JIBC Sheriffs assigned Learning across Curve province Tuesday, June 9, 2015 A new cohort of deputy sheriffs has graduated from Justice Institute of (JIBC) and will be dispatched to courthouses across the province. The 12 new grads have completed JIBC’s 16-week sheriff recruit training program and have been as- signed to Prince George, Fort St. John, Quesnel, , Terrace, Williams Lake, Daw- son Creek, Vernon and Cran- brook, with one additional recruit working out of New Westminster to serve court- houses in , North Vancouver, Richmond, Sur- rey, and Port . “As ’s leading public safety educator, the Justice Institute of British Columbia is proud of our contributions to safer com- munities and a more just society, having trained more than 1,000 sheriffs in B.C. Former British Columbia attorney general Wally Oppal was recently named an honorary fellow by Douglas College, the school’s highest honour. CONTRIBUTED over the last 35 years,” Dr. Laureen Styles, JIBC vice- president, academic, said in a press release. “Our strong relationship with the min- Douglas honours former AG istry of justice affords us the ability to ensure that the of Vancouver-Fraserview in bestow — honorary fellow,” Excel, Puls created a website training provided is highly Daniel relevant to the work that Hendriksen 2005, and also served as the said Douglas College president that is home to Excel help arti- For Metro minister responsible for multi- Kathy Denton. “Throughout his cles, a blog, and forum dedi- graduates will be undertak- culturalism. career, Mr. Oppal has dedicated cated to helping users with ing. We congratulate our Yet another significant entry himself to improving public their Excel issues. The site sees sheriff graduates for com- Former British Columbia at- on Oppal’s resumé was his ap- safety and promoting justice, approximately 400,000 unique pleting their program and torney general Wally Oppal pointment as commissioner particularly for some of the visitors per year and has even wish them well in their new was recognized by Douglas of the Missing Women Com- most vulnerable people in our been referenced by NASA in a responsibilities throughout College with the institution’s mission of Inquiry, which in- society. He is a tremendous project for reporting power lev- the province.” highest honour. During its sum- vestigated the disappearance example for our students, es- els on the International Space Throughout their studies, mer graduation ceremonies on of several women from Van- pecially those studying crimin- Station. the graduates learned their June 3, Douglas named Oppal couver’s Downtown Eastside. ology, legal studies, and other Dick, a resident of Port Al- craft in both a classroom set- an honorary fellow. As a result, the commission programs that consider social berni, graduated from KPU’s ting and with hands-on train- Oppal, who grew up in B.C., produced a 1,448-page report justice issues.” bachelor of nursing program ing. Joining approximately has enjoyed a successful career that included recommenda- Ken Puls. CONTRIBUTED in 2003. She has been a nurse 495 sheriffs serving through- as an attorney and in politics. tions to better protect women KPU ANNOUNCES at Cormorant Island Health out the province, the re- A graduate of law from the and improve policing. OUTSTANDING ALUMNI sented with the awards dur- Centre and president-elect of cruits will be responsible for: University of British Colum- “The commission’s report The two newest recipients ing the school’s spring con- the Association of Registered Providing prisoner escorts bia, Oppal began his career has resulted in changes to of the Kwantlen Polytechnic vocation. Nurses of B.C. Dick is from between courthouses, cor- in a private practice. He has policing and how police deal University Alumni Associa- Puls earned his diploma in Dzawada’enuxw First Nation rectional centres and police since served as a judge for the with violence against women tion (KPUAA) distinguished accounting and general stud- of Kingcome Inlet, B.C., and lock-up facilities; courthouse county court of Vancouver, the in B.C.,” Oppal said in a press alumni awards were recently ies in 1998. Today, he lives in is dedicated to improving the and courtroom security, in- Supreme Court of B.C., and release. “From that perspec- announced. Nanaimo and is president and quality of nursing care, with cluding the management of then the B.C. Court of Appeal, tive, I’m very proud of what Thanks to their ability to chief training officer at Excel- a focus on Aboriginal popula- courthouse lock-up facili- among numerous other pres- we accomplished.” enhance KPU’s reputation guru Consulting Inc. He started tions and rural communities. ties; jury management; and tigious roles. “It is our great pleasure through outstanding achieve- his accounting career with a She is an advocate and role providing protection services In addition to serving as the to recognize the honourable ments in their careers, public small business before moving model for Aboriginal people to government, as well as province’s attorney general, Wally Oppal with the highest and community service, Ken into private industry account- interested in pursuing health- threat assessment to minis- Oppal was MLA in the riding distinction Douglas College can Puls and Tania Dick were pre- ing. An expert in Microsoft care-related education. tries. 