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From Plan to Actions – Students Join Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group
As most alumni and friends of Pearson College UWC know, we on campus are privileged to live and learn on the unceded territory of the Sc’ianew (Beecher Bay) First Nation. Last November, the College’s Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan was approved by the Board of...
Improving the Learning, Living and Memorial Environment
One of the smaller infrastructure refresh initiatives planned for this year, at least in terms of the work required, is also one of the most meaningful. “The Pearson College UWC Memorial Cairn Project was initiated in 2017 to properly house memorial plaques dedicated...
Looking Ahead to the New Term with Inspiration and Positivity
Excerpts from Craig Davis’ remarks at the first Virtual Village Gathering of 2021 Last time I spoke at our Village Gathering in September to open Term 1 I referenced the traditional ideas of “village common ground” and historical groups such as the “Levellers” who...
Help Us Modernize Vic House This Summer!
Early alumni will remember Victoria House when it was known as Edgar’s House (1974-76) or Albert’s House (1976-78) when residences were named for the Houseparents. By Theron Shaw, Campaign Director It has often been said that the student residences are the most...
Tom Symons – A Legacy of Education and Citizenship
The recent passing of Dr. Thomas Henry Bull Symons in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada memorialized the long and distinguished life of an engaging community-minded leader and cultural statesman with a passion for education and an outsized commitment to, and builder of,...
Winter Break 2020-21
A most unusual winter break on campus In this most unusual year, even the break between term 1 and term 2, which usually sees every student either returning home to their families or staying with host families, saw a drastic change. Due to the current, global...
President’s Corner
Looking Ahead to the New Term with Inspiration and Positivity
Excerpts from Craig Davis’ remarks at the first Virtual Village Gathering of 2021 Last time I spoke at our Village Gathering in September to open Term 1 I referenced the traditional ideas of...
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2020 – The Light Amongst Darkness
As we approach the Winter Break at the end of this tumultuous year, I wanted to share some thoughts and reflections with the Pearson College UWC community. Firstly, it is important to acknowledge...
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United We Can – UWC Day Update from Craig Davis
This UWC Day (September 21st) we’re celebrating the theme “United We Can”. It is more important than ever to unite across our differences to tackle the biggest issues facing our...
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