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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · 6d

A reminder that all KPU campuses will be closed today for the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Enjoy your long weekend!

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · 8d

Join us in celebrating Academic Integrity Month (October) at KPU! The Academic Integrity Unit has planned a variety of workshops, events, and learning activities in collaboration with campus partners to support you. Check out the details at: www.kpu.ca/academic-integrity-month

Three individuals happily engaging with a laptop at a table, promoting "Academic Integrity Month" with details about workshops, events, and learning opportunities at KPU. Visit kpu.ca/academic-integrity-month for more information.

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · 11d

Calling all creatives, artists, and outside-the-box thinkers!

Creative Connections returns to KPU on Saturday, Oct 18. Join us at the Richmond campus to learn about education opportunities in creative fields, meet faculty, and discover your path.

Register: kpu.ca/creativeconnections

KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · 13d

All October, join events, workshops, and activities that support your well-being and build community.

Check out the Thrive Resource Fairs at a campus near you!
• Oct 9 – Surrey
• Oct 16 – Richmond
• Oct 21 – Tech
• Oct 29 – Langley

See the full month of events: kpu.ca/thrivemonth

KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · 15d

Tomorrow is Open House! It's your last chance to register before the big day. Don’t miss out on fun, food and insider insights!

Save your spot: kpu.ca/openhouse

KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · 15d

Genome BC is investing $1 million in KPU’s Applied Genomics Centre, now named the Applied Genomics Centre supported by Genome BC.

This investment means more hands-on lab experience, research opportunities, and real-world projects with partners across BC.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/42qyT7o

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · 17d

Open House is coming up FAST — Have you signed up yet?
Come meet the KPU community and enjoy a day of fun!

Visit https://bit.ly/46w4FSN to register today!

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · 19d

Today, we pause to honour Survivors, their families, and their communities, and to remember the children who never returned home from residential schools.

This day is a reminder of the work we must continue by listening, learning, and taking action toward reconciliation.

Poster for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, featuring an abstract illustration of a person with wings, in orange tones. Logos of the Government of Canada at the bottom.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 19d

More than 350 new student beds and a dining hall are coming to the Surrey campus of @kwantlenu.bsky.social. The eight-storey building will add over 350 student beds and a 160-seat dining hall.

Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2025/09...

An artist's rendering of KPU Surrey campus housing.

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · 23d

It's the final countdown! This is the last week to register for KPU’s Open House on October 4. When you register and attend Open House you will be entered to win free tuition!

Register now at kpu.ca/openhouse

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · Sep 18

A future @kwantlenu.bsky.social alum is being recognized for her leadership and advocacy on mental health.

Mehreen Mundi, who is graduating from KPU with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Minor in Counselling, is receiving KPU's 2025 Future Alumni Award.

Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2025/09...

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · Sep 16

Make the most of Get Ready Get Hired on Oct 1 & 2. Join the Career Development Centre’s workshops and walk in prepared, confident, and ready to find a job! For more details and to register visit kpu.ca/get-hired

Promotional graphic for an upcoming webinar titled 'Get Ready, Get Hired!', featuring sessions on resumes and cover letters on September 17, from 12 to 1pm, available online.

Promotional poster for upcoming webinars titled "Get Ready Get Hired!" featuring a session on "Navigating Career Fairs" scheduled for September 22, from 12 to 1 PM, online.

Promotional poster for "Get Ready get Hired!" featuring upcoming webinars on exploring non-profit careers, scheduled for September 24 from 12 to 1:30 PM, available online.

Promotional graphic for an upcoming webinar titled 'Get Ready get Hired!', focusing on job interviews. Scheduled for September 12 from 12 PM to 1 PM, online.

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · Sep 15

Mark your calendars for Creative Connections, an interactive event celebrating KPU’s artistic and innovative programs in the Faculty of Arts and the Wilson School of Design.

