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
Bill King, new Chair of Malaspina University-College Board
October 9, 1996
Bill King is the new chair of the Malaspina University-College Board, while V.B. (Vic) Cowley has been elected vice-chair. Both positions are for a one-year term. King, a retired businessman, is a city councillor and represents the City on the Regional District of Nanaimo. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Notre Dame College in Nelson. He has been on the Malaspina Board since May, 1991 and was... Read more
Explorer John Dunn Presents "Baffin Traverse" at Malaspina Theatre
September 30, 1996
On Wednesday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m., explorer John Dunn will present an audiovisual celebration of Canada's Arctic wilderness called, "Baffin Traverse" at the Malaspina University-College Theatre. Dunn's multimedia presentation of the 192 day, 3,030 kilometre skiing, kayaking and hiking traverse of Canada's largest arctic island, gathers rave reviews like, "In our 20 years of presenting... Read more
Malaspina University-College Library Institutes New Fee and Loan Policies
August 31, 1996
The Malaspina University-College library will be changing the length of its standard loan period from three to two weeks and, for the first time the library will be charging the public an annual user fee. Read more
Malaspina University-College Scholarship Recipients - Summer Awards Ceremony
August 28, 1996
195 students were awarded $110,000 in scholarships and awards at Malaspina University-College on Thursday, August 29, 1996. Abbotsford David Wiwchar $250 L.C. Parkin Memorial Award Bowser Colleen Anderson $300 Parksville & District Credit Union Award Beverley Finch $100 Malaspina U-C Graduation Award - Carpentry & Residential Construction Calgary Richard Gage $1,000... Read more
Deans' List Honours Top Students at Malaspina University-College
July 19, 1996
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 213 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. In the 1995/96 academic year, a... Read more
Rick Hansen: Man in Motion Meets Malaspina Sturgeon
July 11, 1996
On July 12, 1996, Rick Hansen, returned to his birthplace, Vancouver Island, to visit Malaspina University-College's Nanaimo campus to learn about the research being done with the Fraser River sturgeon by Malaspina's aquaculture and fisheries program. Hansen, who gained international attention in 1985 by wheeling himself 40,000 kilometres around the world through 34 countries in an effort to... Read more
Global Village Donates Resource Collection to Malaspina University-College Library
June 30, 1996
Global Village has donated its extensive collection of books, journals and audio-visual materials to the Malaspina University-College library in order to further its cause of fostering greater awareness and understanding between world societies. Mac Dube, Global Village spokesman, said, "Global Village has enjoyed a long collaborative relationship with Malaspina University-College particularly... Read more
Malaspina University-College Awards 134 Baccaulaureate Degrees
June 11, 1996
Malaspina University-College awarded baccalaureate degrees to 134 students on June 11. Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies degrees were awarded to 49 students, 68 students received Bachelor of Education degrees, and the Bachelor of Arts - Child and Youth Care degree was awarded to 5 students. This year marked the first year that degrees were awarded in the Bachelor of Arts - General (2 students)... Read more