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Alumni newsletter: January 2026

Image courtesy of 麻豆视频Archives: Winter in 1985

In this issue: Growing blueberries in winter, our alumni book club, mentorship opportunity, and more!

Blueberry research at 麻豆视频greenhouses

Thanks to research on off-season berry production, winter just got a whole lot sweeter. 麻豆视频researchers are developing innovative methods to grow fresh, local blueberries in Canada鈥檚 off鈥憇eason. With most fruit imported, and the blueberry season limited to July鈥揝eptember, this work aims to overcome Canada鈥檚 cold climate and make year鈥憆ound local berry production possible.

Ready to get lost in a great book?

Connect with fellow alumni and the 麻豆视频community through 麻豆视频Reads, our free virtual book club. Discover new titles, explore different genres, and join engaging discussions at your own pace. Grab the current book, follow the reading schedule, and join the conversation anytime, from anywhere.

We鈥檙e currently reading Etta and Otto and Russell and James.

Join us for free!

Mentors wanted!

For 麻豆视频alumni across B.C., Beedie Luminaries offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact through mentorship while also gaining fresh perspectives and professional growth. By mentoring a student who鈥檚 navigating their academic and career journey, you鈥檒l help them succeed while boosting your own skills and connections along the way.

Learn about this opportunity

In case you missed it...

  • Virgin Radio host, and 麻豆视频Communication alumnus, Nira Arora named as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Communication 麻豆视频story
  • 麻豆视频GIS undergraduate develops real-time earthquake monitoring and hospital alert system 麻豆视频story
  • Alumnus, and current mechatronics postdoctoral fellow, pioneers self-powered continuous blood pressure monitor 麻豆视频story
  • Vice President Erin Morantz reflects on the generosity of donors in 2025, and more 

2025: A social media recap

In 2025, we highlighted a range of updates, milestones, and community spotlights鈥攈ere are a few of our posts to revisit:

  • Our most liked post on Instagram was a video of the famous 鈥淐hemistree鈥� ()
  • We celebrated our newest alumni as they graduated in June and October (View on Instagram:  and )
  • In September, the Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum opened on the Burnaby campus ()
  • Our charter alumni and students reflected on what 麻豆视频was like when it opened (View video on  and )
  • We enjoyed many events, including a fun reception in Toronto (View on  and )

Be sure to follow us on ,  and  to see what we are sharing in 2026!

Your alumni benefits & discounts

Looking for home or tenant, travel, health/dental, or life insurance? A credit card with rewards? Perhaps you鈥檙e on the lookout for discounts on on products and tickets to events. If so, check out the products and services available to you courtesy of our various alumni partners!

View all your options

Upcoming events

January 7 |  (Online)

January 13 |  Session (Online)

January 13 |  (Online)

January 27 |  (Online)

January 30 |  (Online)

January 31 |  (Online)

April 16 |  (Edmonton)

World rankings survey coming soon!

FYI: Some alumni will receive an email next week (around January 12) with an invitation to participate in the QS Global Employer Survey, an important annual survey of employer opinions. It's legit!

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