New boat-building program set to launch at Malaspina
February 18, 2008
A new aluminum boat building program is set to start at Malaspina University-College on March 17. The five month program will give students the essential skills in a growing industry filled with employment opportunities. “We’ve built a great program,” said Mark Gall, Chair of the Welding Program at Malaspina. “We’re using the same modern equipment and techniques that boat manufacturers are using... Read more
Malaspina Officials Optimistic about the Future
February 13, 2008
In the throne speech delivered Tuesday, February 12, 2008 the government announced that “New steps will be taken to expand B.C.’s public university system, provide new clarity of purpose in our post-secondary institutions and, create new opportunities for higher learning.” This announcement signals optimism for officials at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo. “I am very optimistic about... Read more
Student diplomats shine at Model United Nations conference
February 8, 2008
The art of diplomacy and negotiation come easily to Rebecca Sangster-Kelly and Mike Boomer. These Malaspina University-College Global Studies students won Best Diplomat awards at a Model United Nations (UN) conference in Vancouver recently. Malaspina student Patrick Edgerton was named Best Delegate. “Our students performed extremely well,” said Global Studies professor Dr. Catherine... Read more
Visiting artist series at Malaspina
February 8, 2008
Althea Thauberger will be the first artist to visit Malaspina as part of the Spring 2008 Visiting Artist Series. The Series will take part in February and March and will feature four artists giving public presentations of their work. The visiting artists talks are free of charge and open to the public. The Visiting Artist Series is a wonderful opportunity to view the work of contemporary... Read more
Malaspina co-hosts Career Fair and Open House in Parksville Feb. 13
February 6, 2008
Are you thinking about a career change? Or how about starting a new one? Oceanside residents won’t want to miss the second annual Career Fair and Open House co-hosted by Malaspina University-College and The Career Centre in Parksville on Feb. 13. “It’s a perfect opportunity for residents – especially high school students – to access timely information about jobs, careers and educational... Read more
Malaspina continues to grow - new Master Planning process underway
February 5, 2008
Malaspina University-College has seen unprecedented growth over the past ten years. And, the pace of growth is not about to slow down. According to Malaspina President Dr. Ralph Nilson, the institution is about to undertake a master planning process that will plan for the university-college’s growth over the next five, ten, fifteen, twenty years and beyond. “This new Master Plan will provide... Read more
Malaspina and DFO Team up to Develop New Shellfish Aquaculture Species
February 4, 2008
In Dublin's fair city where the girls are so pretty I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone She wheeled her wheelbarrow through streets broad and narrow Calling "Cockles and Mussels - Alive-Alive-Oh!" Alive-Alive-Oh! Alive-Alive-Oh! Calling "Cockles and Mussels - Alive-Alive-Oh!" With a famous Irish folk song for marketing and a team of leading researchers on the job, can it be long before... Read more
Free the Children's Craig Kielburger to Speak in Nanaimo
February 1, 2008
Craig Kielburger, an accomplished child rights advocate and New York Times best-selling author, is a speaker with four Nobel Peace Prize nominations and a powerful message for youth and adults on Vancouver Island. When Craig was 12, he turned his shock at the murder of a child labourer-turned-child rights activist into an international campaign to free children from poverty, exploitation and... Read more
Darwin's Gift
February 1, 2008
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Malaspina hosts chocolate fundraiser for Valentine’s Day
January 28, 2008
Looking for a special treat for your loved one on Valentine’s Day? How about attending a delectable dinner prepared by some of Canada’s best baking professionals and Malaspina University-College’s world class chefs? Malaspina's new Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island (CIVI) is hosting a six-course stand-up dinner reception on February 14. “Every dish will have a chocolate component,” said... Read more