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Camosun Board of Governors welcomes business developer Ian Cowan

December 14, 2012

The Camosun College Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board member, Mr. Ian Cowan.


Camosun VP receives Peter Gzowski award for championing adult literacy

December 4, 2012

Literacy Victoria awarded the 2012 Peter Gzowski Award to Mr. John Boraas, Camosun's VP Education, recognizing his life-long personal and professional commitment to adult literacy.


Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Capstone Symposium

December 3, 2012

A 7.5 foot blimp will be flying around the room, controlled by an android smart phone. Another smart phone will be controlling a blast of sounds created by an analog tube guitar effects module. These are just two of the student projects on display at the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Capstone Symposium at Camosun's Interurban campus, Tuesday, December 4, 2012.


Important notice: Job action set for 10:45 – 1:15 this Friday

November 28, 2012

Camosun support workers (CUPE 2081) have indicated that job action will be occurring for a brief time this upcoming Friday, November 30. However, the action will be directed at a local MLA office and will not happen on campus. As there will be no pickets on campus, this will result in NO disruption of classes but could impact most services. As a result College services may be limited or closed between 10:45am and 1:15pm. The College regrets any inconvenience this may cause.


Important message for Camosun College students regarding possible labour action

November 16, 2012

You may be aware that the College's Support staff union (CUPE Local 2081) recently voted in favour of strike action. CUPE has served the college with strike notice and is in a legal position to engage in job action as early as next week.


Camosun students and alumni check out living books to learn about careers

November 16, 2012

Whether it's accounting, athletic therapy, woodworking, sport management or public relations, it's always better to learn about a career from someone who's currently working in the profession.


Camosun College business students place first in CMA BC case competition

November 15, 2012

Four Camosun business students took the top prize at the sixth annual Certified Management Accountants Society of BC case competition held at SFU earlier this month. Competing against 30 other teams of first- and second-year students from BC's universities and colleges, the Camosun team demonstrated exceptional management skills by analyzing a fictional business case of Sarah's Antiques.


Camosun's Employment Skills Access program provides hope and new job prospects

October 25, 2012

Camosun College will receive up to $943,000 in Employment Skills Access funding to train eligible clients in six targeted job-readiness programs. Over $611,000 has been directly awarded to Camosun and additional funding will come through partnerships with Vancouver Island University, North Island College and Capilano University.


Camosun Applied Research hosts forum on GeoPower, Oct. 25

October 22, 2012

Camosun's Centre for Applied Research and Innovation hosts a free GreenTech Exchange forum on Geothermal power this Thursday, Oct. 25. All welcome.


Camosun students receive 17 of 89 Ike Barber BC Transfer Scholarships awarded earlier this month

October 16, 2012

Seventeen deserving Camosun College students each received a $5,000 Ike Barber BC Transfer Scholarship recognizing their excellent academic achievement and community service. The Irving K. Barber Scholarship Society, named for the BC philanthropist and founder of Slocan Forest Products Ltd., encourages students to start their post-secondary studies at a local public institution like Camosun College, then transfer to a degree-granting institution in BC to complete their four-year bachelor's degree.


Camosun ready for ShakeOut BC drill, October 18

October 12, 2012

Camosun students and employees are getting ready to drop, cover and hold on for the BC-wide earthquake drill, ShakeOut, October 18 at 10:18am.


Camosun celebrates new Medical Radiography program and facilities

October 9, 2012

Camosun's School of Health and Human Services celebrates the official opening of its new Island Medical Radiography Technology (MRT) program and facilities at the Lansdowne campus, October 9.


Camosun instructor wins international technology award

October 5, 2012

Electronics and Computer Engineering instructor Joyce van de Vegte has been awarded third prize in a world-wide electrotechnology challenge.


Tour de Rock team visits PISE

October 3, 2012

The Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (PISE) is excited to announce that the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock Team will be making a stop at PISE’s Sport Day on Thursday, October 4, just one day before the completion of their 1,000-kilometre journey.


Camosun to build Trades Learning Centre for Excellence

September 20, 2012

Camosun is receiving over $29 million from the Ministry of Advanced Education to renew and enhance its existing Trades facilities at the Interurban campus.


Camosun encourages commuters to go CAR FREE for a day

September 20, 2012

In recognition of World Car Free Day & Ride Share week, Camosun College will host two CAR FREE events to encourage all commuters to re-think PARKing.


Camosun College records largest ever international student intake

September 13, 2012

Camosun College has recorded its largest ever intake of international students this September, with a 27% increase over this time last year.


