AlumniTwo Planes from Home: Alancia Jeffery on Growing Up, Finding Third Spaces, and Building CommunityFrom varsity rugby to law school in a new city, Alancia Jeffery shares how embracing unfamiliar spaces has helped her discover deeper connection, confidence, and purpose. BEEDIE LUMINARIES — One spring Read More
ArticleMentor Spotlight: Patrick Julian and a Career Built on Purpose and Giving BackBeedie Luminaries — At Beedie Luminaries, mentorship is more than guidance. It’s about shaping futures, fostering resilience, and helping students unlock their potential. Patrick Julian, a longtime mentor and senior partner Read More
ArticleMentor Spotlight: Colleen Yee’s Commitment to Growth, Inclusion, and EmpowermentBeedie Luminaries — Mentorship is at the heart of the Beedie Luminaries program. With over 300+ dedicated mentors in our network, we are proud to highlight the incredible individuals who guide, Read More
AlumniThe Elusive Definition of Success: Pursuing Happiness through Internal ValidationBEEDIE LUMINARIES — In the fall of 2019, eighteen year-old Sally Jiao was one of 80 students who joined the very first cohort of the Beedie Luminaries Scholarship Program. At the Read More
NewsCohort 2024 Highlights: Tina Zeng Presented with Vistara Elevate Award 2024BEEDIE LUMINARIES — Each year, the Vistara Elevate Award honors a student of ethnic and racial diversity pursuing a degree in finance or STEM to promote much-needed diversity in these sectors Read More
ArticleBeedie Luminaries Selection Committee Member Dr. David Paterson Steps Into New Role at Vancouver Island UniversityBeedie Luminaries is proud to celebrate Dr. David Paterson as he steps into his new role as Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights at Vancouver Island University (VIU). While Read More
ArticleMaybe the World Isn’t So Small After All: Ellena Yazdani on Embracing Change Through Studying AbroadFrom Cohort 2022, Ellena Yazdani is currently in her third year at Simon Fraser University majoring in Political Science and minoring in Sociology. Recently, Ellena took a leap of faith by Read More
ArticleTrailblazing in Business and Academics: Queen Alexis Awarded 2024 Best Youthpreneur Black Excellence AwardAs a child, Queen Alexis was drawn to the idea of being an educator. Inspired by a teacher who instilled in her a profound sense of belonging and confidence, Queen decided Read More
ArticlePitching for Change: How Raine Padgham is Redefining Success for Women in University AthleticsRaine Padgham is a student-athlete in UBC’s Kinesiology program and a proud 2023 Beedie Luminary, thriving at the intersection of academics and athletics. A dedicated baseball player since childhood, Raine recently Read More
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