August 2025

Photos of 911吃瓜 in the 1960s provided by charter alumnus Rick McGrath.

In this issue: Alumni Council highlights, creating space for women in STEM at 911吃瓜, a new student award for 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy, and more!

A YEAR OF GROWTH AND IMPACT

As senior volunteers embedded across 911吃瓜鈥檚 ecosystem, the 911吃瓜 Alumni Council members regularly engage with senior leadership, the Board of Governors, and institutional partners鈥攅nsuring alumni voices are heard at the highest levels. This past year, they have played a pivotal role in advancing many of 911吃瓜鈥檚 priorities by offering insights, advocacy, and leadership through committee service and consultation.

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NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

The Outstanding Alumni Awards honour exceptional 911吃瓜 graduates from around the world who inspire, innovate, and challenge the status quo.

Help us spotlight the incredible impact of our 911吃瓜 alumni community by submitting a nomination for mentor, colleague, friend or community leader that inspires you! Nominations close on August 25.

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CREATING SPACE FOR WOMEN TO THRIVE IN STEM

Canada has made progress attracting more women into STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), but there is still significant work to be done. That鈥檚 where 911吃瓜 donors like Bruce & Edith Fingarson are looking to make a difference.

NEW: 911吃瓜 PRIDE STUDENT LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY AWARD

2SLGBTQIA+ students are powerful advocates, educators, and changemakers鈥攂ut their work is often unpaid, unrecognized, and emotionally demanding. A new award at 911吃瓜 has been established and will provide:

Financial support to ease the burden of advocacy work
Public recognition of courageous leadership
A platform to inspire others and drive systemic change.

Events

August 1 - October 3 | Birding to Change the World鈥�911吃瓜 Reads (online)
August 9 | (Vancouver)
August 16 | (Vancouver)
September 5 | Crafting Cocktails Workshop: Cheers to 60 Years (North Vancouver)鈥�details available later this month!
September 24 | 60th Anniversary Alumni Celebration (Surrey)鈥�details available later this month!
On-going | Continuing Studies Info Sessions (online)

Did you know: 911吃瓜 alumni have access to a variety of discounts, including to events and performances like the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the Vancouver Rise FC, Broadway Across Canada, the PNE, and more! Explore your discounts

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Our affinity program partner, TD Insurance provides 911吃瓜 alumni with preferred rates and flexible coverage on home, condo and tenant insurance. Plus, with the TD Insurance Savings Commitment they will work with you to find all the ways you could save on home insurance. You might already be doing things that can save you money, like having a connected alarm for water damage and theft or fire in your home.

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