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Funding from the federal government will allow the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to launch the National Advanced Placement and Prior Learning Program (N-APPL) for military veterans. CONTRIBUTED Program to help veterans Daniel action to help military veterans social innovation at the post- novel solutions to society’s Hendriksen get credential recognition for secondary institution. most pressing challenges; and For Metro their valued military service, The funds will be most bene- the remaining $200,000 will so they can more easily, and ficial to students involved in be for the student social in- quickly, transition into civil- the Beedie School of Business’ novation conference and event New funding in the amount of ian employment. By helping RADIUS (RADical Ideas Useful fund, which will allow students $830,000 from the federal gov- these men and women who to Society). The program is de- to attend and compete at social ernment will enable the British have served our country, we signed to keep students on the innovation-focused conferences Columbia Institute of Tech- are also helping address short- cutting edge of social innova- and events. nology (BCIT) to launch the ages in key occupations and tion and entrepreneurship. “Now is a time where in- National Advanced Placement regions across Canada.” “Thanks to the generous sup- novation is key to survival for and Prior Learning Program The program will also be port of Scotiabank, SFU will be any business, and entrepre- (N-APPL) for military veterans. put into place at the Northern able to further facilitate the neurs need to be adaptable to The announcement was Alberta Institute of Technology development of the next gen- ever changing circumstances,” made May 22 by Pierre (Edmonton), Fanshawe College eration of social innovators,” said Winnie Leong, senior vice- Poilievre, minister of employ- (London, Ont.), triOS College SFU president Andrew Petter president of Scotiabank’s B.C. ment and social development, (locations across southern On- said in a media release. “We and Yukon region. along with Dan Albas, member tario) and Memorial University are extremely grateful to Sco- “Scotiabank is investing in of Parliament for Okanagan- (St. John’s). tiabank for its generosity and young people by supporting Coquihalla. The initiative will According to BCIT, the pro- foresight.” SFU, as it helps guide Canada’s allow former and current mem- ject will help support all mil- The $1 million will be future social innovators. We bers of the Canadian military itary members in Canada, broken up into three different look forward to seeing the to receive advanced placement including veterans and non- allotments to support specif- achievements of these dynamic into programs across Canada commissioned members. There ic initiatives: $500,000 will young students through the so they can enter the labour are 70,500 regular and reserve be used to create the Scotia- new social innovation offer- market more quickly using members in the military in bank student award in social ings at RADIUS.” the skills they have acquired Canada, of which 59,000 are innovation in order to attract The gift from Scotiabank in the military. non-commissioned members. and retain entrepreneurial was announced June 1, as the “Creating jobs, economic undergraduate or graduate two parties celebrated their growth and long-term prosper- SCOTIABANK DONATES business students; $300,000 50-year relationship, and also ity continues to be our govern- $1M TO SIMON FRASER will be put towards the so- to coincide with SFU’s 50th ment’s top priority,” Poilievre Scotiabank has donated $1 mil- cial innovation student com- anniversary. said in a media release. “That is lion to Simon Fraser Univer- petition team fund, a student For more information on why our government is taking sity (SFU) in order to promote competition that will inspire RADIUS, visit radiussfu.com. Special Feature: Learning Curve Tuesday, June 9, 2015 17 Dropping positive vibes

