"Chocolate and coffee" seminar on aging
April 24, 2006
Enjoy free chocolate and coffee while learning about aging. In celebration of Canada Health Day, a one-day research seminar will be held at Malaspina University-College May 12. Keynote speaker Dr. Arlene Carson, a Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) post-doctoral research fellow affiliated with the Centre on Aging at the University of Victoria, will address the Social... Read more
Rhododendron Days kick off in Qualicum Beach
April 23, 2006
A colourful display of rhododendrons will be the feature attraction at the annual Rhododendron Days at Malaspina University-College Milner Gardens and Woodland May 4 to 14. "Rhododendron Days is one of the many events that take place at the garden throughout the year," said Toni O'Keefe, Malaspina's Director of Media Relations & Marketing. "May is the perfect time for members of the public... Read more
Charting a course to Culinary Arts career
April 23, 2006
At 18, Samantha Edmondson has learned one of the most important facts of life – education is everything. “When you have an education, you have a better chance of getting the kind of job you like,” says this bright, mature student in Malaspina University-College’s Culinary Arts program. Samantha “figured out” in grade 7 that she wants to pursue a career in cooking. While attending Frances Kelsey... Read more
Sweet taste of success for Mal-U students
April 19, 2006
Students in Malaspina University-College’s world renowned Culinary Arts and Professional Baking programs are enjoying the sweet taste of success after winning seven gold medals at a sugar sculpture competition in Kelowna. Chris Szilagyi won grand gold and best overall in the show in the novice category for an elaborate sugar sculpture of an oriental garden, river and bridge. Sugar sculptures are... Read more
Malaspina builds bridge to help future engineers
April 18, 2006
Malaspina University-College is building a bridge to help future engineers launch their careers. The ‘bridge’ is a new agreement with the University of Victoria (UVIC) which allows Malaspina to offer second-year engineering courses at the Nanaimo campus in September. "This is great news for students who live north of Victoria, especially in smaller Vancouver Island communities like Nanaimo,"... Read more
Richard Johnston receives Honorary Degree
April 17, 2006
More than 3,000 spectators gathered at Mejiro University in Japan to watch Malaspina University-College President Richard Johnston receive an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Education earlier this month. "Effective leadership is a rare skill and those who have worked with President Johnston have enjoyed the benefit of his guidance and his leadership," said Mejiro University President Koki Sato... Read more
Public invited to dental screening clinic
April 12, 2006
It’s time for dental assistant students at Malaspina University-College to practice their skills on real people. The public is invited to book appointments for a dental screening clinic at the Nanaimo campus April 19. “It’s an annual event where students gain practical, hands-on training,” said instructor Mandy Hayre. “They’ve practiced their skills on mannequins and each other, and are now... Read more
Malaspina University-College hosts Political Studies conference for first time
April 11, 2006
Globalization, the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in 2001 and Canada’s relationship with the Middle East are among the many topics up for discussion at the British Columbia Political Studies Association Annual General Meeting, May 5 and 6. "Regional and National Responses to Global Pressures: Plus ca Change?", will feature a dozen different presentations by political science graduate... Read more
Malaspina University-College offers first provincial degree in natural resource protection
April 10, 2006
The new Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection at Malaspina University-College is set to help grads get even better jobs protecting our fish and wildlife resources. The applied degree program starts this September and will add to the already popular two-year Resource Management Officer Technology Diploma program. Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo is the only institution in BC to offer the... Read more
Bookfest celebrates 20th anniversary
April 10, 2006
Volunteers of the popular Vancouver Island Children's Book Festival will celebrate two decades of entertaining young Nanaimo readers with an exciting line-up of talented authors and illustrators at Bookfest, May 6. Robyn McKay of P.B.Cruise Bookseller has seen a real surge of great Canadian children’s writers and illustrators being published over the past 20 years. Because many of those authors... Read more