Saanich approves construction of Camosun College’s new Interurban trades facilitySaanich municipal council recently approved the construction of Centre for Trades Education and Innovation, a new trades facility at Camosun’s Interurban campus. As mentioned in last issue’s News Briefs, the $30-million project received a unanimous approval from council, much to Camosun’s delight. “I’m very, very pleased,” says Camosun dean of trades and technology Eric Sehn. […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs, February 5, 2014 issue: Camosun women awarded, Chargers hit zone, compost legally smells badMoney awarded to Camosun women The Canadian Federation of University Women Victoria distributed thousands of dollars in scholarships and bursaries to students from Camosun, UVic, and Royal Roads this year. Nine students from Camosun were honoured at a special lunch for award-winners last month. The federation is now fundraising for two more bursaries focused on […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College spearheads express shuttle bus between campuses and into WestshoreJanuary 6 marked the first trip of the Camosun Express inter-campus shuttle, which will run through to the end of March. The Camosun Express is a pilot project shuttle with direct service between the Lansdowne and Interurban campuses, as well as a stop in the Westshore. The college has funded the free service with dedicated […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs, January 22, 2014 issue: Camosun College gets new building, Camosun president re-appointed, something that’s not ice cream and has nothing to do with CamosunBig bucks, brand-new building Construction on the new Centre for Trades Education and Innovation at Camosun’s Interurban campus has been approved by the Saanich Municipal Council. Funded by provincial and federal governments, the $30-million facility will help fill BC’s need for skilled trades workers in diverse fields, such as ship building, metal trades, and mechanics. […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs, January 8, 2014 issue: Chargers back at it, Camosun student makes exceptional recovery, Sooke resident on shortlist to go to MarsCamosun Chargers ready for more After the mid-season break, the Camosun Chargers teams are heading back into action. The women’s basketball and volleyball teams finished strong after the first semester, both at third in the PACWEST standings. The men’s basketball team will be training hard after a tough start to the season, and the men’s […] Continue Reading |
Federal ESL funding cuts have Camosun College shocked, disappointed[In a previous version of this story, we mistakenly said that Camosun’s entire ESL program looks to be on the chopping block, where in fact it is the ESL funding for domestic students which is in jeopardy.] Camosun College’s entire English as a Second Language (ESL) program funding for domestic students looks to be on the […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs, November 27, 2013 issue: Clean teeth, rockin’ Chargers, upset doorknob loversCamosun offers dental services The Dental Hygiene students at Camosun are ready to tackle the teeth of the general public! Basic cleaning services, X-rays, and assessments are available at the dental health clinic on the Lansdowne campus for a low cost. To book, email smile@camosun.bc.ca or call 250-370-3184. Chargers women on a roll The Chargers […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College prayer spaces to stay openDespite what was written in the Camosun College Student Society’s column in our November 13, 2013 issue, Camosun’s on-campus prayer spaces will not be closing, according to the college’s director of physical resources, Ian Tol. A notice on the Camosun prayer space website was worded that “quiet space for prayer and mediations has been scheduled […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College adds over $1 billion to Victoria economy, study saysA new economic impact study commissioned by the college shows that over $1 billion annually gets put into the Victoria economy due to direct and indirect contributions from Camosun. The study, conducted by Gardner Pinfold Consulting, was partially a strategic move by the college and was commissioned by the office of Joan Yates, Camosun’s vice […] Continue Reading |
Camosun receives $349,000 in BC funding for trades training coursesThe provincial Ministry of Advanced Education recently gave Camosun $349,000 in funding to go towards trades training courses. The money will fund 68 student spaces across three electrical and carpentry programs at the Interurban campus. The money is part of $1.8 million in funding going to 10 different institutions. Camosun dean of trades and technology […] Continue Reading |
