Former Camosun student Claire Bezuidenhout becomes Victoria’s living statueAmong all of the artists, musicians and street performers in downtown Victoria, one who stands out is actually a former Camosun student. Yes, the Copper Cowgirl, who sheriffs crime by standing absolutely still in the Inner Harbour, is actually Claire Bezuidenhout, a recent Camosun grad from the Community Support and Education Assistant program. “I loved […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On October 1 to 14, 2014: Byrd watching, flash tattoing, and prison play-ingWednesday, October 1 Byrd and Waken in Merlin North Carolina folk-music troubadours Jonathon Byrd and Johnny Waken, who’ve recently recorded a free album that can be downloaded through bandcamp.com, are currently touring through Canada and have hit the west coast. They will be performing with special guest Shari Ulrich at Merlin’s Sun House, a 50-seater […] Continue Reading |
Eyed on Campus: Naming ceremony at Camosun’s Lansdowne campusOn Friday, September 26, Camosun College Aboriginal Education and Community Connections held a naming ceremony at Lansdowne campus. To recognize 23 years of providing education and service to Aboriginal students, Camosun has renamed its Aboriginal education department Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen – Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections. Look for a full story in Nexus soon. Continue Reading |
Camosun Chargers golf team aims to improve on last year’s bronzeCamosun College’s 2013 national bronze-medal golfers are aiming their sights even higher this year, according to the team’s coach and players, but first they’re going to have to get past a stalwart team in their own province. After two tournaments so far this season, the Camosun Chargers men’s golf team sits second behind the University […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: September 17 to 30, 2014: Belfry beginnings, author speaking, tree fetishesUntil October 19 Belfry opens season The Belfry Theatre is opening its 39th season with celebrated First Nations writer Tomson Highway’s play The Rez Sisters. The play, which runs nightly until October 19, features an ensemble cast portraying female First Nations characters and is directed by Peter Hinton. Go to belfry.bc.ca for show times and […] Continue Reading |
Life after ACP with Camosun video and audio production instructor Andy BryceKnow Your Profs is an ongoing series of articles helping you get to know the instructors at Camosun College a bit better. Every issue we ask a different instructor the same 10 questions. Got someone you want to see interviewed? Email editor@nexusnewspaper.com and we’ll get on it. This time around we caught up with video […] Continue Reading |
Bitcoin debate to take place at Camosun CollegeMost postsecondary students have at least heard of bitcoin currency. Though a popular topic in the media for the last year, what bitcoin actually is has remained an unclear concept for many people. To help inform Camosun students who wish to learn more, a debate has been set up for mid-September between two of the […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: September 3 to 16, 2014: crashing UVic, festing Camosun, sliding backbonesUntil Friday, September 12 Crash the UVic party The University of Victoria is holding it own welcome back events up at the university until Friday, September 12. The events include a pancake breakfast and fair on September 3 (that’s the day we come out, so hurry!), a series of outdoor movies in the quad, live […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: August 13 to September 2, 2014: Super-powered Sugar, loving local art, and a big idiotFriday, August 15 Super-powered Sugar showcase SpaceBoots, Ellice Blackout, the Roper Show, One Night Stand, and Magic in the Woods will all strut their stuff at Sugar this Friday. If you like your rock hard, this is the place to be. If you like your rock soft, well, there are always Lionel Ritchie records at […] Continue Reading |
Behind the words with Camosun English instructor Laurie ElmquistKnow Your Profs is an ongoing series of articles helping you get to know the instructors at Camosun College a bit better. Every issue we ask a different instructor the same 10 questions. Got someone you want to see interviewed? Email editor@nexusnewspaper.com and we’ll get on it. This time around we caught up with English […] Continue Reading |
