Open Door Week at Malaspina Jan. 28 to Feb. 1.
January 25, 2008
Are you curious about what goes on behind closed doors at university? Malaspina University-College is hosting Open Door Week at the Nanaimo campus Jan. 28 to Feb. 1. “Teaching faculty from all areas are planning to open their classroom doors to allow colleagues, staff, students and the public to see how and what they teach,” said Geology professor Steve Earle. “The objective of this event... Read more
Malaspina employees recognized for long service
January 24, 2008
The old adage 'time flies when you're having fun' certainly applies to Malaspina University-College nursing professor Zoe Dams. So far, her career at Malaspina has spanned a quarter of a century. Dams was one of 131 Malaspina University-College employees representing a total of 2,325 years of service who were honoured at an employee recognition event held recently at the Nanaimo campus. “... Read more
International resilience expert speaks in Nanaimo Feb.12
January 23, 2008
Are today’s children too safe for their own good? Internationally renowned resilience expert Dr. Michael Ungar thinks so, and he wants to share information and strategies with parents and others on how to help children and teens thrive. Ungar will deliver a public presentation based on his book, “Too Safe for Their Own Good: How Risk and Responsibility Help Our Children and Teens Thrive” on... Read more
Board appointments announced at Malaspina University-College
January 15, 2008
Robin Kenyon, Chair of the Board of Governors at Malaspina University-College, has released the names of Malaspina’s newest Board members. The one-year appointments took effect December 31, 2007. “I am very pleased with the calibre and quality of the members appointed to the Board,” said Kenyon. “The role of a Board member is a challenging one and I believe all three new appointees will do an... Read more
New leader for Malaspina Foundation
January 15, 2008
George Hrabowych, partner in the local firm of Herold Engineering, is the new Chair of the Malaspina University-College Foundation for 2008. Hrabowych assumes the Chair from lawyer Mike Brown of Geselbracht Brown who has served in the position for the last two years. Hrabowych has been a Foundation Director for seven years and has been very active in the annual Festival of Trees and the... Read more
Book Review: The Search for Meaning
January 1, 2008
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High demand for heavy equipment operator graduates
December 20, 2007
For single mom Diane Johns, learning how to operate an excavator is a "major life accomplishment." It's also her ticket to financial independence to support herself and her two children. Johns was among 17 graduates honoured at a special ceremony December 19 for completing Malaspina University-College's four month Road Building and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Certificate program. “I... Read more
Malaspina graphics students get real-life experience with Madill Equipment
December 20, 2007
Students in Malaspina University-College's Applied Graphics program recently had the opportunity to design and present projects suggesting a new decal scheme for the logging and forestry products of Madill Equipment in Nanaimo. Madill approached Malaspina Applied Graphics professor Rick Conroy to help solve the graphics problem and were very pleased with the results. "The students did a great... Read more
Malaspina and Vancouver Island Raiders working together
December 19, 2007
On Dec. 18, Malaspina University-College and the Vancouver Island Raiders Football Society signed an agreement of understanding aimed at benefiting student athletes in our community. This community partnership is intended to ensure that Vancouver Island Raider players have access to high quality athletic and educational opportunities. Read more
Still time to take tuition free ABE courses at Mal-U
December 18, 2007
Thinking about going back to school? There’s still time to apply for Malaspina University-College’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses which begin January 7. The best news is that ABE courses are now tuition free. “This is fantastic for students,” said Gillian Baker, an ABE student at Malaspina’s Parksville/Qualicum campus, “especially for people on limited incomes." ABE courses are offered... Read more