Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Hannah, 7, from Willoughby, was a study in concentration as she tried her hand at a science experiment on Saturday, May 13, at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Langley City, which was hosting Science Rendezvous. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Science Rendezvous draws hundreds to Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Langley City

Opportunity for kids to try science and have a taste of KPU programs

 

Minister for International Development Harjit Sajjan tried out giving CPR to a medical simulation dummy at Langley’s KPU Faculty of Nursing on Tuesday, April 11. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Federal minister talks nursing with students, faculty at Langley’s KPU

Harjit Sajjan was in Langley this week to meet with future health care workers

 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and B.C. Premier David Eby announced an agreement in principle on a 10-year health care funding deal. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Trudeau, Eby announce health care deal in Langley

The PM and premier were at the KPU nursing faculty for the March 1 event

 

The first release is a traditional German-style ale with characteristics of a lager, brewed by students Ernesto Cabral and Freddy Nota. Ctrl Alt Del Altbier is a well-balanced, bitter-yet-malty beer with a smooth, clean finish. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Student signature beers showcase brewing talent at KPU

Teams releasing new flavours every Fridat until March 24

The first release is a traditional German-style ale with characteristics of a lager, brewed by students Ernesto Cabral and Freddy Nota. Ctrl Alt Del Altbier is a well-balanced, bitter-yet-malty beer with a smooth, clean finish. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
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Free menstrual products coming to all washrooms at Kwantlen Polytechnic University campuses

Until now, KPU had menstrual products available in the bookstore for a charge

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The third χʷəχʷéy̓əm Indigenous collection on a KPU campus, after the first in Surrey last year and the second in Richmond earlier this month, focuses on medicines from the land. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Medicines from the land: Indigenous collection at KPU Langley

Collection features salves, products, and books

  • Feb 1, 2023
The third χʷəχʷéy̓əm Indigenous collection on a KPU campus, after the first in Surrey last year and the second in Richmond earlier this month, focuses on medicines from the land. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Natalie Wood-Wiens, manager of Indigenous services at KPU, and Zena Mitchell, associate vice-president of enrolment services and registrar at KPU. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley’s Kwantlen Polytechnic University to offer graduation parchments in Indigenous language

KPU becomes one of the first universities to do so

Natalie Wood-Wiens, manager of Indigenous services at KPU, and Zena Mitchell, associate vice-president of enrolment services and registrar at KPU. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Joseph Kurdziel and Tyrus Drozda, two psychology students from Kwantlen Polytechnic University have created and designed a deck of cards that teaches youth about addiction. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley psychology students find creative ways to teach kids about addiction

Non-profits approaching Joseph and Tyrus for collaborations

  • Jan 19, 2023
Joseph Kurdziel and Tyrus Drozda, two psychology students from Kwantlen Polytechnic University have created and designed a deck of cards that teaches youth about addiction. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
The three-day Greater Vancouver Food truck Festival is coming to KPU on March 31. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley to host its first Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival

A day of delicious food and entertainment for the whole family

The three-day Greater Vancouver Food truck Festival is coming to KPU on March 31. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Brett Favaro, dean, Faculty of Science and Horticulture, along with representatives from the KPU brewing program: Ernesto Cabral, student; Phil Chrinko, alumnus; Kyle Jansen (holding award), alumnus; Emily Kokonas, instructor; Alek Egi, instructor; Thomas Nickel, student; Michael Hodgson, alumnus; and Freddy Nota, student. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

KPU earns fresh accolades at B.C. Beer Awards

1,000 entries from 120 breweries across B.C. that entered into 31 beer categories

Brett Favaro, dean, Faculty of Science and Horticulture, along with representatives from the KPU brewing program: Ernesto Cabral, student; Phil Chrinko, alumnus; Kyle Jansen (holding award), alumnus; Emily Kokonas, instructor; Alek Egi, instructor; Thomas Nickel, student; Michael Hodgson, alumnus; and Freddy Nota, student. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Just over 100 participants brought new, unwrapped toys to the 39th annual Kruise For Kids toy drive on Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University parking lot in Langley City. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

