Trinity Western University

Trinity Western University students to showcase original plays at New Generations Festival. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley students write, direct, and showcase their talent in a collection of all-new, original plays

A range of student-written stories, from fast-food heists to post-apocalyptic worlds

 

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

 

Dr. Simon Moore, a Trinity Western University alum and family doctor in Vancouver has recently published two children’s picture books called “Mommy is Becoming a Family Doctor” and “Daddy is Becoming a Family Doctor.” (Special to Langley Advance Times)

TWU alumnus Dr. Simon Moore’s new children’s books teach safety and developmental milestones

Author was inspired by his chemistry teaching days at TWU

 

VIDEO: TWU back with Christmas at the Chan

Choral ensembles and orchestra present Dec. 4 concert in Vancouver

Aldergrove’s Sarah Potomak was the valedictorian for TWU’s 2022 fall graduating class on Saturday, Nov. 5. The hockey star and coach appeared by video from Halifax, where she was attending a hockey event. (TWU)

VIDEO: Aldergrove hockey star Sarah Potomak gives valedictorian address at TWU grad

‘Navigating through unprecedented times was challenging’

Aldergrove’s Sarah Potomak was the valedictorian for TWU’s 2022 fall graduating class on Saturday, Nov. 5. The hockey star and coach appeared by video from Halifax, where she was attending a hockey event. (TWU)
Bethany Kramm is a multimedia artist based out of the Fraser Valley. Her art work Play Ground is on display at the Trinity Western University. Exhibition runs daily, now until Nov. 27. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

TWU student’s new exhibition at the SAMC Gallery ‘reclaims play and imagination’

Running daily, now till November 27

Bethany Kramm is a multimedia artist based out of the Fraser Valley. Her art work Play Ground is on display at the Trinity Western University. Exhibition runs daily, now until Nov. 27. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Rea Klar is originally from Williams Lake, currently studying at Langley’s Trinity Western University (TWU). Klar along with her friend Sarah Demian will represent the Christian Reformed Church of North America at the COP27 climate change conference in Egypt. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Two Langley students flying to Egypt for climate change conference

Rea Klar and Sarah Demian have been officiallly given the status of observers

Rea Klar is originally from Williams Lake, currently studying at Langley’s Trinity Western University (TWU). Klar along with her friend Sarah Demian will represent the Christian Reformed Church of North America at the COP27 climate change conference in Egypt. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Nathanael Hanley, Sen Longkumer, Mara Hanley are part of TWU theatre department’s latest production The Miracle Worker. (Jef Gibbons/Speical to Langley Advance Times)

TWU theatre opens second last season before the department closes down in Spring 2024

‘The Miracle Worker’ features a young girl from Nagaland, India

Nathanael Hanley, Sen Longkumer, Mara Hanley are part of TWU theatre department’s latest production The Miracle Worker. (Jef Gibbons/Speical to Langley Advance Times)
Trinity Western University’s DeVries Auditorium will host a discussion on climate change and the environment with candidates for mayor in Langley Township. (TWU)

Environment, climate change focus of mayoralty forum at Trinity Western University

Thursday event invites Township hopefuls

  • Oct 5, 2022
Trinity Western University’s DeVries Auditorium will host a discussion on climate change and the environment with candidates for mayor in Langley Township. (TWU)
Trinity Western University released this image of their new logo, part of a ‘new brand’ for the Langley-based private Christian university. (TWU)

VIDEO: Trinity Western University reveals new look

Revised logo, typeface for private Christian university described as a ‘new brand experience’

  • Oct 3, 2022
Trinity Western University released this image of their new logo, part of a ‘new brand’ for the Langley-based private Christian university. (TWU)
On Thursday, the anniversary of the discovery of 215 unmarked graves, TWU’s Siyá:m Patricia Victor led TWU staff and faculty to gather for a time of prayer and remembrance. (Kayla Bock, TWU/Special to Langley Advance Times)

