Paradise Island Foods Supports Malaspina Students
June 12, 2002
Representatives of the Thomson family, owners of Paradise Island Foods in Nanaimo, were at Malaspina University-College this week to make a big contribution to support local students. Ross Fraser, Malaspina's director of community and corporate development, was on hand to thank Len Thomson, Paradise Island Foods sales manager, and Kevin Thomson, production manager, as they handed a $10,0000... Read more
Long-Time Supporters Earn Heavy Duty Recognition
May 6, 2002
Three long-time supporters of Heavy Duty Mechanics programs at Malaspina University-College have been given special recognition for their contributions. Plaques acknowledging major gifts from George and Beverly de Lure, Finning Canada, Caterpillar and Cummins British Columbia were unveiled and will be mounted permanently in the new Heavy Duty Mechanics building at the Nanaimo campus. George and... Read more
Malaspina University-College Board plans to raise tuition fees
April 9, 2002
The Board of Malaspina University-College plans to raise tuition fees in order to prevent massive cuts to programs and courses, and to maintain quality and services for students. At its meeting on April 8, the Board gave formal notice of motion of its intention to amend the by-law on fees for instruction. Proposed fees for academic, career, and technical courses will be $79 per credit hour ($... Read more
Credit Union Hits High Note with Malaspina Gift
April 8, 2002
The Coastal Community Credit Union is continuing its tradition of support for students at Malaspina University-College with a pledge of $25,000. The gift, which will be paid over the next five years, will help Malaspina’s goal of expanding and improving the current Library. Presenting a plaque honoring the gift today were Fred Kolodrubksy, Chair of the Malaspina Foundation, and Rich Johnston,... Read more
New appointments to Malaspina board
April 4, 2002
The Ministry of Advanced Education has appointed six new members to the Malaspina University-College board. John Moss is the former superintendent and CEO of the Qualicum school district. He holds a Master of Education from the University of Manitoba and a Doctorate of Education from the University of B.C. Moss is past director of the Mid-Island Science and Technology Innovation Council. Robin... Read more
Malaspina University-College Theatre celebrates its 25th anniversary season
December 13, 2001
Two years ago Tony Bancroft set his sights on a watermark production that would celebrate 25 years of theatre-making at Malaspina University-College. When Titanic, the Musical -- the five-time Tony award-winning musical -- steamed into New York, he knew his search was over. "When we acquired the rights to Titanic, I knew we had something special," said Bancroft, Malaspina's theatre director. "... Read more
Malaspina B.Sc. grad, Dianna Saam, attains Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
November 29, 2001
Malaspina University-College’s faculty of science and technology are proud of Dianna Saam, Bachelor of Science graduate, 1996. Following her studies at Malaspina, Saam continued on to graduate from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (W.C.V.M.) this year and now can use “Doctor of Veterinary Medicine” behind her name. Having attained this difficult to achieve distinction makes her one of... Read more
Malaspina Biology student Aaron Jex receives $20,000 scholarship
September 27, 2001
Malaspina University-College Biology graduates are at it again – busy making a name for themselves and the institution. Recent graduate Aaron Jex (B.Sc. 2000) is the recipient of a prestigious international scholarship. Aaron has received the “Queen Elizabeth II Centennial Scholarship” worth $20,000 to start his Master’s Degree at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia in January,... Read more
High Tech Shares to Grow Fruit in New Demonstration Orchard
August 28, 2001
High tech shares might be on the downturn on the stock market, but they are going to show rapid growth and a bright future as an innovative gift to local horticulture. LeVerne Hawken, who has had a lifelong involvement with commercial and hobby orchards, has donated his Hewlett-Packard shares to create a demonstration orchard at Malaspina University-College. The orchard will be located at... Read more
Malaspina University-College board adopts balanced budget for 2001/2002
May 31, 2001
The Malaspina University-College Board has adopted a balanced operating budget of $60,015,767 for the 2000/2001 fiscal year, $2,406,512 higher than last year. The budget consists of the following: $36,914,839 from the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology for general operations and capital equipment - 61.5 % of the total budget; $7,546,711 expected from student tuition and... Read more