Langara College Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Langara College will celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 with a panel of speakers, hosted by the 49Women in Science Circle.
In The News
At BC Colleges, we want to acknowledge the successes of our colleges, especially excellence in teaching and community building. We celebrate the many milestones, projects, collaborations and announcements from our colleges on our website, in our monthly newsletter, and throughout our social media channels.
Read about the latest news and activities happening at colleges throughout BC in this month’s What’s New at BC Colleges? e-newsletter.
North Island College Psychology Instructor Changing Lives for 41 years
NIC instructor Dr. Michael Catchpole marked an unprecedented milestone this year — 41 years of inspiring students. The award-winning psychologist and educator joined NIC in 1978 – two years after the college opened its doors.
Selkirk College Bursaries Provide Optimism in the Face of Challenge
Each academic year, Selkirk College awards almost $200,000 in bursaries to students from a variety of programs who face financial challenges while pursuing a post-secondary education. The stories of what it takes to persevere and succeed is truly inspiring. This is one of those stories.
Northern Lights College Bursary Provides Support to Students Entering Trades
During the TransCanada Economic Summit, Kiel Gidden, TransCanada BC Public Affairs Manager, presented Kim McPhedran, executive director of the Northern Lights College Foundation, with a $50,000 donation to the TransCanada Pathway to Pipeline Readiness Trades Bursary.
Camosun College Tech Student Applies Engineering Skills through Camosun Innovates
Mechanical Engineering student Ben Costin is looking forward to a promising career and secure future in applied research and design.
Camosun College Hospitality Management student helps Coordinate Victoria Tea Festival Revival
After several years of working in the food and beverage industry, Stevyn Wood decided he wanted to sharpen his skills and learn more about the broader business of hospitality and tourism.
Selkirk College Provides Closer Look at LiDAR Data Collection Tools
As part of its leadership in research designed to advance the adoption of new technology in the Kootenay region forestry and natural resource sectors, Selkirk College hosted a demonstration day that put focus on the latest tools used for geospatial data collection.
Langara Mental Health Initiatives Lead up to Bell Let’s Talk Day 2019
On January 30, 2019, Langara College will take part in Bell Let’s Talk Day. In a collaboration between Student Engagement, Athletics, People and Culture, and Mental Health Initiatives, the college will run an on-campus event that will include activities, contests, and resources tailored to educating students and employees about mental health.
Camosun College Alumni Success Story: Working and Caring Together
Janette Poulin always knew she loved caring for people and being around elderly people. She grew up knowing all four of her grandparents and half of her great grandparents. She was especially close to her maternal grandparents who lived in Metchosin, a rural community just outside of Victoria, B.C.
New Transfer Agreement between Langara College and UBC creates direct pathway to Food, Nutrition and Health Program
Langara College’s Department of Nutrition and Food Service Management is excited to announce a new transfer agreement which will allow students to transfer directly into the Food, Nutrition and Health Major at UBC.