News Archives
Apr 09 2019
Students from the Contemporary Music & Technology Program are ready to share their talent and passion as they take the stage at Spiritbar in downtown Nelson on April 18 for their year-end showcase. Students have been in preparation over the last few weeks of the Winter Semester, creating and perfecting funky and groovy sounds that the audience will have a hard time forgetting.
Apr 08 2019
After another successful season, the Selkirk College Saints closed its 2018-2019 chapter with the annual awards banquet that recognized contributions both on and off the ice. Though the Saints didn’t manage to capture a fifth provincial title, the team continued to show its strength in a league dominated by four-year schools.
Apr 05 2019
A passion for improving health care in Guatemala drove the creation of a rewarding practice placement for Selkirk College Nursing Program students and strong support by the community provided the energy required to make a difference in Central America.
Apr 02 2019
A special spring course offering for current Selkirk College students and community members provides an intensive and interesting survey of regional Indigenous culture.
Mar 26 2019
This spring's Selkirk College Reconciliation Speaker Series Event welcomes Chief Robert Joseph who will provide a valuable depth of knowledge about the Truth & Reconciliation Commission process. Through his innate storytelling abilities, Chief Joseph will provide vital context to the importance of the commission in Canada's future.
Mar 20 2019
Partnering with Co-op Education & Employment Services to hire a co-op student from Selkirk College brings countless paybacks to employers throughout the province. Selkirk College co-op students are fresh out of the classroom, immediately productive and bring an enthusiasm and cutting-edge industry know-how to the workplace.
Mar 19 2019
The affordability of a close-to-home education is enhanced by the Selkirk College Board of Governors Entrance Scholarships that are available to learners entering this coming Fall. The deadline for applications for the $1,500 awards is March 31.
Mar 18 2019
Embracing the ever-changing cultural landscape in the West Kootenay and Boundary is the focus of an upcoming community conversation hosted by students in Peace & Justice Studies Program. Both international and domestic students are encouraging residents of the region to get to know the learners who study on our campuses.
Mar 17 2019
At an annual event held at Selkirk College, students are welcoming the community to join them for a celebration that addresses some big topics, the elephant in the room. The Education Assistant & Community Support Worker (EACSW) Program students are hosting a free afternoon event March 25 at the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Mar 14 2019
During the heart of winter, students and staff at Selkirk College took on the challenge to take personal steps towards lowering energy use. The results from the BC Cool Campus Challenge are in and the college has emerged as a leader in sustainability efforts.
Mar 11 2019
The Year-End Showcase Concert Series is a Selkirk College tradition that sees graduating students in the Contemporary Music & Technology Program perform a spectrum of genres on the Shambhala Music & Performance Hall stage. Three weeks of great music is on tap for the Tenth Street Campus.
Mar 10 2019
Ongoing partnership bolstered with funding that will help bolster program offerings and boost the student experience for post-secondary in the West Kootenay and Boundary region.
Mar 09 2019
The Selkirk College Saints were not able to overcome a slow start in their best-of-three series against the Vancouver Island University Mariners and had the 2018-2019 BCIHL season come to end after losing two straight at the Castlegar & District Recreation Centre.
Mar 04 2019
The student-athletes on the Selkirk College Saints hockey team have been working since September for this moment and starting Friday night (March 8), the team will open the playoffs against the Vancouver Island University Mariners with the ultimate goal of capturing the school's fifth provincial title.
Mar 01 2019
It has never been easier to start at Selkirk College with an event called Admission on the Spot that aims to help soon-to-be students with the application process. In three events hosted in Castlegar, Nelson and Trail, people will be able to have their application processed on the spot and be conditionally accepted to the program of their choice.