Advocating for community.
Randy Robinson, Aboriginal Studies Alumnus, Outstanding Alumni Rising Star Award Recipient
Randy has years of experience working for charity organizations, and recently passed the bar. He is making his dream of becoming an Aboriginal-rights lawyer a reality.
Finding a home.
Genevier Sullivan, Arts and Science (General) student
Genevier is a recipient of the Langara Youth in Care bursary and wants to pay it forward by bringing knowledge on food security and nutrition to those who need it most.
A wonderful way to look at the world.
Catherine Kallin, Physics Alumna, Outstanding Alumni Award recipient
Catherine Kallin was awarded the prestigious honour of being named a Simons Fellow in Theoretical Physics.
The Canadian experience.
Navdeep Hanspal, Business Administration (PDD) Alumnus
Navdeep came to Canada to build a new life for him and his family. His goal was to complete his education as soon as possible and find a good job.
From Langara to the NFL.
Arthur Tolhurst, Human Kinetics Alumnus
After spending a year at Langara, Arthur transferred to UBC, embarking on a journey that led him to become a Strength and Conditioning Assistant with the NFL.
Marrying her passions.
Laura Murray, Journalism Alumna
Murray was named one of Business in Vancouver’s top business leaders under age 40 in 2016.
Building campus culture.
Emma Munro, BBA Graduate and Design Formation Student
Between finishing one program and starting the next, Emma Munro managed to revitalize one of the largest student clubs on campus.
The right framework.
Banpreet Grewal, Applied Science for Engineering Student
Banpreet is taking classes overseas at Langara to build the right foundation for his engineering degree.
Online calling.
Christine Reimer, Publishing Alumna
Christine came to Langara wanting to work in book publishing, but online courses sparked a passion for web design that took her career in a new direction.
Connecting past with future.
Graeme Joseph, Arts & Science Alumnus
Graeme, a member of the Gitxan Nation, developed the UBC-Langara Aboriginal Transfer program.
Scoring goals on and off the field.
Katie Inkster, Registered Massage Therapy Student
Falcons' soccer player Katie Inkster balances her love of sport with physical healing to create the perfect career.
Wild about archaeology.
Rudy Reimer/Yumks, Anthropology
Langara’s Archaeology Field School was the first step towards a successful career in Archaeology for Rudy Reimer.
Leading by example.
Christian Westin, Alumnus
Christian Westin translated his passion for leadership into one of the Langara's largest and most successful student-led events: TEDxLangara.
Developing global skills.
Robert Fougner, Arts and Science (Commerce) Alumnus
Robert Fougner landed a job at Hootsuite Media Inc, where he specializes in social relationship platforms for educational institutions.
Giving back.
Rebecca Struivig De Groot, Nursing Alumna
Rebecca longed to see the world. She realized that a nursing career would allow her to travel while making a real difference in people’s lives.
Enabling success.
Olivia Rasulov, Nursing Alumna
Olivia was attracted to Langara’s Nursing degree program because of it’s reputation, but once there discovered that the vast number of clinical placement hours and international opportunities provided unparalleled hands-on experience.
Spirit through discipline.
Raymond Chow, Computer Technology Program Coordinator - Continuing Studies, Faculty
Raymond Chow founded the Langara Kendo Club to provide students an alternate way to socialize on campus while training their minds and bodies.
An incredible comeback.
Carling Muir, Alumna
During her time at Langara, Carling Muir defeated a host of opponents as a leader of the Falcons women’s basketball team. But her biggest win was beating cancer. Twice.
Goat Money.
Catherine Glass and Kasey Moran, Faculty, Alumna
Catherine Glass and the Moran sisters have founded an initiative called “Goat Money” to help empower Olkoroi women in Kenya.
Investigating trends.
Majd Agha, Bioinformatics Student
Majd grew up in Damascus, Syria. After resettling in BC as a refugee, he discovered Langara's Bioinformatics program.
Drawing some attention.
Jeff Burgess, Continuing Studies Program Coordinator
Jeff Burgess, one of Vancouver's leading commercial illustrators, brings a passion for his craft to Langara's growing Commercial Illustration Program.
An epic journey.
Richard Olak, Alumnus
Richard Olak started with a loose story idea in the Digital Film Production program, and turned it into an epic feature film.
A second chance.
Dustin Paul, Alumnus
After a motorcycle accident left Dustin Paul a quadriplegic, he found a new life at Langara's Criminal Justice Program.
Setting the stage.
Kathryn Shaw, Artistic Director, Studio 58
Over the past four decades, artistic director Kathryn Shaw has established Studio 58 as one of finest acting and production-training programs in North America.
Nursing on the world stage.
Pat Woods, Assistant Chair - International, Langara School of Nursing
Pat Woods is a nurse, a teacher, and an advocate for global citizenship, creating opportunities for nursing students to gain international experience and perspective.
Exploring First Nations.
Carly Wignes, Alumna
Carly Wignes, awarded the first Read-Mercer fellowship, followed her passion for exploring First Nations issues and published the Tyee series, “Treaty Troubles.”
Rolling out a business.
Boris Martin, Alumnus
Soon after leaving Langara’s Bachelor of Business Administration program, Boris Martin launched the world's first fully integrated mobile bicycle-repair shop.
A helping hand.
Samantha Watson, Alumna
Samantha Watson has dedicated her life to helping special-needs students transition from high school into a training program or into the workplace.
Projecting success.
Riz Rafiq, Alumnus
Enrolment in the Advanced Project Management program and networking with his cohort led Riz Rafiq to an unexpected career move.
A photo opportunity.
Rod Bland, Continuing Studies Student
Rod Bland used the Continuing Studies Photography Program to turn his passion into a profession.
Getting down to business.
Lynn Kitchen, Manager of Custom Training
Lynn's dedication to volunteerism has her carrying the Langara community to all corners of the city.
Balancing research.
Ryan Cawsey, Kinesiology Instructor, Faculty
Ryan Cawsey uses visual feedback to help improve postural control for people susceptible to falls, and is testing new technologies in lower-limb prostheses to help improve the quality of life of amputees.
Wildlife photographer.
Paul Colangelo, Photography Alumnus
Paul's obsession with photography led him to Langara's renowned Photography program, where he could get the best start in his career.
Education heats up.
Kelly Sveinson, Chemistry Instructor
Kelly Sveinson gets students involved with his biochar project on campus.
Making an impact.
Brittany Whitmore, Business Administration Alumna
Driven by enthusiasm and diligence, Brittany wanted to make an impact in her community.
A sense of community.
Alexandra Lainfiesta, Theatre Arts at Studio 58 Alumna
Alexandra's dream was to pursue the performing arts - today she celebrates her first season at the Stratford Festival.
It’s all worth it.
Marjorie Dornan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing student
Marjorie came to the decision to become a nurse later in life. She knew she wanted to help people in the health care field.
This is not a just a college. It's a springboard. It's a catalyst. It's conversations as well as lectures. Students instead of numbers. A compass to help you navigate the great beyond. It's not the start, nor the finish. It's a makeover for your mind. This is Langara. The college of higher learning.
