School News Archives – ɬÀï·¬ /blog/category/school-news/ ɬÀï·¬ is a private post-secondary institution serving approximately 4,500 students every year Fri, 29 May 2026 16:23:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Burnaby Hospital’s New ɬÀï·¬ Mental Health Inpatient Unit /blog/burnaby-hospitals-new-alexander-college-mental-health-inpatient-unit/ Thu, 28 May 2026 23:44:30 +0000 /?p=53904 Burnaby Hospital has officially opened new state-of-the-art facilities as part of its major redevelopment project, bringing 45…Read More

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has officially opened new state-of-the-art facilities as part of its major redevelopment project, bringing 45 modern patient rooms, trauma-informed spaces, and improved access to care for the Burnaby community. The newly opened health-care pavilion and support facilities building mark a significant milestone in improving patient care for Burnaby residents and surrounding communities.

ɬÀï·¬ is proud to have contributed to this important initiative through its $2 million donation to over the years in support of mental health and substance use services. The contribution helped establish the ɬÀï·¬ Mental Health Inpatient Unit, a purpose-built space designed to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

The new unit includes private patient rooms, multisensory spaces, therapeutic activity areas, and a Crisis Stabilization Unit, helping create a more supportive healing environment for patients and families.

surgery room

As a post-secondary institution rooted in Burnaby, ɬÀï·¬ believes education and healthcare are both essential pillars of a strong community. Supporting local healthcare initiatives reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to giving back and helping build a brighter future for Burnaby.

ɬÀï·¬ is honoured to play a small role in supporting expanded access to care and enhanced mental health services for the community we call home.

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Colour Your Campus Project /blog/colour-your-campus-project/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:02:11 +0000 /?p=53644 ɬÀï·¬ is more than just an academic institution, it is a community of staff, faculty, and…Read More

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ɬÀï·¬ is more than just an academic institution, it is a community of staff, faculty, and students. As a community initiative, the Colour Your Campus project sought to encourage participation, creativity, and collaboration among the members of the community.

Over the course of three sessions in March, participants were encouraged to pick up a small canvas and, with the supplies provided, create a mini work of art. These paintings will eventually be placed together to form a collective mural at the AC campuses.

students painting

This project was created by Lindsay Simpson, one of our Sociology instructors. Inspired by her time at the University of New Brunswick and by the at Simon Fraser University (SFU), she wanted to bring something similar to ɬÀï·¬.

“The project goal is simple: offer a low-barrier way for the AC community to express their artistic side and have some fun. Students, staff, and faculty created their own small canvas painting, which will be used to create a collective mural. What is great about this project is that individual creativity can shine alongside the unity and togetherness that the final artwork symbolizes.”

Lindsay Simpson, Sociology instructor
monkeys on a canvas

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Essential Plan offered by StudyInsured™ for International Students – Spring 2026 Term /blog/essential-plan-offered-by-studyinsured-for-international-students-spring-2026-term/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:31:51 +0000 /?p=53498 Starting in the Spring 2026 term, all new international students will be enrolled into the Essential Plan…Read More

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Starting in the Spring 2026 term, all new international students will be enrolled into the Essential Plan offered by StudyInsuredâ„¢. This plan provides essential medical coverage during your studies, including support during the waiting period for the Medical Services Plan (MSP) in British Columbia. MSP is mandatory for all residents of British Columbia including international students. .

Enrollment in the plan is automatic for eligible students. Coverage details, policy information, and instructions on how to access healthcare services will be shared prior to the start of the term.

For more information, please visit .

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Registration for Spring 2026 Opens March 2 – March 5 /blog/registration-for-spring-2026-opens-march-2-march-5/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:00:53 +0000 /?p=53203 Course registration for the upcoming Spring 2026 term will open via myAC starting March 2 – March…Read More

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Course registration for the upcoming Spring 2026 term will starting March 2 – March 5 (and remain open thereafter until the course add/drop deadline).

Spring 2026 Course Registration

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Welcoming New Students at our Winter 2026 NSO /blog/winter-2026-nso/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:30:24 +0000 /?p=52878 As we welcome the new year, we also welcome new students to ɬÀï·¬! Winter 2026 New…Read More

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As we welcome the new year, we also welcome new students to ɬÀï·¬! Winter 2026 New Student Orientation was our first event of the year where we helped new students familiarize themselves with the campus, student support services, and other fellow students new and old.

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Similar to previous New Student Orientations, the first stop for the students is the check-in desk where they receive their tote bags containing useful information. Once the students are settled in, various departments under Student Support Services, such as Academic Advising, introduce themselves and go over the main services they provide. The ɬÀï·¬ Student Association (ACSA) also introduce themselves since they are one of the points of contact for students when they need help.

new students playing bingo

Following the presentations, the students are encouraged to introduce themselves to other new students as well as the event volunteers through a series of icebreaker activities and games. The event concludes with a guided tour of the campus and lunch.

