Jan 29 is Canada’s National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. Today, we remember the lives taken in the January 29, 2017 attack and stand with Muslim students, faculty, and staff at KPU and across Canada. https://nccm.ca/greensquarecampaign/

A new art exhibit, titled “Field Notes,” is showcasing creative research done by @kwantlenu.bsky.social Fine Arts instructors Maria Anna Parolin, Amy Huestis and Liz Toohey-Wiese. The exhibit is open until Feb. 8 at the Arbutus Gallery at KPU Surrey. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/01...

Connect with faculty and declare your program on Declaration Day! Meet with your faculty representative to explore your options on Tuesday, January 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Library atrium. Learn more at kpu.ca/advising/declarationday

Cedar Commons is getting a glow-up! The lounge area across from Tim Hortons will be closed through next week, but we encourage you to walk by and watch visual artist Jag Nagra hand-paint a powerful 2SLGBTQIA+ South Asian mural across the white space above the windows!

Introducing the Black Excellence Awards at KPU! These awards honour Black students, alumni, and employees making a meaningful impact through community building, mentorship, cultural celebration, advocacy, and more. Nominations are open until the 2nd week of Feb. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4qO1HAu

It’s time to prioritize your mental health. Join us at the Student Mental Health Fair on Wednesday, January 21. Learn about tips for stress management, mindfulness activities, counselling services, and student clubs! Learn more at https://bit.ly/4jxMjWs

This new article highlights the work of KPU Wild Spaces in section 4.4. Sustainability in Higher Education Across Canada (SHEAC) published this in New Directions for Teaching and Learning. Link: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... @kwantlenu.bsky.social @kpumedia.bsky.social #wildspaces

2026 is your year to get involved in a club! Check out part one of our club series to discover the many KPU clubs ready to welcome new members! Check out which KPU clubs you can join at https://kusa.ca/clubs/ Stay tuned for part two!

Hey students! Got a business idea? KPU's Melville School of Business is hosting their second Student Pitch Competition, open to ALL students! Join an upcoming info session on Jan 28 at 12pm to learn more. For more details and the link to register for the info session visit https://bit.ly/4qbevAQ

Free Fitness Week is coming to all KPU campuses next week! Now's your chance to try a kickboxing, Zumba, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class for free! Visit kpu.ca/sportrec to learn more.

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Even the librarians are excited to learn something new this term!

The KPU Farm is about so much more than growing food—it's about giving back to our community! KPU is proud to be part of a community helping shape the next generations of farmers.

We were excited to kick off the new year with student orientations! Be sure to give our new students a warm KPU welcome.

Happy New Year! From all of us at KPU, we wish everyone a safe, healthy, and prosperous 2026.

Have a very merry Christmas!

KPU will close on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026 for the Spring term. We wish everyone a wonderful holiday break and look forward to welcoming you in the new year!

Graphic design students at @kwantlenu.bsky.social's Wilson School of Design are using their skills to visually spread awareness about Canada's residential school history. “Working on this project was an incredible insight," says student Gavin Ruim. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2025/12...

You did it! Congratulations to all KPU students! Finals = done. Brain = exhausted. Sleep = happening ASAP. Time off = absolutely earned. Plans = ? The break is finally here! Share your plans with us, what’s the first thing you’re doing on your time off? 🎉

✨Interested in creating your own beer recipes? Register for our continuing studies course—Recipe Design for Beer Enthusiasts! Learn at your own pace in this online course. Starts Jan. 15, 2026. DETAILS + REGISTRATION: kpu.ca/cps/courses/recipe-design-beer-enthusiasts @kwantlenu.bsky.social

Is the KPU Campus Store the perfect place to do your Christmas shopping this year? We think so! Show us your KPU fit! https://campusstore.kpu.ca/

Support your education in the classroom with an education on the job through Work-Integrated Learning, just like KPU design student Sarah Duncan did at one legendary Vancouver-based business. Learn more at kpu.ca/wil.

Give back, make industry connections, and support the next generation. Being a part of a Program Advisory Committee puts you in the driver's seat of shaping education in your industry. Be part of something bigger. Learn more at kpu.ca/partners.

Alumni and students from the graphic design program at @kwantlenu.bsky.social have earned praise for from the Design Professionals of Canada. Rowena Huang won for a museum project that examines the exploitation of Chinese railway workers in Canada. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2025/12...

Are you a new KPU student starting in January 2026? Join us at KPU’s Spring Term Orientation! Visit kpu.ca/orientation/spring to register today!

Anthropology students are literally learning from our ancestors. If you’re curious about people, culture, and our understanding of human history, a path in anthropology might be for you. It’s one of the many hands-on programs you’ll find in KPU’s Faculty of Arts. kpu.ca/arts/anthropology

@kwantlenu.bsky.social and Western Community College are partnering to support students in advancing their education. The new partnership will create flexible and streamlined pathways that strengthen student mobility between both institutions. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2025/12...

