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Anna Harvey-Vieira ’18 on Learning ASL in Vancouver
Q: Tell us why you chose American Sign Language for your Language Block. A: Honestly, it was partly because it was cheap! I was living in Vancouver at the time so I didn’t have to pay for travel to and accommodation in another country. But that’s only part of it. I’ve been interested in Deaf…
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Blurring Musical Lines with Allos Musica Ensemble
James Falzone wears a lot of interesting hats. He’s a clarinetist and improviser, as well as an award-winning composer who has been commissioned by chamber ensembles, dance companies, choirs and symphony orchestras around the globe. He’s also a respected scholar and educator who has been on the faculty of The School of the Art Institute…
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The Importance of Having a Positive Impact
We caught up with Quest alum Xaviera Diaz, who loves her job with TD Bank Group in downtown Toronto. Tell us a bit about what you do. I’m the Enterprise Employee Experience consulting lead for the bank. I work as an internal consultant with different lines of business-building strategies for employee experience that are customized…
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Scholarship Tragedy Leads to Dream Come True
Nepalese student Cyrus Raj Gautam ‘22 talks about how losing a full scholarship to University of Texas at Tyler ended up making his dreams come true at Quest. Tell us what happened with your scholarship to University of Texas at Tyler. I chose to apply to UT Tyler because I knew someone studying there. I…
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Summer Giving Campaign Update
Thanks to generous donors like you, our Summer Giving Campaign was a big success! Your gifts will lead to improvements in the Arts, Sciences, and Field Trips, providing students with the tools they need to thrive. Arts Quest Arts received $13,355, allowing us to acquire a much-needed studio microphone. “Your generosity means we now have…
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Dr. Marjorie Wonham Shells Out Rare Collection
Marjorie shells out a rare collection for her Marine Zoology class. You use a collection of seashells for your Marine Zoology class. What is special about it? The collection is extraordinary and contains over 300 shells—too many to use in a single Block. It is from all over the world and truly showcases the diversity…
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Keeping Up With Quest Alumni
Brad Klees ’13, President of the Quest University Canada Alumni Association (QUCAA), tells us about the importance of staying in touch, and a recent initiative he’s really proud of. You’re a Quest alum! What have you been up to since graduation? I’ve been in constant motion since I graduated. I traveled to some 40 countries as…
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Getting Involved at Quest
Yin Xzi Ho ’21 chats with us about why she chose Quest and how she has immersed herself in the community. What’s your hometown? I’m from Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, but grew up in Guangzhou, China from 2004-2014. I then moved back to Malaysia, where I graduated high school. Why did you choose Quest? I was looking…
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Squamish-Based Athletes Take a LEAP of Faith
Featured in the Squamish Chief: With seemingly endless places for outdoor adventures, it’s no wonder Squamish is a magnet for athletes. But for many young athletes, pursuing their careers often means forgoing a post-secondary education. Quest University Canada has set out to solve this problem with the Leaders in Elite Athletics and Performance (LEAP) program.…
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Andrew Luba ‘15 Wins Grant to Produce Environmental Documentary Series
Featured in the Squamish Chief: Like any millennial worth his salt, Quest University grad Andrew Luba filmed and uploaded to Facebook the moment he discovered he won a $50,000 grant from Storyhive to produce an environmental documentary. On the video, Luba scrolls through the online announcements looking for his in-production documentary Coextinction in the list…
