Camosun moves ahead with film studio
Camosun College has chosen Visionary Education Technology Holdings to help develop plans for the Interurban film studio. The college said in a press release that it’s optimistic that the discussions will result in a formal agreement that would establish a timeline and cost for the film studio. Visionary Education Technology Holdings is a private education provider based in Toronto.
Chargers take home provincial golds
The Camosun Chargers women’s and men’s volleyball teams both won gold at the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) championships at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook on Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25. The women’s team beat the Vancouver Island University Mariners; this is the team’s third straight PACWEST medal, as they won bronze in 2022 and silver in 2020, but it’s their first time taking home gold. Rilyn Boorman, Hannah May, and Erica Bolink were all named to the Championship All-Star team, and Boorman was awarded most valuable player. The men’s volleyball team also won gold after beating the Vancouver Island University Mariners. This is the 11th time the men’s team has won a medal at the PACWEST championships. Eduardo Bida, Lucas Mafia, and Brenden Folkerts were named to the Champion All-Star team, and Bida was awarded most valuable player. Both women’s and men’s volleyball teams will play at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) national championships in March, where the men’s team will defend their spot as national champs.
Chargers make PACWEST All-Star list
Ten Camosun Chargers have made the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST)’s volleyball All-Star list for the 2022-23 season. Tristan Cumming, Rilyn Boorman, and Avery Hansen were named to the All-Rookie team. Boorman, Hannah May, Lucas Maffia, and Kris La Gaurdia were all named to the Second All-Star team. Erica Bolink, Brendan Folkerts, and Eduardo Bida were named to the First All-Star team. The Chargers also picked up some awards, with Corriena McNeice and La Gaurdia being named Top Liberos and Bida being awarded Top Outside Hitter.
Provincial student group urges government to help fight sexualized violence
The Alliance of BC Students (ABCS) is urging the BC government to enact legislative changes and increase funding to combat sexualized and gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions. ABCS is requesting that the provincial government commits funds for the upcoming provincial budget. ABCS is also urging for all BC post-secondary campuses to be equipped with sexualized violence support centres, as they report that sexual violence is on the rise in post-secondary institutions.
Camosun launches new Strategic Plan
Camosun College recently launched its 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. After surveying students, employees, alumni, donors, partners, and employers, the college narrowed down six predominant areas of improvement to better serve the community. The Strategic Plan will focus on “strengthening the Camosun advantage,” “ÍY,ĆȺNEUEL OL: doing good work together,” “responding to community needs,” “rising to the challenges of climate change,” “honouring Indigenous resurgence,” and “advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion.” The plan is available to read at camosun.ca/strategicplan.