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Camosun College welcomes former Chargers men’s volleyball player and Centre for Sport and Exercise Education Bachelor of Athletic and Exercise Therapy graduate Brent Hall as the new Head Coach of the Chargers women’s volleyball program.

Camosun College has emerged as a top regional leader in applied research and innovation, says Dr. Tim Walzak, Director of Camosun Innovates. "It sets us apart from other institutions and we’ve made it a top priority for the continued transformation of the college going forward."

Camosun College's Computer Systems Technology students will showcase their capstone projects to potential employers and the public. Now, at the culmination of their program (now offered as Information and Computer Systems), these students possess the abilities to design and create exciting and innovative projects.

More than 3,500 graduates and guests are expected to attend Camosun College’s 2017 Graduation over four ceremonies on June 15 and 16 at the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence at Camosun’s Interurban Campus.

After ten intense and creative months, this year's students are about to graduate from Camosun College with a certificate in Fine Furniture and Joinery. And now they're laying it on the line with their end-of-year exhibit, showcasing their final projects and submitting their creations to critical judgment by industry experts.

Camosun College Plumbing & Pipe Trades student Kyle Horne won gold in the Steamfitter-Pipefitter category at the 2017 Skills Canada National Competition held in Winnipeg, Manitoba over the weekend.

If you happen to be flying American Airlines in June or July, you may see some familiar sights. A new promo video featuring Camosun College will air on 27,000 flights worldwide, reaching an estimated 4.6 million travelers.

Sybil Harrison has been immersed in books and libraries her whole life. “I was one of those kids,” she says enthusiastically. “I could read before I could tell the time or tie my shoes.”

The entire Camosun International (CI) team has become WorldHost certified after completing the course work and attending two full days of training. The goal of this department-wide training is to help enhance international students’ experience at Camosun, from the first point of contact and through their studies.

Camosun College’s new Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy has received unanimous approval by the college’s Board of Governors.

The new policy is now in effect with information on support services and resources for students available online: camosun.ca/sexual-violence. The dedicated website provides resources to assist those who need support and those who may give support to anyone who may disclose a sexual violence or misconduct incident.

Camosun College has received two substantial grants to support applied research and business innovation from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) College and Community Innovation Program, which expands the capacity of Canadian colleges to work with local businesses to develop new and innovative technologies.

Student-athletes, coaches and supporters of the Camosun College Chargers gathered to recognize the achievements of the College's student-athletes at Camosun's 20th Annual Athletic Awards Ceremony, Thursday, April 10th at the Harbour Towers Hotel. Fourth-year outside hitter Michelle Zygmunt of the Camosun Chargers women’s volleyball program team earned the prestigious President’s Cup for her outstanding academic and athletic achievements over the 2016-17 season.

Camosun grad Alexander Relf has been recognized as one of the province’s top 30 business people under the age of 30 by BCBusiness. Relf graduated from Camosun’s Hospitality Management program in 2009 and co-founded an Australian-style meat pie business, Peaked Pies, in Whistler.  

United Way of Greater Victoria’s annual Spirit Awards were presented on April 24th at a gala luncheon at the Fairmont Empress and Camosun’s team claimed victory over UVic and Royal Roads in the annual post secondary cup challenge.

Forming a lifelong habit of physical activity starts early, explains Camosun College Exercise and Wellness Instructor Thalia Moore. “Studies show that by the age of seven, children decide whether they’re into it or not and that sets the stage for the rest of their lives.”