Past Events

PREMIER LAUNCHES BC ALUMNI IN KOREA AND CHINA

As part of a recent mission to China and Korea, Premier Gordon Campbell launched the BC Alumni Ambassadors network in Seoul and Beijing.

Over 45 BC Alumni in Korea attended the event at the Grand Intercontinental Hotel in Seoul, providing an opportunity for networking and to learn about recent developments in British Columbia.

An alumnus commented: “I am excited and happy to see such a strong alumni network here in Korea and an interest from the B.C. government in Korea.”

Premier Gordon Campbell provided an update on B.C.’s economy and its ties with Korea.

BC Alumni in Seoul had an opportunity to take a group photo with Premier Gordon Campbell; 3 lucky Alumni took home the adorable 2010 Olympic Mascots

The BC-Canada Pavilion provided the backdrop for the BC Alumni Network launch in Beijing, China. The event drew over 160 participants, including alumni of BC post-secondary institutions as well as British Columbians living and working in China.

At the event, BC Alumni Representatives presented Premier Gordon Campbell with a plaque to commemorate the occasion.
 

BC Alumni had a photo opportunity with Premier Campbell, along with Minister Colin Hansen.

Memory sticks, Olympic pins and mascot prizes were handed out and participants had fun networking.