| Greetings from the Alumni Association Chair
Kristan Ash |
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Dear Fellow Alumni,
The alumni office is buzzing as KPUAA staff and volunteers get ready for this Friday's exciting Homecoming Day celebration. As you may or may not know, this year's event is just the second ever of its kind at Kwantlen -- and one we sincerely hope you will help us grow!
Established in 1981, Kwantlen is a relatively "new" post-secondary school in comparison to other academic institutions. In fact, while it now offers more than 120 diverse programs and has graduated more than 35,000 students, it was just three short years ago that it was granted full university status.
Along with this new status came the exciting task of forming an official alumni association. Like at any other major university, the role of our alumni association is to help our graduates maintain a connection with the university, as well as one another. Some of you may wonder why this is important. Well, there are actually many reasons, including the fact that together we are an enormous network. What it really boils down to, however, is the fact that a university and its alumni play an integral role in one another's success. That success, in turn, helps future students and, in fact, our society as a whole.
For example, as skilled, knowledgeable and successful Kwantlen graduates, we are able to have a positive impact on the world around us on a variety of levels. The difference we make as community members and professionals speaks to the high quality of education that we received at Kwantlen, which helps to raise the reputation of the university. That positive reputation not only provides graduates with enhanced career and life opportunities, it enables the university to recruit more students, which contributes to the growth and development of our university's facilities, educational programs and alumni initiatives.
That's a pretty big deal and, believe it or not, showing your support and commitment to your alma mater can be as simple as reading this newsletter, taking advantage of one of our free programs or attending a fun alumni event, such as this Friday's second annual Homecoming Day. Whether you are a very recent graduate or an "early" alum, I really hope to see you there.
Also, I'd again like to welcome our newest members -- the 2011 graduating class! For those of you who haven't yet had the chance, be sure to have a look around the alumni website and check out our Tools for Success program. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our programs, please call us at 604-599-2010. Looking forward to seeing everyone Homecoming Day -- Go Eagles!
Sincerely,
Kristan Ash
Chair, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Alumni Association
BBA, Class of 2003
P.S. Reminder: Nominations for Kwantlen's Distinguished Alumni Awards are still open! Download a nomination package today! |
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COUNTDOWN TO HOMECOMING DAY 2011!
Event Reminder: The second annual Kwantlen Alumni Homecoming Day is just three days away!
Starting at 6 p.m. in the Surrey campus gymnasium (Cedar Building), this exciting event will feature a head-to-head matchup between the current men's and women's Eagles basketball teams and our very own Eagles alumni. In between the big games, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., alumni are invited to attend a catered reception at the campus Grass Roots Cafe. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a beverage, while reconnecting with teachers and classmates and networking with your fellow alumni. Prizes to be won! Don't miss out -- please RSVP today!
Date: Friday, September 23
Location: Surrey campus gymnasium and Grass Roots Cafe
Women's game: 6 p.m.
Alumni Reception: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Men's game: 8 p.m. | |
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Alumni Highlight of the Month
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Jeffery Gopal
Class of 2010 |
Name: Jeffrey Gopal
Program: Marketing Management
Grad Year: 2010
Job Title: Life Insurance Specialist, G&F Financial Group
What is your primary role at G&F Financial Group?
Working on the Wealth Management Team, my role is to create customized insurance plans/solutions for individuals, families and corporations. More>>> | |
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Tools for Success
Discovering the Benefits of Volunteering
How "Giving Back" Contributes to Your Personal Development and Employability
We all know getting involved in our community and giving back through volunteering feels great and, more importantly, helps to further the success of important causes and initiatives that make a difference in other people's lives.
However, in addition to its enormous 'feel-good' philanthropic value, according to Vanessa Harris, Volunteer Development Manager at England's University of Leicester, it also offers a plethora of practical benefits that can greatly contribute to one's personal development and employability. More>>> | |
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Business Corner: The Value of a Business Mentor
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Nicholas Pavlich
KPUAA Director
Class of 2007 |
What every new grad should know
By Nicholas Pavlich, KPUAA Director
Well, Jerry Seinfeld had one: a comedic protégé named Kenneth Bania. "I'm gonna mentor this kid to the top," Jerry vowed. His "work-shy" sidekick, George Costanza, had one too. On the hilarious topic of risk management, he said: "Why don't you read this book on risk management and let's see if you can explain it to me."
