Board appointments announced at Malaspina University-College
January 15, 2008
Robin Kenyon, Chair of the Board of Governors at Malaspina University-College, has released the names of Malaspina’s newest Board members. The one-year appointments took effect December 31, 2007. “I am very pleased with the calibre and quality of the members appointed to the Board,” said Kenyon. “The role of a Board member is a challenging one and I believe all three new appointees will do an... Read more
New leader for Malaspina Foundation
January 15, 2008
George Hrabowych, partner in the local firm of Herold Engineering, is the new Chair of the Malaspina University-College Foundation for 2008. Hrabowych assumes the Chair from lawyer Mike Brown of Geselbracht Brown who has served in the position for the last two years. Hrabowych has been a Foundation Director for seven years and has been very active in the annual Festival of Trees and the... Read more
Book Review: The Search for Meaning
January 1, 2008
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High demand for heavy equipment operator graduates
December 20, 2007
For single mom Diane Johns, learning how to operate an excavator is a "major life accomplishment." It's also her ticket to financial independence to support herself and her two children. Johns was among 17 graduates honoured at a special ceremony December 19 for completing Malaspina University-College's four month Road Building and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Certificate program. “I... Read more
Malaspina graphics students get real-life experience with Madill Equipment
December 20, 2007
Students in Malaspina University-College's Applied Graphics program recently had the opportunity to design and present projects suggesting a new decal scheme for the logging and forestry products of Madill Equipment in Nanaimo. Madill approached Malaspina Applied Graphics professor Rick Conroy to help solve the graphics problem and were very pleased with the results. "The students did a great... Read more
Malaspina and Vancouver Island Raiders working together
December 19, 2007
On Dec. 18, Malaspina University-College and the Vancouver Island Raiders Football Society signed an agreement of understanding aimed at benefiting student athletes in our community. This community partnership is intended to ensure that Vancouver Island Raider players have access to high quality athletic and educational opportunities. Read more
Still time to take tuition free ABE courses at Mal-U
December 18, 2007
Thinking about going back to school? There’s still time to apply for Malaspina University-College’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses which begin January 7. The best news is that ABE courses are now tuition free. “This is fantastic for students,” said Gillian Baker, an ABE student at Malaspina’s Parksville/Qualicum campus, “especially for people on limited incomes." ABE courses are offered... Read more
Mal-U researchers tap into groundwater study
December 18, 2007
A team of Malaspina University-College researchers are spearheading a high profile, multi-year study to examine groundwater on Vancouver Island. “Population growth, rapid development, and industrial and commercial land-use practices threaten the quality of our drinking water,” said Regan Purdy, senior research assistant. “This study will support decision-makers in future land-use planning, and ... Read more
Mariner athletes show community spirit
December 17, 2007
When Malaspina Mariners are not studying, training, travelling or competing, they are getting involved with local elementary schools and special events. MEN’S BASKETBALL GIVE & GO The Malaspina Mariner Men’s Basketball team assisted with traffic control and the loading of the Salvation Army trucks during the annual Christmas GIVE & GO event hosted by the Nanaimo Daily News. The team is... Read more
New position helps students transition to post-secondary education
December 14, 2007
Malaspina University-College has just received government funding to hire a Regional Student Transition Coordinator, a position designed to implement initiatives to increase student transitions into post-secondary education. “This is a huge opportunity for Malaspina and the school districts to create and enhance opportunities for students going into post-secondary education,” said Patrick Ross,... Read more