215: TWU remembers

Langley’s Christian liberal arts university holds prayer sessions and vigil

On Thursday, the anniversary of the discovery of 215 unmarked graves, TWU’s Siyá:m Patricia Victor led TWU staff and faculty to gather for a time of prayer and remembrance. (Kayla Bock, TWU/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Dr. Richard Sawatzky is a nursing professor at TWU who was recently acknowledge nationally for his research efforts. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

NURSING WEEK: Research excellence lauded

TWU nursing professor Richard Sawatzky receives kudos

Dr. Richard Sawatzky is a nursing professor at TWU who was recently acknowledge nationally for his research efforts. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
More than 750 students took part in one of Trinity Western University’s largest-ever graduating classes on Saturday April 30. (Wendy Lees/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Trinity Western University graduates 750

Event at Langley Events Centre one of the largest in TWU history

More than 750 students took part in one of Trinity Western University’s largest-ever graduating classes on Saturday April 30. (Wendy Lees/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Aldergrove’s Cassidy Buchanan was named to the All-Star AAA seniors girls basketball provincial championships. She will be playing for Trinity Western University in Langley. (Hana Kim HK2K/Special to Langley Advance Times)

An Aldergrove basketball star signs with Trinity Western University

Cassidy Buchanan started out playing soccer

Aldergrove’s Cassidy Buchanan was named to the All-Star AAA seniors girls basketball provincial championships. She will be playing for Trinity Western University in Langley. (Hana Kim HK2K/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Marko Zolotarov, a Trinity Western University student from the Ukraine, spoke about his experience of the war shortly after he returned to Canada. The Langley university has raised $136,772 to expand scholarships and aid for TWU students whose lives have been disrupted by war and global conflicts (TWU/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley’s Trinity Western University raises $137,000 to assist students displaced by war and global conflicts

‘Prayers work. Prayers are powerful’ student from Ukraine says

Marko Zolotarov, a Trinity Western University student from the Ukraine, spoke about his experience of the war shortly after he returned to Canada. The Langley university has raised $136,772 to expand scholarships and aid for TWU students whose lives have been disrupted by war and global conflicts (TWU/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Langley's Avery Heppell has been named the Canada West Volleyball Players of the Week by the conference on Tuesday. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

TWU’s Heppell named Player of the Week

Alberta’s Jordan Canham, too earned the award

Langley's Avery Heppell has been named the Canada West Volleyball Players of the Week by the conference on Tuesday. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Both men and women volleyball teams of Trinity Western University won their respective quarterfinal matches on Friday, March 25. (TWU/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley University men and women volleyball team into win quarterfinals

Trinity Western University teams will play next championship match on Saturday

Both men and women volleyball teams of Trinity Western University won their respective quarterfinal matches on Friday, March 25. (TWU/Special to Langley Advance Times)
TWU’s victorious women’s volleyball team after their win in Calgary on Sunday. (U SPORTS/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

TWU takes gold and silver for women’s and men’s volleyball

Both teams returned home to Langley with medals

  • Mar 29, 2022
TWU’s victorious women’s volleyball team after their win in Calgary on Sunday. (U SPORTS/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
Ben Josephson motivating the players before a match in the CW league. He earned the nod as the conference’s top coach for the fourth time in his CW career. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley University men’s volleyball dominating Canada West league

Player of the year and top coach both represent Trinity Western University in the championship

Ben Josephson motivating the players before a match in the CW league. He earned the nod as the conference’s top coach for the fourth time in his CW career. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Connor Byrne (right), Marissa LaVasseur (centre), and Graham Zastre (left) won first place in the inaugural Canadian Academic Entrepreneur Challenge for their innovative wellness product, Apeiro, and outstanding marketing and distribution strategy. (TWU/Special to Langley Advance Times)

TWU trio win first in entrepreneurial challenge

Students Connor Byrne, Marissa LaVasseur, and Graham Zastre take first for wellness product

Connor Byrne (right), Marissa LaVasseur (centre), and Graham Zastre (left) won first place in the inaugural Canadian Academic Entrepreneur Challenge for their innovative wellness product, Apeiro, and outstanding marketing and distribution strategy. (TWU/Special to Langley Advance Times)