Nominations open for 2024 Teacher Recognition Awards

Nominations are open until Friday, March 1 for Camosun College’s third annual Teacher Recognition Awards. The event, which celebrates instructional excellence, happens in April; students are encouraged to nominate instructors who have excelled in promoting student success. Students from the Lansdowne and Interurban campuses recognized 27 teachers in the event’s first year and 28 in […]

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25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 7, 2024 issue

Case closed (circuit): In our February 8, 1999 issue, we wrote about how the emergence of four closed-circuit television cameras in Camosun College’s Lansdowne campus was cause for concern. Although I’m not sure why, because, as writer L. Vanderbijl pointed out, there were already 13 cameras in operation at Lansdowne. Camosun manager of College Safety […]

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Not the Last Word: On self-actualization

Self-actualization is a hot topic these days. Everywhere I look I see phrases like “Love yourself!” or “Only you matter!” or, the one that particularly sets my teeth on edge, “Dance like nobody’s watching!” I can’t walk down the street without passing 10 gyms offering some new yoga routine that will change my life. It’s […]

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International student organization Enactus comes to Camosun

International student organization Enactus has come to Vancouver Island; its first chapter on the island was formed at Camosun College’s Interurban campus last fall. Enactus has chapters in 33 different countries and is affiliated with 1,064 campus programs. The Camosun chapter of Enactus aims to provide a space for entrepreneurship and innovation to assist students […]

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Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Happy backs and hips

As the first month of school gets on, you’re liking spending a lot more time sitting again, which is not ideal for the lower back or hips. A quick way to alleviate hip tightness is to shift off to one side of your chair so one buttock and one thigh are still on your chair. […]

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Six websites to explore for internship opportunities

Finding internships online can be challenging for many students, especially when you don’t know where to begin. Here are six websites you might want to check out to discover valuable internship opportunities and improve your hands-on experience and skills. riipen.com Riipen is a platform that connects students to real-world projects and learning opportunities. It also […]

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