Month: November 2023

A woman who dedicated her life to humanity and education

Margaret Westerman’s contribution to Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the Surrey community By Ahanya Tonse Apple orchards bloom every spring, drawing students and employees to their intoxicating fragrance. Walking … Read more

Awards, achievements and contributions

Margaret Westerman’s journey from donating awards to receiving them By Ahanya Tonse The contributions of Margaret Westerman have been known to some and unknown to many. Not only … Read more

Place-based education and importance of learning history

by Ahanya Tonse “We are surrounded by places. We walk over and through them. We live in places, relate to others in them, die in them. Nothing we … Read more

To Live in a Place as if it Matters

by Lee Beavington Close your eyes. Visualize a childhood memory. One that still beats fresh in your heart. Were you alone, or with others? What can you smell? … Read more

Accessibility in the Wild

by Seanna Takacs “Hi, I’m Seanna, I work in Accessibility Services.” “Oh, like ramps and stuff!” Community of Practice at Cougar Creek Park. Photo by Yhanu Sivapalan Often … Read more