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
New Third Year Art Courses--Part of New Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Visual Arts
July 31, 1998
For the first time, art buffs can now take third year art courses at Malaspina University-College. This fall, Malaspina will be offering two third year courses: Art 310 (Cultural Studies in the Visual Arts), and Art 301 (Advanced Drawing I). Art 310 will explore the cultural and multicultural influences in current art making, as well as historical perspectives on the art of world cultures,... Read more
Malaspina Board adopts balanced budget
June 2, 1998
The Malaspina University-College Board has adopted a balanced budget of $56,731,179 for the 1998/99 fiscal year. The budget consists of: $32,683,729 from the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology for general operations and capital equipment--57% of the total budget. $7,209,971 expected from student tuition and lab fees--13% of the total budget. $11,800,000 estimated... Read more
Malaspina hairdressing students clip the competition in Provincial and National Skills Canada contest
May 20, 1998
Malaspina hairdressing students (left to right, back row) Carmen Knott, Ken Scoretz, Phillip Luu and Lindsay Huddlestan (seated) came away victorious from the 4th Canadian Skills Competition held May 14 to 16 at the Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre. It was the first time hairdressing was included in the Canadian Skills Competition which gives Canada's top students and apprentices in... Read more