In all seriousness, today -- more than ever before -- it's not just a university education and high marks that get you a job. In fact, even past work experience is often not enough to land a plumb position in this competitive job environment. More>>> | |
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Career Services
Hot JOBS! Top 6 "Hot" new employment postings on Kwantlen Career Services Job Posting System:
- Web Developer/Lead QA, Reward Stream - Sep. 28, 2011
- Account Executive, Studiothink - Oct. 06, 2011
- PR Manager, 1-800- Got Junk? - Oct. 09, 2011
- Licensed Psychologist, Midlyn Day Communications - Oct. 12, 2011
- Sales Associate, West Creek Farms Ltd - Oct. 13, 2011
- Bi-lingual Sales Representative, Tree Island Industries - Oct. 13, 2011
Need help with your job search?
Providing resume review, interview preparation and labour market research, Kwantlen Career Services coordinators are available at all four Kwantlen campuses to assist you with your job search. To request an appointment, visit Career Services or contact Shelley Vidal, Kwantlen Career Services Coordinator at 604.599.3401 or shelley.vidal@kwantlen.ca.
Promote It! LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network with more than 120 million members worldwide, recently announced that members can now add More>>> | |
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Share your university experience!
KPUAA is seeking Kwantlen alumni to share their university experience with prospective new students and their parents at the upcoming
ULink: The link between You, Your University & Your Future event happening Thursday, November 24, 2011 at the Surrey campus conference centre from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
We are looking for alumni who:
- completed their studies between 2005 and 2011
- are currently employed
- are willing to share their stories through casual conversation during the social/networking portions of the evening
Please RSVP today to alumni@kwantlen.ca (subject line ULink) | |
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News, Events, & Updates
News
Events
KPUAA Homecoming Day!
Date: Friday, Sept. 23
Time: Women's game at 6 p.m.; Alumni Reception from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.;Men's game at 8 p.m.
Location: Surrey campus gymnasium and Grass Roots Cafe (Cedar Building)
To learn more and RSVP, click here
Welcome back, Kwantlen alumnus Michael Senger
Is Social Media just a fad? Can Facebook or Twitter generate revenue for a business? The Windows platform is dead, the web browser will soon be gone!
Date: September 28th, 2011 - Wednesday
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey Campus: 12666 -72nd Ave, Surrey, BC
Building: Fir; Room D128
For more info go to http://kwantlen.ca/business/news.html
KPUAA Elections and AGM
Appetizers, prizes, guest speaker
Date: Monday, Nov. 21
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Surrey Campus
Please RSVP by email to alumni@kwantlen.ca
ULink: The link between You, Your University & Your Future
Date: Thursday, November 24, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Surrey campus conference centre
RSVP by email to alumni@kwantlen.ca | |
To get the latest update on events, please check the KPUAA website closer to the events or get regular updates via twitter and facebook. |
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Tweets of the Month
@technopriest5: I'm going to invent a GPS for kids that says, "We're not
there yet", "We're not there yet", "We're not there yet"...
@Newsmann: Does the name Pavlov ring a bell?
@IGotsSmarts: I may only be a branch manager for now, but one day I
hope to control the whole tree.
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KPUAA's mission is to bring together Kwantlen alumni and help them build lifelong relationships with the university and the community, increasing the institution's reputation and the impact that graduates have on Kwantlen and the world. | |
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Alumni Professional Directory
Did you know KPUAA offers a free professional listing to all alumni, whether they are business owners, consultants or company employees? In addition to providing great networking opportunities, the alumni professional directory is a way for Kwantlen alumni to support one another and, in some cases, offer fellow alumni discounts on products and services. For more information, please View/Search the Kwantlen Alumni Professional Directory. | |
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Alumni Association
12666 72nd Avenue,
Surrey, BC V3W 2M8
alumni@kwantlen.ca KPUAA welcomes story ideas and alumni written material. To submit a story or share your ideas, please email alumni@kwantlen.ca. |
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