Forum aims to connect researchers with managers of protected areas
December 4, 2006
Forum aims to connect researchers with managers of protected areas Cougar and human interactions, glaciers and climate change and marine protected areas are just a few of the topics being discussed at a three-day conference co-sponsored by Malaspina University-College in Victoria. It’s the first conference of its kind in BC for the newly created BC Protected Area Research Forum, a network... Read more
Scholarship contest stirs up interest in Culinary Arts
December 3, 2006
Malaspina University-College is trying to entice more cooks into the kitchen. Debbie Shore, coordinator of Malaspina’s world-renowned Culinary Arts program, and Pam Lewis, who works in student recruitment, have unveiled a scholarship contest to encourage mature students to explore careers in cooking. They’ll award nine $500 scholarships to mature students (over the age of 19 as of February... Read more
Students move to Vancouver Island to upgrade their education
December 3, 2006
Students are moving to central Vancouver Island to cash in on lower Adult Basic Education (ABE) costs at Malaspina University-College. Tara Ethier moved to Nanaimo from Alberta in September to upgrade her education at Malaspina. Allyson Bailey moved to Parksville from Saskatchewan for the same reason. Both students say it would cost 10 times more - $550 per course – to upgrade their education... Read more
Festival of Trees - an opportunity for local business
November 30, 2006
Since the Malaspina University-College Foundation’s Festival of Trees started 12 years ago, there has been one sponsor who has been unfaltering in its support: Canadian Tire. “I thought - this will go well in the community and it fits the philosophy of Canadian Tire and my desire to get involved in the community,” said Al Abbott, Canadian Tire associate dealer in Nanaimo. When the Festival of... Read more
Milner Christmas Magic Postponed until Dec. 7
November 29, 2006
Organizers of Milner Gardens Christmas Magic have been forced to postpone the opening of this popular Christmas event for one week. The annual “Lights and Music in the Garden” scheduled to open Dec. 1, will now open and run Thursday, Dec. 7 to 10 and again Dec. 14 to 20. Severe winter weather has created many problems for the event, including difficult access to the site and damage to many of... Read more
Malaspina enhances international ties with China
November 28, 2006
New partnerships have been signed between Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo and key educational institutions in China. The new partnerships will result in $350,000 of new business per year for Malaspina, said Bronwyn Jenkins-Deas, Malaspina’s Dean of International Education. Jenkins-Deas just returned to the Harbour City after participating in Premier Gordon Campbell’s recent Trade... Read more
Mal-U graduate receives prestigious national award
November 27, 2006
Submitted by Ruth Salmon, Communications Manager, Centre for Shellfish Research A graduate of Malaspina University-College recently received prestigious recognition for her scholastic achievements. Soleil Switzer, a 2004 graduate of MU-C's Biology Department, has been awarded a post-graduate scholarship from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). “It is a... Read more
Malaspina Culinary Arts students to feed athletes at Canada Winter Games
November 22, 2006
Ten lucky Malaspina University-College Culinary Arts students are heading to Whitehorse, Yukon, in February to feed the more than 1,900 athletes, coaches and support staff attending the 2007 Canada Winter Games. Last week Malaspina chef instructors chose the team of ten students who will be working at the Games from February 22 to March 10. “It will be a lot of work,” said chef instructor... Read more
Mal-U and EDG promote careers in trades and technology
November 21, 2006
Malaspina University-College is moving forward with an innovative project to encourage more young people to consider careers in trades or technology. Working in partnership with Nanaimo’s Economic Development Group (EDG), Malaspina received federal funding to launch phase two of the T3, Think Trades and Technology project. The funds will be used to develop web-based resources aimed at parents,... Read more
Festival of Trees kicks off this week
November 21, 2006
If flying to Paris isn’t in your budget this Christmas, maybe a trip to the Malaspina University-College Foundation’s 12th Annual Festival of Trees is. This year’s theme is Christmas in Paris and all the glitter, glamour and romance associated with the theme is reflected in more than half the 60 designer trees on display, said Susie Caswell manager of special events for the Foundation. “Every... Read more