A party 40 years in the making. 40 on 49th Program
The College of Higher Learning.
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Welcome. Message from the president
Today, we welcome you to an extraordinary celebration as we pay tribute to our 40 years on 49th Avenue. We stepped foot onto this campus in 1970, excited about the opportunities this new site had to offer. In just four decades, we have grown by leaps and bounds—from one building to
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six, from fewer than 300 employees to over 1,200, and from almost 10,000 students to over 20,000. Now in 2010, Langara is a thriving community of learners, attracting some of the brightest and sharpest minds. Our evolution on 49th Avenue has been remarkable—and we think that is reason to celebrate. We hope you will enjoy exploring our campus and seeing the special features we have planned. Please take this opportunity to meet our employees and students who are integral members of Langara’s community. We thank our volunteers, partners, and friends for their generous contributions in making this event possible. Thank you for celebrating with us.
David Ross, Ph.D. President, Langara College
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Our journey. Past to present
We’re celebrating our 40th year on 49th Avenue, but Langara has a long history of providing quality education. Here’s our journey from humble beginnings in 1905 to our current state-of-the-art campus.
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1950
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1905
1962
1970
King Edward School at Oak and
King Edward School is
VCC Langara campus opens
12th Avenue is established.
renamed King Edward Senior
at a cost of $6.3 million for
Matriculation and Continuing
the building and another
Education Centre.
$1.6 million for furniture and
1909 Vancouver School Board (VSB)
fittings (this works out to about
expands its Adult Education
1965
$19 per square foot, considered a
activities by starting night school
Vancouver City College is
bargain back then!).
classes at King Edward School.
established and comprises King Edward Centre (with addition of
1970
1925
university-transferable programs
Approximately 3,000 students,
VSB establishes the Vancouver
and courses and technical
teachers, and administrators
School of Art (VSA).
programs), VSA, and VVI.
walked or drove from the old
1949
1965
12th to the new VCC Langara
VSB establishes Vancouver
VSB purchases 20 acres of land
campus, a historical event
Vocational Institute (VVI).
from the Canadian Pacific
coined as ‘the great trek’.
King Edward Centre at Oak and
Railway for $700,000 and construction begins on VCC Langara campus.
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1994
2008
VCC Langara adopts the falcon
Langara College is established as
Baccalaureate degrees are
as its mascot for athletic teams.
an independent entity, separate
awarded for the first time
from VCC.
in Nursing and Business
1974
Administration.
Vancouver City College
1997
name changes to Vancouver
Langara opens ‘B’ Building, a new
2009
Community College (VCC) and
classroom and office facility.
Langara Students’ Union and
becomes a college independent of the VSB.
renovated ‘C’ Building are 2003
opened on campus.
Langara’s first online career 1980
program is offered: Nutrition
2010
VCC Langara offers its first
& Food Service Management
Langara is a Community
international field school.
Diploma. It is the first of its
Partner for the Vancouver
kind in Canada.
2010 Olympic and Paralympic
1988
Winter Games.
Sustainability is top of mind
2007
as VCC Langara makes a
Langara opens a state-of-the-art
commitment to recycling across
Library/Classroom Building,
campus.
renowned for energy-efficiency.
On October 14, Langara celebrates 40 remarkable years on 49th Avenue.
