Three grad from Malaspina’s ABE program
January 30, 2007
Malaspina University-College Adult Basic Education student Ian Caplette, left, Michelle James and Robert Wang, received their BC Adult Graduation Diploma during a special presentation by Malaspina President Dr. Ralph Nilson, centre, Jan. 30. All three worked very hard to get their high school diploma. They’ve also all gone on to university studies. Caplette is in First Nations Studies, James is... Read more
Malaspina students, staff and faculty support fundraiser for Alzheimer Society
January 28, 2007
They braved the bitter cold to raise awareness about a disease that has inflicted one of their own. Fifteen students in Malaspina University-College’s Home Support/Resident Care Attendant program, and faculty and staff from Health and Human Services, participated in the Investor’s Group Walk for Memories in Bowen Park January 28, in honour of former Malaspina employee Sharon Dunnigan. The... Read more
Landmark Library Survey for Malaspina University-College
January 28, 2007
Submitted by Jennifer Brownlow Malaspina employees and students will have an opportunity during the month of February to provide feedback on Library service by participating in the Library’s first important survey called LibQUAL+. The Library is hoping for an enthusiastic response rate to this respected survey instrument which has been used by over 500 libraries worldwide. It will take about 15... Read more
DaimlerChrysler donates Jeep to Malaspina University-College
January 25, 2007
Malaspina University-College Automotive Department is celebrating the addition of a shiny silver teaching tool to their training fleet. DaimlerChrysler Canada donated a 2006 Jeep Liberty Diesel to the Malaspina Automotive Department this past week to help students in their training. The Jeep is the first new vehicle the department has received in the past 10 years. “We’ve never had a newer... Read more
Malaspina Forestry students awarded $1,000 scholarships
January 25, 2007
The future of forestry is looking bright because of Malaspina University-College students like Stefan Borge, Ross Butt, Andrea Jancicka, Bharat Adhikari, Chris Sponken and Phillip Morrison. The six hard-working Forestry students each received a $1,000 scholarship from the Truck Loggers Association for their academic and professional achievements. Malaspina University-College, British Columbia... Read more
Twenty-six Mariners earn B+ Average
January 23, 2007
Submitted by Brent Dunlop Mariner Athletic Department The grades are all and the Mariner Athletic Department is proud to announce that 26 student-athletes achieved a B+ grade or higher in the fall term. The top team is the Women's Basketball Team with a B+ average for the entire group. The top student is Connor Malbon, a first-year defender on the Men's Soccer Team. All students were taking a... Read more
Malaspina hosts Human Services Career and Education Forum Jan. 29
January 23, 2007
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families? If so, you may want to attend a two-hour Human Services Career and Education Forum at Malaspina University-College’s Nanaimo campus Jan. 29. “It’s a chance to learn about exciting career opportunities in the Human Services field, including Special Education and Community Support, Child and Youth Care,... Read more
New minor means more job opportunities for Malaspina students
January 23, 2007
Samantha Keller is a second-year Bachelor of Arts student at Malaspina University-College taking a minor in history and now, thanks to the new Minor in Languages and Culture (Romance Languages), also in language. “I think language is so important in Canada and really beneficial to getting a job,” said Keller, who eagerly anticipated the approval of the new minor. “I really enjoy learning French... Read more
University Women exceed $100,000 goal
January 22, 2007
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Nanaimo added $8,000 to their Malaspina University-College student endowment fund, bringing the total to $101,000. The fund was started in 2001, and generates two annual scholarships and a bursary for women enrolled in undergraduate programs at Malaspina. The donation raised the endowment fund to more than $50,000. Malaspina Foundation will... Read more
World class professional baker coming to Malaspina Feb. 4
January 21, 2007
One of the world's top professional bakers is coming to Nanaimo to share his skills and knowledge of bread-making with students, bakers and those working in the food service industry on Vancouver Island. Ciril Hitz will lead a one-day workshop Sunday, Feb. 4, at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo. This full-day demo, sponsored by the Baking Association of Canada BC Chapter’s Vancouver... Read more