Kwantlen News

For immediate release

January 22, 2008

Kwantlen Farrier program donates surplus equipment

(LANGLEY, B.C.) Kwantlen University College’s Farrier program donated surplus forges, hood and work tables valued at $20,000 to the Vancouver Island Blacksmiths Association (VIBA), a non-profit group dedicated to the promotion of blacksmithing in British Columbia.

After the move to its new facility at Kwantlen University College Trades and Technology Centre in Cloverdale, the farrier program had surplus equipment due to major upgrades to the latest and most advanced blacksmithing equipment including natural gas forges, new exhaust systems and different work stations.

To learn more about Kwantlen’s Farrier program and other trades and technology programs offered at Kwantlen, visit kwantlen.ca/trades

Kwantlen’s high-tech Cloverdale Trades and Technology Centre reflects Kwantlen’s commitment to the economic development in the Metro Vancouver region and educational programs that will provide industry with the competent and highly-skilled graduates it requires. The $42.3-million campus in Cloverdale accommodates up to 900 full-time students and focuses on trades, technology and applied training programs.

Kwantlen University College's mission is to create an exceptional undergraduate university environment committed to preparing learners for leadership, service and success. Kwantlen became a university college with degree granting status in 1995; and has a mandate to develop and offer baccalaureate degrees that will prepare students for well paid, fulfilling careers. More recently, Murray Coell, Minister of Advanced Education and Minister responsible for Research and Technology was joined by special advisor Geoff Plant, to release the Campus 2020 report that recommends Kwantlen University College become Kwantlen University, a regional university.

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For more information, contact:

Gerard Laverty
Instructor, Farrier
Tel: 604.598.6141
gerard.laverty@kwantlen.ca

Audrey Wang
Manager, Communications
Tel: 604.599.2385
audrey.wang@kwantlen.ca