Author Archives: Patricia Cia

Mini-Conference Reports

Inspiring Innovation Across Disciplines, the 2017 Langara Academic Plan Mini-Conference held at the end of April was very successful. Thanks for attending the Mini-Conference! Read more about the event and the keynote presentation. Other articles include: My Student Success Course … Continue reading

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Student Biodiversity Project wins at CityStudio Hubbub 7

Langara ENVS 2100* students have developed several CityStudio projects during their fall 2016 semester. They presented their CityStudio projects on December 2nd at the CityStudio Hubbub 7 event.  Three Langara entries were up against 19 other entries, mostly upper-level courses … Continue reading

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Psychology Science Fair

The Department of Psychology held their Psychology Science Fair November 23 & 24, 2016 in A-Building Lobby. Posters displayed psychology instructors’ and students’ research in a variety of topics in the field. Q&A sessions provided an opportunity to the public … Continue reading

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Let’s Do Lunch

We are all in this together! Remember the Curriculum for Global Citizenry Mini-Conference in April?  The opportunity to connect and share stories or ideas? Let’s Do Lunch continues the wonderful connections and discussions started then. Join our special guest: Dr. … Continue reading

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Goods Swap Wrap-Up

A Goods Swap reduces waste by facilitating the reuse of unwanted goods. In the summer of 2016, students in ECON 1119 organized the first Goods Swap at Langara College  resulting in the most successful City Studio/Zero Waste project undertaken in … Continue reading

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Bike to Work Week Celebration Station

Fulton Tom, Langara Economics Instructor and avid cyclist kicks off Bike to Work Week at our 49th and Ontario celebration station on May 30th. Check out the video by Stephen Quilada from Langara C&M Go green, save gas money, and … Continue reading

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Reconnect Langara – Calling all Langara Retirees

Upcoming Activities for Langara Retirees Calling all Langara retirees! We want to reconnect with retired Langara faculty, staff, and administrators and keep you updated on what is happening at the College. Wine & Appetizer event, January 21 2016 You are … Continue reading

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Langara’s New Bike Repair Station and Bicycle Supplies Boxes

Langara College has installed a bike repair station in front of the bicycle parking cage on P1 of the underground parkade. The HUB’s bike maintenance courses are expected to resume in Spring 2016. Plastic containers with inner tubes for road … Continue reading

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Bike to Work Week Recap

Organized by HUB, Your Cycling Connection, Bike to Work Week is a twice yearly event that is intended to get more people cycling, more often. Langara College has participated in Bike to Work Week since its inception in 2007. The … Continue reading

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Year One: Successes & Progress

It has been an exceptional first year for the Academic Plan. Thanks to the tremendous work and dedication of the Academic Plan Action Groups (APAGs), many important successes were achieved and good progress continues to be made in each of … Continue reading

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