BC government launches 24/7 mental-health support for studentsThe British Columbia government recently announced the creation of a mental-health service for BC students that will feature online and telephone counselling services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service will launch this spring, and the government has contracted human resources services and technology company Morneau Shepell, who are headquartered in Toronto, […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: February 19, 2020 issueCamosun still coronavirus-free Camosun College is continuing to monitor the coronavirus outbreak and is prepared for rapid response in cooperation with the Island Health Authority. As of February 14, no cases have been reported on campus; see camosun.ca for updates. College opens massage clinic Camosun opened a massage therapy clinic in January. The clinic is […] Continue Reading |
Camosun student petitions to save Hully HouseThe Hully House is one of the oldest structures on Camosun’s Lansdowne campus, and one Camosun student is petitioning to have it designated as a heritage building and to stop the college from tearing it down. First-year Employment Training and Preparation student James Fink-Holder was fascinated by the building on a recent tour of the […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College keeps conversations going with Sexualized Violence Awareness WeekCamosun College’s Office of Student Support and the Camosun College Student Society are holding Sexualized Violence Awareness Week from Monday, February 10 until Friday, February 14. At both campuses from February 10 to 12, there will be consent valentines and treats; there will be information booths, button making, and treats at Lansdowne on February 11 […] Continue Reading |
Wilna Thomas Building closed while college decides on plansThe Wilna Thomas Building at the Lansdowne campus is closed until further notice. The college officially closed the building as of December 23, 2019 and is in the process of deciding what to do with the space. Camosun College director of Facilities Services Ian Tol is overseeing the Wilna Thomas project, and he’s excited about […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: February 5, 2020 issueNo coronavirus at Camosun Camosun College sent out an email on Thursday, January 30 saying that it is monitoring reports of coronavirus and has a team ready to respond if needed. As of January 30, the college has had no presumed or confirmed cases of the virus. See camosun.ca for updates. Camosun to receive funding […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College and Vancouver Island University partner for Women in Trades Training programCamosun College has been delivering Women in Trades Training (WITT) for almost 10 years and has sponsored over 700 WITT participants. Camosun has recently expanded its WITT reach, partnering with Vancouver Island University (VIU) to offer the program to students outside of Victoria. Camosun WITT program coordinator Sarah-Jayne Roe is enthusiastic about the partnership with […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: January 22, 2020 issueWilna Thomas closed for renovations As of Monday, December 23, 2019, the Wilna Thomas building on the Lansdowne campus is closed for renovations. Look for our full story next issue. New Interurban cafe opens reCharge, the new cafe on the first floor of the Alex and Jo Campbell Centre for Health and Wellness building at […] Continue Reading |
Indigenous Camosun students to receive $40,000 to assist with food and housing costsThe Victoria Foundation has granted $40,000 in funding to support Indigenous students in Camosun College’s interdisciplinary Aboriginal Culinary Arts, Tourism and Hospitality program. The funding will be dispersed to students in order to provide financial support for costs associated with housing and food. Developed in partnership with the Songhees Nation, Camosun’s Aboriginal Culinary Arts, Tourism […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: January 6, 2020 issueFresh-food vending machine installed at Interurban Students at Interurban now have access to fresh food, even after the cafeteria is closed, thanks to a new vending machine. The machine is part of a development that took place after the School of Health and Human Services moved to the Interurban campus in September. The food options […] Continue Reading |