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It may be “all about the Ben- jamins” for some rappers, but it’s also about giving back to the community and reaching out to the area’s youth for a Surrey duo. Kwantlen Polytechnic Uni- versity (KPU) graduate Rick (Big Love) Kumar and his partner, KPU student Calvin (Kalvonix) Tiu, are using their musical talents to relay a positive mes- sage to high school students. The rappers recently took part in a four-month high school outreach program called Frontier Poetics, which saw Kumar and Tiu travel to 16 different high schools. The visits to the schools allowed the pair to deliver rap/spoken word/poetry workshops on the power of language, crea- tivity, anti-bullying, lifelong friendships, and becoming teachers. With more than 700 stu- dents participating in the work- shops, Frontier Poetics, which was sponsored by the KPU Eng- lish department, the faculty of arts, and Coca-Cola Refresh- Kwantlen Polytechnic University student Calvin (Kalvonix) Tiu, left, and KPU graduate Rick (Big Love) ments, was hugely successful. Kumar are using their musical talents to relay positive messages to high school students. CONTRIBUTED However, Kumar and Tiu went even further than that ate students supporting other Their unprecedented phil- Thanks to support from in their efforts to give back. undergraduate students,” KPU anthropy didn’t go unnoticed Chan, a KPU faculty of arts The young men created a one- English instructor and Frontier as Big Love and Kalvonix were excellence and advancement time bursary in their name Poetics manager Greg Chan said awarded top 25 under-25 award, and a Coca-Cola Refresh- to support a struggling arts in a media release. “They are awards by the Surrey Board ments grant, the rap duo was student. also donating proceeds from the of Trade on May 28 after being able to release their first music “Alumni give back, but Rick sale of their CD, Become the co-nominated for their com- video called Hello Farewell, and Calvin’s award would be the Dream, to the Canadian Breast munity activism by instruct- which they also performed first of its kind for undergradu- Cancer Foundation.” ors Chan and Sue Ann Cairns. at KPU’s spring convocation. Langara instructor makes a difference An instructor in Langara Col- faculty member is receiving lege’s school of nursing was this prestigious award.” recently presented with the Being recognized for her tire- outstanding woman of Can- less work is nothing new for ada award. Dr. Lyren Chiu re- Chiu. She was also the recipient ceived the honour at the United of the Peter Wall Institute for Global Chinese Women’s Asso- Advance Studies early career ciation of Canada Celebration award. In the past, she has also dinner last month at the River been called both a “visionary” Rock Show Theatre. by Vancouver Women’s Maga- Chiu was nominated for zine, and as a “change agent” the award in recognition for by the Diasporas Project, led her contributions to Canadian by SFU, in recognition of her health care. Over the past 15 work in educating Canadian years, she has put countless society about the values and hours into starting and work- practices of integrated healing. ing with several not-for-profit “I was thrilled to be nomin- organizations, community ser- ated for this award,” Chiu said vices, and social enterprises. of the outstanding woman of “Lyren’s approach towards Canada award. “I have dedi- nursing education through cated my career to research- spirituality and integrated ing, teaching, and advocating Dr. Lyren Chiu, an instructor at Langara College, recently healing provides a fresh point for spirituality and healing. received the outstanding woman of Canada award. CONTRIBUTED of view in our department,” It is wonderful to know that I Janine Lennox, chair, school of have been able to make a dif- science from the University from the University of Texas nursing, said in a press release. ference in this field.” of California, San Francisco, at Austin. “We are very proud that our Chiu holds a master’s of and earned a PhD in nursing DANIEL HENDRIKSEN 18 Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Special Feature: Learning Curve Perseverant graduate KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Woman earns bachelor degree in psychology after 18 years