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Getting around. Event Map Quadrangle ·· Journalism
‘B’ Building
Ont ario
Stre et
·· Student Services
Free Food & Drinks ·· Coca-Cola ·· Seattle’s Best Coffee ·· Canadian Springs ·· Hot dogs ·· Superior Tofu
Photo Lounge
‘A’ Building ·· Art History ·· Continuing Studies ·· Design Formation ·· Early Childhood Education ·· Education Assistant ·· Educational Travel Program ·· Fine Arts ·· Health Sciences ·· Interdisciplinary Studies ·· International Education ·· Nursing ·· Publishing ·· Studio 58 ‘The Park’ (A058) ·· Social Sciences ·· Social Service Worker ·· Video/e-postcard kiosk
Design Formation Studios Popcorn
Cafeteria ·· CuriouCity Learning Gameshow Photo Lounge ·· Professional Photo-Imaging ·· Continuing Studies Photography
Main Entrance
Free Food ·· Cotton candy
Co on Candy
Vitamin Water The Pavilion
Front Field ·· BC Hydro, Power Smart ·· Bungee Run ·· Centre for Art in Public Spaces ·· K9 Incredibles Dog Show ·· Kerrisdale Community Policing ·· Langara Sustainability ·· The Beat 94.5 ·· Vancouver Fire Department Free Drinks ·· Vitamin Water
Bus Stop
Langara Students’ Union Building ·· Biology ·· Chemistry ·· Computer Science & Information Systems ·· Cooperative Education ·· Digital Film Production ·· Film Arts ·· Library & Information Technology ·· Langara School of Management ·· Mathematics & Statistics ·· Nutrition & Food Service Management ·· Physics & Engineering ·· Recreation Leadership
Student Clubs: ·· Culture Shock Club ·· Langara Accounting Club ·· Langara Business Association ·· Langara Christians Club ·· Langara Spanish Club ·· Langara Students’ Union ·· Langara UNICEF Club ·· Langara Young Liberals of Canada ·· Love Your Neighbour ·· Muslim Student Association ·· Single Mothers Club
Legend Ballot Boxes Entertainment Free Food & Drinks High School Shuttles
Free Food: ·· Popcorn
Information Point Parking
Underground Parkade
First Aid & Security
Washrooms le Tricyc
Wheelchair Access
Races
Library ·· Alumni Reception ·· Campus Tours ·· Historical Display ·· Life-size Scrabble ·· Tricycle Races
‘C’ Building ·· Holistic Health ·· Yoga Starbucks
Gym Breezeway ·· Canadian Mental Health Assn. ·· CGA ·· Langara Social Media ·· Registrar’s Office ·· Translink ·· Writing Centre ·· Youthink
·· Human Kinetics ·· Alumni Basketball Game
Free Food: ·· Cake
Library Entrance
K9 Incredibles Dog Show Vancouver Fire Truck
49th Avenue
➔ Canada Line Skytrain (Langara-49th Ave. Station)
le hu rea lS oo off a Sch ropgh Hi -up/D k Pic
Goodie Bags Cake
What’s going on? Exhibits & features Location
Room & Time
What’s going on?
Coordinated by
Front Field
All day
Visit the Vitamin Water truck for a free beverage.
Vitamin Water
Show off your moves on the dance floor and get giveaways.
BC Hydro, Team Power Smart
Take a pledge to be energy-efficient.
Langara Energy Management
Get your finger printed - perfect for kids.
Kerrisdale Community Policing
‘A’ Building
Race a friend on a two-lane bungee run.
Langara College
12:00-3:00 pm
Head into The Pavilion and learn about public art.
Langara Centre for Art in Public Spaces
1:00 & 2:00 pm
Watch the amazing dog agility and trick show.
K9 Incredibles Academy
1:30-3:00 pm
Check out a local fire truck up close.
Vancouver Fire Department
3:00-7:00 pm
Watch radio host Denai Johnson broadcast live.
The Beat 94.5 FM
All day
Wander through an exhibit of sculptures and paintings.
Fine Arts
Check out dresses made with Holt Renfrew bags and drop by our creative studio in room A101.
Design Formation
Check out magazine & book designs through the decades.
Publishing
Get a taste of travelling abroad.
Art History & Educational Travel
Learn about social sciences: past & contemporary societies and behaviour & mental processes.
Social Sciences
Have a taste of Latin America & explore unique studies.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Come on an interactive tour of our nursing lab and watch live demos. You can also get your blood pressure checked.
Nursing
Get perspective on your health.
Health Sciences
Discover how to work with children, youth, and families.
Early Childhood Education, Social Service Worker & Education Assistant
Tell us where you’re from and put your home on our map.
International Education
Main Foyer
Learn about Continuing Studies offerings.
Langara Continuing Studies
12:00-5:00 pm
Send a video or an e-postcard to your friends.
Langara Alumni Association
Photo Lounge
1:00-7:00 pm
Get a free headshot, full-length single/couple shot, group portrait, or fun bobblehead photo. Enter to win a Nikon!
Professional Photo-Imaging & CS Photography
Cafeteria
2:30-6:00 pm
Play a round of the CuriouCity learning game show. More than $600 worth of prizes to be won!
Langara Continuing Studies & Vancouver Learning City
A136a
6:30-9:00 pm
Attend an invaluable job seminar by Heidi Van Roon.
Publishing
Breezeway
All day
Pick up transit info and maximize your U-Pass.
Translink
Learn about the 2011 high school rock band contest.
Youthink
Guess how many jelly beans and win prizes.
CGA
Get involved with the Ride Don’t Hide campaign.
Canadian Mental Health Assn. of BC
Sharpen your writing skills.
Writing Centre
Find out about taking programs and courses at Langara.
Registrar’s Office
Check in on foursquare and get a special keepsake.
Communications & Marketing
Location
Room & Time
What’s going on?
Coordinated by
‘B’ Building
12:00-4:30 pm
Learn about all the services available to help you succeed.
