Internationalization survey results
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the internationalization survey in May - here is a summary of results.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) basic course
We are pleased to offer additional spots for the MHFA basic course in July 2018! The two-day in-house course will be offered on Tuesday, July 17 and Wednesday, July 18, 2018. This course provides an introduction to the four most…
Need IT help?
Filing an IT request: A friendly reminder that the quickest and most effective method of filing an IT request is via the IT Help form. The form is set up to capture all required information for IT to be able…
New DASSH program launch
This fall, the divisions of Social Sciences and Humanities are teaming up to offer a new Diploma in Applied Social Sciences and Humanities, known as DASSH. The program was created to provide students interested in social sciences or humanities with an…
Fall Evening Instructional Skills Workshop
A Fall Langara Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) will be held on six consecutive Tuesday evenings (approx. 5:30-8:30pm) Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 2018. Interested in ISW but can’t make this session? Contact Carolyn Wing tcdc@langara.ca for possible alternatives.…
Jun 18–22 – United Way Summer Craft & Gift Fair
The United Way Committee here at the College is holding a Summer Craft & Gift Fair June 18–22, in the Main Foyer, to raise money for this very worthy charity. Table space is rented out to local craft & gift…
Staffing update in International Education
It with mixed emotions that I announce Ruminder Buttar is leaving Langara College to pursue a personal international venture.
Jul 1 – Landfill ban on styrofoam takes effect
In an effort to divert recyclable materials away from landfills, Metro Vancouver has introduced a landfill ban on Styrofoam packaging that will come into effect on July 1, 2018. Once in effect, the college will be responsible for ensuring that all StyroFoam is properly collected and sent to a facility for recycling. Failure to comply with the landfill ban will result in financial penalties for the college.
Guidelines for large mail outs
For departments and staff needing to mail out large quantities of outgoing mail, please follow the guidelines in the article.