Malaspina Celebrates 60 Years of Vocational Training, May 30 & 31
April 7, 1997
A 60th anniversary is something to celebrate. That's why employees at Malaspina University-College are busy organizing a two-day party on May 30 and 31 at the Nanaimo campus. The reason? To celebrate 60 continuous years of vocational and trades training in Nanaimo. Sue Benoit, one of the key organizers, extends a warm invitation to all alumni and their families to join the celebration. "We'... Read more
Beyond Culture Shock: Experiences of "The Other."
March 31, 1997
If you have travelled, it is likely you have experienced some form of "culture shock." On May 3, the anthropology department of Malaspina University-College is hosting a one-day conference, "Beyond Culture Shock: Experiences of The Other," that will address culture shock in all its forms. "Once outside of our familiar environment we feel a loss of control. Away from our points of reference we... Read more
Tools for Learning Campaign Beats Target
March 13, 1997
Two years of hard work have brought Malaspina University-College Foundation’s first capital fundraising campaign to a successful conclusion. Launched in February 1995 to celebrate the institution’s 25th anniversary, the Tools For Learning campaign has exceeded its $2.5 million goal and raised $2,778,153.42 for new equipment, library facilities and student awards. “Everybody can share in this... Read more
Malaspina offers Florence travel study program
March 6, 1997
Italian Renaissance buffs will have an opportunity to study in Florence, this summer. Malaspina University-College is offering a travel study program, May 6 - June 3, to study Italian Renaissance art, architecture, literature, science, music and political philosophy through the works of such writers and artists as Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Giotto, Cellini, Ghiberti, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Dante... Read more
Malaspina collaborates with U. of A. on muscle oxygenation research
February 4, 1997
Dr. Yagesh Bhambhani from the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta was at Malaspina University-College recently. Bhambhani, along with his Doctoral student Shelley Buckley, collaborated with Dr. Neary of Malaspina's physical education department to examine the effects of exercise on muscle oxygenation concentration in both elite Nanaimo cyclists and a group of chronic... Read more
Inge Bolin, Applied Anthropologist: Making a difference
February 4, 1997
"Ever since Margaret Mead brought anthropology into world notice," said Malaspina University-College's anthropology instructor Inge Bolin, "it has become acceptable for anthropologists to get involved with the cultures they work with in the field. My area of interest - applied anthropology - is simply putting theory into practice." Bolin is no "armchair anthropologist." She conducts her... Read more
Malaspina's new Education degree approved by B.C. College of Teachers
January 26, 1997
Malaspina University-College has received approval from the British Columbia College of Teachers (BCCT) to offer a new Bachelor of Education degree program. "We're very pleased that our program has passed the rigorous examination of the College of Teachers," said Malaspina University-College president Rich Johnston. Malaspina has been offering an elementary education degree program in... Read more
Malaspina's Fitness Centre provides benchmark for New Year's fitness resolutions
January 8, 1997
If you are one of the many folks determined to make good on your New Year's resolution to get fit and to lose extra pounds gained over the holiday season, a personal fitness assessment by Malaspina University-College's Fitness Centre is the right place to begin. According to Dr. Patrick Neary, exercise physiologist at Malaspina, "It's much easier to develop a fitness program when you know what... Read more
Malaspina Online delivers courses via the Internet in 1997
December 16, 1996
On January 6, Malaspina University-College begins delivery of online courses using the World-Wide Web and the Internet. Heading the new pilot project called Malaspina Online is Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa, who said that delivering courses online allows students to take courses they may not be able to get otherwise due to time, distance and work constraints. This way they can take courses on their own... Read more
Malaspina leads the world in green buildings
December 15, 1996
Malaspina University-College's Nanaimo campus ranks as a world leader in the construction of environmentally friendly buildings. Architect Terry Williams who spoke at the recent official openings of the new Education/Social Sciences building 356 and Developmental Education building 205, said, "Malaspina ranks with Norway as a world leader in the construction of environmentally sustainable... Read more