Langara College Student Services
‘C’ Building
12:00-4:00 pm
Get a 30 min. integrative energy healing treatment.
Holistic Health
1:00-4:00 pm
Drop in for a free yoga lesson.
Yoga Teacher Training
All day
Marine life & cockroach wrangling - you’ll get certified!
Biology
Get a scoop of ice cream made with liquid nitrogen.
Chemistry
Learn about physics and engineering at Langara.
Physics & Engineering
Challenge your mind and try out math puzzles.
Mathematics & Statistics
Play computer games and check out a robot display.
Computer Science & Info Systems
Show your competitive spirit in a typing test and business quiz. Lots of prizes to be won.
Cooperative Education
Learn about your future in business.
Langara School of Management
Test your knowledge for a healthy treat.
Nutrition & Food Service Management
Race zambonis and play a round of table hockey.
Recreation Leadership
Grab a bag of popcorn and watch short films and documentaries by film students.
Film Arts & Digital Film Production
Check out the club zone: more than 10 clubs on campus.
Langara Student Clubs
12:00-4:00 pm
Swing by the Bike Repair Shop for a visit.
Langara Students’ Union
3:00-3:30 pm
Join us for stories and songs for kids.
Library & Information Technology
All day
Enjoy the live performances on the main stage.
Langara College
Watch news coverage by roaming student journalists.
Journalism
Sample custard and meet Canadian Olympian Carol Huynh from 12:00-2:00 pm.
Superior Tofu
LSU
Quadrangle
Gym
Library
Grab a cup of water and quench your thirst.
Canadian Springs
12:00-2:00 pm
Pick up free samples of Coke products.
The Coca-Cola Company
12:00-2:00 pm, 4:00-7:00 pm
Get in line for a free BBQ hot dog. Veggie option available.
Langara College
2:00-7:00 pm
Grab a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
Seattle’s Best Coffee
G103a & G109a 12:30-5:30 pm
Test your muscular power, strength, body composition, flexibility, reaction time, and memory.
Human Kinetics
Women’s: 6 pm Men’s: 8 pm
Catch the alumni women’s & men’s basketball games. Prize draw for Canucks tickets at men’s half time.
Langara Athletics
All day
Hop on a tricycle and race down the course - for all ages.
Caps Bicycle
Play a round of Scrabble on a life-size board & win prizes.
Library Services
Walk down memory lane: Historical display.
Langara College
1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 5:00 pm
Go on a guided tour that takes you to the best spots on campus and learn fun facts. Meet at the south entrance.
Langara College
5:30-7:30 pm
Connect with Langara alumni at this special event.
Langara Alumni Association
Must do’s. Event highlights
Get Free FOOD & Drinks
Watch a Science magic show
Lots of free treats around campus:
Students perform an audience favourite - The Magic of
Front Field, Quadrangle, LSU & Library ·· Vitamin Water: Front Field
12:30 & 3:05 pm – Quadrangle, Main Stage Chemistry and Physics with Dr. Zorg & Dr. Zap!
·· Cotton candy: Front Field ·· Hot dogs (12-3 pm, 5-7 pm): Quadrangle
Go on a Campus Tour
·· Superior Tofu: Quadrangle
1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 5:00 pm – Library, south entrance
·· Coke products (12-2 pm): Quadrangle
Go on a guided tour that takes you to the best spots on
·· Seattle’s Best Coffee (2-7 pm): Quadrangle
campus and learn interesting facts about Langara.
·· Canadian Springs water: Quadrangle ·· Cake (3-5 pm): Library, south entrance ·· Popcorn: Langara Students’ Union
Win prizes
‘A’ Building, Breezeway, Library, Quadrangle Drop by one of four ballot boxes to enter (refer to map). Draws take place at the Main Stage. Winners must be present to pick up their prize. ·· 3:50 pm: Sony PS3 & Blackberry Curve ·· 4:20 pm: Apple iPod Touchs ·· 4:50 pm: Canon camera ·· 5:20 pm: Apple iPad ·· 5:50 pm: $1,500 Tuition Prize* ·· Canucks tickets: Alumni Basketball Game ·· Nikon camera: Photo Lounge*
Grab a GOODIE BAG ‘A’ Building & Library
Get your photo Taken
1:00-7:00 pm – ‘A’ Building, Photo Lounge
Take home a headshot, full-length single/couples shot, group portrait, or fun bobblehead photo taken by Langara’s top-notch photography students. Check out a live 70s fashion shoot. Exclusive Prize: A Nikon camera, courtesy of Beau Photo Supplies! Get Insider’s tips: job hunting seminar 6:30-9:00 pm – ‘A’ Building, Room 136a
An invaluable talk by Heidi Van Roon on winning resumés, nailing interviews, salary negotiation, and more. This seminar was a sold-out show at the Vancouver Working Super Fair! More details at the Publishing booth in ‘A’ Building. Attend the Alumni Party
We have 2,500 SWAG bags to give away. Keep the
5:30-7:30 pm – Library, 3rd floor
stylish and sustainable bag and everything in it!
