Flip Schedule – An Experiment with Change
Reading Time: 3 minutes This November, we tried out to “flip” our schedules with the intention of benefiting students’ mental health by increasing light hours for outdoor activities.
Message from Anne McLellan, Chair of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Pearson College UWC wishes to advise that Désirée McGraw, President and Head of College, has resigned for personal reasons effective December 31, 2019. The Board has accepted her resignation and thanks Désirée for her leadership and her many...
Indigenous Advisory Council Established
Reading Time: 4 minutes Following a campus community call for interest by Désirée McGraw, a new Indigenous Visions Advisory Committee was established to provide guidance, advice and wisdom in the development of the Indigenous Visions reconciliation plan that will inform the larger Strategic Plan for the College.
It’s good to be back at UWC, a little older and a little wiser.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Our current alumna-in-residence Michelle Luiz (UWC-USA in 2015), is nature-bound, curious and courageous and is currently in her last year at UBC in Vancouver.
Young Alum on Running in Canada’s Federal Election
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s not unusual to see Pearson College UWC alumni running for political office or otherwise deeply involved in organizations striving to make a difference in Canada and around the world. Recently, eNews connected with “new alumna” Kira Brunner (YR 44/2019, Canada – AB) who stood for the Green Party in her home constituency of Lakeland, Alberta during the recent federal election in Canada.
President’s Update – October 2019
Reading Time: 11 minutes Inspiring a Climate of Change: The global community this year celebrated UWC Day on 21 September under the banner of Inspiring a Climate of Change. Read on for more news from the President and Head of College.