A rain-soaked Kruise For Kids collects toys for needy families

Langley event reports drop in toy contributions, but cash donations are up

Just over 100 participants brought new, unwrapped toys to the 39th annual Kruise For Kids toy drive on Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University parking lot in Langley City. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
On Friday, Nov. 4, Russell Brewing Company presented the KPU Foundation with proceeds from the sale of John Mitchell Signature Cascadian Dark Ale, a Russell beer brewed in collaboration with faculty, students and alum from KPU’s brewing program. The funds will go to the John Mitchell Legacy Endowed Scholarship, which benefits brewing students at KPU. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Beer boosts scholarship for KPU brewing students

A scholarship fund helping students in Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) brewing and…

On Friday, Nov. 4, Russell Brewing Company presented the KPU Foundation with proceeds from the sale of John Mitchell Signature Cascadian Dark Ale, a Russell beer brewed in collaboration with faculty, students and alum from KPU’s brewing program. The funds will go to the John Mitchell Legacy Endowed Scholarship, which benefits brewing students at KPU. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Ernesto Cabral and Freddy Nota Guzman won gold in the dortmunder/export style lager category. The second-year KPU students also captured bronze in the North American amber ale category for Birra Rossa. Recent graduate Phil Chrinko earned a bronze for his Italian Pilsner in the hoppy pilsner category, made in collaboration with the KPU brewing team. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

KPU raises bar with trio of awards at Canada Beer Cup

Langley university students bring home three medals – brewers from across Canada competed

  • Oct 28, 2022
Ernesto Cabral and Freddy Nota Guzman won gold in the dortmunder/export style lager category. The second-year KPU students also captured bronze in the North American amber ale category for Birra Rossa. Recent graduate Phil Chrinko earned a bronze for his Italian Pilsner in the hoppy pilsner category, made in collaboration with the KPU brewing team. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Brandon Gabriel’s dad and nephew, too attended the first-ever Kwantlen First Nation Salmon and Cranberry Harvest Celebration. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

Kwantlen First Nation celebrates food and culture at Salmon and Cranberry Harvest Celebration

People lined up for salmon and cranberries

Brandon Gabriel’s dad and nephew, too attended the first-ever Kwantlen First Nation Salmon and Cranberry Harvest Celebration. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
The Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society is hosting an public gathering Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, starting at 7 p.m. (LFVAS poster)

UPDATE: Public invited to Langley’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation events

Morning walk and evening gathering take place Friday, Sept. 30

The Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society is hosting an public gathering Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, starting at 7 p.m. (LFVAS poster)
Mike Patterson (centre left) and Michael Hodgson (centre right) worked with KPU brewing instructors such as Emily Kokonas (left) and Jon Howe (right) before graduating and working in the industry. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley brewing students bring home bronze medal

Beer developed by two KPU students among the 16,000 entries from across Canada

Mike Patterson (centre left) and Michael Hodgson (centre right) worked with KPU brewing instructors such as Emily Kokonas (left) and Jon Howe (right) before graduating and working in the industry. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
KPU’s Langley campus will see its first intake of additional nursing students in January of 2023. (KPU/Special to Langley Advance Times)

KPU prepares for pending increase in nursing students

Dean calls it a ‘wonderful challenge’

KPU’s Langley campus will see its first intake of additional nursing students in January of 2023. (KPU/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Keynote speaker Angela Sterritt addressed the guests at Open Doors, Open Minds events at KPU’s langley campus. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley university welcomes Indigenous youth to share academic opportunities

More than 90 students from across Lower Mainland attended

Keynote speaker Angela Sterritt addressed the guests at Open Doors, Open Minds events at KPU’s langley campus. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Dr. Deborah Henderson, director of the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture shared that a diversity of companies are seeking research support from KPU. The university has received a $440,000 funding from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley university gets $440,000 funding for research

Group plans to study ways to protect agriculture from climate change

Dr. Deborah Henderson, director of the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture shared that a diversity of companies are seeking research support from KPU. The university has received a $440,000 funding from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). (Special to Langley Advance Times)
KPU’s Surrey campus. (Now-Leader file photo)

Classes at KPU Surrey cancelled until 4 p.m. after ‘unfounded’ phone threat

Police say there was an ‘unspecified threat received’

KPU’s Surrey campus. (Now-Leader file photo)