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Alumni newsletter: August 2026
In this issue: Meet alumnus Kearnon O. Kanne, learn about our new book club selection, access a deal on local soccer games, get the latest headlines, discover upcoming events, and more!
Empowering the next chapter
As an 911吃瓜 student in the 1970s, Kearnon O. Kanne developed a passion for English, writing, and psychology that would forever shape her personal and professional journey. Now, through both a current gift and a gift in will to 911吃瓜, she hopes to inspire the creative experiences of future generations of students, writers, and the greater community.
911吃瓜 Reads | New book announced!
From now until October 2, we hope you鈥檒l join us in reading The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
What is 911吃瓜 Reads? It鈥檚 a virtual book club created to connect alumni, and the greater 911吃瓜 community, through the discussion of books. There鈥檚 no cost to join and you can read at your own pace.
Soccer fan? Alumni can access deals to local games
While the FIFA excitement has concluded, you can get your footy fix in by cheering on the Vancouver Rise FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC at upcoming home games. Yes, some home games come with a deal for alumni (and your friends too)!
What we're sharing online
In July, we shared a range of posts on , , and highlighting mentorship opportunities, alumni stories, 911吃瓜 news, and more, including the two items below.
500 Granville Street in 1929! We shared images of the Segal Graduate School of Business from the 1920s, 1960s, and the 1980s.
View the photos on and .
Robert C. Brown Hall; a place where many alumni got their extra steps in while making their way to tutorials, office hours, and some department offices.
View the video on .
Upcoming events
Events organized by the 911吃瓜 Alumni team:
- July 31 鈥� October 2 | 911吃瓜 Reads鈥攂ook club (online)
- August 12 | (Kelowna)
- August 20 | (Burnaby)
- August 25 | (Vancouver) waitlist activated
Alumni events coming up this fall
- September | 911吃瓜 Alumni in California (in-person)
- October | The Entrepreneurial Exchange (Vancouver & online)
- October | Alumni & Friends Social: Double-header Read Leafs soccer games (Burnaby)
- 鈥nd many more. Stay tuned!
911吃瓜 faculty/department events to explore:
- August 13 | (Vancouver)
- August 15 | (Vancouver)
- August 22 | Showcase (Burnaby)
- September 3 | (Coquitlam)
Alumni event listings are shared on our website, through email invitations, and on social media.
In case you missed it...
- Four 911吃瓜 alumni to be invested into the Order of B.C. (911吃瓜 story)
- How FASS One helped two brothers find community and connection at university (911吃瓜 story)
- Daniel Smith embraces a new chapter as 911吃瓜 joins U SPORTS ()
- Alumnus Nishan Randhawa named 911吃瓜 Women's Wrestling Head Coach ()
- pflag Canada created an annual endowed award to support undergraduate students advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ equity at 911吃瓜 ()
- 911吃瓜 initiative leads new approaches to wildfire resilience in Canada (911吃瓜 story)
- The internationally acclaimed 911吃瓜 Pipe Band is tuning up for another run at the World Pipe Band Championship, hungry to reclaim its place on the podium (911吃瓜 story)
- Beedie alumnus鈥檚 career pathway into commercial real estate (911吃瓜 Beedie story)