Today we remember the 14 women murdered at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989, and all those whose lives have been changed by gender-based violence. We commit to challenging misogyny, dismantling barriers, and creating learning environments where all people can thrive, free from violence

Hey students! MyKPU will be replacing ONE.KPU in January 2026, but don’t worry — all the tools and services you use there are available on myKPU! Take a minute to update your browser bookmark to mykpu.ca to access everything you need at KPU.

Jane Austen Day is Dec. 16 and this year fans of the celebrated English novelist are celebrating. In this @kwantlenu.bsky.social faculty Q&A, Dr. Lindsey Seatter shares why she's fascinated by Austen and what Austen would say about the world today. www.kpu.ca/news/2025/12...

Keeping our education standards in line with the industries our students will one day be a part of is essential. Joining a Program Advisory Committee allows you to help shape what future employees in your field are ready to take on. Visit kpu.ca/partners to learn more.

The final Wild Spaces event of the year! An online webinar with Bridget McClarty on Awe, Relationship & Nature Connection. Details: www.kpu.ca/events/wild-... @kwantlenu.bsky.social @kpumedia.bsky.social #wildspaces #nature #education #natureconnection

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The Chan Sisters Foundation is committing $200,000 to launch a research program in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at KPU as well as an additional $52,500 to create a new endowed award for students in KPU’s Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program. www.kpu.ca/news/2025/11...

Joining a Program Advisory Committee (PAC) is a great way for industry experts to give back to their community while helping to shape the next generation of professionals. Support your industry’s future by joining a PAC at KPU. Visit kpu.ca/partners to learn more.

Olin from KPU’s Physics for Modern Technology program spent his work experience at Custom Controls drilling, assembling, testing and fixing hardware for real industrial equipment. The KPU difference is real, and real-world skills are the result This is why hands-on learning matters!

See how you stack up against your friends in the Video Game Social! Come to Cedar 160 (Peer Resource Centre) on Nov 25 from 12-2PM for an afternoon of fun. No registration required, just bring your friends and your game face! Visit kpu.ca/events/video-game-social for more info.

Many KPU programs have a Program Advisory Committee (PAC) that ensures our education stays aligned with industry needs. The committees bring together industry experts who offer insights that keep our programs relevant and future-focused. Interested in joining a PAC? Learn more at kpu.ca/partners

Mini started her practicum with the LAC helping with gallery operations. Just a few weeks later, she was running an entire exhibition. And when the practicum ended? They hired her! This is what applied learning looks like at KPU: real work, real community, real jobs. https://bit.ly/4ohhYNk

Today, we remember and honour all who served and those who continue to protect our rights and freedoms. At 11 a.m., we invite our community to pause for a moment of silence.

As part of Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, we welcome Dr. Rheanna Robinson, an Indigenous (Métis) scholar whose work in Indigenous Disability Studies offers powerful pathways to equity and inclusion. Surrey Campus Conference Centre on Wednesday, November 12 at 1PM. kpu.ca/provost-presents

Enrolled in fall courses? We want to hear from you! Complete your course feedback surveys for a chance to win a $200 gift card to Amazon or a grocery store. Share your thoughts today at https://bit.ly/4hyUzEC

Have a very happy Halloween everyone! Don’t forget to check out the Halloween event today in the Maple Atrium from 12- 2!

Rumour has it… they’re still talking about their midterm results ☕. So, tell us - did you and your study buddies have a similar moment of reflection (or panic) over your midterms?

All four KPU libraries just turned into art galleries with 49 original works by KPU students on display! Swipe to see some of what students are creating ➡️ then go see them in person next time you’re on campus. Visit https://bit.ly/4ocF9bK to learn more about the initiative.

We want to hear your thoughts and experiences on restorative justice and academic integrity at KPU! The goal is to gather insights that may inform future initiatives, training, or policy development related to restorative justice. Details at: https://www.kpu.ca/rj-academic-integrity

@kwantlenu.bsky.social researcher Cayley Velazquez has been named a Canada Research Chair in Race, Food and Health. Velazquez will receive $600,000 in federal funding to research food security among the Black, African and Caribbean population in Surrey, B.C. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2025/10...

@kwantlenu.bsky.social criminologist Dr. Lisa Monchalin has been awarded a Canada Research Chair in Wrongful Convictions. Her research will examine miscarriages of justice and false accusations in Canada, particularly those affecting Indigenous Peoples. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2025/10...

What a wonderful Fungi Forest Walk with KPU lab biology technician (and marvellous mycologist) Emily Betz! Sign up for upcoming Wild Spaces events here: form.jotform.com/252744797551... @kwantlenu.bsky.social @kpumedia.bsky.social @kpuarts.bsky.social

Spring term registration is coming up fast! Check your myKPU account to find your registration date and time and plan your classes early. https://bit.ly/47bzo82