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Camosun College Student Society Lansdowne executive alleges she was verbally abused at Canadian Federation of Students national meeting

Greg Pratt, managing editor

August 19, 2015

Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) Lansdowne executive Shayli Robinson, who is also Aboriginal Students Liason for the Canadian Federation of Students-British Columbia (CFS-BC), claims she was verbally abused and bullied at a recent Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) national meeting. Robinson says she ran for the national women’s representative position at the meeting (which took […]

Camosun College student wins gold at national Skills Canada competition

Keagan Hawthorne, contributing writer

July 6, 2015

When he was offered the chance to compete in the Skills Canada national carpentry competition, Camosun College student James King didn’t think he was quite up to the task. But King had been singled out by his teachers for his good work and the speed at which he got it done. “I thought, ‘Why me?’ […]

News Briefs: June 10, 2015 issue

Greg Pratt, managing editor

June 15, 2015

Camosun gets funding boost for shipbuilding and repair program Camosun College will receive $155,000 and will offer two cohorts for up to 28 student spaces in an entry-level ship-repair and shipbuilding program as part of BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint. The program will be in partnership with the Industrial Marine Training and Applied Research Centre. […]

New trades building set to open at Camosun’s Interurban campus in September

Greg Pratt, managing editor

June 11, 2015

Camosun College’s new trades building is set to open its doors in September. The $30-million Centre for Trades Education and Innovation will house the college’s automotive, heavy-duty commercial transport, nautical, sheet metal, welding, and metal fabrication departments. The 80,000-square-foot building, which is being built to LEED Gold standards, adds to Camosun’s existing 17,000 square feet […]

Microwave maintenance making waves at Camosun

Pascale Archibald, contributing writer

May 13, 2015

The microwaves on both Camosun campuses are a bit of a hot potato when it comes to the daily cleaning and maintenance they need, according to the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS). The maintenance work is divided between CCSS staff and Camosun College custodial workers, but the CCSS says that somewhere in the division communication […]

Camosun College Student Society elections a tight race

Greg Pratt, managing editor

May 13, 2015

On April 7, 8, and 9, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) held their spring elections. Andrea Eggenberger is the new CCSS external executive, defeating Rachael Grant, who previously held the position. Eggenberger won by 13 votes. “It was a really close race,” says Eggenberger, who says she hopes to have more events as external […]

News Briefs: May 13, 2015 issue

Greg Pratt, managing editor

May 13, 2015

Camosun signs on for skill development in India’s sport sector Camosun College has entered into a memorandum of understanding to create educational partnerships with the National Skill Development Corporation in India. It is hoped that the memorandum, also signed by Alberta’s Bow Valley College, will lead to helping students develop skills in sport science and […]

Sherri Bell named new Camosun College president

Greg Pratt, managing editor

May 12, 2015

Sherri Bell is the new president of Camosun College. Bell, who will enter the position on July 1, has extensive experience in the public education system, working most recently as superintendent of schools for the Greater Victoria School District, where she’s been for the past 19 years. “I’m thrilled,” says Bell. “I am absolutely thrilled […]

Camosun College Student Society spring elections bring in new student board

Greg Pratt, managing editor

April 21, 2015

On April 7, 8, and 9, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) held their spring 2015 elections. Andrea Eggenberger is the new CCSS external executive, defeating Rachael Grant, who previously held the position. Eggenberger won by 13 votes. 409 students voted in the election (225 at Lansdowne and 184 at Interurban), which is 4.87 percent […]

Letter to the editor: Camosun College Student Society sounds off on Canadian Federation of Students situation

Greg Pratt, managing editor

April 2, 2015

Nexus received the following letter to the editor from the Camosun College Student Society after running our story about the allegations that the Canadian Federation of Students are currently facing. Because our next issue is not out until May 13, we made the decision to run the letter online now. Dear editor, I would like […]