Janice Simcoe moves into new position at college
Janice Simcoe is the new director of Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen: The Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections at Camosun College. Simcoe has been with Camosun for 15 years.
Brent Wasserman new DRC chair
Brent Wasserman has been appointed the chair of the Disability Resource Centre at Camosun College. Wasserman, who was appointed on September 1, will be in the position for a three-year term.
Low-cost dental available at Camosun
If you’re looking for some cheaper options to keep those teeth pearly white, Camosun is the place to go. Screenings cost $60, and parents may book their children (who do not require a screening) for $20. The first of many screenings throughout the school year is Wednesday, September 22 between 1:30 and 4:30 pm at the Camosun Dental Clinic on the Lansdowne campus. Email smile@camosun.bc.ca for more information.
Japanese Club back at Camosun
Camosun prof Masayuki Fukushima and some Camosun students are getting the Japanese Conversation Club back up and running this semester. The club meets in Wilna Thomas 201 on the Lansdowne campus on Fridays at 4 pm. Contact japaneseclub@camosunstudent.org for more information on how to get involved with the club.
ABE enrolment plummets in wake of provincial decision
The Christy Clark government axed Adult Basic Education (ABE) funding in December of 2014; the British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) is now saying that this will prevent lower-income families from having equal opportunity for education. The decision to cut ABE funding has lowered ABE enrolment by 20 to 60 percent, according to a BCFS press release. For more information, visit dontclosethedoors.ca.
Tuition increases have Canadian Federation of Students concerned
New tuition statistics from Statistics Canada show that Canadian full-time undergraduate students will pay, on average, $6,373 in tuition fees; international students, meanwhile, will pay $23,589. The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) says the numbers are a result of the federal government stalling investments for the future. The CFS has begun a campaign calling for free tuition in Canada.
Local choir looking for students
The Gettin’ Higher Choir is looking for college students to sing with them this year. There is no audition required; students can come see what it’s all about between September 19 and 29. See gettinhigherchoir.ca for more information.
Car Free YYJ wins award
The Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) is being acknowledged by the International Downtown Association (IDA) for their efforts in Car Free YYJ this year. The Award of Excellence awarded to the DVBA by IDA, is for those who go above and beyond IDA certificate of merit requirements. Car Free YYJ was one of 16 qualifiers for the Events and Programming category of the awards.