Camosun instructor Ken Steacy collaborates with Margaret Atwood on new comicWhen the world becomes a dark, cold, and unforgiving place, people turn to what comforts them. In Canadian author Margaret Atwood’s short story Oursonette, that comfort is comics for protagonist Al Zurakowski. Camosun Comics and Graphic Novels program co-founder and instructor Ken Steacy says Atwood’s story—which is based on a style of Canadian comic books […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Profs: Keith Yacucha on going with the flow and students’ aversion to statsKnow Your Profs is an ongoing series of profiles on the instructors at Camosun College. Every issue we ask a different instructor at Camosun the same 10 questions in an attempt to get to know them a little better. Do you have an instructor who you want to see interviewed in the paper? Maybe you […] Continue Reading |
Visiting artist lecturer Risa Horowitz challenges concepts of artistic inspirationRisa Horowitz wears many hats when it comes to her career. In addition to working at the University of Regina as an associate professor in the Visual Arts department, Horowitz is a conceptual artist who embraces many different mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, video, and performance. She’s also coming to Camosun as a visiting artist […] Continue Reading |
College rolls out celebration for Indigenous studentsContinuing with a longstanding tradition, Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen: the Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections (CIECC) will be hosting its annual Welcome Feast for all new and returning Indigenous Camosun students this month. CIECC director Janice Simcoe started the event over 25 years ago, according to Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen events coordinator Sandee Mitchell. “When Janice became […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Profs: Stephen Fielding hypothesizes Young Building is hauntedKnow Your Profs is an ongoing series of profiles on the instructors at Camosun College. Every issue we ask a different instructor at Camosun the same 10 questions in an attempt to get to know them a little better. Do you have an instructor who you want to see interviewed in the paper? Maybe you […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society welcomes students with CamFestEvery year the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) rolls out the metaphorical red carpet at CamFest, a chance for new and returning students to get information about college-related programs and services, connect with friends, and score some free swag and eats. “It’s a place for students to meet new friends, engage with old ones, find […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Profs: Maureen Niwa on her passion for justice and student successKnow Your Profs is an ongoing series of profiles on the instructors at Camosun College. Every issue we ask a different instructor at Camosun the same 10 questions in an attempt to get to know them a little better. Do you have an instructor who you want to see interviewed in the paper? Maybe you […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Profs: Camosun’s Gill Atkinson on different cultures, countries, and catsKnow Your Profs is an ongoing series of profiles on the instructors at Camosun College. Every issue we ask a different instructor at Camosun the same 10 questions in an attempt to get to know them better. Do you have an instructor that you want to see interviewed in the paper? Email editor@nexusnewspaper.com and we’ll […] Continue Reading |
Camosun business student receives national co-op awardLast year, Robin Stone was one of a handful of Camosun Business Co-op students to win the college’s Yvonne Thompson Page Co-op Student of the Year award. This year, she received the recognition again, allowing her to be nominated for the Association for Co-operative Education Provincial College Co-op Student of the Year Award, as well […] Continue Reading |
New Camosun golf coach Doug Hastie focuses on pressure trainingDoug Hastie has replaced John Randle as head coach of the Camosun Chargers golf program. Hastie, who was the assistant coach of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds in the past, feels that the psychological ups and downs of the sport are a metaphor for life. “Golf duplicates life as much as any sport,” […] Continue Reading |
