.KwantlenU psychology instructor Yunzhijun Yu chats with Global BC about fast fashion in relation to the new Shein pop-up in Vancouver.

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Dr. Asma Sayed is KwantlenU's new Vice-President, Equity and Inclusive Communities. Sayed, who led KPU's Task Force on Anti-Racism, is looking forward to building a strong community of people committed to justice.

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#SurreyBC and #DeltaBC students from grades 7-12 displayed a host of innovative science projects at KwantlenU this week at the South Fraser Regional Science Fair, one of 13 such volunteer-run fairs across B.C. that aims to elevate science education.

Alone Together, a new book from KPU Melville School of Business instructor Peg Fong, explores what it means to be lonely and what we can do about it. “There are universal themes about loneliness that everyone can learn something from.'

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The second annual South Asian Arts Festival was celebrated at KwantlenU this week to honor the rich South Asian cultural heritage. The festival featured poetry readings and traditional music and dance performances by students and alumni.

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Join us for the Quixotic graduation show starting on April 5. Fine arts students at KwantlenU will be showcasing their final projects in the gallery spaces at KPU Surrey. KPU Arts

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Dr. Erika Eliason, a researcher from KwantlenU, is the recipient of the prestigious fsbi medal for 2024. The award recognizes early-career scientists who have made exceptional advances in the study of fish biology and fisheries science.

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The KwantlenU community heard today about the impacts of Islamophobia from Wilfrid Laurier University Professor Jasmin Zine at KPU's second anti-racism symposium in #SurreyBC . Students, staff and faculty also shared their experiences. Mable Elmore and Hon. Raj Chouhan also presented.

.KwantlenU researcher Dr. Cory Pedersen discusses recent findings with Jill Bennett on CKNW that society not only marginalizes fat people, but also stigmatizes their partners.

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Melinda Kachina Bige, Associate Dean in the Faculty of Arts at KwantlenU, has won an Indigenous Distinguished Alumni Award from @UVic for her achievements in improving outcomes for Indigenous people.

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Researchers from the O.R.G.A.S.M Sexology Lab at KwantlenU have shown thin partners in relationships with fat people experience stigma due to their partner’s body size. Thin people in such relationships are judged to be less competent and need more help.

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Islamophobia is a global phenomenon and we are witnessing its repressive and deadly manifestations around the world, says Jasmin Zine, keynote speaker at a March 21 anti-racism symposium at KwantlenU. Free admission, preregistration required.

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Free admission at Surrey's second Wake Up! festival, to feature social-justice music Wed., March 13 at KwantlenU, with Ndidi Cascade and other BIPOC/queer artists.

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In an age of AI-assisted writing, is it important for university students to learn how to write? It is, argues KwantlenU English instructor Taylor Morphett, now more than ever.

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Historical populations in Northeast India were called headhunters in history books, but British forces, in fact, were the ones collecting human skulls. KwantlenU Dr. Kyle Jackson's book demonstrates the urgency of decolonizing history.

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Wildfire season has been devastating for communities across B.C. Coming up this week at KwantlenU's Richmond campus - a conversation the link between fires, the climate emergency and the effect on our communities.

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A Wilson School of Design at KPU instructor is marking the 40th anniversary of The Tragically Hip with a series of posters paying tribute to the legendary Canadian band. John Belisle designed 8 travel posters featuring communities mentioned in the band’s songs.

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A half-century ago, Francois Paulette challenged the Canadian government to recognize NWT First Nations' title and cancel the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline. Today, KwantlenU presented the Officer of the Order of Canada with an honorary degree.

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Denise Amyot, an innovative leader and tireless supporter of education will receive an honorary degree from Alan Davis at KwantlenU convocation ceremonies today. Amyot is past president of Colleges and Institutes Canada.

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