Free trip to China for adventurous students and teachers
May 4, 2005
If English is your native language, and you have at least one year of teaching experience, you are invited to apply to teach English in Shenzhen, China from July 10 to August 8 at a summer camp run by the U.S.-China International Exchange Centre (USCIEC). "It’s a wonderful opportunity to travel and teach in a foreign country," said Tom Lewis, principal of Malaspina International High School, who... Read more
More gold medals for Culinary Arts students and chefs
May 2, 2005
A Chef instructor and a student in Malaspina University-College’s Culinary Arts program won gold medals for pastries and sugar sculptures at a three-day competition hosted by the BC Chef’s Association in Vancouver in April. Pastry chef instructor Ken Harper won gold for a grand display of petit fours (small individual pastries) and a large sculpture of sugar and chocolate as the backdrop.... Read more
Explore new digital technologies at conference May 13 & 14
May 2, 2005
The public is invited to a two-day conference called Reframe2: Media and Leadership at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo on May 13 and 14. Hosted by the Centre for Digital Humanities Innovation (CDHI) and the Media Studies department, the conference "will showcase innovation, imagination and independence in media creation and distribution," said Dr. Marshall Soules, Chair of Media Studies... Read more
Western Forest Products supports Malaspina Library Campaign
May 2, 2005
Western Forest Products (WFP) has added a major boost to the final phase of Malaspina University-College’s campaign for a new Library. Reynold Hert, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Duncan-based forestry company, confirmed a pledge for $50,000 Friday to Malaspina president Richard Johnston. The five-year pledge pushes the Malaspina Foundation’s fundraising campaign to $1,740,817,... Read more
Criminology graduates gain "real world "experience
April 28, 2005
Twenty-five Criminology students at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo are graduating this spring with more than just academic credentials. In addition to their degrees, the students have gained valuable "real world" experience in the criminal justice system thanks to a unique pilot project launched by Malaspina’s Criminology program and the Campus Career Centre. Students completed four-... Read more
Malaspina gets second Canada Research Chair appointment
April 27, 2005
Nanaimo research scientist Dr. Craig Stephen - who studies the link between animal health and human disease - has been named as Malaspina University-College’s second Canada Research Chair. The announcement was made recently by federal Minister of Industry, David L. Emerson. "The Canada Research Chairs program is a significant gain for universities and colleges across the country," said Emerson... Read more
Malaspina First Nations student lands summer job at Smithsonian Institute
April 25, 2005
Think big. That's what First Nations student Rose Alexis did when she applied for a summer job with the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC. To her delight, she starts a 10-week internship at the world-famous institute on June 6. Alexis just completed her third year in the Bachelor of Arts, Major in First Nations Studies degree program at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo. Her... Read more
First Nations students land carpentry jobs
April 18, 2005
Great news for a group of First Nations students who completed a six-month Carpentry: Basic Construction Skills program offered at Malaspina University-College’s Cowichan campus - all 15 students landed jobs with a local contractor immediately after graduation. The students are employed by Khowutzun Mustimuhw Contractors Limited Partnership (KMCLP) through the new Skilled Trades Employment... Read more
Develop your leadership skills at Malaspina
April 18, 2005
Are you an effective leader? Malaspina University-College is offering a series of courses through the new Institute for Community Leadership and Innovation to help people discover their leadership potential and improve skills. "This program was developed in response to the ongoing professional development needs of people working in the community," said Cheryl Dill, Program Coordinator for... Read more
Local hairdresser receives Malaspina’s first Distinguished Alumni Award
April 18, 2005
Edwin Johnston, co-owner of The Cutting Room Hair Salon in Nanaimo, has received Malaspina University-College's first Distinguished Alumni Award. Johnston accepted the award at Tuesday’s convocation ceremony (April 19) for students in Malaspina’s 12-month Hairdressing certificate program. He has achieved national and international acclaim in the hairdressing industry since graduating from the... Read more