Tell Us Your Stories
We’d love to learn more about what you are doing. Tell us more about your experiences after Pearson College UWC and your recent endeavors by emailing alumni@pearsoncollege.ca. You can also learn more about what’s happening on campus through our news blog and stories of our current scholars. If you have quick moment, we would also love to know how your experiences at Pearson College UWC where formative to you by answering these questions.
Pearson College UWC continues after we leave: Alumna-in-Residence reflects on her time on campus
Reading Time: 4 minutes For the fourth time since its inception in 2015, the Alumni-in-Residence Program is in full swing once again and we recently spoke with alumna Anna Louise Campbell (YR40/2015, USA) about her life during and after Pearson College UWC and her experience as recent alumna-in-residence.
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Building Community on Two Continents – Part 2
Last month, we introduced you to community activist and Pearson alum Lama Mugabo (PC YR 2, 1977/Rwanda) and briefly outlined some of his involvement with organizations and individuals working to establish a cultural centre and neighbourhood infrastructure in...
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Reunions this summer: A 20 & a 30-Year Reunion
In August 2019, we will be welcoming back alumni from around the world for their 20 and 30-Year Reunion! Arriving first, from August 4-8, will be years 23, 24, 25 and 26 for their 20-Year reunion. Then from August 11-15, years 14, 15, 16, and 17 are invited to come...
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Building Community on Two Continents – Part 1
Reading Time: 4 minutes Leading up to Black History Month, we shine a light on Lama Mugabo (YR2/1977, Rwanda), who has been active on social justice and poverty alleviation issues in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) for decades and has worked to build meaningful bridges between his Rwandan homeland and Canada.
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A Deeply Spiritual Place
Reading Time: 7 minutes Pedro Guevara Mann (YR 12/1987, Panama) has been deeply involved with World Youth Day (WYD) in one role or another for nearly two decades. Next month, he will travel to Panama City, Panama to cover the January 22 to 27 celebration. Recently, we had a chance to catch up with Pedro and talk about his past, present and future.
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“Thank You!” For Class Year Scholarships
Reading Time: 7 minutes Class Year Scholarships (or Class Campaigns) are a great way for Pearson College UWC alumni to give back to the College by directly supporting current students. Pearson Class Years that take on this initiative raise funds to support at least one student scholarship for their two full years at the College.
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