Camosun student builds world’s first flying canoeFrom the imagination of Camosun Mechanical Engineering Technology student Dermot MacDougall comes the Millenium Phoenix—the world’s first flying canoe. Built as a capstone project with four other Camosun students, MacDougall proved to himself with the canoe that he can bring an outrageous idea to fruition. “I was thinking one day, I was at school, how […] Continue Reading |
Camosun alumnus Ren Louie releases second children’s bookChild wonder meets cultural traditions in Camosun alumnus Ren Louie’s second children’s book, Teachings of the Drum. Based on his own life, the story teaches children about Indigenous drums and embracing cultural identity. A 2019 graduate of Camosun’s Indigenous Studies program, Louie says the book is also a personal reflection of his own cultural relationship. […] Continue Reading |
Camosun alumnus shares love of learning through tutoringMatthew Heywood has learned a thing or two as a Camosun College student and instructional assistant, and now he’s eager to share his knowledge. Heywood is a Physics instructional assistant at Camosun, and he also runs Heywood Academies, a tutoring business. Heywood studied Mechanical Engineering at Camosun and Engineering at UVic, and he completed several […] Continue Reading |
Camosun trades students head to Germany on exchange tripSeven Camosun Fine Furniture and three Carpentry students recently went to Regensburg, Germany to get a glimpse into the world of post-secondary trades overseas. The students went to Germany as part of the German Apprenticeship Training Exchange (GATE) program, with support from Global Skills Opportunity, which is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada. Four […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society supports Camosun open education initiativesCamosun College Student Society sponsored content Open Education Week was back in March, but the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) celebrates the achievements of Camosun College instructors in the area of open education year round. Open educational resources include learning, teaching, and research materials that others can use, make changes to, and distribute, for free. […] Continue Reading |
Students get opportunity to excavate bear bones on campusCamosun Anthropology students recently had the chance to participate in an archaeological excavation of a black bear on campus. After an Indigenous colleague gifted Anthropology professor Nicole Kilburn the carcass of a black bear in 2021, she took the first step to what would later become a hands-on learning opportunity for the students. “When I […] Continue Reading |
Students show passion for their projects in Camosun Comic Arts FestivalOn April 18, graduating students of Camosun’s Comics & Graphic Novels (CGN) certificate program will unveil their final projects at the Camosun Comic Arts Festival, an annual event celebrating the artistic and literary achievements of CGN students. The event features original student artwork, prints, stickers, and more available to browse and purchase; the festival also […] Continue Reading |
CCSS offering food bank services for Camosun studentsCamosun College Student Society sponsored content Groceries cost more than ever and times are tough—we all know that. But what you might not know is that the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) offers a helping hand through its food bank services. The CCSS operates a food bank at both campuses—with help from its partners at […] Continue Reading |
CCSS provides mental-health portal with MyWellnessPlanCamosun College Student Society sponsored content It’s not uncommon for post-secondary students to experience mental health issues. This can make it difficult, if not impossible, to deal with school while having a productive lifestyle off campus as well. But finding help can be overwhelming; luckily, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) has resources available. The […] Continue Reading |
How to be a student and a parent without dying tryingUsually when thinking about college, people immediately daydream about endless nights studying, finishing assignments overnight, horrifying deadlines, good friends, group jokes, enjoyable classes, boring classes, campus activities, jobs in between classes or seasons, and of course, partying like a rock star. In fact, college students have a very active schedule in which they cannot possibly […] Continue Reading |
