In the Community

Malaspina Mariners Men's Soccer Team wins silver at national final

November 30, 1998

The Mariners Men's Soccer Team put up a brave fight right to the end of double overtime in the last match in the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association soccer nationals held in Kamloops, recently. The Mariners went all the way to the last competition but lost to Cariboo Sun Demons 2-0 in two overtime periods, earning a second place silver medal. Going into the last match, the Mariners were the... Read more


Malaspina Graphics Students win awards

November 30, 1998

James Rothoehler, a second year graphics student at Malaspina University-College, has won the Rock Award from the Graphic Designers of Canada. The GDC Vancouver Island chapter's fourth awards night was held at the Empress Hotel in Victoria recently where Roethoehler won the top award in the students category for his presentation of a research paper, the cover of which is an impressive design of... Read more


Malaspina’s Soccer Mariners Win 1998 BCCAA Provincial Championship

November 2, 1998

The Malaspina Mariners Men's Soccer Team have won the 1998 BCCAA Provincial Championship held at The University College of the Fraser Valley last weekend. The Mariner Men will represent B.C. at the National Championship to be held at Kamloops, B.C. beginning November 4. The Mariners defeated Okanagan University-College Lakers 1-0, in the semi-final Friday, October 30, 1998 with a goal from... Read more


Record Gala Sellout Signals Good Start for Festival of Trees

October 19, 1998

The Festival of Trees is headed for a big year. Tickets went on sale last week for the Festival’s highlight pre-Christmas event, the Gala Dinner, Auction and Dance on Nov. 28, and all 320 tickets sold in four days! The Gala has sold out for the last two years, but organizers say this was the fastest sell-out to date. The Gala is a black-tie event at Beban Park, with guests seated among... Read more


Deans' List Honour Top Students at Malaspina University-College

October 18, 1998

Students who placed in the top ten percent of their classes in degree, university transfer, diploma and certificate programs earned a place on the Malaspina University-College Deans' List. This year 242 students were honoured. Full-time students must earn a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 8 (A-) or better, and part-time students must earn a GPA of 9 (A) or better. FULL-TIME STUDENTSPaul Erik... Read more


Malaspina Board Ratifies Gender-Neutral Job Evaluation for Administrators

September 29, 1998

The Malaspina University-College Board has ratified implementation of the results of a gender-neutral job evaluation for administrators. The review established the 'relative worth of positions,' as well as a revised salary grid for 62 regular administrative positions at Malaspina University-College. The process was mandated by the provincial Public Sector Employers' Council (PSEC) in January... Read more


The Barry Elmes Jazz Quintet comes to Malaspina September 20

September 13, 1998

One of Canada’s leading jazz groups, The Barry Elmes Quintet, is coming to Nanaimo to play at the Malaspina Theatre September 20 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Malaspina music instructor Steve Jones has spent a year organizing the group’s visit. Jones said, "Be prepared for some of the best jazz Canada has to offer. This is really exciting music. The group have released three critically acclaimed... Read more


Linda Y.: A Success Story

August 31, 1998

Despite a traumatic childhood which included alcoholic parents and surviving alone, at the age of 14, in the big city, a local woman has turned her life around and fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a teacher. Today, Linda Y. bursts with excitement over her recently framed Bachelor of Education degree from Malaspina University-College. Linda Y., 39, graduated from Malaspina University-... Read more


Workshop Teaches Management Skills

August 30, 1998

"New managers are often asked to fill supervisory positions without any formal training or guidance. As a result, they are required to develop a managerial style based on their own personalities and personal theories about what is appropriate behaviour," says Geri Reamer, business instructor at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo. "Such a 'sink or swim' philosophy increases the likelihood... Read more


Free Tuition for Adult Upgrading Courses

August 26, 1998

How to finance post-secondary education is on the minds of most students registering for classes at Malaspina University-College, but some students will receive some welcome relief, this fall. Students enrolling in Adult Basic Education--high school completion--courses will no longer pay tuition fees, thanks to a recent announcement by Premier Glen Clark. "More than ever, a high school... Read more