Malaspina University-College receives $252,000 from federal and provincial governments to expand the Centre for Shellfish Research
March 29, 2005
Tuesday (March 29) was a good day for the continued growth of Malaspina’s Centre for Shellfish Research (CSR). Nanaimo MLA Mike Hunter was at Malaspina University-College to present a cheque for $252,000 from the Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) program. "I’m delighted to present this cheque to the Centre for Shellfish Research," said Hunter. "This is a real indication to me that... Read more
Malaspina adopts new composting program
March 17, 2005
Malaspina University-College is going green. Organic food waste from the Nanaimo campus is now being diverted to a new composting facility at Duke Point instead of the Nanaimo landfill. "We implemented a composting program in our teaching kitchens two weeks ago," said Wayne Hiles, manager of Facilities Services at Malaspina. "As a result, we have reduced the amount of food waste going from... Read more
Education is the key, says Malaspina grad
March 16, 2005
"Do the unexpected. Take risks. Don't limit yourselves when deciding what to study or what career to pursue." That's what former Malaspina University-College student Laura Tait told a crowd of over 300 Aboriginal students and adults who gathered at Malaspina University-College for the annual Aboriginal Visitation Day on Thursday, March 17. Tait, an Aboriginal student, completed an undergraduate... Read more
Aboriginal students learn about opportunities at Malaspina
March 16, 2005
Over 300 Aboriginal high school students and adults from Vancouver Island communities gathered at Malaspina University-College’s Nanaimo campus on Thursday (March 17) to learn about post-secondary programs and services available at Malaspina. "This is an annual event to familiarize Aboriginal students with everything Malaspina has to offer," said Lynne MacFadgen, Community & School Liaison... Read more
Malaspina and Aboriginal communities work together to improve children's lives
March 15, 2005
A new initiative is underway at Malaspina University-College to improve the lives of Aboriginal children and their families. Malaspina is trying to raise $1.25-million to create a permanent research Chair in Aboriginal Early Childhood Development at the Nanaimo campus. The funds will match a funding commitment from the B.C. government's Leading Edge Endowment Fund (LEEF). The new Regional... Read more
Registration underway for Malaspina's summer courses
March 14, 2005
Thinking about pursuing your education? Malaspina University-College is offering over 100 university credit courses in a wide range of subjects between May and August. "We have something for everyone, whether you are getting a jump on your fall semester or you are interested in exploring an area for professional development, general interest and expertise," said Sheila Cooper, Program... Read more
Visit Vancouver Island and learn to cook like a gourmet chef
March 14, 2005
Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo, B.C. is offering a unique course that combines professional gourmet cooking classes with a chance to discover Vancouver Island wines. A West Coast Feast - Regional Wine & Cuisine is a course offered through Malaspina's Centre for Continuing Studies in Nanaimo August 15 to 19, 2005. "The course allows participants to experience a gourmet culinary... Read more
Malaspina Culinary Arts students win cooking competition
March 13, 2005
Malaspina Culinary Arts students cleaned up at another prestigious cooking competition, bringing home gold, silver and bronze medals. Student Kathy Jerritt received grand gold - the best in the show - while Jules Delorme received silver and Lorna Walde, bronze. The students competed in a "hot" competition at B.C. Place Stadium last week. "They had half an hour to produce two identical plates... Read more
Graduates give Malaspina top marks
March 10, 2005
Malaspina University-College is receiving rave reviews from former students. Provincial surveys show that for six years in a row, students ranked Malaspina highest among B.C.’s five university-colleges for quality of instruction. The surveys, done between 1998 and 2003, also show that Malaspina ranked highly for program organization, amount of practical experience included in programs,... Read more
Malaspina Theatre department offers three one-act plays
February 17, 2005
Two laughs and one tear - that’s how Malaspina University-College Theatre department bills its upcoming spring production - a series of three one-act plays which run March 3 to 12. "We wanted to do something different for our annual spring show," said producer Mike Taugher, "so we’ve selected two short comedies and a drama." Check, Please by Jonathan Rand is a comedy about dating. The story... Read more