Dedication ceremony held for Malaspina’s new $14.1-million Library
April 14, 2005
A Library for the 21st century - that’s how Malaspina University-College President Rich Johnston describes the impressive $14.1-million glass and concrete structure now dominating Malaspina’s hillside campus in Nanaimo. Speaking at a dedication ceremony for the new building on Friday (April 15), Johnston thanked key players who helped make the new Library a reality. "This Library was funded by... Read more
Malaspina student studies swimmers’ itch
April 12, 2005
Erik Lane, a fourth-year Biology student at Malaspina University-College, is trying to unlock the secrets of swimmers’ itch. That’s the red, bumpy rash that appears on human skin after contact with a parasite found in certain lakes on Vancouver Island. Lane spent six months studying swimmers’ itch as part of his Biology 491 independent research project. He looked at the prevalence of swimmer’s... Read more
Spend an afternoon with Canadian author, Pauline Holdstock
April 11, 2005
Well-known Canadian author Pauline Holdstock will discuss the writing process during a two-hour course offered by Malaspina University-College’s Centre for Continuing Studies on Saturday, April 23 at the Nanaimo campus from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Holdstock will read from her novel, Beyond Measure, which has recently been nominated for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize, and from her non-fiction book,... Read more
Malaspina gets new School of Management Centre
April 3, 2005
It’s official - Malaspina University-College is getting a new School of Management Centre on the Nanaimo campus. The provincial government and Malaspina are co-funding a $9-million building that will bring the departments of Business, Recreation and Toursim Management, Hospitality Management, Economics, and Master of Business Administration under one roof. "We’re delighted to partner with the... Read more
Malaspina University-College receives $252,000 from federal and provincial governments to expand the Centre for Shellfish Research
March 29, 2005
Tuesday (March 29) was a good day for the continued growth of Malaspina’s Centre for Shellfish Research (CSR). Nanaimo MLA Mike Hunter was at Malaspina University-College to present a cheque for $252,000 from the Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) program. "I’m delighted to present this cheque to the Centre for Shellfish Research," said Hunter. "This is a real indication to me that... Read more
Malaspina adopts new composting program
March 17, 2005
Malaspina University-College is going green. Organic food waste from the Nanaimo campus is now being diverted to a new composting facility at Duke Point instead of the Nanaimo landfill. "We implemented a composting program in our teaching kitchens two weeks ago," said Wayne Hiles, manager of Facilities Services at Malaspina. "As a result, we have reduced the amount of food waste going from... Read more
Education is the key, says Malaspina grad
March 16, 2005
"Do the unexpected. Take risks. Don't limit yourselves when deciding what to study or what career to pursue." That's what former Malaspina University-College student Laura Tait told a crowd of over 300 Aboriginal students and adults who gathered at Malaspina University-College for the annual Aboriginal Visitation Day on Thursday, March 17. Tait, an Aboriginal student, completed an undergraduate... Read more
Aboriginal students learn about opportunities at Malaspina
March 16, 2005
Over 300 Aboriginal high school students and adults from Vancouver Island communities gathered at Malaspina University-College’s Nanaimo campus on Thursday (March 17) to learn about post-secondary programs and services available at Malaspina. "This is an annual event to familiarize Aboriginal students with everything Malaspina has to offer," said Lynne MacFadgen, Community & School Liaison... Read more
Malaspina and Aboriginal communities work together to improve children's lives
March 15, 2005
A new initiative is underway at Malaspina University-College to improve the lives of Aboriginal children and their families. Malaspina is trying to raise $1.25-million to create a permanent research Chair in Aboriginal Early Childhood Development at the Nanaimo campus. The funds will match a funding commitment from the B.C. government's Leading Edge Endowment Fund (LEEF). The new Regional... Read more
Visit Vancouver Island and learn to cook like a gourmet chef
March 14, 2005
Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo, B.C. is offering a unique course that combines professional gourmet cooking classes with a chance to discover Vancouver Island wines. A West Coast Feast - Regional Wine & Cuisine is a course offered through Malaspina's Centre for Continuing Studies in Nanaimo August 15 to 19, 2005. "The course allows participants to experience a gourmet culinary... Read more