Camosun’s new soccer club blends competition with inclusivitySoccer lovers at Camosun College can now play at school, thanks to the Camosun Student Soccer Club. The club was created to allow students of all skill levels to play the world’s most popular sport right on campus. So, whether you’re a seasoned player or are just looking for a fun way to stay active, […] Continue Reading |
CCSS switches myvirtualdoctor platforms, service remainsCamosun College Student Society sponsored content Last month, the myvirtualdoctor service available to Camosun College students moved telemedicine platforms from Telus Health to Dialogue. But students can still access the service, and it’s even got some upgrades. Now featuring next-day follow-up, international student health care navigation support, and access to wellness resources, myvirtualdoctor is an […] Continue Reading |
Scary movies haunt Young Building during student society eventsThe Young Building auditorium will adopt a frightening new ambience this October, playing classic horror films in Halloween spirit. Hosted by the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS), the month-long CCSS B Movie Festival includes three free-admission movies—The Terror (1963, screening on October 3), The Last Man on Earth (1964, screening on October 10), and The […] Continue Reading |
Camosun student starts off-campus chess clubThe history of chess goes back almost 1,500 years, with details as intricate as the game itself. First evolving from the war game chaturanga, chess’ ancestral roots are found in India, where its popularity later migrated across Asia, and eventually to the Western hemisphere. Now, in local communities, chess has evolved into circles of union […] Continue Reading |
Revamped Environmental Tech program back after two yearsAfter a two-year hiatus, Camosun College’s Environmental Technology (ENVR) program, a science-based diploma that prepares students to develop technologies for tackling the climate crisis and strengthening sustainability, is back, with some changes. The program has been shortened to two years from three, shaving eight courses off the diploma requirements. Students can still obtain a diploma […] Continue Reading |
Students continue to get health and dental coverage through student societyCamosun College Student Society sponsored content If you’re a Camosun College student—and if you’re reading this, you likely are—you’re automatically enrolled in a Canada Life health and dental plan through the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) and its partner Gallivan. All eligible students—domestic and international—are in the plan, with the fees added as part of […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society continues to support external advocacyCamosun College Student Society sponsored content Did you know that the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) is more than just health plans, food banks, Walk Safer services, and academic fairness? The CCSS knows that fighting for students’ rights is not just something that happens on campus but that policies made by provincial, federal, and sometimes […] Continue Reading |
Chargers women’s basketball team welcomes new coachThe Camosun Chargers women’s basketball team has a new head coach this season: John Dedrick. With 30 years of experience, Dedrick has coached at St. Albert Catholic School, University of Alberta, Grant MacEwan, and Shawnigan Lake School. He also co-founded Panthawks Academy, an invitational academy for elite junior high and high-school girls in St. Albert, […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society continue to support campus ombudsperson servicesCamosun College Student Society sponsored content Hopefully, your time at Camosun will be a smooth and fun experience, but things don’t always go as planned. It’s important to know what services are in place to help out when you need a hand. The ombudsperson at Camosun College is an advocate for fairness on campus. It’s […] Continue Reading |
Feeling the pride: Camosun College Student Society pride director gets active with Pride MonthStudents elected to the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) board of directors in the spring elections typically have a few months to get settled into their roles before things really pick up in September, but not pride director Terence Baluyut. Baluyut has hit the ground running with Pride month taking place only two months after […] Continue Reading |
