Microfinance discussion seeks solution to povertyAn on-campus panel discussion on November 9 will tackle the contentious issue of microfinance and how it may help alleviate poverty in Africa. Overseen by Camosun sociology professor Francis Adu-Fibiri, the panel will discuss the pros and cons of the lending practice known as microfinance, the impact it can have on poor communities, and especially […] Continue Reading |
College provides mental-health screeningsCamosun counsellors will be trying to find out how students and staff are doing mentally during Mental Health Awareness Week at the college. The college is providing free mental-health screenings on Thursday, November 3 at the main floor of the library on Lansdowne campus for all interested students and staff (staff screenings are from 9 […] Continue Reading |
Sports briefs: golf, basketball, Chargers results, RoyalsCamosun fourth at golf nationals The Camosun College Chargers finished fourth overall at the 2011 PING CCAA National Golf Championships. The Chargers fell from second overall at the end of the first round, which coach John Randle said made for a disappointing day, but he’s happy with how his players reacted to the turn of […] Continue Reading |
News briefs: CCSS election results, Africa Calling, lobbying OttawaCCSS election results in The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) have announced the results of their fall elections. Jordan Sandwith and Deanna Srdic are Interurban directors, Archie D’Souza and Peggy Liu are Lansdowne directors, and Bradley Clements is the Lansdowne executive. A referendum was passed to increase the CCSS levy by nine cents per month […] Continue Reading |
Local, Live, and Loud: November 2-15Tuesday, November 8 Elliot Brood, One Hundred Dollars Sugar, 8 pm, $20 Touring Days into Years, Ontario-based alt-country/folk outfit Elliot Brood are in Victoria to raise midterm spirits. Plus, the dude plays a banjo, and banjos are dope. Wednesday, November 9 Mickey Avalon, with guests Club90NE9, 9 pm, $20 Don’t make a Jane Fonda reference, […] Continue Reading |
Eye on Campus: November 2-15Wednesday, November 2; Wednesday, November 9; Wednesday, November 16 Gender Identity: Understanding Trans-identities Camosun Pride presents an ongoing lecture series on a variety of gender and trans-identity topics. Admission is $5 (or a donation of a new pair of socks, which will be given to AIDS Vancouver Island) and all money raised will go to […] Continue Reading |
