Camosun College Student Society supports Camosun open education initiativesCamosun College Student Society sponsored content Open Education Week was back in March, but the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) celebrates the achievements of Camosun College instructors in the area of open education year round. Open educational resources include learning, teaching, and research materials that others can use, make changes to, and distribute, for free. […] Continue Reading |
Students get opportunity to excavate bear bones on campusCamosun Anthropology students recently had the chance to participate in an archaeological excavation of a black bear on campus. After an Indigenous colleague gifted Anthropology professor Nicole Kilburn the carcass of a black bear in 2021, she took the first step to what would later become a hands-on learning opportunity for the students. “When I […] Continue Reading |
Students show passion for their projects in Camosun Comic Arts FestivalOn April 18, graduating students of Camosun’s Comics & Graphic Novels (CGN) certificate program will unveil their final projects at the Camosun Comic Arts Festival, an annual event celebrating the artistic and literary achievements of CGN students. The event features original student artwork, prints, stickers, and more available to browse and purchase; the festival also […] Continue Reading |
CCSS offering food bank services for Camosun studentsCamosun College Student Society sponsored content Groceries cost more than ever and times are tough—we all know that. But what you might not know is that the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) offers a helping hand through its food bank services. The CCSS operates a food bank at both campuses—with help from its partners at […] Continue Reading |
CCSS provides mental-health portal with MyWellnessPlanCamosun College Student Society sponsored content It’s not uncommon for post-secondary students to experience mental health issues. This can make it difficult, if not impossible, to deal with school while having a productive lifestyle off campus as well. But finding help can be overwhelming; luckily, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) has resources available. The […] Continue Reading |
How to be a student and a parent without dying tryingUsually when thinking about college, people immediately daydream about endless nights studying, finishing assignments overnight, horrifying deadlines, good friends, group jokes, enjoyable classes, boring classes, campus activities, jobs in between classes or seasons, and of course, partying like a rock star. In fact, college students have a very active schedule in which they cannot possibly […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Cultural Showcase celebrates milestoneThis month, Camosun International will host its annual Cultural Showcase. Featuring performances from domestic and international students, the showcase aims to honour students’ backgrounds and highlight the joy that comes from celebrating diversity. Now in its 15th year, event organizers Jayanti Bachani and Dana Pankowsky are looking forward to shaking things up. Pankowsky, a Camosun […] Continue Reading |
Student tips to de-stress as exam season approachesI used to see April as an optimistic transition into spring: the days getting longer, flowers emerging from their muddy cocoons, and the slow death of winter. And yes, I know that the first technical day of spring happens in March, but the Victoria weather system is a lawless land, filled with second winters that […] Continue Reading |
Student society offers free legal assistance for studentsCamosun College Student Society sponsored content Finding yourself over your head in a legal situation? Having landlord issues? Wondering if your employer is doing something against the law? Luckily, all eligible Camosun College students have access to free legal advice. The service, provided by the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) through the British Columbia Federation […] Continue Reading |
International student organization Enactus comes to CamosunInternational student organization Enactus has come to Vancouver Island; its first chapter on the island was formed at Camosun College’s Interurban campus last fall. Enactus has chapters in 33 different countries and is affiliated with 1,064 campus programs. The Camosun chapter of Enactus aims to provide a space for entrepreneurship and innovation to assist students […] Continue Reading |
