This is Langara. Alumni

Advocating for community.

Randy Robinson, Aboriginal Studies Alumnus, Outstanding Alumni Rising Star Award Recipient

August 1, 2017

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

March 6, 2018

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

August 1, 2017

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

August 1, 2017

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

August 1, 2017

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

August 1, 2017

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

August 15, 2013

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

August 1, 2017

Banpreet is taking classes overseas at Langara to build the right foundation for his engineering degree.

Online calling.

Christine Reimer, Publishing Alumna

July 28, 2016

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

July 28, 2016

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

July 28, 2016

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

August 13, 2013

Langara’s Archaeology Field School was the first step towards a successful career in Archaeology for Rudy Reimer.

Leading by example.

Christian Westin, Alumnus

November 20, 2013

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

August 13, 2013

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

August 13, 2013

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.

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

March 21, 2013

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

March 25, 2013

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

March 21, 2013

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

August 13, 2013

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

August 26, 2013

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

June 26, 2014

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

August 19, 2014

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

August 13, 2013

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

November 19, 2013

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

June 9, 2014

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

August 19, 2014

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

September 9, 2014

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

August 19, 2014

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

March 21, 2013

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

August 15, 2013

Lynn's dedication to volunteerism has her carrying the Langara community to all corners of the city.

Balancing research.

Ryan Cawsey, Kinesiology Instructor, Faculty

June 6, 2014

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.