A novel novel
March 11, 2008
The Woman and the ApeA Novelby Peter HoegPicador, 2006Review by Bob Lane, MAMar 11th 2008 (Volume 12, Issue 11) Joseph Conrad in the preface to the Nigger of the Narcissus wrote: The sincere endeavour to accomplish that creative task, to go as far on that road as his strength will carry him, to go undeterred by faltering, weariness, or reproach, is the only valid justification for the worker in... Read more
Early childhood education students get financial boost
March 6, 2008
To help with the shortage of early childhood educators in British Columbia, the government has introduced a new bursary program that will help students in financial need and encourage growth in the industry. This bursary program is a partnership between Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC) and the Vancity Community Foundation with funds from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.... Read more
Exciting multimedia artist comes to Malaspina
March 5, 2008
Multimedia visual artist Graeme Patterson will be giving a lecture at Malaspina University-College on March 11, as part of the 2008 Visiting Artist Series. Patterson, who was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1980, works in sculpture, installation, robotics, video and stop-motion animation. “This is an invaluable opportunity to view the work of an exciting, young, contemporary artist from... Read more
Engineering fair excites student minds
March 4, 2008
On February 26 and 28, the Department of Physics and Engineering at Malaspina University-College held one of its very popular Engineering Fairs. This event introduces students to the Engineering profession and provides them with the opportunity to design and build a Trebuchet (siege engine) and compete with other students. “The main goal of this engineering fair was to introduce students to the... Read more
"Oh What a Lovely War!" opens at Mal-U Theatre March 6
March 4, 2008
Theatre buffs won’t want to miss another engaging theatrical experience with Malaspina University-College Theatre Department’s spring production of Oh What a Lovely War! March 6 – 15 at Malaspina Theatre. “Oh What a Lovely War! is a highly entertaining history lesson full of singing, dancing, and physical comedy,” said Director and Malaspina theatre instructor Ross Desprez. “The play itself... Read more
Mal-U launches degree program for Interior Design
March 4, 2008
Malaspina University-College has more good news for students who want to focus their creativity towards a professional career in design. In addition to the announcement earlier this week of a new four year degree program in graphic design, Malaspina will also launch a new Bachelor of Interior Design. “Rapid technological changes and higher industry standards in interior design have been the... Read more
Women's volleyball best in BC!
February 27, 2008
By Brent Dunlop The Malaspina Mariner women's volleyball team is golden again. For the third consecutive year, and 11 of the last 13 years, the Mariners have won the provincial title.This year the team was perfect with an 20 wins and 0 losses.The team now prepares for the Nationals next week in Calgary, Alberta. The M's have won several medals at nationals but never gold …could this be the... Read more
Malaspina offers new degree in Graphic Design
February 26, 2008
Malaspina University-College's Visual and Applied Arts department will begin offering a new degree in graphic design starting September, 2008. "This Bachelor of Arts Major in Graphic Design will be the only full degree program in graphic design on Vancouver Island," said Steve Lane, Dean of Arts and Humanities for Malaspina. "As a regional post-secondary institution, Malaspina is offering this... Read more
Malaspina Shares the Spirit!
February 25, 2008
By Allen Lewis Malaspina’s Parksville/Qualicum Centre joined in the Spirit of BC festivities Feb. 17. Held in the Parksville Community and Conference Centre, representatives from across the community took part in showcasing the wide range of activities available, “The Wonders of Oceanside - 150 Things to do in Oceanside in 2008”. Malaspina’s booth, one of 60, provided information on courses... Read more
Get fit with the 'Boat to Beijing' Activity Challenge
February 22, 2008
Malaspina University-College's Campus Recreation Department is always looking for creative ways to promote health and wellness. That's one of the reasons they've launched the "Boat to Beijing Activity Challenge." “In the spirit of the summer Olympic games being held in Beijing, our Activity Challenge is a free campus wide event whereby individuals log kilometer equivalencies for physical... Read more