News Archives
Aug 03 2020
Vital to the delivery of post-secondary in the region, the Selkirk College Board of Governors provides important guidance through college and community leaders. Regional forest sector leader Scott Weatherford is the new chair of the board, taking on the role at critical juncture.
Jul 28 2020
Instructors in all Selkirk College programs are currently preparing for the upcoming Fall Semester that will look different than year's past, but will have no shortage of remarkable post-secondary education and training. Math instructor Kerri Webb is just one of the passionate faculty members who is determined to make studying in the new normal a rewarding experience for learners.
Jul 22 2020
Providing the right fit with both programs and wrap-around support, Selkirk College welcomes two L.V. Rogers Secondary grads with awards to help get their post-secondary journey off on a high note.
Jul 20 2020
It's different times, but the learning continues at Selkirk College starting in the Fall Semester where instructors in the English Department have prepared a myriad of options that will quench the thirst for adventure and exploration through the written word.
Jul 18 2020
Having established itself as a valued resource for both public and private sector, the Selkirk College Interdisciplinary Intern Research Team is currently helping the City of Castlegar with its communications strategy by conducting a survey that asks for input by residents.
Jul 04 2020
Selkirk College's Rural Pre-Medicine Program continues to deliver the education, skills and training that allows graduates to follow their academic dreams. Nelson's Rebecca MacLeod is the latest alumni to gain acceptance into medical school and is off to the University of British Columbia to complete her journey to becoming a physician.
Jun 23 2020
A key part of Selkirk College's Strategic Plan, community development with a focus on collaboration with regard to innovation and technology is now playing out in Trail. The Selkirk Technology Access Centre is helping the region become a leader in a sector that is vital to the province's future.
Jun 20 2020
One of two chosen representatives for the Selkirk College Class of 2020, Bachelor of Nursing Program graduate Emily Kantymir discovered a passion for learning at the post-secondary level that has propelled her onto opportunties in a field full of interesting challenges.
Jun 16 2020
As Selkirk College prepares for increased in-person activity on our campuses and learning centres, success will require a heightened sense of civic responsibility to ensure the health and safety of everyone.
Jun 14 2020
One of two chosen representatives for the Selkirk College Class of 2020, School of Business student Kim Pham arrived from Vietnam and immersed herself into West Kootenay life both on campus and off. The straight-A student will now pack her rural college experience to her next educational adventure.
Jun 11 2020
When the Fall Semester begins, the Selkirk College Saints hockey team will use the first half of the BCIHL season to train and prepare for what is anticipated to be a shortened regular season that is scheduled to begin in January 2021.
Jun 08 2020
Selkirk College denounces racism in all its forms and stands in solidarity with victims of injustice. Promoting equity with a commitment to diversity and inclusion builds the foundation of all that we do. Unspeakable violence and hatred can only be faced through acknowledgement, educating ourselves and speaking up. This is not a moment in time, this is an opportunity to do much better in the times ahead.
Jun 02 2020
They are on the leading edge of international furniture design and passing the passion of stellar craft to learners at Selkirk College. Instructors David Ringheim and Scott Stevens are part of the team in the School of Industry & Trades Training who are making a difference in the lives of students.
May 27 2020
As Selkirk College moves out of crisis-mode in its response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Health & Safety Department is at the core of planning and executing a return to in-person activity on campuses and learning centres across the region.
May 24 2020
Is it possible to balance the principles of climate change action with responsible resource extraction in our province's forests? That question was posed to second-year Forest Technology Program students in the form of a challenge from instructor Jesper Nielsen and inspired creative answers filled with hope for the future of the industry.