News Briefs: January 22, 2025 issue

Engineering program expands transfer schools An agreement with BC Common First Year Engineering Curriculum will soon allow Camosun Engineering Transfer students the option of transferring to six different universities. Once an agreement is finalized, students who finish the program will be able to finish their degree at Simon Fraser University, Thompson River University, University of […]

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Camosun alumnus to represent Canada in World Photographic Cup

From health care to camera lenses, Camosun College alumnus Lee Milliken has been chosen as part of Team Canada in the World Photographic Cup held in Quito, Ecuador. Milliken has gained the attention of judges with his photograph that portrays the frenzy of visitors trying to capture a glimpse of the Mona Lisa at the […]

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News Briefs: January 6, 2025 issue

Camosun gets $1-million donation, changes building name  Camosun’s Centre for Trades Education and Innovation building has been renamed in recognition of a $1-million contribution by the Bhalla Family. The building, located at the Interurban campus, now stands as the Bhalla Centre for Trades Education and Innovation. Camosun alumnus and former Camosun College Foundation chair Jeety […]

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International and domestic students disheartened over federal study-permit changes

The Canadian government’s change of tune on immigration has sparked a variety of reactions from both international and domestic students. After long boasting its multicultural population and welcoming borders, the federal government announcement last year limited a number of international students from access to education in Canada, and who and where they’re eligible to receive […]

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Camosun College Faculty Association concerned over college layoffs, restructuring

Camosun College has announced impending layoffs and a restructuring of the college’s schools in an effort to adapt to a projected $5-million financial deficit caused by recent federal policy reforms and restrictions on international students—and the Camosun College Faculty Association (CCFA) does not approve. In an email sent out to Camosun faculty and staff, Camosun […]

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Camosun College Student Society reacts to international post-graduate work permit program changes

A federal announcement on September 18 introduced tighter restrictions on international student study permits, causing concern at a number of Canadian post-secondary institutions, including Camosun College. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced it will be limiting eligibility to Canada’s post-graduation work permit program, allowing only for international students studying within 966 programs in five eligible […]

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