Dr. Eric Gorham: Creating the Academic Program at Quest
Quest University celebrated the years of hard work put in by Dr. Eric Gorham this summer as he officially stepped back from his teaching duties and entered into retirement. As the very first faculty member ever hired at Quest and the last of the founding faculty, his role in the formation of the university’s curriculum […]
Okong’o Kinyanjui – Queer African Network
Since graduating from Quest in 2020, Okong’o Kinyanjui has been on an exciting journey. Kinyanjui has become the executive director and co-founded of QAN (Queer African Network); recently his organization has received recognition, funding, awards, and leadership training. Our president, George Iwama, was delighted to receive an email update from Kinyanjui, […]
Pollinator Garden Continues To Flourish
The pollinator garden in Squamish (near Fourth and Pemberton) continues to flourish. Mural artist, Stan Matwychuk, has recently contributed yet another attractive element to the already inviting garden space. Stan is a long-time Squamish mural artist. “He is responsible for the vibrant educational artwork in progress on the garden’s southside fence,” says Dr. Ellen Flournoy […]
Quest University Announces Tuition Adjustment for Canadian Students and Permanent Residents
Quest University is delighted to announce that starting Fall 2022, students who are Canadian citizens and permanent residents will have their tuition adjusted from $35,000 to $21,000. Those receiving Quest Financial Aid will also have their individual award amounts (scholarship, award, bursary) proportionally adjusted. By providing a lower tuition for Canadian students, the unique value […]
Quest U Connect: A New Networking Platform
Quest University is excited to announce the launch of a new internal social networking platform: Quest U Connect. This platform was developed to bring our community together by providing access to resources that will help students, alumni, and other members of our community. Quest U Connect also provides a higher level of security and privacy in that only member […]
Halia Valladares Montemayor, Quest’s First Dean of Academics
Quest University is excited to announce Dr. Halia Valladares Montemayor as our first Dean of Academics. Dr. Valladares started her role on August 1st, 2021 and comes to this position with many years of experience as a faculty member and university administrator. With a doctorate in economics and business administration, she has served universities for […]
Jeff Warren, Quest’s First Vice President Academic
We are excited to announce that Dr. Jeff Warren has accepted the position of Vice President Academic at Quest. He will be the first to hold this new position. After many years of living with Interim Chief Academic Officers, Quest University will now have a Vice President Academic as well as a new Academic Dean. […]
Quest University Launches Summer Movie Nights!
This summer, join Quest University for the magic of cinema under the stars with Summer Movie Nights, starting on July 22. During the four-weeks of Quest Summer Movie Nights, the Squamish community can gather on the Quest campus to enjoy a family-friendly film, free of charge. The event is supported by Fortis BC, Sea to […]
Quest University Student and Alum Heading to Tokyo Olympics
Haley Batten to compete in Mountain Biking for Team USA; Leah Kirchmann as road biker for Team Canada Quest University is delighted to share that one of its students and one alumnus will be competing in the upcoming 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Third-year student Haley Batten will compete in Mountain Biking for Team USA. Alumni Leah […]
Quest University Celebrates 10 Year Alumni Reunion
Quest University is celebrating a milestone in its history – the 10 year anniversary of its first graduating class. On April 27, 2011 almost 50 students graduated as the first cohort of the university. To honour this landmark occasion, Quest University and the Quest University Canada Alumni Association organized an online reunion. Members of this […]