BCFS campaign recommends tuition freeze, more government funding

The British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) is aiming to freeze student tuition with its Fund It, Fix It campaign. The campaign also recommends that the provincial government invest an additional $500 million annually for post-secondary-institution operational costs so the institutions don’t have an over-reliance on domestic and international student tuition. Camosun College Student Society […]

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News Briefs: November 29, 2023 issue

Dress sculptures for awareness  Interactive dress sculptures will be popping up around Camosun College for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, taking place until Monday, December 11. Students are invited to attach notes and stories to the dress sculptures, which can be found at both campuses. At Interurban, look for the sculptures at […]

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Camosun College Student Society concerned over Student Experience changes

Camosun College recently dissolved its Student Experience division, allocating most of its workload to its Education and Innovation division, a decision that has raised concerns with the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS). Domestic and international registration will now be under the Partnerships division of the college, while the other duties that were under Student Experience […]

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News Briefs: November 15, 2023 issue

New measures to protect international students announced Minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship Marc Miller recently announced new measures aimed at protecting international students from fraud. Beginning on December 1, designated learning institutions (DLIs) will have to confirm international student acceptance letters with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)—this additional verification process is to protect […]

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Cultural Showcase organizers searching for student performers

Camosun International is in the process of planning and recruiting students for the 15th annual Cultural Showcase on March 21, 2024. The show—to be held at the Lansdowne campus—features international and domestic students performing cultural pieces: dances, songs, poetry, or whatever else students wish to perform.  Camosun International student experience advisor Dana Pankowsky says that […]

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News Briefs: November 1, 2023 issue

  Calling all artists The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) has announced a design competition where the winning students will have their art featured on next year’s student agenda. The three grand prize winners of the competition will receive a $50 bookstore gift card, a Hydro Flask water bottle, Camosun hoodie, and other merchandise. The […]

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News Briefs: October 18, 2023 issue

Free spaces open in Professional Cook program In our October 4 issue, we reported on the Chefs’ Table Society of BC supporting eligible students through the Professional Cook 1 program at Camosun College by offering free supports, such as uniforms, a knife kit, and a lunch pass, through funding it secured through the provincial government. […]

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