Camosun trades students head to Germany on exchange tripSeven Camosun Fine Furniture and three Carpentry students recently went to Regensburg, Germany to get a glimpse into the world of post-secondary trades overseas. The students went to Germany as part of the German Apprenticeship Training Exchange (GATE) program, with support from Global Skills Opportunity, which is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada. Four […] Continue Reading |
What I really learned at Camosun College: One student’s storyI finished the Community, Family and Child Studies program (CFCS) this winter semester and it feels so great. Finally, I could see assignments and exams coming to an end. These two years have been wonderful and so full of learning experiences, hard work, new people, and curiosity. These two years have also been intense and […] Continue Reading |
Not the Last Word: Connecting by disconnectingI recently listened to a CBC program about our right to disconnect. Because of all the exciting technology available today, people are feeling more and more pressure to be plugged in to something all the time, whether it be scrolling through our phones, laptops, or Fitbits or giving commands to our houses and cars. There […] Continue Reading |
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 |
Camosun College Student Society receives high student turnout at spring electionThe Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) held its spring student elections from Monday, April 8 to Wednesday, April 10. An increased voter turnout landed a total of 1,136 student voters in the elections, which were held online. 674 voted on day one, 120 on day two, and 342 on day three. Because of a mistake […] Continue Reading |
Listen and Learn: Fleshxfur aims to put Victoria rap on global mapFleshxfur (pronounced “flesh and fur”) is setting the bar for the underground rap scene in Victoria. And it’s not just locals who think so: he’s the only Canadian to win five consecutive battles on Eminem’s Shade 45 XM station’s demo competition, where listeners vote on their favourite songs. Originally from Brampton, Ontario, Fleshxfur (also known […] Continue Reading |
Ruby Rioux and the Bats from Saturn: May 8, 2024 issue |
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 |
Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Side-bending into springAlthough the first official day of spring was back in March, our local weather has still felt a bit chilly, and you’ve probably noticed that you crave the comfort of warming foods and drink and bundling up inside. Notice, though, that as the days get warmer and longer you tend toward being outside longer and […] Continue Reading |
May HoroscopeAries (March 21 – April 19) After the solar eclipse on April 8, you’ve had lots of time to focus on yourself, Ram. Career is a big topic for you in May; this is a good time for professional development. Jupiter entering Gemini on May 25 activates your third house, causing you to want to […] Continue Reading |
