Belize building on books from Malaspina University-College
August 23, 2006
Dr. Larry Wolfe had just assigned a library research paper to his marketing students when one of the students spoke up. "But sir," the student said, "There are no books." Surprised, Wolfe checked the library at the University of Belize. The student was right. There were no books – at least, no current books on marketing. Instead, half of the 30,000 books in the library were multiple copies of... Read more
Degree development is a labour of love for Malaspina faculty
August 22, 2006
Most students understand what it takes to get a degree. What does it take to give one? It takes more than 500 hours of concentrated work, said Malaspina University-College Curriculum Committee chair, Dr. Hope Leith, who coordinated the recent development of a minor in language and culture. "My thesis took less time and got rewritten less often," she said. Development of new degrees is often a... Read more
Computer crime fighting
August 20, 2006
Malaspina University-College graduate Arnold Guerin uses his education to save children and track down criminals for police officers across <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Canada. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Guerin, a former Ladysmith resident and Saanich Police Constable, is presently... Read more
Malaspina University-College has a new President-designate
August 20, 2006
Don Hubbard, Board Chair for Malaspina University-College’s Board of Governors announced today that Dr. Ralph Nilson has been offered, and has accepted, the position of President for Malaspina University-College. Dr. Nilson is currently working as the Vice-President, Academic of Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, a position he has held since July 2004. Dr. Nilson will replace... Read more
Styling students ready to delight clients
August 17, 2006
Ready to delight their future clients with their hair-sculpting skills, 13 students graduated from Malaspina University-College’s year-long Hairdressing Program, August 15. The comprehensive program utilizes the Pivot Point training system to teach students scientific hair design techniques. Students also gain hands-on experience by serving clients in Malaspina’s hair salon, completing a four-... Read more
Get into the Malaspina spirit
August 17, 2006
Malaspina University-College is calling all new students to come to campus before the craziness of classes start to get a jump on making new friends. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Spirit of Success: Mal-U New Student Orientation offers three sessions at the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /... Read more
Age no barrier to university degrees or career change at Malaspina
August 17, 2006
You’re never too old to hit the books. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Proof that age is no barrier to education is repeatedly demonstrated by Malaspina University-College students. Frank Sarton, 75, earned his second Malaspina Bachelor of Arts degree – with distinction - in June 2006. Ann Buchanan, 52, earned a Bachelor of Liberal Studies... Read more
Malaspina hosts Parent’s Tea as part of orientation activities
August 17, 2006
Parents of new Malaspina students are invited to get to know the Nanaimo campus at the first ever Parent’s Welcome Tea. Sip a cup of your favorite brew while learning about the services and facilities available to help your child succeed as a Malaspina student. The tea will be held in the Royal Arbutus Room from 2 to 4 p.m. on August 31, during the Spirit of Success: Mal-U New Student... Read more
Malaspina enrichment program opens university courses to secondary students
August 16, 2006
Three Kwalikum Senior Secondary students may finish high school with university credits, thanks to a recently-expanded Malaspina University-College program that allows students to take first-year university courses while still in Grade 12. “It’s a jump-start,” said student Meagan Gwilt, 17, who will be taking English 115 at the Parksville-Qualicum Centre this fall. Joining her in the College... Read more
Education that ‘works’ offered in Nanaimo for 70 years
August 10, 2006
For 70 years, students have come to <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Nanaimo for a working education. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> This fall is no different, with more than 500 students enrolled in Trades and Applied Technology courses at Malaspina University-College. Here they get a... Read more