North Island College signs teacher education agreement with Malaspina
October 22, 2007
North Island College (NIC) signed an agreement with Malaspina University-College on Oct. 15 that will see NIC students who have succesfully completed their first two years at NIC qualified to apply directly to the third year of Malaspina’s Bachelor of Education program. The Pathways for Teacher in Training agreement is a direct result of a comprehensive partnership between North Island College... Read more
Malaspina Theatre department's fall show opens November 1
October 19, 2007
Join modern-day character Constance Ledbelly in a hysterical, topsy-turvy adventure through Shakespeare’s universe in the Malaspina University-College theatre department’s fall production of Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) November 1 to 10. Canadian playwright Ann-Marie MacDonald, winner of the Governor General’s Award for Drama, weaves an irresistible tale that centres on Constance... Read more
Gustafson Trust poetry chair reads at Malaspina
October 18, 2007
This year’s Ralph Gustafson Chair of Poetry at Malaspina University-College has been awarded to famed Canadian poet Tom Wayman. Wayman will be reading on October 18 at Malaspina, entitled “Living with the ‘Post’ies: The Music of Poetry in a Discordant World.” The Ralph and Betty Gustafson Trust was established at Malaspina University-College in 1998 from the estate of the late Ralph Gustafson... Read more
Malaspina offers new field school to Cuba - free public lecture Oct. 17
October 16, 2007
The people of Nanaimo will have a rare opportunity to hear about life today in Cuba when Professor Ramiro Zayas Frutos, who teaches English at the University of Havana, speaks at a public lecture at Malaspina University-College Wednesday, Oct. 17. The free lecture, entitled Cuba Now: Politics, Culture and the Revolution, will be followed by a slide show and discussion of Cuban government... Read more
Malaspina employees travel greener paths
October 15, 2007
Malaspina University-College employees are being encouraged to use public transit with the adoption of the Regional District of Nanaimo’s PROPASS program. The Propass is a permanent bus pass purchased from the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) by employees through payroll deductions and is valid for travel throughout the Nanaimo Regional Transit System. Malaspina has recently adopted the... Read more
Malaspina's Elder-in-Residence Ellen White leaves lasting legacy
October 12, 2007
Coast Salish Elder Ellen White, also known as “Auntie Ellen” by students, staff and faculty at Malaspina University-College, officially retired after 13 years as Elder-in-Residence, but her legacy will on forever. White’s many years of service, dedication and commitment to Malaspina and its students was celebrated at a special gathering at the Nanaimo campus Thursday, October 11. “Ellen White... Read more
Vietnamese delegation visits Malaspina to study 'best practises'
October 12, 2007
Eighteen high-ranking post-secondary and government representatives from Vietnam visited Malaspina University-College Thursday, October 11 to discuss "best practices" in education. The delegation, including five representatives from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), met with President Ralph Nilson and other university-college officials as part of a cross Canada tour of ... Read more
Malaspina students and faculty work to alleviate poverty in Africa
October 10, 2007
The power of simplicity – that’s what Malaspina University-College student Bridgette Zohner learned during a “life-changing” field school to Ghana, Africa to help alleviate poverty. “It was my first trip away from home,” said Zohner, a second-year nursing student at Malaspina. “The field school solidified my passions and curiosity to work overseas as a health care worker when I’m finished school... Read more
Mal-U celebrates ABE student success
October 5, 2007
It takes courage to return to school. Just ask the 20-plus students who received special recognition at Malaspina University-College's annual Adult Basic Education (ABE) awards night last week. Faculty, staff, family and friends gathered to recognize and celebrate the success of mature learners who completed their high school education or courses to prepare for further study in trade, career or... Read more
Cuba Today - Cuban professor's visit will focus on Cuban politics, culture, history, and media
October 4, 2007
The Cuban Dialogues / Cuba Today with Professor Ramiro Zayas Frutos from the University of Havana, Cuba. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7-10 p.m., building 356 room 109. Worldbridger Film Series. Screening of Suite Habana (80 minutes), an award-winning documentary film (2003) by Fernando Pérez, followed by a discussion of life in Havana, Cuba with Ramiro Zayas Frutos, professor of English at the University... Read more