurses: Helping patients around the world
Moths, Monkeys and Missing Links chat at next KPU & Science World Speaker Series
International Pint of Science event comes to KPU Langley
Running with an idea
KPU Brewing wins brewing championship
KPU Langley hosts Science Rendezvous and opens doors to the public
Open Doors, Open Minds inspires youth at KPU
April 2019
KPU Students Host First Art Exhibition at Fort Langley National Historic Site
KPU study receives funding to unlock the power of fungi
KPU receives grant for a community project to keep youth away from gangs and violence
Sandy Vanderburgh appointed KPU’s incoming provost
March 2019
Removing barriers for education to help students fighting adversity
KPU grad creates revolutionary underwear
Diversity and inclusivity dominate at the Show 2019
Pilot project with IBM Canada helps students at KPU
Women are making strides as leaders in the trades industry
KPU event challenges toxic masculinities
Coast Capital Savings donates $500,000 to support Surrey students at KPU
KPU Brewing celebrates International Women’s Day by hosting first Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day
February 2019
KPU launches Introduction to Public Works course to meet needs of water industry
KPU launches Zed Cred in Associate of Arts, General Studies
KPU accounting students win first place at competition
The Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program to be offered at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
KPU opens doors to showcase programs, facilities and more
January 2019
Award commemorates late KPU instructor
KPU students bring their skills to the City of Surrey hackathon
KPU Brewing announces release of first in series of signature recipe beers for 2019
KPU and the City of Surrey partner on new SAFE Centre at KPU Civic Plaza
Reclaiming Indigenous sexuality with Virago Nation
Deepak Binning Foundation establishes $200,000 endowment fund for students at KPU
KPU alumni bring their talents back to alma mater
Understanding complex issues in science with art
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s food systems research project gets more funding
KDocs returns with a Spring mini-fest in February
December 2018
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s new AVP of Research
Finding a career in an unlikely place
November 2018
Technical apparel design students to showcase innovative designs for everyday life
Students at KPU Tech get boost from Bosch Home Appliances
The antidote to alternative facts at the next KPU-Science World Speaker Series event
Restorative justice event addresses sexual violence
KPU associate dean on list of 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians
Show off your design skills at National Portfolio Day
NEVR conference highlights the toll of domestic abuse on victims and families
Learn about a career in trades at the KPU Tech open house
Innovative food, horticulture and nutrition research at KPU secures major funding
Calling all beer lovers: come learn about home brewing at KPU this weekend
October 2018
A night of Indigenous storytelling at KPU
Beyond the legalization of cannabis
KPU instructor presents at United Nations
Brew students tap silver at the BC Beer Awards
Meet the 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni award winners