News Briefs: January 8, 2024 issueSymposium celebrates student work The year-end Capstone symposium for graduating Camosun College Electronics and Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering technology students took place on Friday, December 15. Some of the projects on display included a smart sunscreen dispensing solution, a modern control system for church bells, and a parking app that locates empty parking stalls. […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College ranks nationally in applied research listFor the ninth year in a row Camosun College has ranked nationally in the top 50 research colleges for 2023. This time around, the college came in at number 47 on the list, compiled by Research Infosource, a Canadian research, consulting, and publishing firm. The branch of Camosun that focuses on applied research is Camosun […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper November 29, 2023 full issueRead the full issue here. Continue Reading |
BCFS campaign recommends tuition freeze, more government fundingThe 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 […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: November 29, 2023 issueDress 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 […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society concerned over Student Experience changesCamosun 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 […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper November 15, 2023 full issueRead the whole issue here. Continue Reading |
News Briefs: November 15, 2023 issueNew 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 […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper November 1, 2023 full issueRead the whole issue here. Continue Reading |
Cultural Showcase organizers searching for student performersCamosun 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 […] Continue Reading |
