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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK is coming soon. Burnaby is hosting a special event on May 7^th called Think!Well at Byrne Creek Secondary from 4:00 to 8:30pm. All Burnaby students are invited to attend, and this event will offer an opportunity to learn more about the importance of mental health in our lives, attend workshops, and view an art gallery and film screening on the topic of mental health. Admission is $10 for youth, friends and family, and it includes dinner. To register: SchoolCashOnline.com or send an email to Evette.Denum@sd41.bc.ca

UBC ENGINGEERING PRESENTATION – Monday, April 20^th @ lunch in the library.  This presentation is for grade 11 and 12 students interested in studying Applied Sciences in the future, and it will be made by UBC’s Human Powered Vehicle team.  They will provide general info on UBC’s Faculty of Applied Sciences, and how science concepts learned in school are connected to real world applications.

Are you interested in pursuing Environmental Studies in the future?  If so, SFU has a brand new degree option starting in September 2015 – the Bachelor of Environment.  This new degree looks into the effects of climate change, delves into natural resource management and offers sustainable business options to those interested in both business and the environment.  If you’re considering future studies in this area and want to learn more, come to an informational meeting on April 22 in the Library at lunch.  Also visit http://www.sfu.ca/fenv.html

GRADE 11 & 12 STUDENTS WHO EXCEL IN SOCCER:   Are you considering LANGARA COLLEGE as your post-secondary institution for academics and soccer? If so, mark your calendars for the following events:

1. April 1^st, 7:00-9:00pm @ Langara College – Langara Men’s Soccer Info Session, led by Head Coach Marc Rizzardo (for info on admissions, scholarship opportunities, soccer specific expectations and training programs).
2. April 11, 10:00am- 12 noon @ Burnaby Lake Field #1 – Langara Women’s Soccer Team ID Camp for U17 and U18 players. If interested, contact Head Coach Ryan Birt at rbirt@langara.bc.ca.

VCC Info Night will take place on April 22 from 4-7pm at VCC’s Broadway Campus.  Learn about the 120 programs offered at VCC, meet faculty and students, and enter to win $500 towards your tuition. RSVP online at vcc.ca/infonight.

UAlberta Admissions Advisors will be in Vancouver this spring to help students who have received an admission offer prepare for their first year of studies (e.g. info on which classes to take in first year, how to design your schedule, how to register…).  Students who have been accepted to UofA are encouraged to attend:

Saturday, April 25, 2015 @ Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver (791 West Georgia St., Vanc.).  Sessions run from 9:30am to 4:00pm ; students must reserve their seat by complete the RSVP online at ualberta.ca/reg101.

INTERESTED IN TAKING RUGBY CLASSES WHILE AT SCHOOL? The SFU HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY PROGRAM is a high performance rugby training program set in a university environment, and it’s available to male and female students in grades 8-11 in Burnaby. Students will participate in two rugby classes for two blocks every other school day (from 8:45 – 11:15am), then return to their home school (Moscrop) for the remainder of their day. Interested students and parents should attend an informational meeting on Thursday, March 26^th at 7:00pm at the SFU University West Mall Complex. For more info, see your counsellor or contact Conan Cooper at drcooper@telus.net or 604-314-3111.

ENGINEERING EXPLORATIONS 10 – Saturday, March 28, 9am-3:30pm (registration is at 8:30am).  This is a day of engineering activities for Grade 10 girls to explore the exciting and growing field of engineering.  They will be able to talk to current engineering students and professors who will share their stories and experience.  Lunch and snacks will be provided to all registered participants.  Register by March 23 at www.engineering.ubc.ca/connects

SUMMER DAY CAMPS –  UBC Vancouver will be hosting action packed week-long summer day camps, offering a dynamic mix of science, engineering and technology.  Featuring hands-on projects, design competitions and labs.  Camps available for grades 1-12.  For more information visit engineering.ubc.ca/connects

February 28 (11am – 3pm) – KPU OPEN HOUSE at the Surrey Campus.  Interactive exhibits, info sessions, Education Fair and more.  Find out more and register early for a chance to win fantastic prizes such as a $500 tuition waiver. kpu.ca/openhouse.

March 3 (2-3pm) – KPU CAREER DAY.  This is an excellent opportunity for  students to network with over 50 employers at the KPU Surrey campus.  Employers include Aritzia, Canada Revenue Agency, City of Surrey, Fraser Health, Investors Group Financial Services, Delta Police, and TD Bank.  To RSVP contact nicole.poole@kpu.ca.

April 9 (1-7pm) – THE SHOW.  Graduating students from KPU’s Fashion Design & Technology degree program will showcase their collections in this industry-grade runway fashion show.  For more info and to purchase tickets visit kpu.ca/2015fashionshow.

UPCOMING KPU PROGRAM INFO SESSIONS:

Mar. 2 – Music

Mar. 3 and 5 – Mathematics and Physics

Mar. 9 – Psychiatric Nursing and Trades & Technology

Mar. 18 – Health Care Assistant

Mar. 31 – Health Unit Coordinator

On Wednesday, March 4th from 4:30 – 8:30pm – SFU’s Surrey Campus will host SFU Global Community Open House.  This event is open to students and their families and it’s an opportunity to see SFU’s Surrey campus in action.  Tour the award-winning campus and view interactive displays and learn more about SFU programs, admission, scholarships, career opportunities and more.