In The News

Camosun College announces the appointment of Dr. Richard Gale as the new Director of Camosun Innovates, the applied research arm of the college.

For Stephen Kimani, Head of Section for Tourism at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP), his first visit to Victoria was a wonderful experience. “Victoria is very beautiful place to be, if I had the opportunity to live here, I’d say yes, because the people are very kind,” he says. “Camosun and the community are very welcoming and there is good hospitality.”

Camosun was honoured to receive two prestigious CICan Awards of Excellence this year. Two teams from Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen and the School of Trades and Technology were recognized at the conference for their exceptional work in the areas of Indigenous Education and Leadership Excellence.

Selkirk College is starting an exciting review of our strategic plan and the greater community is invited to play a role in helping shape the future. Together with Rossland-based Thoughtexchange, those who care about post-secondary in the region are being asked to join an interactive online discussion that will provide valuable information.

Students from around British Columbia competed in an “Olympic” style trades and technology competition in Abbotsford on Wednesday, April 18. Half of the Camosun College competitors earned medals in the South Island category.

Bringing contemporary songs to life through sign language is the focus of the Selkirk College Transitional Training Program's Signing Glee Club that has recently completed a second successful year at the Silver King Campus in Nelson.

The president of the Vancouver Island Woodworkers Guild, Neil Bosdet, was on campus this week to present a cheque for $800 to purchase materials for Camosun's Fine Furniture program's Capstone Project and Exhibition.

Leaders in post-secondary education from across the country and around the world will be gathering at the Victoria Conference Centre from April 30 to May 1 for Colleges and Institutes Canada's (CICan) annual conference. Hosted by Camosun College, this year's conference theme is Na'tsa'maht, a Salish phrase meaning "working together as one."

Camosun honours local mavericks as part of BC Construction Month - BC's builders are enjoying a month in the spotlight as the province rallies to show support and appreciation for the 225,000 skilled tradespeople across BC, with an official "Construction Month" proclamation.

Students in the School of University Arts & Sciences gathered in The Pit on the Castlegar Campus for the annual Excellence Awards that provided a fitting close to the academic year.