Malaspina offers new field school to Cuba - free public lecture Oct. 17
October 16, 2007
The people of Nanaimo will have a rare opportunity to hear about life today in Cuba when Professor Ramiro Zayas Frutos, who teaches English at the University of Havana, speaks at a public lecture at Malaspina University-College Wednesday, Oct. 17. The free lecture, entitled Cuba Now: Politics, Culture and the Revolution, will be followed by a slide show and discussion of Cuban government... Read more
Malaspina employees travel greener paths
October 15, 2007
Malaspina University-College employees are being encouraged to use public transit with the adoption of the Regional District of Nanaimo’s PROPASS program. The Propass is a permanent bus pass purchased from the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) by employees through payroll deductions and is valid for travel throughout the Nanaimo Regional Transit System. Malaspina has recently adopted the... Read more
Malaspina's Elder-in-Residence Ellen White leaves lasting legacy
October 12, 2007
Coast Salish Elder Ellen White, also known as “Auntie Ellen” by students, staff and faculty at Malaspina University-College, officially retired after 13 years as Elder-in-Residence, but her legacy will on forever. White’s many years of service, dedication and commitment to Malaspina and its students was celebrated at a special gathering at the Nanaimo campus Thursday, October 11. “Ellen White... Read more
Vietnamese delegation visits Malaspina to study 'best practises'
October 12, 2007
Eighteen high-ranking post-secondary and government representatives from Vietnam visited Malaspina University-College Thursday, October 11 to discuss "best practices" in education. The delegation, including five representatives from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), met with President Ralph Nilson and other university-college officials as part of a cross Canada tour of ... Read more
Malaspina students and faculty work to alleviate poverty in Africa
October 10, 2007
The power of simplicity – that’s what Malaspina University-College student Bridgette Zohner learned during a “life-changing” field school to Ghana, Africa to help alleviate poverty. “It was my first trip away from home,” said Zohner, a second-year nursing student at Malaspina. “The field school solidified my passions and curiosity to work overseas as a health care worker when I’m finished school... Read more
Mal-U celebrates ABE student success
October 5, 2007
It takes courage to return to school. Just ask the 20-plus students who received special recognition at Malaspina University-College's annual Adult Basic Education (ABE) awards night last week. Faculty, staff, family and friends gathered to recognize and celebrate the success of mature learners who completed their high school education or courses to prepare for further study in trade, career or... Read more
Cuba Today - Cuban professor's visit will focus on Cuban politics, culture, history, and media
October 4, 2007
The Cuban Dialogues / Cuba Today with Professor Ramiro Zayas Frutos from the University of Havana, Cuba. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7-10 p.m., building 356 room 109. Worldbridger Film Series. Screening of Suite Habana (80 minutes), an award-winning documentary film (2003) by Fernando Pérez, followed by a discussion of life in Havana, Cuba with Ramiro Zayas Frutos, professor of English at the University... Read more
RBC Foundation $50,000 gift opens doors for First Nations students
October 4, 2007
Some major barriers are going to disappear for First Nations students hoping to improve their lives through education thanks to $50,000 gift from the RBC Foundation. The gift will cover the cost of tuition for up to 20 students every year entering the innovative Pathways to Learning program at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo. The program is a one-year course designed to get first-time... Read more
Education grad inspires school children
October 4, 2007
When Joy Tretick graduated from Malaspina University-College’s Education program, she couldn’t wait to put her teaching skills to good use. She’s doing exactly that as a full-time teacher for the Nanaimo Ladysmith School District. Tretick taught a grade two class at McGirr Elementary School last year and found a unique way to use her interest in art to teach students about environmental... Read more
Culinary Arts grad scoops third place at world cooking competition
September 27, 2007
Malaspina University-College Culinary Arts graduate Tobias Grignon ranks among the world’s top chefs under the age of 27. Representing Canada at the prestigious La Chaine des Rotisseurs Society’s international cooking competition in Frankfurt, Germany on September 6, Grignon placed third out of 17 contenders. “We’re so proud of him,” said Chef Debbie Shore, one of Grignon’s former instructors... Read more