Mal U Applied Business Technology Grad celebrates success as mature student
June 21, 2006
Going back to school after three kids wasn’t easy for Barbara Moody. On the first day she walked to Malaspina University-College, she turned around three times to head back home before plucking up enough courage to walk into the classroom. Now she laughs at her fear, realizing going back to school was the best thing she could have ever done. “It’s hard when you’re an adult student,” said... Read more
Ellen White receives Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Malaspina
June 5, 2006
Ellen White, described as a “figure of legendary proportion” proudly received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree at Malaspina University-College’s Spring Convocation ceremony at the Port Theatre Tuesday. “Convocation is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the achievements of our graduates, but also the contributions by community members,” said Malaspina President Rich Johnston. “Ellen White,... Read more
Malaspina University-College to host Clean Air Day Fair
June 4, 2006
Many Malaspina staff, faculty and students don’t need to be told the benefits of commuting responsibly because they already know. Malaspina student Guillaume Jacques wouldn’t trade his bike for a car. He commutes to Malaspina and work solely by pedal power because it’s cheap, healthy and environmentally friendly. It takes him less than 20 minutes to bike to Malaspina everyday. "It’s hard at... Read more
Alison Keple receives Mal-U Alumni Horizon Award
June 4, 2006
Alison Keple, a Grade 12 science teacher with “infectious enthusiasm and a passion for teaching" is this year’s winner of Malaspina University-College’s Alumni Horizon Award. Keple, who teaches at Cowichan Secondary School in Duncan, received the award from Malaspina President Rich Johnston at Monday’s spring convocation ceremony at the Port Theatre. The annual award recognizes the... Read more
School's in for students this summer
May 31, 2006
When classes wrap-up at the end of June, not all students will be singing the popular Alice Cooper song 'School's out.' That’s be cause a few hundred elementary and high school students will hit the books during summer school July 4 to 28. Malaspina University-College and Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District #68 are once again offering the popular summer program to students who want to improve... Read more
Malaspina University-College Marine mechanics will get to work earlier
May 31, 2006
Malaspina University-College Inboard/Outboard Marine and Outdoor Power Equipment Technician grads will be making money one month earlier with a change recently made to the program. Starting this September the ten month Nanaimo based-program will take nine months to complete which is good for both the industry and the students said instructor Chris Murphy. "I had four phone calls last week... Read more
Mal-U offers high tech training for secretaries, administrative office assistants
May 31, 2006
These days, rapid technology changes require most businesses to hire proficient and highly skilled secretaries or administrative office assistants to handle front office affairs. “Secretaries and administrative office assistants need specialized training,” said Doug McLean, an instructor in Malaspina University-College’s Applied Business Technology program. “In today's world, secretaries or... Read more
Summer Jazz Academy flies again at Malaspina July 5 to 11
May 31, 2006
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Jazz lovers take note – the 19th annual <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Summer Jazz Academy will be held at Malaspina University-College's Nanaimo campus July 5 to 11. “It’s an intense, seven-day jazz event for people of all ages and levels of experience... Read more
Professional cooks/bakers in high demand
May 31, 2006
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Remember the old saying, “too many cooks in the kitchen?” Judging by the number of jobs available in restaurants, resorts and high-end hotels, this out-dated expression simply isn't true. In fact, there's a growing shortage of professionally trained cooks and bakers in kitchens across Canada and beyond,... Read more
Malaspina University-College to host 10 year Nursing Reunion
May 17, 2006
The graduates and faculty of Malaspina University-College’s Nursing program have a reason to celebrate – in fact they have 10 good reasons to celebrate. That’s because over the past decade more than 700 nurses have graduated from Malaspina and gone on to work all over the world, saving lives, promoting healthy living and helping people who are in pain or ill. Now Malaspina nursing graduates are... Read more