Camosun announces sonography program
On Thursday, October 17, Camosun College announced that it is launching Vancouver Island’s first Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Applications for the two-year program, which begins in May 2020, are now open. The first intake will be 16 students; 2021’s intake will be 32 students. The provincial government put $1.4 million into the development, launch, and delivery of the program, and $4 million in capital funding for equipment and classroom and lab space for the program at the new Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health and Wellness at the Interurban campus. See camosun.ca/learn/programs/diagnostic-medical-sonography for more information on the new program, including information on how to apply.
Chargers golf team wins provincial gold
The Camosun Chargers men’s golf team recently won the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) provincial championships gold medal for the second year in a row. The team finished with a three-day total of 930 strokes at the championships, which ran from September 27 to 29 in Vancouver. The Chargers then competed at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association national championships in Quebec from October 14 to 18. See camosun.ca/sports/chargers for results, which weren’t available at press time.
Ontario student group takes government to court
On Friday, October 11, the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario and the York Federation of Students took the Ontario government to court over the Student Choice Initiative, which allows students to choose which non-tuition fees to pay. This could include fees such as those for student societies, campus media, LGBTQ+ support centres, and other student services. More on this story in future issues as it develops.
Saanich council declares climate emergency
According to an October 9 press release, Saanich council has declared a climate emergency. The council has committed to various climate-related actions, including measures to support a transition to zero-emission vehicles, low carbon heating, and doubling the amount of trees planted by 2025. For more information, go to saanich.ca/climateplan.
Nomination for Victoria Youth Poet Laureate open
The City of Victoria is seeking its next Youth Poet Laureate. The winner will get $1,750 plus $2,000 in project funding. The Youth Poet Laureate is a one-year term from January 1 to December 31, 2020. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 29 at 4 pm; for submission guidelines and more information, see victoria.ca/poetlaureate.