Selkirk College Valedictorians Set for Class of 2019 Send-Off
The post-secondary journey is about changing lives through education and at the end of April, those on the cusp of a bright future will gather on the Castlegar Campus to celebrate Selkirk College Convocation 2019. The annual ceremony takes place on April 30 where almost 1,000 students will be eligible to graduate from a variety...
Selkirk College Music Students Celebrate with Year-End Showcase
Students from the Contemporary Music & Technology Program are ready to share their talent and passion as they take the stage at Spiritbar in downtown Nelson on April 18 for their year-end showcase. Students have been in preparation over the last few weeks of the Winter Semester, creating and perfecting funky and groovy ...
National Volunteer Week: Getting a prescription to benefit nature and ourselves
We’ve all been there. We’ve all felt the negative effects of stress. With the pace of the world today, stress is a familiar companion for many of us. Though stress is a normal physical reaction, it can have negative effects on your health, especially when it lasts for long periods of time. Whether its fatigue, anxiety,...
Name change is nothing new in sports
The idea of L.V. Rogers High School changing its brand is nothing new for professional or amateur teams. On the national scene, in November of 2018, students at McGill University voted 78.8 percent to change the school favour of changing the name shared by the school's varsity men's sports teams, the Redmen. In the 1990s,...
LVR Administration ponders dumping Bombers name
Out with the old, and in with the politically correct — or something like that. The administration at L.V. Rogers High School in Nelson is considering the idea of changing the nickname used for its sports teams, getting rid of its “Bombers” branding that has been part of the school since the doors opened in...
Registration now open for Regional Energy Efficiency Program – Home Renovation
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is pleased to announce that the Regional Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) – Home Renovation is open for registration. “The Regional Energy Efficiency Program supports the RDCK’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the quality of life for...
Selkirk College Closes Chapter on Guatemala Practice Experience
With a shifting focus northward, third-year Selkirk College Nursing Program students will make their final trip to Guatemala later this spring. Since 2005, students in the four-year Bachelor of Science program have been able to complement their education with a Guatemala practice placement that provides participants the...
Selkirk College Offers Immersive Opportunity with Indigenous Perspectives Course
A five-day immersive Selkirk College course focused on regional Indigenous history and knowledge will provide those seeking valuable insight an opportunity to delve deeper into intercultural relations. For those wanting better understanding, Indigenous 100: Regional Indigenous Perspectives on Languages and Culture provides ...
Selkirk College housing proposals promise big benefits for Castlegar/Nelson
Selkirk College has approached the province with two potential projects to increase student housing in Castlegar and Nelson for an estimated cost between $20-25 million. “We’ve submitted two proposals: the first would see a three-story building with 110 additional beds in Castlegar and 40 new beds at the Nelson Silver King ...
Employers Enthusiastic About Selkirk College Co-op Students
Partnering with Co-op Education & Employment Services to hire a co-op student from Selkirk College brings countless paybacks to employers throughout the province. Selkirk College co-op students are fresh out of the classroom, immediately productive and bring an enthusiasm and cutting-edge industry know-how to the workplace....
