Students launch municipal election education campaign
The BC Federation of Students has launched a campaign to educate students and young voters about the impact municipal councils have on their daily lives. The campaign, titled Your City. Your Vote., highlights the services run by municipalities and encourages voters to learn about what candidates are saying about issues that...
Selkirk Music Faculty Step from Behind the Curtain
Selkirk College faculty who mentor Contemporary Music & Technology Program students on Nelson’s Tenth Street Campus are stepping out of the classroom and into the spotlight. The annual Faculty Concert takes the stage at the Shambhala Music & Performance Hall on Friday, September 28 and will feature ten talented teachers...
Selkirk Nursing Program Alumnae Get Back to Educational Roots
Returning to the classrooms where they received the foundation of their education, a trio of Selkirk College Nursing Program alumnae are now helping foster the next generation of health care professionals. Alyssa Franklin, Katrina Verschoor and Jocelyn Schroeder are three recent additions to the faculty in the Nursing Program...
Back to the books for Kootenay Lake students
There are a few new changes coming to the new school year Dr. Christine Perkins, Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer said in a media release. Perkins the improvements will make for an exciting year in Kootenay Lake District 8. Some of the changes include: With the new BC Curriculum K-9 already in schools, the Grade 10...
Community Leadership! What’s important on City Council.
We all have ideas about how City Councillors should conduct themselves and all the things our council ought to do, but Monday evening’s session in Castlegar was presented by two well-informed experts on the topic whose ideas have withstood the test of reality. If you have served on Council and think you’re...
Four nations professional development workshops for professionals
Four Nations Coalition of Indigenous medicineswould like to remind the public of the Professional Development Days this August 23rd through to Aug. 31st. Organizers at Four Nations said many of our workshops are also relevant for other professionals or community members such as: anyone working in the social service sector or...
Selkirk students gain advantage from Co-Curricular Record
Selkirk College is recognizing the importance employers place on soft skills with Co-Curricular Record (CCR), a new program that supports invaluable post-secondary learning taking place outside the classroom. When students return to campus this fall, they will be able to earn official co-curricular credit for participating ...
New trades facility helps East Kootenay students build bright future
A new training facility at College of the Rockies will inspire future generations of electrical and industrial mechanic students to jump-start rewarding trades careers in their local communities. The Patterson Hall trades training facility increases training capacity and accommodates new technology and equipment for students...
Co-Curricular Record Gives Selkirk College Students Job Advantage
Selkirk College is recognizing the importance employers place on soft skills with Co-Curricular Record (CCR), a new program that supports invaluable post-secondary learning taking place outside the classroom. When students return to campus this fall, they will be able to earn official co-curricular credit for participating ...
Students launch 'Fairness for International Students' campaign
As students prepare to begin or continue post-secondary education, the BC Federation of Students has officially launched its campaign on Fairness for International Students. The province-wide campaign, titled “Fairness for International Students,” which kicked off Wednesday in Victoria, at Camosun College, is geared to...
