Fallen Garry oak tree to be used in Fine Furniture projects
A large Garry oak tree that crashed into the library at Lansdowne after a windstorm early November is presenting a rare opportunity for Camosun’s Fine Furniture students. The students were able to process the fallen tree and will use it for upcoming projects. See page 4 for a picture of the students working on the tree.
Camosun renames CETL
The Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is being renamed The Dr. Lloyd Morin Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, in honour of former Camosun College president Lloyd Morin. In 1978, Morin became Camosun’s second president; he took special interest in the community college movement that catered to a variety of educational needs for students and teachers. The centre offers services out of the libraries at both Lansdowne and Interurban campuses.
Camosun awards South Island Partnership
The Camosun College Board of Governors presented South Island Partnership (SIP) director Nicola Priestley with the Innovation and Community Partnership award on Wednesday, November 30. The board recognized SIP’s work transitioning students to post-secondary using dual-credited courses. SIP works with five school districts and supports over 950 students.
New language support program at Camosun
Multilingual Student Support (MSS) is a new pilot program offered at Camosun. MSS is an initiative by the English Language Development department; the goal of the program is to support students with language issues connected to their programs and courses. MSS plans to make multilingual learners feel included and assisted during their time at Camosun.
College receives largest philanthropic gift in its history
On Thursday, December 15, Camosun College received the largest philanthropic gift, except for estate gifts, in its history. The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation gave the college $1.285 million to go toward its Empowering Women in the Trades program. This is the second time the foundation has given the college funding: in 2017, it gave $1 million, also to the Empowering Women in the Trades program.