Kwantlen News Archive 2008

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University continues to inform its internal and external community members about Kwantlen news and the achievements of faculty, students, staff and alumni.

For media and public relations information, please contact:
Peter Chevrier
Director, Marketing and Communications
Phone: 604.599.2286
E-mail: peter.chevrier@kwantlen.ca

Press Releases 2008

DECEMBER
December 16	Kwantlen tackles tobacco use on campus
December 10	Kwantlen graphic design student creates logo for Langley business
December 9	Kwantlen HR raise money to furnish a classroom through World Vision
December 5	Kwantlen campuses hold National Day of Remembrance vigils, Dec. 5
December 4	Kwantlen Eagles assistant coach to be inducted into Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame
December 1	Kwantlen interior design students find enlightenment at international conference
NOVEMBER
November 27	Kwantlen's Science Challenge inspires high school students to pursue science in university
November 24	Kwantlen Eagles men's basketball take two at home
November 21	Kwantlen receives prestigious environmental certification
November 18	Kwantlen Polytechnic University receives historic donation
November 17	Kwantlen faculty becomes only farrier in Canada to receive international fellowship
November 13	Kwantlen fashion grad named award finalist for her label Tricotage Designs
November 12	Kwantlen interior design students receive scholarships and awards
November 3	Kwantlen student receives journalism award
OCTOBER
October 31	Celebrity sighting: Kwantlen's Stan makes guest appearance on CTV's Grey's Anatomy
October 30	All candidates meeting boosts municipal elections
October 27	Kwantlen business school awarded accounting accreditation
October 27	Bronze medal for Kwantlen Eagles women's soccer
October 24	Kwantlen accepted into prestigious university association
October 21	Kwantlen Eagles women's soccer off to BCCAA playoffs
October 20	Kwantlen Polytechnic University named one of B.C.'s Top Employers
October 20	Kwantlen APPD job placement specialist honoured with "Excellence in Community Partnership" award
October 17	Kwantlen Eagles women's soccer clinch first playoff berth in five year history
October 15	Kwantlen's university inauguration celebrates its new name and installations of Chancellor and President and Vice-Chancellor
October 6	Kwantlen Eagle Soars to P.E.I. For CCAA Golf Nationals
SEPTEMBER
September 26	Kwantlen’s Community Connections
September 15	Kwantlen's journey to university status
September 8	Eagles soccer kick off a promising season with strong games on the road
September 2	Kwantlen Polytechnic University's first official day as a university
AUGUST
August 25	Kwantlen Eagles men's basketball secures promising start to pre-season
August 12	Kwantlen Board of Governors announces newly appointed board members
August 8	Squamish Nation partners to train construction workers
August 5	New Chancellor for Kwantlen Polytechnic University
JULY
July 31	Kwantlen Eagles basketball plays NCAA team for the first time
July 31	Acclaimed jazz musician to instruct at Kwantlen Summer Jazz music camp
July 29	Kwantlen co-op student chosen to work at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
July 29	Kwantlen "bolts down" donation by local companies
July 24	Order-in-council makes Kwantlen's university status official
July 15	Kwantlen faculty members receive over $125,000 in research and scholarship awards
JUNE
June 25	B.C. government funds international nurse assessment service at Kwantlen
June 25	"Kwantlen Summer Jazz" camp for all ages
June 17	Four new degree programs approved for Kwantlen
June 12	Kwantlen honours Burnaby graduate with George C. Wootton Award
June12	Kwantlen honours Delta graduate with Lieutenant Governor's Medal
June 11	Kwantlen honours Surrey graduate with President's Outstanding Graduate Award
June 11	Kwantlen honours White Rock graduate with Governor General's Academic Medal
June 10	Kwantlen honours Chief Marilyn Gabriel with Honorary Doctor of Laws
June 9	Kwantlen honours Leslie (Skip) Triplett with Honorary Doctor of Laws
June 6	Kwantlen awards $24,500 in entrance scholarships to Delta students
June 6	Kwantlen awards $24,500 in entrance scholarships to Langley students
June 3	Kwantlen awards $24,500 in entrance scholarships to Surrey students
June 3	Kwantlen awards $24,500 in entrance scholarships to Richmond students
MAY
May 21	Kwantlen business student raises $10,000 for scholarship fund
May 20	Kwantlen Eagles nab another dynamic duo
May 20	Calgary point guard lands in Kwantlen Eagles nest
APRIL
April 28	Kwantlen receives $10,000 endowment from Third Age Learning at Kwantlen program
April 28	Championship winning coach to lead Kwantlen Eagles men’s soccer
April 22	University status for Kwantlen
April 22	B.C. Government establishes Kwantlen Polytechnic University
April 21	Kwantlen invites renowned designer Sagmeister to speak at Roundhouse event
April 15	Kwantlen University College present a plethora of design at the Roundhouse
April 11	Kwantlen's Celebration of Research and Scholarship a huge success
April 9	High profile recruits flock to Kwantlen Eagles
April 8	Kwantlen University College announces new women's basketball head coach
April 2	PoCo high school basketball standout commits to Kwantlen Eagles
MARCH
March 31	Kwantlen University College recognizes student-athletes at Athletics Banquet
March 31	Hot success for Kwantlen students' cool fundraiser
March 28	Kwantlen powers down for Earth Hour
March 27	Kwantlen University College: Leader in energy efficiency
March 27	Kwantlen fashion graduates showcase "Apparition" fashion show Bike, swim, sleep or eat your way through future fashion trends
March 20	Kwantlen receives $360,000 in funding for trades
March 18	Kwantlen connects employers with students using new online job posting system
March 14	Kwantlen roars back to the twenties to recognize employees for years of service
March 12	Career Days create success for Kwantlen students
March 11	'Worm bins' reduce waste at Kwantlen
March 7	Kwantlen Horticulture program receives $336K in funding
FEBRUARY
February 27	Kwantlen forward named BCCAA women's basketball rookie of the year
February 18	Kwantlen Eagles Badminton team basking in silver glory
February 16	Kwantlen Eagles women's basketball head coach retires
February 15	Kwantlen Eagles Badminton is set to soar at provincials
February 12	Kwantlen Student Association pledges over $50,000 to the Kwantlen Foundation
February 12	Kwantlen Eagles women's basketball: Home sweet home
February 7	RBC provides $10,000 to SPARK brighter futures for students
February 7	Kwantlen presents "Development in Africa: Experiences in Three Countries Emerging from Conflict: Rwanda, Congo and Ivory Coast"
JANUARY
January 30	Kwantlen receives $522K to build Aboriginal gathering place
January 28	Kwantlen faculty members receive research and scholarship awards
January 25	Kwantlen Eagles Badminton holds strongly to provincial second
January 23	Kwantlen Eagles seal victory over Timberwolves
January 23	Kwantlen Eagles Men’s Basketball player named BCCAA Athlete of the Week
January 22	Kwantlen Farrier program donates surplus equipment
January 21	New President for Kwantlen University College
January 18	Kwantlen Board of Governors re-elects chair, vice chair and announces new board members
January 18	Kwantlen psychology department receives $125,000 to develop online courses
January 7	Kwantlen faculty member elected president of Ghana Canada Association of B.C.

For Media and Public Relations Information, Please Contact:
Peter Chevrier
Director, Marketing and Communications
Phone: 604.599.2286
E-mail: peter.chevrier@kwantlen.ca