Malaspina enhances trades training programs
October 17, 2006
Malaspina University-College is enhancing popular trades training programs to make graduates more employable. Dan Lines, Associate Dean, Trades & Applied Technology programs, says five new “Essential Skills for the Workplace” courses will be introduced in select trades programs by September 2007. The new courses will educate students in five key areas: Personal Management Skills, Trades... Read more
Education gamble pays off with new career in pulp and paper industry
October 12, 2006
From Cuba, to Panama, to Nanaimo, the Fiandor family has steadily overcome challenges to build a better life. Eloy Fiandor is no exception. Two years ago he closed his business and returned to school, enrolling in the new Pulp and Paper Operations certificate program offered by Malaspina University-College. A student loan provided a fraction of his former income, resulting in a lean year of... Read more
New Memorial Scholarships share parents' support for post-secondary education
October 11, 2006
Sydney and Thelma Mansbridge encouraged all three of their children into post-secondary education and on to successful careers. Now those children are sharing their parents’ support with others, by endowing two memorial scholarships at Malaspina University-College. "We wanted something that was of value to mom and dad and a lasting memorial. Supporting students into the future was a good way of... Read more
Local Golfers Off To Nationals Oct 10-14
October 9, 2006
Submitted by Brent Dunlop Malaspina’s Golf Program is attracting some of the best young golfers from the local area. When Malaspina spearheaded the development of golf in the BC Colleges’ Athletic Association one of the main reasons was to try to keep local talent at home. Malaspina approached the Nanaimo Golf Club with the idea of a partnership that would allow team members to play and... Read more
Sharing the university experience
October 5, 2006
Pamela and Sofia Walker always joked about ending up at the same school, but they never thought it would happen. Pamela, a mother of four including 18-year-old Sofia, is in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts degree, English major, at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo. Before she came to Malaspina, Pamela ran a coffee shop in her home community of Port Alberni for eight years, where... Read more
New jazz degree program at Malaspina expands musical palette
October 5, 2006
Beethoven didn’t blow the blues. That’s why students seeking contemporary music careers need a degree based on 20th century North American sounds, not one which dissects baroque chartbusters. Meeting this need is Malaspina’s new Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies degree, which opened this fall to an almost-full house. "The demand has been here for years," said Music Department chair Collin... Read more
Volleyball Nationals coming to Malaspina
October 5, 2006
Submitted by Brent Dunlop Malaspina is very proud to be selected as the host of the 2007 CCAA Men’s Volleyball Championships. This event will bring the best eight teams from across Canada to compete for the title of ‘National Champion’. Malaspina has a long history of hosting Provincial and National Championships (Basketball in 2006, Badminton in 2003 and 1996, Volleyball in 2002 and many other... Read more
New Malaspina University-College Board Chair announced
October 4, 2006
Mr. Robin Kenyon was acclaimed as the new Board of Governors Chair during the regular meeting of the Board last week. Kenyon, a Cowichan resident, has served the Board for the past four-and-a-half years and recently completed a two-year term as the Board’s Vice-Chair before stepping up to his new post. Kenyon suggests it is his love for Malaspina, and his passion for making higher education... Read more
Science Fiction film, eXistenZ, up for discussion at Malaspina
October 4, 2006
Watch, chat and snack university-style during a free public movie night at Malaspina University-College’s Cowichan campus, Tuesday Oct. 17. English professor Lynn Wytenbroek and her science fiction class are hosting the evening, which will include a viewing of the 1999 movie, eXistenZ, free popcorn, and a lively discussion. “It’s a great film and the evening is a chance for people to experience... Read more
Canadian Dionne Brand the 2006 Distinguished Poet at Malaspina
October 3, 2006
Governor General Award winning poet Dionne Brand has accepted the appointment as the 2006 Distinguished Poet for the Ralph Gustafson Poetry Chair at Malaspina University-College and will be visiting the campus to kick-off her one-year posting later this month. "Dionne Brand is one of Canada 's best living writers and thinkers," said Kate Braid, poet and creative writing professor at Malaspina... Read more