| Greetings from the Alumni Association Chair
Baltej Dhillon
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Baltej Dhillon
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It is
hard to believe August is already here and in just a few short weeks Kwantlen's
newest students will begin orientation week and a new stage of their lives will
start to unfold.
As we
all know, learning is a lifelong process, especially when it comes to our
careers. Often we start in one direction and soon find many more avenues open
up along the way.
To
help our alumni leverage the professional opportunities available to them,
Kwantlen Alumni Affairs, in conjunction with Kwantlen Career Services, is
launching a free speaker series on career development. The first event will
focus on the field of criminology and will be held September 28th from 4pm to
6pm. Please read more here.
If
you're looking for a great opportunity to expand your resume and gain valuable
board member experience, KUAA is currently accepting applications for five volunteer board of director positions. It is a
rewarding role that allows members to work on a variety of interesting
projects, such as our most recent and exciting undertaking-the KUAA mission
statement.
The
board is looking forward to hearing your feedback on the final draft as the
statement will set the tone and direction for how you would like to see the
alumni association move forward. Please read below for more information or
visit the feedback page to submit your
comments.
Enjoy
the rest of the summer!
Baltej
Dhillon
Criminology
Graduate, 1987
Chair,
Kwantlen University Alumni Association
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Rewarding Career for Enviro-Friendly Grad
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Chris McCue and crew at contamination remediation site in Red Deer, Alberta
 | Kwantlen
alumnus Chris McCue is cleaning up-big time.
The
1994 Environmental Protection Technology graduate and president of McCue
Environmental Contracting (McEC) has spent the last 16 years providing
remediation services at some of the most challenging contaminated sites in
urban and remote locations across Canada and the U.S.
Specializing
in the installation and management of soil and groundwater remediation systems,
his designs have been featured at remediation technologies symposiums in Banff,
Alberta, as well as in the Association of Professional Engineers and
Geoscientists of B.C.'s Innovation Magazine.
"Really,
it's just a glorified plumbing job," laughs the modest certified applied
science technologist. "My friends like to call me the environmental plumber."
McCue
founded McEC in 2000. Since then, his annual billings have grown by more than
500 per cent, a feat that can be attributed to his dedication to innovation and
100 per cent success rate. He has provided services at oil refining, oil
terminal, bulk fuel storage, fuel retail, chemical manufacturing, dry cleaning,
highways, landfill, mine, pipeline and spill sites.
"In
the past, wherever petroleum was handled, unfortunately, spills occurred," he
said. "Whether it's an enormous spill, such as a hole through a tank, or an
accumulation of little spills here and there, they happen."
In
addition to cleaning up contaminated sites, in July 2007, McCue launched a
water treatment services division and is now providing engineering dewatering
and water treatment services to the construction and mining industries, as well
as a broad range of industrial/commercial sector clients.
McCue's
work takes him to many different-sometimes challenging, but exciting-areas. His
most memorable location, in terms of sheer beauty, is the small village of
Masset on Haida Gwaii.
"Every
project is unique and has its own challenges but overcoming these challenges is
what keeps this work interesting," said McCue. "It's a rewarding career. I have
no regrets. If it hadn't been for my program at Kwantlen, I would never have
had the opportunity to go off on my own."
To
learn more about McCue Environmental Contracting or to contact Chris McCue,
visit www.mccuecontracting.com.
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Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept
it...
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Based on your comments and feedback
from our recent focus group sessions, the KUAA mission task force
has drafted the KUAA mission statement, which, in a few short words, summarizes
the goals and purpose of the organization. Please visit the feedback page to view the mission statement and tell us what
you think.
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Love Your Car and Your Wallet Too
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For
most of us, vehicles are an expensive necessity. And whether you own a newer or
older car, every once and a while it needs some TLC.
To improve
the longevity of your vehicle and save money on costly repairs down the
road - not to mention to keep yourself and others safe - follow these easy maintenance tips from Kwantlen
automotive instructor Dwayne Kaban. As an alumnus you are entitled to special pricing and
excellent service at the Cloverdale Campus Automotive Shop. To book an
appointment, call 604-598-6113. |
10 Steps to Buying Your First Home
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By Matthew Lee, 2003 BBA grad and sales
manager at Macdonald Realty.
