Who was Captain Alexandro Malaspina?
September 30, 1999
The man, his explorations, his political thought and the intrigue that saw him fall from grace with the Spanish court will be explored in a symposium called "Alexandro Malaspina: Enlightenment Thinker?" on Friday, October 22, at Malaspina University-College. "Despite the fact that Captain Malaspina's voyage of discovery for the Spanish Navy has been acclaimed as the most important scientific... Read more
Working together to create a greener, safer campus
August 31, 1999
Concerns about the environment and personal safety have sparked an exciting new initiative at Malaspina University-College to create a greener, safer campus. A Committee of students and staff is working together to develop a comprehensive transportation plan for the institution. "We need to take immediate action to reduce the number of cars traveling to and from campus," says Committee Chair... Read more
Malaspina University-College loses friend and Board Chair Vic Cowley
July 27, 1999
Vic Cowley, Chair of the Malaspina University-College Board passed away, Sunday, July 11. "Vic's passing is a real loss to all of us," said Malaspina President Rich Johnston. "Vic's life was dedicated to the service of others. For over 25 years he was friend, advocate and defender of physically and mentally challenged individuals. His greatest gift was his ability to draw out the best in people... Read more
Malaspina's Website wins two national awards
July 6, 1999
Malaspina University-College’s website continues to gain accolades from across the country and around the world. For the second year in a row, Malaspina has won an Award of Excellence for Websites from the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS). The prestigious award was presented to Marianne van Toor and John Lund of Malaspina’s Media Relations Department at a CPRS conference in Hamilton,... Read more
Malaspina hairdressing student Brandy Taylor wins gold medal at National Skills Competition
June 27, 1999
Brandy Taylor, a hairdressing student at Malaspina University-College, tied for first place to win a gold medal at the Fifth Canadian Skills Competition in Kitchener, Ontario, recently. Competing against 30 of the best hairdressing students from every province in Canada, Taylor, tied for first place in Ladies Hairdressing in the post-secondary competition with Jody Hooker of Selkirk College,... Read more
The City of Nanaimo and Malaspina University-College sign agreement
June 27, 1999
The City of Nanaimo and Malaspina University-College have signed a "letter of understanding concerning development issues." Under the agreement, Malaspina will ensure that the City receives "equivalent funding" in lieu of Development Cost Charges, subject to funding by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology. Malaspina also agrees to apply for a development permit for all... Read more
Designer’s value-added wood product debuts on international stage
May 31, 1999
Mike Culverwell - an Interior Design instructor at Malaspina University-College - is about to embark on an international adventure. He’s travelling to Japan in June to show twelve "ready-to-assemble" furniture pieces to prospective clients at an international trade fair. Culverwell’s furniture is unique - he makes tables and chairs out of alder. "Canadians generally believe that alder is junk... Read more
Technology Centre funding results in international connections
May 31, 1999
Closer ties with an international university--that’s the result of an applied research project funded by the Technology Transfer Centre that links a Malaspina faculty member and a professor from Japan. Since August, 1998, Kevin Jones of Malapsina’s Horticulture department has been working with Professor Yushi Hida to conduct research at the Tamagawa Research Station, a facility in Cedar owned by... Read more
Putting BC Grown Mediterranean Mussels on the Menu
May 31, 1999
Nanaimo, Victoria and Lower Mainland restaurants may soon add B.C. grown Mediterranean mussels to their menus thanks to innovative research funded by Malaspina University-College. Last spring, Malaspina’s Technology Transfer Centre helped fund a special research project initiated by Island Sea Farms on Saltspring Island to produce mussel seed and compare growth rates of juvenile species. The... Read more
Mariners best in BC for 1998-99
May 2, 1999
Malaspina’s athletics department is the top program in BC for 1998-99 after its Mariners teams collected the most points to win the British Columbia Colleges’ Athletic Association (BCCAA) Aggregate Trophy. Having won the trophy three times from 1993 to 1997, this is the fourth time Mariner Athletics has taken the top honour. As a result Malaspina has gained a reputation for excellence and a high... Read more