Renew & Re-found
Campaign Stories
Pearson Supports Proposed Indigenous Protected Area Through Land Commitment
Editor’s Note: Pearson College UWC is proud to support to an initiative that could see an Indigenous Protected Area established in this area which would include a 14-hectare College-owned undeveloped property adjoining the main campus. Please check out the full...
Building a CALD Curriculum
Many of you might have seen Head Craig Davis’ recent “Teaching Climate Action Leadership” article that we shared on College social media platforms (and if you haven’t, you’ll find it right here) a few weeks ago. Or, maybe you took part in one of last month’s...
Teaching Climate Action Leadership
Experiential, place-based education is key to the Climate Action Leadership Diploma program development at Pearson.
Help Keep Our Waterfront Programs Shipshape!
This past fall we put a call out to the Pearson community (near and far!) to invite support for our waterfront programs, ranging from diving and sailing to Marine Science, Race Rocks Ecological Reserve and everything in between. We were delighted with the response,...
The Climate Action Leadership Diploma — A New Option for Students*
"Political barriers are the most critical challenge to successful climate action. Pearson College UWC is uniquely positioned to break down these by bringing together passionate young leaders from around the world." Andrew Weaver, University of Victoria Professor, IPCC...
New House Names: Honouring Our Land
Editor’s Note: As many readers know, our campus is located on the unceded territory of the Sc’ianew First Nation. Recently, our Director of Learning Emily Coolidge shared a letter with the campus community on behalf of the Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan Working...
The Right Teaching Tools Matter | Classroom Modernization at Pearson
by Carly Milloy, Director of Advancement When our new Head of College, Craig Davis, started his tenure at Pearson, he was immediately inspired by the expertise and dedication of the faculty. But stepping inside a few of the classrooms, he also realized that it was...
YE,TOST* — Guiding the Path
Editor’s Note: The story below was written in the wake of an announcement by the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation of the discovery the remains of up to 215 Indigenous children buried on the grounds of the closed Kamloops (British Columbia) Indian Residential...
Nurturing Future Leaders in Sustainability and Climate Justice
There is little doubt that the climate crisis is the most urgent global threat facing humanity today. The climate crisis is scientifically proven and understood by most to be a direct and accelerating threat to millions, if not billions, of people. But discussions...
As Alumni, We Can Pay the Dream Forward Through Class Year Scholarships
by Jacqui Terry-Carroll, Senior Philanthropic Advisor & Theron Shaw (Year 16, 1991/USA), Senior Philanthropic Advisory & Campaign Director As Alum and proud father of twin two-year-olds, Rodolfo “Frijo” Zavaleta (Year 16, 1991/Costa Rica) said recently, “It...
Mission, Curriculum and Our Place on the Land
(Editor’s note: Place-based education is a central theme in the March 5, 2021 Pearson College UWC Global Village Update [“GVU 3”]. If you missed it, you can watch a video recording of this online session on our Youtube channel. by Craig Davis, Head of College When...
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...