MESSAGE FROM THE KPUAA CHAIR

Dear KPU Alumni,

I hope you enjoy this sixth issue of the KPU Alumni Magazine. In these pages you will learn how KPU alumni are having a real impact on our communities as well as how the KPU Alumni Association (KPUAA) continues to build on several initiatives to enhance our engagement with you, our valued alumni. One key way we learn about and engage our alumni is through our annual Distinguished Alumni Awards. We were pleased to introduce a third award this past year - the Alumni Excellence Award - which was conferred for the first time in 2022. If you know of an exceptional KPU alum, I encourage you to nominate them for one of our three awards. More details can be found at alumni.kpu.ca/awards. We also continue to build on our special offers for alumni through our Affinity Partnerships and Alumni Perks benefits. The benefits and privileges our alumni enjoy are ever more accessible through a mobile app and microsite called KPU Alumni Perks and we continue to grow our offerings each year. More details can be found on Page 30.

Now more than ever, the KPUAA recognizes the importance of supporting students, our future alumni. To this end, we are very pleased to be playing an integral role with both the KPU Giving Tuesday initiative and the KPU Legacy Gala with a Platinum Sponsorship in support of raising much-needed funds for KPU students in need. We also continue to build on our $50,000 endowment by fulfilling our annual pledge of $5,000 to the KPU Foundation. This continued support means access to education and a brighter future for our students. Finally, the KPUAA board always welcomes applications from KPU alumni to apply for positions on the board. Joining the KPUAA board of directors allows you to play a pivotal role in the governance of our ever-growing alumni base. Please reach out with your interest by contacting alumni@kpu.ca.

If you have any questions about the many benefits of being KPU alumni don’t hesitate to reach out to the Alumni Affairs office and if you want to share your story for the next issue of the magazine, I encourage you to connect with us at alumni@kpu.ca.

Gabby Gill (BBA ’15) Chair, KPU Alumni Association