Chefs’ Table Society sets up Harry McWatters Scholarship Fund
A Canadian wine icon is honoured — scholarship will fund deserving students for overseas studies
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.
Selkirk College Mir Lecture Series Takes On Hate and Violent Extremism
Christian Picciolini's work is focused on battling extremism and providing options for redemption to those embroiled in a life filled with hate. The featured speaker in the Selkirk College Mir Lecture Series will explore his own background as a white power leader and provide insight into why individuals go down this dark road.
Nuxalk First Nation 4th-year carpentry students celebrate success with Camosun College
Twelve Camosun College carpentry students from the Nuxalk First Nation will celebrate the completion of their fourth-year apprenticeship level, at a special celebration in their home territory this evening in Bella Coola, B.C. All students who completed all elements of their apprenticeship requirements are being acknowledged tonight, five of whom have passed their Interprovincial Carpentry Red Seal exam.
Where the waters meet: international S’TEṈISTOLW̱ Indigenous education conference returns to Camosun College
Camosun is hosting the prestigious S’TEṈISTOLW̱ Indigenous education conference in August 2020, opening its doors to welcome hundreds of delegates including educators, administrators, community leaders, scholars and allies in the field of Indigenous adult and post-secondary education.
New Langara College Partnership Supports Indigenous Students Transferring to SFU
Langara College signed an agreement with Simon Fraser University (SFU) on February 6 making it easier for Indigenous students to transfer seamlessly from the College to the university as they pursue degrees starting in September 2020.
Selkirk College Awarded $2 Million to Support Technology and Innovation
Through vital partnerships in the region, Selkirk College continues to be a leader among rural post-secondary institutions in Canada. The work being done by faculty and student researchers has been enhanced through recent federal government funding aimed at applied research and innovation.
Northern Lights College Criminology Students Can Continue Studies with Justice Institute of BC
Justice Institute expands online law enforcement degree to northeast BC
VCC Automotive Students Pay Attention to Detail
There’s no shortage of poorly paid artists in Vancouver. But Tate Westerman studied fine art and still managed to earn a decent living, thanks to his passion for automobiles. In 1995, he studied to become an automotive technician at Vancouver Community College because it was a pathway for him to express himself creatively and escape poverty.
Emergency Dental Outreach Clinic partners with CNC
A new partnership between Prince George Emergency Dental Outreach Clinic and the College of New Caledonia (CNC) is creating additional opportunities for dental care services to those in need.
Coast Mountain College Appoints Justin Kohlman as President and CEO
The Coast Mountain College Board of Governors announced today that it has selected Justin Kohlman, an experienced post-secondary leader, as Coast Mountain College’s new president.