New play festival opens at Malaspina March 31
March 26, 2008
The talents of Malaspina University-College Theatre and Creative Writing & Journalism (CREW) students will be showcased during the first Malaspina New Play Festival. The Festival opens March 31 at 7:30 pm, and runs April 1, 2, 3 at 12 noon in the Malaspina Theatre (Building 310) at the Nanaimo campus. This series of directed readings will feature the work of creative writing students... Read more
Malaspina student overcomes learning disability
March 26, 2008
Sometimes in life, the greatest victories often come from our greatest challenges, especially those we overcome within ourselves. For Malaspina University-College student Susan MacIsaac, a recent winner of the President’s Award for Academic Achievement, that challenge came in the form of a severe learning disability that often left her feeling hopeless and confused, wondering why her grades... Read more
Milner Gardens named one of best in Canada
March 20, 2008
Milner Gardens & Woodland has received national acclaim after being listed as one of the top ten public gardens in Canada. “Spirits on site are pretty high after the recent listing by the Canadian Geographic Travel magazine,” said executive director Geoff Ball. “This comes on the heels of Milner Gardens being named one of Oceanside's Seven Wonders last fall.” Only a short drive north of... Read more
Malaspina students can now give blood at new campus blood donor clinic
March 20, 2008
Saving a life just got easier. Students of Malaspina University-College wanting to help give life back to others will now have the convenience of donating blood within arm’s reach. Canadian Blood Services will hold its first Malaspina blood donor clinic from 11 am to 4 pm on Tuesday, March 25 in the Malaspina University-College gymnasium. Malaspina University-College student and blood donor... Read more
91-year old student spices up life with baking
March 17, 2008
You’re never too old to learn something new. Just ask 91-year-old Leo Alho. This spry, energetic Parksville resident recently completed a two-day workshop in artisian baking offered through Malaspina University-College’s Centre for Continuing Education. "He's one of our oldest students," said Martin Barnett, coordinator of the professional baking program. "It was a pleasure to have him in... Read more
Malaspina student honoured with award
March 17, 2008
Malaspina University-College student, Michelle Kusz, was presented with the Annette De Roux Memorial Award at the Cowichan campus last week. The award recognizes Kusz’s high academic standing. Cowichan campus faculty developed the award in memory of Annette De Roux, a dynamic and influential former student who passed away in 2002. “This award is a way to both honour the memory of Annette and to... Read more
Festival of Trees raises $130,000
March 13, 2008
The Festival of Trees enjoyed a record breaking year in 2007. The popular Christmas fundraiser for the Malaspina University-College Foundation raised $130,000, up from $106,000 the previous year. The bulk of the proceeds - $75,000 - will go towards the Foundation’s Keys to Success campaign which supports student scholarships, awards and bursaries. The remainder will go into student programs and... Read more
Malaspina students get green training
March 13, 2008
Energy efficient buildings are becoming more and more important. These ‘green’ buildings are the wave of the future, so it’s no surprise that Malaspina University-College is offering a new program designed to satisfy this growing need in our community. The Green Building and Renewable Energy Technician program is a two year diploma that addresses energy efficiency and renewable energy... Read more
Canada's top chefs coming to Nanaimo March 30-31
March 13, 2008
Get your taste buds ready. Culinary Team Canada is coming to The Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island at Malaspina University-College for a pre-Olympic practice. The team will practice their cold show items on Sunday, March 30 and on Monday, March 31, they’ll cook up their mouth-watering menu that will be served at the Culinary Olympic Pavilion in Germany this fall. “This is a unique... Read more
Women’s Volleyball champs
March 11, 2008
By Brent Dunlop Women’s Volleyball champs The Malaspina Mariners Women's Volleyball team have won the 2008 CCAA national championships, the first national gold medal in women’s volleyball for BC in 31 years.Hosted in Calgary, Alberta at Mount Royal College March 6-8, the Mariners capped 23 consecutive wins to complete a perfect season. The team won provincial and national competitions without a... Read more