In this episode, we bring you an exclusive, in-depth interview with Pearson alumna and current Mayor of Victoria, Marianne Alto (YR 2/1977, Canada-AB). She talks about her time at Pearson and plans for the next few years as Mayor.

Interview with the Mayor of Victoria | Marianne Alto

In this episode, we'll preview the upcoming Prague Quadrennial, which runs for ten days in mid-June. And this year, Visual Arts and Theatre Faculty member Lucas Olscamp and six of our students will participate! 

To find out more and to donate, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/claw-x-pq-2023?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined

Pearson's Upcoming Prague Quadrennial Trip | Lucas Olscamp

In this episode, Pearson students and staff participated in a Global Affairs Speaker Series that featured guest speaker Marianne Alto, Mayor of Victoria. During the talk, she discussed her time spent at Pearson, including the challenges she faced along the way and advised our graduating students. 

Please note, this episode was taken from a Zoom recording.

Global Affairs Speaker Series | Mayor Marianne Alto

In this stampede-themed episode, we caught up with Stephanie (YR 49/2024, Canada-AB) on why she jumped from the city to our campus and how being in the Young Canadians helped her transition to a student at Pearson.

Student Spotlight | Stephanie Gao

Our guest is Geoffrey Tindyebwa, retired faculty member and founder of KULE Foundation, who reflects on his 27 years of teaching at Pearson and shared the inspiring story behind KULE.

To learn more about KULE and to donate, visit:  kulefoundation.com or contact director@kulefoundation.org

A Spotlight on KULE & Geoffrey Tindyebwa

In this episode, we catch up with outgoing Director of Admissions Melody Miu, who spoke about the upcoming Year 50s joining us in late August and what we can expect!

Previewing Our Incoming Year 50 Students | Melody Miu

We were recently privileged to chat with Rebecca Beauchamp, Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Engagement, who discussed how Reconciliation in Action at a United World College supports big goals for individual student success.

Checking in with Rebecca Beauchamp

Learn why Fredy Oxom’s (YR 32/2007, Guatemala) work to support education, particularly for Indigenous Mayan students, in his home country of Guatemala led to him being recognized as a Distinguished Alumni by his post-secondary alma mater. 

To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/imackamolbe/ &  https://chaptops.constantcontactsites.com/

Empowering Indigenous Education | Fredy Oxom

In this episode. Find out how two Montrealers, Alexa (YR 50/2025, Canada-QC) & Alicia (YR 49/2024, Canada-QC), ended up at our college and how they have been able to take advantage of what we offer, all while studying the CALD and IB Diploma programs respectively.

Student Spotlight | Alexa Campeau & Alicia Yang

In this episode, we’re spotlighting a student whose achievements rival those of others. Hear from Nathaniel Stuit (YR 49/2024, Canada-PEI-BC), a graduating student who has immersed himself in numerous on- and off-campus initiatives and left an indelible mark on our community and his plans for the fall.

Student Spotlight | Nathaniel Stuit

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