Author Archives: Patricia Cia

Japan Field Study Program 2015

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Patricia Cia

Nariko Takayangi from the Asian studies department and Akemi Takei from the Modern Languages Department led Japan Field Studies from May 11th to June 19th, 2015. This program was a unique and enriching experience for the students who would like … Continue reading →

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China Field Study Program 2015

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Patricia Cia

From May 4 to June 3, 2015,  Langara students participated in Langara’s first China Field Study Program and first program to promote inter-disciplinary studies through offering two courses from different departments (Langara School of Management’s International Business’ Management Issues & … Continue reading →

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Langara Wetland

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Patricia Cia

Currently used by students in biology, chemistry, and environmental studies courses, Langara’s wetland is located along the northeast corner of the college, bordered by 49th Ave and Ontario Street.

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Stream Management

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Patricia Cia

The Langara location used to contain parts of two salmon-bearing streams, one flowing through the west side of campus and one the east side of campus at the corner of 49th Ave and Ontario Street. Both streams were culverted before … Continue reading →

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Langara Community Garden: Growing a Better Future

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Patricia Cia

The Langara Community Garden is located on the East side of Langara College Campus, between the student parking lot and Ontario Street. The garden is run by a nonprofit society  made up of volunteer faculty, staff, students and members from the … Continue reading →

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The Langara College Apiary

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Patricia Cia

Langara College established a small apiary in May of 2014. There were three main reasons to bring honey bees to the campus: educational, environmental, and for the sheer joy of watching honey bees at work.

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Kyra Garson: Developing a Comprehensive and Sustainable Approach to Internationalization

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Patricia Cia

Student Success at Langara On May 21, 2015 Dr. Kyra Garson, Intercultural Coordinator for the Center for Student Engagement at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) visited Langara to talk with faculty members, staff from TCDC, Student Services, and International Education, as … Continue reading →

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West Coast Aboriginal Carving Class

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Patricia Cia

Langara’s Fine Arts Department offered its first West Coast Aboriginal Carving class this summer. Students enrolled in this foundational class on West Coast First Nations carving culture and techniques generated two projects in 2D and 3D using various hand-carving approaches … Continue reading →

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Priority Registration for Aboriginal Learners

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Patricia Cia

During the Spring 2015 semester, the Aboriginal Initiatives Academic Priority Action Group recommended unanimously that the College establish priority registration for Aboriginal learners. As Langara is committed to the concept that Aboriginal learners be provided the fullest opportunity to achieve … Continue reading →

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Indigenous Education Protocol for Colleges and Institutes

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Patricia Cia

At the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Symposium on Indigenous Education in December, 2014, Langara College, along with 23 other institutions signed a ground-breaking aspirational Indigenous Education Protocol for Colleges and Institutes document to improve and support indigenous education. (CICan … Continue reading →

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