Archive for March, 2026
My old school
“B.C. Finance Ministry investigating Kwantlen Student Association” is the CTV headline.
The ministry did not elaborate on the specifics of the conduct or alleged misappropriation it’s investigating, saying only that the action follows “a report from the registrar of companies to the minister of finance.”
“Action is being taken to protect the student association and its members pending the investigation,” the statement concludes.
CTV News has reached out to the KSA for comment on the provincial investigation, but has not received a response. This story will be updated if one is received.
This bit seems notable:
KPU vice-president of students Zena Mitchell sent a brief statement Friday night saying the university “welcomes” the government’s notice regarding the investigation.
The word “welcomes” does a lot of work here.
Live-Action Shorts
Yesterday I got to see the five films nominated for Oscars in the Live Action Shorts category this year. It was a terrific experience! Two of my favourites are available on You Tube.
The “Jane Austen’s Period Drama” is a truly funny spoof for which Emma Thompson was “the Menstrual Producer.” “Two People Exchanging Saliva” astonished and moved me.
My old school
The mysterious absences and then the firing of Kwantlen Polytechnic University‘s just-hired President, Dr. Bruce Choy, has increased anxiety among faculty, staff, and leadership already shaken by Wednesday’s announcement of new layoffs.
The latest round of layoffs comes as the Kwantlen continues to grapple with declining international enrolment that has contributed to a “sharp decline in revenue.” KPU has campuses in Surrey (largest), Richmond, Cloverdale and Langley. In fiscal year 2026, KPU reported international student enrolment fell by nearly 4,500, compared to fiscal year 2024 when the federal government capped the number of student visas being issued. … As a result, KPU made a number of cuts in administration, faculty and union positions, while also freezing overtime and discretionary spending.
My old union has some serious questions about all of this.
It will be no hayride for the person who becomes Kwantlen’s *next* president!
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