Malaspina music department presents end-of-semester concerts April 7-9
April 2, 2008
Jazz students at Malaspina University-College will pay tribute to a friend, mentor and fellow musician while raising money for a worthwhile cause. As part of the year-end concert series, Malaspina music department presents the 8th annual Frank Arnone Memorial Concert for Hospice at the Malaspina Theatre in Nanaimo, Wednesday, April 9. The evening concert features 20 music department singers... Read more
Workshop on traditional First Nations foods at Malaspina
April 2, 2008
Malaspina University-College and the Snuneymuxw First Nations will be co-hosting a workshop on Saturday, April 5, celebrating and discussing traditional First Nations foods while considering the risk of contamination and pollution they face. “Malaspina is hosting this workshop as a means of supporting First Nations communities on issues of common concern,” said Grant Murray, Canada Research... Read more
Unique pilot project opens university access to unlikely learners
March 28, 2008
Adaline Russell, a grandmother of six, never dreamed she’d be enrolled in university at this stage of life. Russell is one of 13 students who gather each week in a classroom at the Princess Royal Family Centre in downtown Nanaimo for a free Humanities course taught by Malaspina University-College professors. Adaline and fellow students in the class face significant barriers in their lives,... Read more
Funding for Deep Bay shellfish field station announced
March 27, 2008
Lake Cowichan, B.C. – W.J. (Jack) Peake, Chair of the Island Coastal Economic Trust (Trust), today announced funding approval of $1,000,000 for the Deep Bay Field Station, to be built and managed by the Malaspina University-College’s Centre for Shellfish Research. The total cost of this project is estimated around $8,000,000. “The Trust’s financial commitment for $1,000,000 to the Deep Bay... Read more
Criminology department conducts public satisfaction survey for RCMP
March 27, 2008
In an effort to identify how Nanaimo residents feel about their personal safety and policing services in general, the Nanaimo RCMP has asked the Malaspina University-College Criminology department to conduct a public satisfaction survey. Survey responses will help theRCMP’s strategic planning process and assist in improving police services in Nanaimo. The survey is voluntary and all responses... Read more
New play festival opens at Malaspina March 31
March 26, 2008
The talents of Malaspina University-College Theatre and Creative Writing & Journalism (CREW) students will be showcased during the first Malaspina New Play Festival. The Festival opens March 31 at 7:30 pm, and runs April 1, 2, 3 at 12 noon in the Malaspina Theatre (Building 310) at the Nanaimo campus. This series of directed readings will feature the work of creative writing students... Read more
Malaspina student overcomes learning disability
March 26, 2008
Sometimes in life, the greatest victories often come from our greatest challenges, especially those we overcome within ourselves. For Malaspina University-College student Susan MacIsaac, a recent winner of the President’s Award for Academic Achievement, that challenge came in the form of a severe learning disability that often left her feeling hopeless and confused, wondering why her grades... Read more
Milner Gardens named one of best in Canada
March 20, 2008
Milner Gardens & Woodland has received national acclaim after being listed as one of the top ten public gardens in Canada. “Spirits on site are pretty high after the recent listing by the Canadian Geographic Travel magazine,” said executive director Geoff Ball. “This comes on the heels of Milner Gardens being named one of Oceanside's Seven Wonders last fall.” Only a short drive north of... Read more
Malaspina students can now give blood at new campus blood donor clinic
March 20, 2008
Saving a life just got easier. Students of Malaspina University-College wanting to help give life back to others will now have the convenience of donating blood within arm’s reach. Canadian Blood Services will hold its first Malaspina blood donor clinic from 11 am to 4 pm on Tuesday, March 25 in the Malaspina University-College gymnasium. Malaspina University-College student and blood donor... Read more
91-year old student spices up life with baking
March 17, 2008
You’re never too old to learn something new. Just ask 91-year-old Leo Alho. This spry, energetic Parksville resident recently completed a two-day workshop in artisian baking offered through Malaspina University-College’s Centre for Continuing Education. "He's one of our oldest students," said Martin Barnett, coordinator of the professional baking program. "It was a pleasure to have him in... Read more