A huge thank you to the Student Life team for hosting this event and all the volunteers that made this event possible!

To all the new students: welcome to ɬÀï·¬!

volunteers pose for a photo

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New Course Offering in Winter 2026: CPSC 130 Introduction to AI: Applications and Ethics /blog/new-course-offering-in-winter-2026-cpsc-130-introduction-to-ai-applications-and-ethics/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:52:58 +0000 /?p=52354 Explore how AI shapes our world — from theory to real-world impact. Learn key models, ethical insights,…Read More

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Explore how AI shapes our world — from theory to real-world impact. Learn key models, ethical insights, and hands-on prompt engineering skills to use AI effectively in study and work. Find more information about the course: /programs-and-courses/subject-areas/computer-science/

CPSC 130 poster

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Registration for Winter 2026 Opens October 27 – October 30 /blog/registration-for-winter-2026-opens-october-27-october-30/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:43:59 +0000 /?p=52350 Course registration for the upcoming Winter 2026 term will open via myAC starting October 27 – October…Read More

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Course registration for the upcoming Winter 2026 term will open starting October 27 – October 30 (and remain open thereafter until the course add/drop deadline).

Winter 2026 Term registration poster

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2025 Fall New Student Orientation Recap /blog/2025-fall-nso/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:29:39 +0000 /?p=52210 As a new student at ɬÀï·¬, the first major event you will likely experience is our…Read More

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As a new student at ɬÀï·¬, the first major event you will likely experience is our New Student Orientation.

Hosted by the Student Life department, New Student Orientation is designed to introduce students to our campus, our services, and how to succeed as a student at ɬÀï·¬. This event also is a great opportunity to meet other students new to ɬÀï·¬!

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At ɬÀï·¬, our New Student Orientation begins with check-ins, then the new students watch presentations from our student support departments such as the Writing and Learning Centre (WLC) and Academic Advising in order to familiarize themselves with our services.

Following that, the students are taken on a tour around campus before returning to the main room for lunch and activities.

This year, we refreshed our theme and invited our students to embark on a new journey. Below is a statement from the Student Life team:

“We had a fun fair before because we thought it would be a nice way of them to get to know each other and then we changed it to an adventure because moving to Canada, it’s an adventure starting new, a new school, a new place, a new city, a new bus, new phone, new everything.

“This is a new beginning, this is a new path, this is a new adventure, so that’s why we changed it to ‘your adventure starts here’ and we wanted to connect it to what ɬÀï·¬ is: a pathway to university.”

Mariana Peirano, Student Life Officer
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Registration for Fall 2025 Opens June 23 – June 26 /blog/registration-for-fall-2025-opens-june-23-june-26/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:57:24 +0000 /?p=51684 Course registration for the upcoming Fall 2025 term (September 8 – December 22, 2025) will open via myAC s³Ù²¹°ù³Ù¾±²Ô²µâ€¯June…Read More

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Course registration for the upcoming Fall 2025 term (September 8 – December 22, 2025) will  s³Ù²¹°ù³Ù¾±²Ô²µâ€¯June 23 – June 26, 2025 and remain open thereafter until the course add/drop deadline, September 12, 2025.

Fall 2025 Term registration poster

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ɬÀï·¬ ACV Vancouver Campus /blog/vancouver-campus/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:19:04 +0000 /?p=48745 The Vancouver campus (located at 100- 570 Dunsmuir, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1Y1) is now open for classes…Read More

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The Vancouver campus (located at ) is now open for classes on floors 5, 6, 7, and 8. On the Semester Schedule this campus is noted as Vancouver (ACV).

The Vancouver campus features various student support services, along with a comfortable and spacious library, WLC, student den/lounge, science labs, and classrooms with the latest AV technology.

ACV science lab

The Vancouver campus is located in downtown Vancouver. It is easily accessible by public transit with a 1 minute walk from the Granville Skytrain station, and also with parkades nearby for those who drive. There are opportunities to relax and enjoy downtown public spaces in nearby parks and along the waterfront harbour.

For information on getting to Vancouver campus and hours of operation, please visit our Contact Us page. For information on campus facilities, please visit the Campus Facilities page.

ACV lobby

We look forward to welcoming all returning, new and prospective students to the Vancouver campus! If you have questions regarding the campus and attending your classes, please call ɬÀï·¬ at 604-435-5815 or email info@alexandercollege.ca and a staff member will be glad to assist you!

ACV Library

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