Malaspina predicts a $1.4-Million budget shortfall for 2000/2001
November 30, 1999
Malaspina University-College is anticipating a shortfall of $1.4-million for the 2000/2001 fiscal year, which starts April 1, 2000. "This time of year we start to identify the difference between budget expenditures for this fiscal year and next year’s, and present our best guess," said Edwin Deas, Malaspina’s Vice-President of Administration & Bursar. "Every year it costs more to operate."... Read more
Lecture Hall Dedication Marks Gustafson Legacy
October 19, 1999
A special moment for Canada was celebrated in Nanaimo October 19 when one of the nation’s most honoured poets was remembered with the first fruits of an endowment in his memory. Malaspina University-College dedicated lecture theatre in the Arts and Sciences building (355) to be The Ralph Gustafson Lecture Theatre. The dedication took place at the inaugural reading by Patricia Young, the first... Read more
Malaspina's White Sturgeon could spawn white gold for local industry
October 13, 1999
White sturgeon in captivity at Malaspina University-College could spawn a profitable future for the fisheries and aquaculture industry of B.C. "As far as we know, the only cultured white sturgeon females with eggs in Canada are here at Malaspina," says Bill Bennett, Research Associate in the University-College's Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. "These fish will be the basis for sturgeon... Read more
Who was Captain Alexandro Malaspina?
September 30, 1999
The man, his explorations, his political thought and the intrigue that saw him fall from grace with the Spanish court will be explored in a symposium called "Alexandro Malaspina: Enlightenment Thinker?" on Friday, October 22, at Malaspina University-College. "Despite the fact that Captain Malaspina's voyage of discovery for the Spanish Navy has been acclaimed as the most important scientific... Read more
Working together to create a greener, safer campus
August 31, 1999
Concerns about the environment and personal safety have sparked an exciting new initiative at Malaspina University-College to create a greener, safer campus. A Committee of students and staff is working together to develop a comprehensive transportation plan for the institution. "We need to take immediate action to reduce the number of cars traveling to and from campus," says Committee Chair... Read more
Malaspina University-College loses friend and Board Chair Vic Cowley
July 27, 1999
Vic Cowley, Chair of the Malaspina University-College Board passed away, Sunday, July 11. "Vic's passing is a real loss to all of us," said Malaspina President Rich Johnston. "Vic's life was dedicated to the service of others. For over 25 years he was friend, advocate and defender of physically and mentally challenged individuals. His greatest gift was his ability to draw out the best in people... Read more
Malaspina's Website wins two national awards
July 6, 1999
Malaspina University-College’s website continues to gain accolades from across the country and around the world. For the second year in a row, Malaspina has won an Award of Excellence for Websites from the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS). The prestigious award was presented to Marianne van Toor and John Lund of Malaspina’s Media Relations Department at a CPRS conference in Hamilton,... Read more
Malaspina hairdressing student Brandy Taylor wins gold medal at National Skills Competition
June 27, 1999
Brandy Taylor, a hairdressing student at Malaspina University-College, tied for first place to win a gold medal at the Fifth Canadian Skills Competition in Kitchener, Ontario, recently. Competing against 30 of the best hairdressing students from every province in Canada, Taylor, tied for first place in Ladies Hairdressing in the post-secondary competition with Jody Hooker of Selkirk College,... Read more
The City of Nanaimo and Malaspina University-College sign agreement
June 27, 1999
The City of Nanaimo and Malaspina University-College have signed a "letter of understanding concerning development issues." Under the agreement, Malaspina will ensure that the City receives "equivalent funding" in lieu of Development Cost Charges, subject to funding by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology. Malaspina also agrees to apply for a development permit for all... Read more
Putting BC Grown Mediterranean Mussels on the Menu
May 31, 1999
Nanaimo, Victoria and Lower Mainland restaurants may soon add B.C. grown Mediterranean mussels to their menus thanks to innovative research funded by Malaspina University-College. Last spring, Malaspina’s Technology Transfer Centre helped fund a special research project initiated by Island Sea Farms on Saltspring Island to produce mussel seed and compare growth rates of juvenile species. The... Read more