North Island College Nursing Program Receives Provincial Recognition for High Quality]
The BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) has recognized NIC’s Practical Nursing program for its high-quality curriculum and faculty.
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 Closes Chapter on Guatemala Practice Experience
A passion for improving health care in Guatemala drove the creation of a rewarding practice placement for Selkirk College Nursing Program students and strong support by the community provided the energy required to make a difference in Central America.
Retired Medical Worker Gives $100,000 to Camosun’s New Health Building Campaign
Joan Wilmshurst has spent much of her life looking through lenses. As a registered medical technologist she peered through a microscope all day, and in her spare time she enjoyed bird watching with binoculars.
Camosun College Honours Songhees Nation for Innovation and Community Partnership
The Board of Governors of Camosun College is pleased to announce that the Songhees Nation is the recipient of the 2019 Award for Innovation and Community Partnership.
Selkirk College Offers Immersive Opportunity with Indigenous Perspectives Course
A special spring course offering for current Selkirk College students and community members provides an intensive and interesting survey of regional Indigenous culture.
Langara College Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Twenty-five years ago today, Langara College opened its doors as an independent public college. This year’s 25th anniversary is being marked as part of a much broader celebration, Beyond 49, the College’s 49th year on West 49th Ave. Beyond 49 is an 18-month integrated celebration, alumni engagement, and fundraising campaign which celebrates all that the College has achieved in its first 49 years.
College Of The Rockies Alum Publishes Travel Book
College of the Rockies’ Adventure Tourism Business Operations alumnus, Kevin Ucci, has self-published a book detailing his kayaking expedition in the beautiful Haida Gwaii region.
Okanagan College Celebrates a Decade of Recognizing Aboriginal Student Achievements
Okanagan College celebrated the 10th Annual Aboriginal Student Recognition Ceremony, where students, educators and community members came together to recognize students’ accomplishments and acknowledge those who inspired and supported them along the way.
College of the Rockies’ New Campus Homes Help Cranbrook Students
Six new cottage-style buildings will provide spaces for 96 more students, doubling capacity at the college and allowing students to focus on their studies instead of where to live.
North Island College Research Helps Protect Shellfish from Predators
NIC’s Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation (CARTI) partnered with shellfish farmers on Denman Island on a pilot project to test anti-predator netting to protect oysters from predators.