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Surrey's Upcoming Events and Community News
University Canada West Online Information Sessions
University Canada West (UCW) is a provincially recognized Canadian university with programs offered in Vancouver, Victoria, and Online. The University caters to working professionals who are looking for a flexible education that fits seamlessly in their careers. University Canada West offers accelerated and two year Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs which are structured to allow flexibility for working learners. The program prepares managers for leadership roles and executives for new levels of leadership in their careers. The University also offers Bachelor of Commerce in General Studies and Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications Programs (both with Degree Completion options).
The University will be offering a series of Online Information Sessions on August 19, September 22, October 7 and and October 28, from 12:00 - 12:30pm PST.
For more information or to register for any of these sessions, please call 604-762-1145 or visit www.education.ucan.ca
To register for their upcoming online information sessions, please go to:
http://www.ucan.ca/News/About-University-Canada-West/Upcoming-Events
WESTCOAST WOMEN'S WEEKEND Oct. 15 - 17, 2010
Presented by Alexandra Neighbourhood House
Revive ~ Refresh ~ Renew
A full weekend of workshops, presentations and networking opportunities
Friday October 15, 5:00pm to Sunday, October 17, 2:00pm 2010 at Camp Alexandra (2916 McBride Ave, Surrey (Crescent Beach))
Registration Information
Full week-end includes: Workshops, evening events, five meals. accommodation in rustic cabins and dorms.
$235.00 Alexandra Neighbourhood House member
$250.00 Early Bird (Before August 15)
$300.00 After August 15
Download a registration form at www.alexhouse.net.
For more information email Rita (
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) or call 604-535-0015, Ext. 222
Free Safe Harbour Orientation
Building more welcoming communities starts with an understanding of diversity.
The Safe Harbour: Respect for All programs promotes an inclusive British Columbia that builds community support for diversity. Safe Harbour promotes the idea of moving past acceptance to an understanding and celebration of diversity, resulting in safer, and more welcoming communities.
ORIENTATION TIME / DAY: (You only have to attend one session)
- Fri, Aug 27, 2010: 1 pm to 3 pm
- Fri, Sep 17, 2010: 1 pm to 3 pm
LOCATION: DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
HOSTED BY: DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
CONTACT PERSON: Lin Chen at 604-597-0205 ext. 1376 or
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Your business will be a Safe Harbour after completion of the orientation and commitment to:
- Equitable treatment: Treating all clients and/or customers in an equitable manner. If a concern is expressed regarding a lack of equitable treatment, staff members take this concern seriously.
- Providing a Safe Harbour: Being a temporary safe place where a community member who has experienced mistreatment will receive a helping hand, such as a place to sit, a telephone to use, and information on how to seek further assistance.
- Prepared employees: Preparing all employees to welcome and celebrate diversity, and assist those who require refuge from discrimination.
This is a FREE 2-hour orientation hosted by: DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Torch Awards for Business
Better Business Bureau serving Mainland BC encourages consumers to get vocal about good business practice and nominate a trustworthy company for a Torch Award.
The BBB Torch Awards are open to all BC companies (excluding Vancouver Island) who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to ethics and customer service excellence.
BBB also recognizes sustainable initiatives with the Green Award.
All companies who receive public nominations must submit an application, which will be judged by an independent panel of business leaders.
The Torch Awards gala luncheon is to be held Fall 2010. To learn more, visit: www.mbc.bbb.org/torch
Fight Against Diabetes
Canadian Diabetes Association …Leading the Fight Against Diabetes……They Need Your Help
Did you Know?
- More than 300,000 British Columbians have diabetes.
- More than 500,000 British Columbians between ages 40 and 74 have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes.
- 1 in 10 hospital admissions in this province involve people with diabetes requiring acute medical care.
How Can You Help?
- Become a volunteer
- Donate through your company’s United Way or employee giving program
- Donate onlineat www.diabetes.ca
Call for more information 1.800.226.8464 (Banting)
"If I Had a Million Dollars"
The Surrey Foundation’s “If I had a million dollars,” SurreyCares campaign is on-going. You can help them connect dollars with charities, and with the growing needs of our dynamic city. The Foundation has prepared a short, introductory video that you can watch online:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPM4oJg-9jE
Explore their website at www.surreyfoundation.org to learn more about how they (and you) help individuals and groups make an ongoing difference in Surrey.
Upcoming BC HRMA Workshops
For all programs, events, initiatives and inquiries within the Fraser Valley, please contact Debra Finlayson, CHRP - Manager, Member Relations, FV, GV - at
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or 604.531.5655.
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