Camosun response to COVID-19 on targetMoving from in-class instruction to online is the best response Camosun College possibly could have given to the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety and well-being of those who walk Camosun’s campuses are more important than ever before. Naysayers will argue that moving from in-class instruction is going to hurt student learning, and that students will not […] Continue Reading |
Dealing with self-isolation: one Camosun student’s perspectiveAs we heed the call of public officials to practice social distancing (let’s do our part and stay home), the reality of this pandemic is setting in. It’s surreal how things have changed from only a few weeks ago when all was well on our campuses. Now, the world is virtually locked down as we […] Continue Reading |
Politics and Other Nonsense: COVID-19 shows capitalism’s instability in times of crisisJustin Trudeau has been doing press conferences often to update Canadians on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s announced an $82-billion budget to help Canadians deal with the inevitable fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak. Among other measures, an emergency EI plan has been put into motion as well as an emergency GST payment in […] Continue Reading |
“This is the time to step up and support your employees”: Camosun College Student Society operating remotely, continue to pay staffThe Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) officially began operating remotely on Wednesday, March 18, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CCSS executive director Michel Turcotte says the CCSS is conducting most services—such as dealing with questions regarding health and dental insurance—over the phone or by email. But services that can’t be done remotely—for example, the food […] Continue Reading |
Freedom from Addiction: COVID-19 through the eyes of a recovering addictWhen I think of addiction, I sometimes see a rat running on a track inside my brain. This is, of course, a metaphor, but, in fact, our brains are wired into what might be thought of as “tracks,” some more trodden than others. These networks of neurons can be created, destroyed, strong, or weak. The […] Continue Reading |
A message to Camosun College studentsIn the last few days, I have begun to drink coffee conservatively, using beans that have already had water run through them once. I am under voluntary self-isolation after someone at a dental conference my partner was at tested positive for COVID-19. It’s not the worst: I’m allowed to leave the apartment to go for […] Continue Reading |
Coronavirus update: Camosun College to consolidate child-care servicesOn Thursday, March 19, Camosun College announced that it will be consolidating its child-care services from both campuses to just Interurban because attendance has “significantly declined” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The college has also updated its list of student services now available through alternative delivery methods. Head here to see the statement about child […] Continue Reading |
Coronavirus update: Camosun posts list of available student servicesCamosun College has posted a list of the student services it is making available through alternative modes of delivery. This includes academic advising, counselling, library services, and more. The college announced yesterday that students will not be able to access these services in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See the complete list here. Continue Reading |
Coronavirus update: Camosun College Student Society to close offices todayThe Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) announced today that due to the COVID-19 pandemic it will be closing its offices at 4 pm today, with no reopening date announced. If students need to get a hold of the CCSS, they can do so by emailing ccss@camosunstudent.org. For health and dental plan questions, email ccssplan@camosun.ca or […] Continue Reading |
Coronavirus update: National student loans repayment paused with no interest, Camosun student services transitioning from face to faceThe federal government has announced that it will pause the repayment of Canada Student Loans until September 30, 2020, with no accrual of interest. It is doing this to support student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Student Loans Service Centre website says that this will take effect on March 30, pending Parliamentary […] Continue Reading |
