Adrian Dix: the Nexus interviewOn December 6, 2010, about a month after Gordon Campbell resigned partway through his third consecutive term as Liberal premier, the leadership of the provincial New Democratic Party was put back up for grabs. The NDP were attempting to recapture the populist momentum that carried them through the ’90s, where they formed government from 1991Đ2000.ĘAfter […] Continue Reading |
Camosun now offering textbook rentalsCamosun is now giving students one more option to get their course materials with an innovative textbook-rentals system. Camosun’s bookstore is one of the first in Canada to partner with wholesaler Follett Corporation to allow students to rent expensive textbooks instead of purchasing them. Follett started a textbook-rental program in the US last year, and […] Continue Reading |
Festival to help students choose career pathsCamosun students will have the chance to hear keynote speakers, talk to entrepreneurs, and get resumes and interview skills critiqued at the inaugural Student Employment Festival (SEF) on September 28 at the Lansdowne campus. Students and alumni can have a conversation with one of 28 professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds as part of […] Continue Reading |
News briefs: Student debt, student debt, and student debtNew Camosun Board members The inaugural meeting of the Camosun College board of governors saw the appointment of a new chair, Kyman Chan, succeeding Lynda Farmer who served as chair since fall of 2009. Chan, a chartered accountant and partner in Hayes Stewart Little and Co., has served on the Camosun board since 2007. Two […] Continue Reading |
Suicide prevention rally to include human chainIn an effort to raise awareness of the need for suicide prevention strategies, local organization Development of Treatment Services for Mental Health in BC (DOTS) is making a human chain and holding a rally on September 10. The main goal of DOTS is to “focus awareness on the lack of planning with our provincial and […] Continue Reading |
Anarchist bookfair returns for sixth yearThe sixth annual Victoria Anarchist Bookfair will bring together a diverse group of presenters, publishers, and like-minded activists from September 10–11. Attendees will be able to peruse 40 tables, including materials from book publishers, magazine distributers, and booths from different organizations in Victoria and elsewhere. In addition to the tables, the bookfair will present a […] Continue Reading |
College now charging for some adult basic education coursesSome high school Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses offered at Camosun College will no longer be free this fall, as Camosun struggles to maintain programs with less funding. Science, math, and English high-school-equivalent courses have all been affected, and the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) isn’t happy about it. “If you want to do the […] Continue Reading |
News briefs: Wikimedia scholarship, green busesSteer clear of deer here Contrary to what Disney films may have led you to believe, it’s not safe to approach deer. Does (female deer) can be aggressive during the fawning season from May through June of each year. Likewise, bucks (male deer) can be aggressive during the rut (breeding season) from October through December. […] Continue Reading |
Used cell phones go to AfricaA class project to collect used cell phones to give to remote communities in Ghana has turned into a personal mission for Camosun sociology student Kevin Davis. Davis started the project, Africa Calling, along with five of his classmates at the beginning of March. Drop boxes have been located in five central locations, including the […] Continue Reading |