Daniel that stage to accept her BA in Hendriksen psychology. For Metro “When I started I was moth- er to most of those students, but completed my degree be- The recent spring convoca- ing grandmother to many of tion ceremonies at Kwantlen the professors,” Cheetham said Polytechnic University (KPU) in a press release. “I forgot my were the largest in the school’s age, and the fact that my grey history, with almost 1,000 stu- hair was slowly turning white. dents graduating from various My life experience made study- programs. ing rewarding. It was now an One of those students was interest rather than a means Rodlynn Cheetham, a woman to acquire a profession.” who received her degree after Cheetham’s family was in 18 years. attendance at the convoca- Cheetham, 69, who came tion ceremonies. Her daugh- to Surrey from South Africa ter, Tammy Johnson, said her in 1990, received her diploma mom’s tenacity and determina- from KPU in early childhood tion never wavered as she pur- education in 1997. Since then, sued her degree while working Rodlynn Cheetham, centre, received her BA in psychology from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. CONTRIBUTED she has worked 12 hours a day and raising her family. at her daycare while enrolling “Most of us would have and now, as a senior, she be- Cheetham said she enjoyed calling it “mentally refresh- keeping her going throughout in one or two courses per se- given up, but my mom loves lieves it has the added bonus how the information and tech- ing.” She went on to say her the years, and she feels she mester. Finally, 18 years later, education and believes it’s im- of keeping her young and her nology involved in education family, instructors and peers is living proof that you can she was able to walk up on portant regardless of your age, mind alert,” Johnson said. has evolved over the years, played a significant role in achieve your goals at any age.

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Learning is relevant, rol in our dental assisting program as a way practical, and fun. Most students come to of finding employment within Canadian of B.C. This registration is mandatory to Those interested in the program, which is MTI because they want job-ready skills. Not dentistry.” work as a certified dental assistant in B.C. accepting enrolment for its dental only does the dental assisting program pre- Graduates receive a dental assisting diplo- “Most dental assisting graduates assist assisting program that starts Sept. 28, can pare students for employment as a certified ma that permits them to write the National a dentist in a private dental office,” Shin contact Shiin at 604-682-6020, ext. 226, or dental assistant, we assist graduates with Dental Assisting Examining Board exams, says. “Certified dental assistants may also by email at [email protected]. finding their dream job.” which is a requirement for all graduates in find employment in community health You can also visit mticc.com or drop in at The program focus is on role-playing, order to be eligible for registration and cer- units, educational institutions, hospitals, any of MTI’s six campuses to speak to one of hands-on creative projects, games, and tification by the College of Dental Surgeons and pharmaceutical companies.” its admission representatives. 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But she warns that SHUTTERSTOCK unpaid opportunities should be carefully researched. job duties are to your future career goals.” involve reaching out to your network, speaking know who will provide a good lead for you.” “Students can be taken advantage of, young It’s also important to keep in mind that to teachers and other faculty members who Lastly, Lloyd suggests approaching the people in particular,” she says. “Look at the unpaid internships are usually full time, Lloyd may have connections in the industry in which internship as if it was a paid opportunity. company’s track record and examine whether says, making it difficult to balance an intern- you want to intern, and approaching compan- “This is a chance to prove yourself, expand it is a reputable company. Do they have a for- ship with paid part-time work. ies that are of interest to you, especially those your network and make a great impression on mal internship program with a formal training Once you have decided that an unpaid you may want to work for after graduation. the employer. Always do your best, work hard program and supervision provided for interns? internship will be viable, you will have to put “Similar to when looking for a paid job, tell and don’t burn any bridges.” Also, explore how meaningful and relevant the in some legwork. Finding an internship will everyone you know,” Lloyd says. “You never – Izabela Szydlo INSPIRING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION For many, a career in education is a call- wanted to pursue,” Mohamoud says. oud says. “I live for those moments when a ing that is often inspired by a teacher or a Unlike traditional educational institutions, parent comes and hugs you, thanking you personal experience. 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