Join us October 18, 11:00am – 2:00pm at KPU’s Richmond Campus.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3K2iRdu

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · Sep 3

For sale (and a good cause): Innovative one-of-a-kind mahogany chairs created by @kwantlenu.bsky.social students. Proceeds of the auction, which ends Sept. 17, supports communities in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, including forest preservation and reforestation.

Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2025/06...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · Sep 11

Local filmmaker Shanthini Balasubramanian is continuing to make strides in her career after wrapping up a four-month residency at @kwantlenu.bsky.social.

“KPU is such a wonderful community and I'm so happy to be a part of it,” she says.

Learn more: www.kpu.ca/news/2025/09...

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · Sep 11

Declaration Day is September 23!

Come by the Surrey Library Atrium 9:30 - 4:30 to speak with Degree Advising teams from the Faculty of Arts, the Melville School of Business, and the Faculty of Science.

Don't miss the BONUS GIFT CARD DRAW!
https://bit.ly/3JGbLLH.

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join us in supporting the Ignite a Dream Educational Awards—an incredible initiative changing lives, right here in Surrey.
Enjoy an evening of wine-tasting, craft beer, and culinary treats on Sat, Sept 20 at our KPU Tech campus.

️Buy your tickets today: surreyfirefighters.com/ignite

Promotional poster for the 'Ignite a Dream' event organized by Surrey Fire Fighters on Saturday, September 20, from 6:30 to 10:30 PM at KPU Tech. Features sparkling golden lights on a dark background with event details and website URL surreyfirefighters.com/ignite.

KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · Sep 8

Every parent wants their child to find a path that inspires them and sets them up for a fulfilling future. At KPU, students explore their passions while building practical skills that prepare them for life after graduation.

Learn about the opportunities waiting for them https://bit.ly/4g4y89q

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · Sep 4

Check out the Entertainment Arts Grad Show on September 13! Watch the stunning animation, visual effects and game design our grads have been working hard to create.

You won’t want to miss this! Register at https://bit.ly/4g4UcRj

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us at Open House on Sat, Oct 4 on our Surrey campus! Try hands-on demos, chat with students and alumni, and get 1:1 advice on admissions, tuition, and programs.
If you register before September 12, you will be entered to win a pair of Apple AirPods! Don't wait RSVP today at kpu.ca/openhouse.

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Welcome to our new president, Dr. Bruce Choy! Today marks his first day on campus. If you see Dr. Choy, please give him a warm KPU welcome!

KPU's new president Dr. Bruce Choy greeting a student in the Maple building.

Dr. Bruce Choy meets Dr. Paul Adams and students in the KPU Applied Genomics Centre.

Dr. Bruce Choy greets students in the Maple building.

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Government of British Columbia @governmentofbc.bsky.social · Aug 28

The drug supply is poisoned and not safe. Any dose can be deadly.

BC is helping campuses prepare for emergencies by supporting overdose response plans and making nasal naloxone available at all public post-secondary schools and First Nations-mandated institutes.

RespondToOverdose.gov.bc.ca

Overdose prevention support are available on campus to help protect students.
If you suspect an overdose, call 9-1-1 right away.
Visit RespondtoOverdose.gov.bc.ca for tips that could help save a life.
Graphic depicting a hand holding a naloxone kit.

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · Aug 30

Next Tuesday we are kicking off the First Year Festival! If you’re a new student, this is a great opportunity to meet other new students, connect with reps from our various student services, and have some fun!

Visit kpu.ca/fyf to learn more!

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · Aug 20

@kwantlenu.bsky.social students will have more housing options thanks to a new partnership with GEC Living. Learn more -

www.kpu.ca/news/2025/08...

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KPU @kwantlenu.bsky.social · Aug 20

Do you have experience but no credential? Turn what you know into what you need with KPU’s PLAR program. With PLAR, your work, life, or volunteer experience could earn you academic credit.
Learn more by visiting kpu.ca/flex/PLAR

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