Community actors needed for Mal-U fall production
September 6, 2005
Open auditions will be held on September 19, 7 pm at Malaspina University-College Theatre for the fall production of The Crucible. Director Ross Desprez is looking for mature men and women (50 +) to fill several roles in this student production, which runs October 27 through November 5, 2005 at Malaspina University-College Theatre at the Nanaimo campus. Written by Arthur Miller, this American... Read more
New international mural - student work of art
August 30, 2005
A unique mural celebrating international diversity now graces the exterior wall of Malaspina University-College’s International High School at the Nanaimo campus. The stunning work-of-art, measuring eight feet wide by five feet high, was created in six weeks by international high school students enrolled in a summer program, under the creative direction of art teacher Lynda Faulks. The bas-... Read more
ElderCollege offers expanded line-up of Fall courses
August 29, 2005
Younger students aren’t the only ones heading back to school. ElderCollege is back for its second year in Nanaimo and 11th year in Parksville, with over 1,000 students aged 55 plus expected to take part in an expanded line-up of classes. "We’re offering several new courses this year," said Jim Crist, the new chair of the ElderCollege Programming Committee. "In Nanaimo, we are offering Wine... Read more
Official Opening: $13.2-M Student Housing Expansion at Malaspina
August 25, 2005
Malaspina University-College has completed a $13.2-million expansion of student housing at the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Nanaimo campus. The expansion adds 200 new student residence spaces to the 186 rooms that have been in operation in two buildings on campus since the mid-1980s. During the summer, one of the existing residence... Read more
Calling all Vancouver Island bakers
August 25, 2005
The Baking Association of Canada – B.C. Chapter, is forming a new committee on Vancouver Island and they would like to invite all bakers, pastry chefs and affiliates to attend their first meeting to be held at Malaspina University-College’s Nanaimo campus on Monday, September 19. The purpose of the inaugural event is to come together with the common desire of establishing a forum within the... Read more
Malaspina invites new students to orientation
August 23, 2005
More than 800 students are expected to attend Malaspina University-College’s orientation for new students on Thursday, September 1. Three separate sessions will be held at the Nanaimo campus from 9 am to noon, 1 to 4 pm and 6 to 9 pm. "This year’s theme is Discover Mal-U," said Lynne MacFadgen, Coordinator, Community and School Liaison in Student Services. "Orientation is an informative,... Read more
Malaspina student named top presenter at Western Canadian Universities Undergraduate chemistry conference
July 14, 2005
Malaspina University-College Biology student Skye Creba is well on her way to a promising career in science. She won the "best presentation" award at the Western Canadian Universities Undergraduate Chemistry Research Conference, beating students from some of Canada’s top universities. "We’re extremely proud of Skye," said Malaspina chemistry professor Dr. Erik Krogh. "Her success is terrific... Read more
Mal-U introduces New Integrated Security and Parking Services
July 11, 2005
Malaspina University-College plans to introduce integrated security and parking services, effective August 1. "This measure is being taken to provide campus security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to protect Malaspina’s assets from theft and vandalism, and to prove more security for cars in parking lots," said Malaspina president Rich Johnston. According to ICBC, car theft and vandalism have... Read more
Students graduate from Malaspina's Faculty of Trades & Applied Technology
June 23, 2005
A total of 236 students (up from 199 last year) graduated from the Faculty of Trades & Applied Technology at Malaspina University-College on Friday (June 24). The students received certificates or diplomas for completing a variety of trades and vocational programs, including applied business technology, automotive mechanics, heavy duty/commercial transport mechanics, carpentry and... Read more
Former Dean receives Outstanding Service Award
June 23, 2005
Linda Love, former Dean of Trades and Applied Technology at Malaspina University-College, received an Outstanding Service Award at the Faculty of Trades & Applied Technology graduation ceremony on Friday (June 24). "This award is presented to Linda in recognition of her outstanding service and incredible dedication to Malaspina University-College and to student success during her 23-year... Read more