Camosun student opens new gymnastics facility

Second-year Sport Management student Lucas Tiefenbach started coaching gymnastics when he was 13 years old; at 17, he became one of Canada’s youngest nationally certified coaches. After coaching the Western Australian men’s national team he eventually moved to China to work as Inspire Sports’ technical director, setting up China’s first recreational gymnastic centres. Now, he’s […]

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Camosun Chargers volleyball teams get ready for season

The Camosun Chargers men’s and women’s volleyball teams are getting ready for their season to begin. The men’s team has four consecutive Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) championship titles to their name and are aiming to win their fifth consecutive championship. Head coach Charles Parkinson laughs when asked how he plans to fit six new […]

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Camosun instructor Ken Steacy collaborates with Margaret Atwood on new comic

When the world becomes a dark, cold, and unforgiving place, people turn to what comforts them. In Canadian author Margaret Atwood’s short story Oursonette, that comfort is comics for protagonist Al Zurakowski. Camosun Comics and Graphic Novels program co-founder and instructor Ken Steacy says Atwood’s story—which is based on a style of Canadian comic books […]

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Visiting artist lecturer Risa Horowitz challenges concepts of artistic inspiration

Risa Horowitz wears many hats when it comes to her career. In addition to working at the University of Regina as an associate professor in the Visual Arts department, Horowitz is a conceptual artist who embraces many different mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, video, and performance. She’s also coming to Camosun as a visiting artist […]

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College rolls out celebration for Indigenous students

Continuing with a longstanding tradition, Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen: the Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections (CIECC) will be hosting its annual Welcome Feast for all new and returning Indigenous Camosun students this month. CIECC director Janice Simcoe started the event over 25 years ago, according to Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen events coordinator Sandee Mitchell. “When Janice became […]

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Camosun College Student Society welcomes students with CamFest

Every year the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) rolls out the metaphorical red carpet at CamFest, a chance for new and returning students to get information about college-related programs and services, connect with friends, and score some free swag and eats.  “It’s a place for students to meet new friends, engage with old ones, find […]

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