Malaspina launches fundraising campaign for international sturgeon research centre
February 15, 2005
Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo plans to build a $4.6-million International Centre for Sturgeon Studies where researchers will unlock the mysteries of these ancient fish and try to save sturgeon species worldwide. So far, Malaspina has received funding commitments of $1.6-million each from the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for the... Read more
Malaspina offers Power Coaching program
February 14, 2005
As a business leader, manager or human resources professional, do you want to bring spirit back into your organization by motivating staff and inspiring greater innovation and focus? Is there something missing from your people management toolkit? If you are searching for that missing piece to maximize human performance, or want to start a career as a Life Coach, a new program offered through... Read more
New "Geoscape Nanaimo" poster highlights geological wonders
February 8, 2005
Landslides, earthquakes and ground collapses - why do they happen and what do they mean? Where does our water come from and why? How much coal mining really existed, and what is an Elasmosaur? A partnership of lo<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />cal, provincial and federal scientists - including Malaspina University-College faculty -... Read more
Malaspina Summer Writing School 2005
February 2, 2005
Calling all aspiring writers. Admission is now open for Malaspina Summer Writing School 2005, a chance for aspiring writers to take two years' worth of their chosen writing genre in just three months. The department of creative writing and journalism will offer first-year classes in fiction, scriptwriting, journalism and poetry in a seven-week format from May 2 to June 17, and second-year... Read more
Mal-U student gets the scoop on horse manure
February 1, 2005
It was a smelly job, but someone had to do it. Every Monday morning at 7 a.m. for five months, Sarah Skotarek visited private stables in Nanaimo before classes to collect samples of horse poop – all in the name of scientific research. Skotarek, a fourth year biology student at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo, is conducting a pilot study into a pesky parasite infecting local horses.... Read more
"Heart of the matter" conference showcases work of First Nations
January 27, 2005
Malaspina University-College’s Child and Youth Care First Nations program is hosting a two-day conference called "The Heart of the Matter: Working with Aboriginal Children, Youth, Families and Communities" on February 10 and 11 at the Cowichan Community Centre on James Street in Duncan. Workshops are designed for educators, front line workers in child welfare and child and youth care, nursing,... Read more
Mal-U and EDG team up to promote trades and technology
January 27, 2005
A new initiative is underway to encourage more young people to consider a career in trades. Malaspina University-College, working in partnership with Nanaimo’s Economic Development Group’s (EDG) Human Resource Strategy Implementation Committee, received federal funding for phase one of a project called "T3 Think Trades and Technology." "T3 Think Trades and Technology seeks to raise awareness... Read more
Like mother, like daughter - pursuing a career in trades
January 26, 2005
It’s not surprising that Deena Harding is pursuing a career in an occupation traditionally dominated by men. She was influenced by her mother, who enjoyed a long and successful career as a plumber. Deena is enrolled in the seven month welding program at Malaspina University-College's Nanaimo campus. "Not many females typically enroll in the program," said coordinator Shuji Tabata. "Out of 60... Read more
Mal-U & Multicultural Society tsunami benefit raises nearly $20,000
January 19, 2005
Malaspina University-College and the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society raised $12,204 to aid Asian tsunami victims on Wednesday, January 19. With $7,500 in matching funds from the federal government the total is $19,704. About 200 people paid a minimum donation of $25 each to attend the fundraising event held at the Nanaimo campus in the Centre for International Education and the... Read more
Get fit and healthy in 2005
January 13, 2005
Do you want to improve your health and fitness? Malaspina University-College’s Recreational Sports and Lifestyle Activities department invites residents of central Vancouver Island to participate in the Discovery of Wellness on Saturday, January 29 at the Nanaimo campus. The day-long event includes free seminars and classes, and an evening talk by four-time Olympian Silken Laumann. One of... Read more