News Briefs: October 4, 2023 issueSocks for a cause Camosun’s school of Arts & Science is asking for your socks this October in Socktober, a sock-focused clothing drive.The department is asking for new socks for both children and adults and will be accepting donations until Wednesday, November 1. Students can bring their donations to Fisher 104. Supports offered for Professional […] Continue Reading |
British Columbia Federation of Students campaign fights for affordable educationThe BC Federation of Students (BCFS) has recently launched the Rise Up campaign, which calls for more government funding for post-secondary institutions, and less of a reliance on international student fees. The Rise Up campaign was born from two other BCFS campaigns: Fairness to International Students and Fund It, Fix It. BCFS secretary-treasurer Jessie Niikoi […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper September 20, 2023 full issueRead the whole issue here. Continue Reading |
Food hub at Interurban a possibility but roadblocks remainEarlier this year, the District of Saanich approached Camosun College to discuss the possibility of opening a food hub at its Interurban campus. While the college is exploring the idea, it’s also clear that there’s a lot that needs to happen before this idea could become a reality. The food hub would offer a space […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: September 20, 2023 issueCamosun Makerspace on the way Camosun College is getting ready to open a Makerspace in the Wilna Thomas Building at Lansdowne. Makerspace is a place for students to collaborate and learn new skills in a beginner-friendly space. Students will be able to work with tools for 3D printing, sewing, laser cutting, virtual reality, and vinyl […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper September 5, 2023 full issueRead the whole issue here. Continue Reading |
News Briefs: September 5, 2023 issueCamosun looks into Interurban food hub Camosun College is exploring the idea of potentially opening a food hub—a shared-use food and beverage processing facility—at its Interurban campus. Based on a study conducted by Greenchain Consulting, the facility could include Indigenous cooking and culinary programming, food business incubation, business education and training, food innovation services, a […] Continue Reading |
Student podcast offers glimpse into Fine Furniture programDuring his time at the Fine Furniture/Joinery program at Camosun College, Joel Feinman created a podcast, Pleasure in the Deeds of the Present, where he delves into the history of the class by interviewing his teachers and fellow classmates. Originally a public defender in Arizona, Feinman moved to Canada with his wife and decided to […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College students impacted by security breachSome Camosun College students had their student ID, name, and date of birth accessed in a data breach incident that happened earlier this year. On March 10, 2023, Gallivan—a partner organization to the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) that provides post-secondary organizations with health and dental plans—was notified about the breach. The data breach happened […] Continue Reading |
Jagmeet Singh to Camosun College students: “We can fix this”On Wednesday, August 30, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Victoria NDP MP Laurel Collins announced a proposal for a multi-part plan to help address the need for affordable housing for students. The first part of the proposal, which Singh and Collins announced at a press conference held at the University of Victoria, is a federal […] Continue Reading |