Unprecedented industry sponsorships support students' technology projects

September 13, 2012

For the first time ever, a Camosun student team has been granted more than $50,000 to fund their final project. With NEPTUNE Canada as their sponsor, four Mechanical Engineering Technology students are developing a prototype for an Underwater Wireless Tsunami Detection Station.


Camosun's Dental Health Clinic now open for evening appointments

September 7, 2012

The Dental Health Education Center at the Lansdowne Campus is now accepting new clients for professional dental hygiene care. Starting September 17, the clinic will be open Monday evenings in addition to offering morning and afternoon appointments throughout the week.


Welcome to CamFestival 2012: Sept. 4, 6 & 27

August 24, 2012


Camosun students—avoid Bookstore line-ups by pre-ordering texts online

August 22, 2012

The Camosun College Bookstore recently launched its "order online/pick-up in-store" program to help students save time and avoid line-ups during their first week back to school.


Mosaics for Camosun

July 24, 2012


Plan ahead for a new career

July 10, 2012


Athletic and Exercise Therapy teaching clinic welcomes new clients

July 10, 2012


Camosun College celebrates National Aboriginal Day

June 21, 2012

National Aboriginal Day is Thursday, June 21 but in many respects, every day is Aboriginal Day at Camosun. Year round, we connect with Aboriginal learners at all points of the educational journey—either on campus or in community, from foundations of literacy right through to advanced college credentials and exciting careers. After twenty years of Aboriginal education and powerful community connections, Camosun is a welcoming educational hub for learners from across the Island and across the country.


Fine Furniture grads show off their "Alder Ego," June 21-29

June 20, 2012

After 10 intense and creative months, 16 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, Alder Ego, showcasing their final projects and submitting their creations to critical judgment by industry experts at the Victoria Community Arts Council Gallery, Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, June 21-29.


Congratulations, graduates!

June 20, 2012

Once upon a time, you discovered your passion and registered at Camosun. You attended all your classes, completed all your assignments, and finally crossed the stage in front of your friends and family at Camosun's 2012 graduation celebrations.


Student tech talent showcased at Capstone Symposium

June 15, 2012

After two and a half years of hard work and study, 12 teams of Camosun students showcased their final projects for the public and prospective employers. The semi-annual Capstone Symposium was held Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Camosun's Interurban campus.


Camosun celebrates its graduates June 19 at the Royal

June 13, 2012

More than 1,500 graduates and guests are expected to attend Camosun College's Spring 2012 Graduation Ceremonies Tuesday, June 19, 1pm and 4pm, at the Royal Theatre, Victoria. Tuesday's ceremony is the largest ever hosted by Camosun College, and more than 100 faculty will be on hand to cheer their students' achievements. s


Information for graduates and guests

June 7, 2012

More than 2500 grads, faculty and guests are expected to attend Camosun College's 2012 Convocation Ceremonies on June 19. For the first time in grad history, the ceremony will be at the beautiful and historic Royal Theatre.


E-PPRENTICE program takes gold

June 5, 2012


Camosun awarded over $2 million in research grants

May 31, 2012

Camosun College has been awarded two major national research grants for its work in Applied Research.


The magic of Co-op Education: Erica Parsons' story

May 29, 2012


Camosun given provincial go-ahead to propose renewed trades facilities

May 23, 2012

The Ministry of Advanced Education has given Camosun the go-ahead to develop a comprehensive business case for the renewal of trades facilities at Interurban campus.


Trades and Technology Awards

May 23, 2012

The School of Trades and Technology annual Student Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 17, 2012. More than 100 awards were presented, for a total value of $51,500.


Open House 2012 in pictures

May 4, 2012

Over 1500 high school students, representing 15 different high schools, arrived on the Interurban campus early Thursday morning, some coming from as far north as Chemainus.


Learning to sail the international seas—without leaving dry land

April 20, 2012

Camosun's Nautical departmentcan teach everything you'll need for an exciting sea-faring career. With a combination of sophisticated technology and expert faculty, you can gain at-the-helm experience on the high seas—virtually, that is—using Camosun's Transas Navi-Trainer 4000 desktop simulator!


Camosun launches new Comics and Graphic Novels certificate

April 18, 2012


Camosun hosts South Island skills competition plus Try-a-Skill activities for spectators

March 28, 2012


Spring preventive dental health clinic

March 13, 2012


Camosun offers leadership course for First Nations students

January 5, 2012


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