KPU Richmond Campus Campus Events 29 Oct Tai Chi Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 12:05 - 12:55 PM Location: Lotus Studio Join us for this low-impact practice and experience reduced stress and increased mindfulness through controlled breathing and intentional movement. All ages, abilities, and fitness levels are welcome! This class is available for pre-registration for 5-weeks at a time or weekly drop-in, if capacity allows. Follow this link to register. You must sign-in with KPU credentials! Please contact sportrec@kpu.ca if you have any questions. Image 30 Oct Mycology: Science of Fungal Identification Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 6 - 9 PM Learn how mycologists identify mushrooms in the laboratory and in the field. In this hands-on introductory course, you'll explore the biology and diversity of fungi, discover the features used to distinguish different species, and gain practical experience with common identification tools. No prior experience is required. What You Will Learn By the end of this course, you will be able to: Identify several common local mushrooms and compare well-known edible and poisonous species. Use a microscope to compare fungal spore types and understand how spores relate to fungal classification and evolutionary relationships. Create and interpret spore prints from different mushroom species. Use identification keys to justify mushroom identifications... 3 Nov Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (KPU Students Only) Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 4:35 - 5:25 PM Location: Lotus Studio This class will allow you to explore the fundamental techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, learn practical self-defense strategies, and get a great workout. This class is offered in 5-week cycles, starting Tuesday, November 3. Pre-register at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (KPU Students Only) - Sport and Recreation | KPU.ca starting September 16, 2026! More Details: What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is often referred to as the “gentle art.” This grappling-based martial art focuses primarily on ground techniques and demonstrates how a smaller or weaker person can successfully defend against a larger, stronger opponent by using technique, timing, leverage, and positioning rather than relying on brute force. For these reasons, BJJ is... Image 4 Nov KPU Richmond Multi-Faith Centre: International Focus Week Community Wall Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Student Commons Space (Main 1300) Celebrate International Focus Week with the KPU Multi-Faith Centre Chaplains, by contributing to our interactive community wall. Reflect on the values and actions that help create stronger connections between people, discover diverse perspectives from across campus, and add your voice to the conversation. Questions can be directed to: multifaith@kpu.ca 5 Nov Tai Chi Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 12:05 - 12:55 PM Campus News 19 Aug KPU Farm expands cultural learning spaces with funding support from TD Bank Group Wed, Aug 19, 2026 A $251,000 funding grant from TD is creating spaces for community engagement at a Kwantlen Polytechnic University farm. 22 Jul KPU partners with BC Hydro to install EV chargers at Richmond campus Wed, Jul 22, 2026 Kwantlen Polytechnic University is expanding access to electric vehicle chargers through a new partnership with BC Hydro. 12 Feb Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Co-op Awards Recognize Outstanding Student Achievements Wed, Feb 12, 2025 On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Co-op Awards Celebration brought together students, faculty, and KPU Co-op staff to recognize and... 21 Feb KPU Co-op Awards 2024 Celebration Wed, Feb 21, 2024 The Career Development Centre (CDC) is thrilled to announce the great success of the recent Co-op Awards 2024 celebration held... 4 Oct KPU preparing for rare sighting of annular solar eclipse Wed, Oct 4, 2023 Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) instructors are preparing to celebrate a rare celestial occurrence that will offer Lower Mainland skywatchers some...
29 Oct Tai Chi Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 12:05 - 12:55 PM Location: Lotus Studio Join us for this low-impact practice and experience reduced stress and increased mindfulness through controlled breathing and intentional movement. All ages, abilities, and fitness levels are welcome! This class is available for pre-registration for 5-weeks at a time or weekly drop-in, if capacity allows. Follow this link to register. You must sign-in with KPU credentials! Please contact sportrec@kpu.ca if you have any questions.
Image 30 Oct Mycology: Science of Fungal Identification Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 6 - 9 PM Learn how mycologists identify mushrooms in the laboratory and in the field. In this hands-on introductory course, you'll explore the biology and diversity of fungi, discover the features used to distinguish different species, and gain practical experience with common identification tools. No prior experience is required. What You Will Learn By the end of this course, you will be able to: Identify several common local mushrooms and compare well-known edible and poisonous species. Use a microscope to compare fungal spore types and understand how spores relate to fungal classification and evolutionary relationships. Create and interpret spore prints from different mushroom species. Use identification keys to justify mushroom identifications...
3 Nov Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (KPU Students Only) Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 4:35 - 5:25 PM Location: Lotus Studio This class will allow you to explore the fundamental techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, learn practical self-defense strategies, and get a great workout. This class is offered in 5-week cycles, starting Tuesday, November 3. Pre-register at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (KPU Students Only) - Sport and Recreation | KPU.ca starting September 16, 2026! More Details: What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is often referred to as the “gentle art.” This grappling-based martial art focuses primarily on ground techniques and demonstrates how a smaller or weaker person can successfully defend against a larger, stronger opponent by using technique, timing, leverage, and positioning rather than relying on brute force. For these reasons, BJJ is...
Image 4 Nov KPU Richmond Multi-Faith Centre: International Focus Week Community Wall Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Student Commons Space (Main 1300) Celebrate International Focus Week with the KPU Multi-Faith Centre Chaplains, by contributing to our interactive community wall. Reflect on the values and actions that help create stronger connections between people, discover diverse perspectives from across campus, and add your voice to the conversation. Questions can be directed to: multifaith@kpu.ca
19 Aug KPU Farm expands cultural learning spaces with funding support from TD Bank Group Wed, Aug 19, 2026 A $251,000 funding grant from TD is creating spaces for community engagement at a Kwantlen Polytechnic University farm.
22 Jul KPU partners with BC Hydro to install EV chargers at Richmond campus Wed, Jul 22, 2026 Kwantlen Polytechnic University is expanding access to electric vehicle chargers through a new partnership with BC Hydro.
12 Feb Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Co-op Awards Recognize Outstanding Student Achievements Wed, Feb 12, 2025 On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Co-op Awards Celebration brought together students, faculty, and KPU Co-op staff to recognize and...
21 Feb KPU Co-op Awards 2024 Celebration Wed, Feb 21, 2024 The Career Development Centre (CDC) is thrilled to announce the great success of the recent Co-op Awards 2024 celebration held...
4 Oct KPU preparing for rare sighting of annular solar eclipse Wed, Oct 4, 2023 Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) instructors are preparing to celebrate a rare celestial occurrence that will offer Lower Mainland skywatchers some...
