Monday, April 16-Friday, April 20
Textbook buyback
The first of the two end-of-the-term textbook buybacks begins on April 16. There will be another buyback the following week, but that textbook you want to sell will probably no longer be taken. So don’t miss it. Take your books to the campus bookstore during regular business hours. Check out camosuncollegebookstore.ca for more information.
Thursday, April 19 – Saturday, April 21
Jesus Christ Superstar
A group of local DIY musicians and fans of musical theatre are putting on a production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Metro Studio (1411 Quadra) from Thursday, April 19 until Saturday, April 21. It’s Andrew Lloyd-Webber, it’s an epic, theatrical rock opera, and it’s only $15. What more could you possibly want? Showtimes are at 7:30 pm Thursday-Saturday, with a 2 pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets can be purchased at 2% jazz (2631 Douglas) and Russell Books (734 Fort). Contact Kim at 250–507–1847 or kim.persley@ameliaartists.com for more information.
Thursday, April 19
College-wide info session
It’s that time of the month again, where you can come check out what Camosun College has to offer at a college-wide info session. Staff and faculty from Camosun will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on what programs are really like at Camosun. Most sessions run between 6–8 pm. Sessions are also campus-specific, so check out camosun.ca/learn/infosessions to find out where to go for sessions that may interest you.
Saturday, April 21
Earth Walk
South Island environmentalists are expecting this year’s Earth Walk to be the biggest in recent memory, promising a convergence of eco-groups at the BC Legislature, followed by a walk to Centennial Square where a festival with local luminaries awaits. Earth Walk starts at 11:30 am at the BC Legislature, followed by a parade up Government at noon. Victoria’s poet laureate Janet Marie Rogers is emceeing the event, and Bob McDonald of CBC Radio One’s Quirks and Quarks will be delivering the keynote. If you like earth, this is probably where you’ll want to be. And, it’s free! Did we mention it’s free? Oh, we did? Just now? Great. Come on down and check this out, then.
Monday, April 30
Deadlines for awards applications
A couple of awards deadlines are fast approaching. The Leadership in African Awareness Award is intended to recognize the volunteer work of a student who has demonstrated a leadership role and commitment to raising awareness about the achievements and issues in Africa. Meanwhile, the Peter and Muriel Mixon Animal Rights Endowment Award is intended to recognize full-time students active in the cause of animal rights. The deadline for applying for both awards is April 30. Check out camosun.ca/services/financialaid for more information
on applying for scholarships and bursaries at Camosun College.