Official Opening: $13.2-M Student Housing Expansion at Malaspina
August 25, 2005
Malaspina University-College has completed a $13.2-million expansion of student housing at the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Nanaimo campus. The expansion adds 200 new student residence spaces to the 186 rooms that have been in operation in two buildings on campus since the mid-1980s. During the summer, one of the existing residence... Read more
Calling all Vancouver Island bakers
August 25, 2005
The Baking Association of Canada – B.C. Chapter, is forming a new committee on Vancouver Island and they would like to invite all bakers, pastry chefs and affiliates to attend their first meeting to be held at Malaspina University-College’s Nanaimo campus on Monday, September 19. The purpose of the inaugural event is to come together with the common desire of establishing a forum within the... Read more
Malaspina invites new students to orientation
August 23, 2005
More than 800 students are expected to attend Malaspina University-College’s orientation for new students on Thursday, September 1. Three separate sessions will be held at the Nanaimo campus from 9 am to noon, 1 to 4 pm and 6 to 9 pm. "This year’s theme is Discover Mal-U," said Lynne MacFadgen, Coordinator, Community and School Liaison in Student Services. "Orientation is an informative,... Read more
Malaspina student named top presenter at Western Canadian Universities Undergraduate chemistry conference
July 14, 2005
Malaspina University-College Biology student Skye Creba is well on her way to a promising career in science. She won the "best presentation" award at the Western Canadian Universities Undergraduate Chemistry Research Conference, beating students from some of Canada’s top universities. "We’re extremely proud of Skye," said Malaspina chemistry professor Dr. Erik Krogh. "Her success is terrific... Read more
Mal-U introduces New Integrated Security and Parking Services
July 11, 2005
Malaspina University-College plans to introduce integrated security and parking services, effective August 1. "This measure is being taken to provide campus security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to protect Malaspina’s assets from theft and vandalism, and to prove more security for cars in parking lots," said Malaspina president Rich Johnston. According to ICBC, car theft and vandalism have... Read more
Students graduate from Malaspina's Faculty of Trades & Applied Technology
June 23, 2005
A total of 236 students (up from 199 last year) graduated from the Faculty of Trades & Applied Technology at Malaspina University-College on Friday (June 24). The students received certificates or diplomas for completing a variety of trades and vocational programs, including applied business technology, automotive mechanics, heavy duty/commercial transport mechanics, carpentry and... Read more
Former Dean receives Outstanding Service Award
June 23, 2005
Linda Love, former Dean of Trades and Applied Technology at Malaspina University-College, received an Outstanding Service Award at the Faculty of Trades & Applied Technology graduation ceremony on Friday (June 24). "This award is presented to Linda in recognition of her outstanding service and incredible dedication to Malaspina University-College and to student success during her 23-year... Read more
Malaspina Board Adopts Balanced Budget for 2005/06 Fiscal Year
June 23, 2005
The Malaspina University-College Board, at its regular monthly meeting held on Thursday, June 23, has adopted a balanced operating budget of $87,466,217 for the 2005-06 fiscal year - up from $86,441,565 last year. The budget consists of the following sources of revenue: $43,686,384 from the Ministry of Advanced Education for general operations and capital equipment - 50% of the total budget... Read more
Malaspina offers two new GIS programs this fall
June 22, 2005
Malaspina University-College is launching two new leading-edge programs in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in September. The Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications program will be offered in a classroom setting on the Nanaimo campus to university and college graduates who want to strengthen their employment opportunities in an area that is in high demand around the world. "During this... Read more
Car dealerships support Malaspina Mega Raffle
June 20, 2005
Eleven Nanaimo car dealerships in Nanaimo have joined forces to support the Malaspina University-College Mega Raffle. The dealerships will give away a free Malaspina Mega Raffle ticket ($40 value) to anyone who purchases a used car at a special car sale at Woodgrove Shopping Centre between June 22 and 26. "We're supporting Malaspina University-College's Mega Raffle because it directly benefits... Read more