Malaspina continues to grow - new Master Planning process underway
February 5, 2008
Malaspina University-College has seen unprecedented growth over the past ten years. And, the pace of growth is not about to slow down. According to Malaspina President Dr. Ralph Nilson, the institution is about to undertake a master planning process that will plan for the university-college’s growth over the next five, ten, fifteen, twenty years and beyond. “This new Master Plan will provide... Read more
Malaspina and DFO Team up to Develop New Shellfish Aquaculture Species
February 4, 2008
In Dublin's fair city where the girls are so pretty I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone She wheeled her wheelbarrow through streets broad and narrow Calling "Cockles and Mussels - Alive-Alive-Oh!" Alive-Alive-Oh! Alive-Alive-Oh! Calling "Cockles and Mussels - Alive-Alive-Oh!" With a famous Irish folk song for marketing and a team of leading researchers on the job, can it be long before... Read more
Free the Children's Craig Kielburger to Speak in Nanaimo
February 1, 2008
Craig Kielburger, an accomplished child rights advocate and New York Times best-selling author, is a speaker with four Nobel Peace Prize nominations and a powerful message for youth and adults on Vancouver Island. When Craig was 12, he turned his shock at the murder of a child labourer-turned-child rights activist into an international campaign to free children from poverty, exploitation and... Read more
Darwin's Gift
February 1, 2008
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Malaspina hosts chocolate fundraiser for Valentine’s Day
January 28, 2008
Looking for a special treat for your loved one on Valentine’s Day? How about attending a delectable dinner prepared by some of Canada’s best baking professionals and Malaspina University-College’s world class chefs? Malaspina's new Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island (CIVI) is hosting a six-course stand-up dinner reception on February 14. “Every dish will have a chocolate component,” said... Read more
Open Door Week at Malaspina Jan. 28 to Feb. 1.
January 25, 2008
Are you curious about what goes on behind closed doors at university? Malaspina University-College is hosting Open Door Week at the Nanaimo campus Jan. 28 to Feb. 1. “Teaching faculty from all areas are planning to open their classroom doors to allow colleagues, staff, students and the public to see how and what they teach,” said Geology professor Steve Earle. “The objective of this event... Read more
Malaspina employees recognized for long service
January 24, 2008
The old adage 'time flies when you're having fun' certainly applies to Malaspina University-College nursing professor Zoe Dams. So far, her career at Malaspina has spanned a quarter of a century. Dams was one of 131 Malaspina University-College employees representing a total of 2,325 years of service who were honoured at an employee recognition event held recently at the Nanaimo campus. “... Read more
International resilience expert speaks in Nanaimo Feb.12
January 23, 2008
Are today’s children too safe for their own good? Internationally renowned resilience expert Dr. Michael Ungar thinks so, and he wants to share information and strategies with parents and others on how to help children and teens thrive. Ungar will deliver a public presentation based on his book, “Too Safe for Their Own Good: How Risk and Responsibility Help Our Children and Teens Thrive” on... Read more