Graduates from the past 40 years reunite for tapas, live music, prizes, and great conversation.
Meet Canadian Olympian Carol Huynh 12:00-2:00 pm – Quadrangle, Superior Tofu
Meet Carol Huynh, Canadian freestyle wrestler who brought home a gold medal, and get a tasty treat.
All alumni welcome. Watch Alumni Basketball Games
6:00 pm (Women’s), 8:00 pm (Men’s) – Gym Cheer on our women’s and men’s alumni teams on the
Check out the K9 Incredibles Dog Show 1:00 & 2:00 pm – Front Field
court. Exclusive Prize: Two tickets to the Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild game (drawn at men’s half time).
Don’t miss the amazing dog agility and trick show. Some of the performers are from the Superdogs show!
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* Winner will be notified by e-mail if not present
Be entertained. Performances
Show Times
Main Stage Features (Quadrangle)
12:30 pm
The Magic of Chemistry & Physics with Dr. Zorg & Dr. Zap!
1:00 pm
Studio 58 performance
1:15 pm
Mark Que, Michael Suarez & Emily Yau
1:30 pm
Sex Guys
1: 40 pm
Superior Tofu athletics bursary presentation
1:45 pm
Elizabeth Garcia
2:00 pm
Studio 58 performance
2:15 pm
Backstage Romance
2:35 pm
DREAM Dance Studio’s Junior Company & New Noize
2:40 pm
DREAM Dance Studio’s Red Tape
2:46 pm
DREAM Dance Studio’s Rhythm Influenced
2:51 pm
DREAM Dance Studio’s DIU Crew
2:57 pm
Saint Patrick’s Regional Highschool Dance Squad
3:05 pm
The Magic of Chemistry & Physics with Dr. Zorg & Dr. Zap!
3:30 pm
Ready Steady Go (Youthink Rockband contestant)
3:50 pm
PRIZE DRAW: Sony PS3 & Blackberry Curve
4:00 pm
The Bank Dogs (Youthink Rockband contestant)
4:20 pm
PRIZE DRAW: Apple iPod Touchs
4:30 pm
High Life Scenery (Youthink Rockband finalist)
4:50 pm
PRIZE DRAW: Canon camera
5:00 pm
The Knots (Youthink Rockband winner)
5:20 pm
PRIZE DRAW: Apple iPad
5:30 pm
Ready Steady Go (Youthink Rockband contestant)
5:50 pm
PRIZE DRAW: $1,500 Tuition
6:00 pm
The Bank Dogs (Youthink Rockband contestant)
6:30 pm
High Life Scenery (Youthink Rockband finalist)
7:00 pm
The Knots (Youthink Rockband winner)
Show Times
DJs & Street Performers (Around campus)
12:00-7:00 pm
DJs: Patrick Haggart, Scott Landriault, Mickey McLeod Performers: Travis Bernhardt, Pennan Brae, Joe Given, Joe Haag, Brian Haley, Jim Meyer, Piper McKenzie, Katheryn Petersen, Cole Petrone, Redgyblackout, and Franciscus Terpstra.
Thank you to our generous sponsors.
Platinum Sponsors:
We see more than numbers.
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Special Thanks: ·· Aziza Alegro ·· BC Hydro ·· Beau Photo Supplies ·· Canon ·· Caps Bicycle ·· Columbia School of Broadcasting ·· DREAM Dance Group ·· Heidi Van Roon ·· Heinz ·· K9 Incredibles Academy ·· Maple Leaf ·· Mills Basics ·· Portables Plus ·· Seattle’s Best Coffee ·· St. Patrick’s Regional High School Dance Squad ·· Superior Tofu ·· The Coca Cola Company ·· Vancouver Learning City Special Acknowledgements Langara College Facilities and Purchasing, Instructional Media Services, Security, Langara Students’ Union, and Chartwells Copyright © 2010 Langara College Edited, designed, and produced by Communications and Marketing
CGA and Langara: A Powerful Combination for Career Success.
Find out how courses at Langara can lead to a CGA designation. Congratulations! The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia values its long-standing partnership with Langara College and we congratulate you on 40 great years of quality education in B.C. If you want to succeed in the corporate world, learn more about the most flexible accounting designation you can get at cga-bc.org.
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