News Briefs: May 13, 2015 issueCamosun signs on for skill development in India’s sport sector Camosun College has entered into a memorandum of understanding to create educational partnerships with the National Skill Development Corporation in India. It is hoped that the memorandum, also signed by Alberta’s Bow Valley College, will lead to helping students develop skills in sport science and […] Continue Reading |
Sherri Bell named new Camosun College presidentSherri Bell is the new president of Camosun College. Bell, who will enter the position on July 1, has extensive experience in the public education system, working most recently as superintendent of schools for the Greater Victoria School District, where she’s been for the past 19 years. “I’m thrilled,” says Bell. “I am absolutely thrilled […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society spring elections bring in new student boardOn April 7, 8, and 9, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) held their spring 2015 elections. Andrea Eggenberger is the new CCSS external executive, defeating Rachael Grant, who previously held the position. Eggenberger won by 13 votes. 409 students voted in the election (225 at Lansdowne and 184 at Interurban), which is 4.87 percent […] Continue Reading |
Letter to the editor: Camosun College Student Society sounds off on Canadian Federation of Students situationNexus received the following letter to the editor from the Camosun College Student Society after running our story about the allegations that the Canadian Federation of Students are currently facing. Because our next issue is not out until May 13, we made the decision to run the letter online now. Dear editor, I would like […] Continue Reading |
Student groups say minimum wage increase not enoughA two-percent increase to British Columbia’s minimum wage will go into effect in September, but student groups are complaining that the 20-cent-per-hour hike isn’t nearly enough to keep students and families in BC above the poverty line. “Students are looking for a meaningful increase to minimum wage. It doesn’t make sense for anyone, whether they […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: April 1, 2015 issue (with extra web-exclusive content)Camosun students win awards The 2014 College Co-op Student of the Year award, presented by the Association for Co-operative Education-BC/Yukon, was awarded to Kyle Nelson, a Camosun Environmental Technology student. Camosun BBA-Accounting student Jasmine Giesbrecht was awarded the Honourable Mention. The students were recognized for their community involvement, academic achievement, and letters of support. New […] Continue Reading |
Breaking: Canadian Federation of Students national office denies corruption allegationsThe national office of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS), based in Ottawa, is the target of recent allegations of internal corruption and union-busting. Today, the organization’s chairperson has denied to Nexus the allegations. The allegations stem from an anonymous email sent to people associated with the CFS and its provincial branches, such as the […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: March 18, 2015 issueChargers men’s volleyball team wins national championships For the first time ever, the Camosun Chargers men’s volleyball team has taken home the gold in the national championships. The Chargers defeated the Limoilou, Quebec Titans in national championship play over March 12-14 at Holland College in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The gold medal match was a […] Continue Reading |
Proposed ICBC changes upset studentsProposed legislation by BC Finance Minister Mike de Jong will deny students that have defaulted on their student loans a driver’s licence renewal through ICBC, and student groups such as the Canadian Federation of Students are not happy about it. BC student debt and interest rates have never been higher, causing the provincial government to […] Continue Reading |
Student reps get position on Victoria Transit CommissionStudent reps at Camosun and UVic say a recent decision to instate a student position on the Victoria Transit Commission will be an important step to address ongoing issues with transit. Rachael Grant, external executive of the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS), and Greg Atkinson, director of external relations for the UVic Students’ Society (UVSS), […] Continue Reading |