Buying
and selling real estate is often one of the largest transactions that most of
us will ever make in our lifetimes. These experiences can be thrilling,
rewarding and sometimes a little
stressful-especially if it is your first home.
Hiring
a knowledgeable buyer's agent to assist and guide you through the process will
help minimize the potential for worry and any unforeseen challenges.
However,
understanding the basic steps ahead of time will help you feel more comfortable
and prepared when it comes time to "make your move."
While
a comprehensive timeline include more specific details, a typical process would
include the following: MORE>>>
Matthew Lee graduated from the BBA program
in 2003 and is a sales manager with Macdonald Realty, a locally owned
company with 17 offices and nearly 1,000 sales professionals throughout BC. Matthew can be reached at 604-631-2530 or by email at mlee@macrealty.com.
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Business Corner with Kristan Ash
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Kristan Ash, BBA 2003, Entrepreneur and Lean Consultant | Kristan
Ash, KUAA board member and our resident business guru, offers valuable
resources and tips for busy business professionals and entrepreneurs. Want to
know the 100 best business books or where some of the biggest companies are
doing their headhunting? MORE>>>
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Did You Know?
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Kwantlen
alumni are entitled to a variety of discounts and services at Kwantlen
Polytechnic University. From room rentals to printing services to bookstore
merchandise, your alumni status means special perks. Visit our benefits and rewards page for more information.
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Find your Dream Job
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Did you know hundreds of employers seeking talented
Kwantlen alumni and students advertise job opportunities on Kwantlen's online job posting system? Register today!
This month's "Hot
Job" Highlights: - IT Support,
Horizon Distributors, Full time
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Educator and Key
Leaders, Lululemon Athletica at Oakridge Centre, Full & Part time
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Benefits
Administrator, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Full time
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General Accountant,
Ridley Terminals Inc, Full time
Click here for a complete
list of job opportunities or, for more information, please contact a Career
Services coordinator at careers@kwantlen.ca or 604-599-3401.
Vancouver
Sun Story: Being eager to try new things work-wise
is a great way to gain experience and round out your professional offerings.
However, recruiters warn there are some possible negative effects of "job
hopping." MORE>>>
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Kwantlen Named 2010
Progressive Employer of Canada
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Polytechnic University was
named a 2010 Progressive Employer of Canada, among a select group of
"mom-friendly" employers by Connect Moms, momcafé and Lisa Martin
International... MORE>>>
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Beat The Streets Youth Homelessness
Initiative
| Beat The Streets Youth Homelessness
Initiative
· Are you an adult over the age of 21?
· Are you interested in working with
youth?
· Can you be a positive role model for
youth?
· Do you have a clean criminal record?
· Would you like to have your rent paid
for?
Family
and Youth Services Society and Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services are currently
looking for young adults in the Langley area to participate in their youth
mentorship program. To learn more, email loren@aldergrovens.com.
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| Save the Date! | | Start digging out your school colours! A special "homecoming" opportunity is coming your way September 25. More information coming soon. Go Eagles! |
Class Notes
| Do you have an update, announcement or some news (awards, accomplishments, marriages, new position) that you would like to share with your fellow alumni? If so, we would like to hear from you. Please email us your news at alumni@kwantlen.ca.
Adam and Gena Paton
 | Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) in psychology alumni Gena and Adam Paton will celebrate their first wedding anniversary this month. The pair, who began dating during the last year of their program, currently live in White Rock, BC. Gena recently won a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Scholarship and is currently pursuing an MA in counselling psychology at Trinity Western University. Adam works for the evaluation studies unit in the UBC Faculty of Medicine.
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| Tweets of the Month |
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@TheBosha:
Until yesterday, I thought ESPN was the Psychic Network.
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@L316H:
I don't take compliments well. Or criticism. You know what, just don't
talk to me.
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Kwantlen University Alumni Association
12666 72nd Avenue,
Surrey, BC V3W 2M8
alumni@kwantlen.ca
KUAA welcomes
story ideas and alumni written material. To submit a story or share your ideas,
please email alumni@kwantlen.ca.
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