Malaspina hosts Summer Jazz Academy July 5 to 11
June 19, 2005
Students and adults who love jazz are invited to join the 19th annual Summer Jazz Academy at Malaspina University-College July 5 to 11. "It’s an intense seven-day jazz workshop for people of all ages and levels of experience," said John Capon, Artistic Director. "We always have a star-studded faculty and this year is no exception." Returning teachers are trumpeter Arnie Chycoski, singer Joani... Read more
Family ties to Malaspina span three generations
June 19, 2005
For the Lane family of Nanaimo, a love of learning must be genetic. Three generations - grandfather, father and son - participated in Malaspina University-College’s graduation ceremony at The Port Theatre recently. The youngest Lane, 24-year-old Erik, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. His father, Steve Lane, an English and Media Studies professor, and grandfather, Bob Lane, a... Read more
Coaching workshop offered at Malaspina University-College
June 14, 2005
How do you achieve personal satisfaction and organizational success at home and at work? What's needed to change how you live your life? Find out the answers to these questions and more at a two-day workshop called The Heart of Coaching offered through Malaspina University-College’s Centre for Continuing Studies in Nanaimo on June 24 and 25. Thomi Glover, leader, certified coach, and leadership... Read more
Dr. Chris Whipps receives Malaspina’s Alumni Horizon Award
June 5, 2005
When Chris Whipps graduated from Malaspina University-College’s Biology program in 1997 and received the department’s most outstanding student award, his instructors knew that he was "going places." "And we were right," said Biology professor Dr. Tim Goater, one of Whipps’ former teachers and mentors. Whipps is Malaspina’s first biology graduate alumnus to obtain a PhD. In recognition of his... Read more
The late Deane Finlayson to receive Honorary Doctorate of Laws Degree from Malaspina University-College
June 2, 2005
Deane Finlayson, described as a "visionary leader, truly great Canadian and fine human being" will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree posthumously from Malaspina University-College during the spring convocation ceremony at the Port Theatre on Tuesday, June 7. Finlayson passed away May 17 at the age of 85. His wife Joan and daughter will attend Tuesday’s ceremony to accept the award on... Read more
Mal-U graduates deliver inspirational message to high school students
May 5, 2005
A budding lawyer, a city planner and a female athelete delivered powerful and inspiring messages to over 1,000 high school students who gathered at Malaspina University-College’s Open House Wednesday (May 4) in Nanaimo. "You can be anything you want to be," Malaspina graduate Cleo Corbett told high school students. "Exploit every opportunity that comes your way and be prepared to make sacrifices... Read more
Mal-U hosts free public lecture on student learning
May 5, 2005
Dr. Janet Gail Donald, a visiting scholar and researcher from McGill University, will present a free public lecture based on her book: Learning to Think: A Cross-Disciplinary Perspective (Jossey-Bass) on Wednesday, May 11 at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo from 3:30 - 5 pm (building 355, Room 203). Donald, with over 25 years of research experience, works in the Department of Educational... Read more
Free trip to China for adventurous students and teachers
May 4, 2005
If English is your native language, and you have at least one year of teaching experience, you are invited to apply to teach English in Shenzhen, China from July 10 to August 8 at a summer camp run by the U.S.-China International Exchange Centre (USCIEC). "It’s a wonderful opportunity to travel and teach in a foreign country," said Tom Lewis, principal of Malaspina International High School, who... Read more
More gold medals for Culinary Arts students and chefs
May 2, 2005
A Chef instructor and a student in Malaspina University-College’s Culinary Arts program won gold medals for pastries and sugar sculptures at a three-day competition hosted by the BC Chef’s Association in Vancouver in April. Pastry chef instructor Ken Harper won gold for a grand display of petit fours (small individual pastries) and a large sculpture of sugar and chocolate as the backdrop.... Read more
Explore new digital technologies at conference May 13 & 14
May 2, 2005
The public is invited to a two-day conference called Reframe2: Media and Leadership at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo on May 13 and 14. Hosted by the Centre for Digital Humanities Innovation (CDHI) and the Media Studies department, the conference "will showcase innovation, imagination and independence in media creation and distribution," said Dr. Marshall Soules, Chair of Media Studies... Read more