VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver joined several Consuls General based in Vancouver and other distinguished guests at the grand opening of Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Vancouver’s new facility at Oakridge Park, located on the second floor of Oakridge Park in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The event featured welcome remarks, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and messages from invited speakers, including Peter Guo (Inaugural Chair of FDU Vancouver’s Advisory Council), Parm Bains (Member of Parliament for Richmond East—Steveston), Jake Sawatzky (Member of Parliament for New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville), and Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim. The program also included a guided tour of the facility and a general reception.
The gathering brought together members of the diplomatic and consular community, government representatives, and other guests to mark this milestone for FDU Vancouver and its presence at Oakridge Park.
The attendance of the Philippine Consul General underscored the Philippines’ continued engagement with Vancouver’s academic community and its interest in initiatives that promote education, international cooperation, and people-to-people ties.
The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver extends its congratulations to Fairleigh Dickinson University Vancouver on the opening of its new facility at Oakridge Mall in downtown Vancouver and wishes the institution continued success in advancing educational opportunities and strengthening connections among local and international communities.
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