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In Memoriam — The Hon. John Lang Nichol, C.C., B.Comm., LL.D., Companion of the Order of Canada
Reading Time: 3 minutes Just prior to our Pearson eNews deadline, word came of the passing of The Hon. John Lang Nichol, on February 24, 2020 in Vancouver. Mr. Nichol, a former member of the Senate of Canada and close friend and colleague of our College’s inspiration, former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, was 96.
A Deeper Q&A About One World
Reading Time: 4 minutes Recently, we invited Faculty member and One World Music Director Paul Faber to share his thoughts with us on the annual One World Performances
Challenging and Uplifting Discussions About Race
Reading Time: 5 minutes At Pearson, we are engaging in critical analysis about how race, culture, oppression and celebration impacts our thinking, our campus and our communities.
We sing when it’s not enough to say it
Reading Time: 3 minutes Pearson’s choir conductor and music teacher Teodora Georgieva’s lifelong passion for choral music
Planning for Our Core and More
Reading Time: 4 minutes The movement-wide initiative to launch a UWC Diploma reflects a shared belief that social innovation and changemaker skills must be at the heart of what we deliver for our students.
Indigenous Visions: Informing a Reconciliation Action Plan
Reading Time: 3 minutes Guided by consultant Marcia Dawson, Pearson College UWC is announcing two important actions in the journey to establish an Indigenous Visions: Reconciliation Action Plan at the College.
President’s Corner
Joint Message from Pearson’s Leadership
Reading Time: 2 minutes Greetings and happy new year, and decade, to parents, alumni, friends and supporters of Pearson College UWC across the globe. From our campus on the unceded territory of the Scia’new First Nation, the classrooms and the grounds are buzzing with activity and renewal after the winter break.
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President’s Update – December 2019
Reading Time: 14 minutes In my final update as President and Head, I would like to look back at the treasured time I have spent serving Pearson College and the United World College community and remember what we accomplished together. It has been an unforgettable experience, an honour and a privilege for which I shall ever be grateful.
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A Message from Ty Pile, Incoming Interim President and Head of College
Reading Time: 2 minutes Over the past few weeks, President and Head of College Désirée McGraw and I have worked closely together to ensure a seamless transition as we begin a new year and a new decade.
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