News Archives
May 24 2019
Students in the School of Environment & Geomatics wrapped up their first year of study at Selkirk College taking part in a rewarding field school along the banks of the Columbia River just north of Trail.
May 21 2019
Celebrate local woodworking design and craftsmanship with the students of the Selkirk College Fine Woodworking program at their annual year-end show. The show will run Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26 at its traditional venue of 402 Baker St in the Nelson Trading Company building.
May 20 2019
Over the last four decades, the Selkirk College Early Childhood Care & Education Program has been providing graduates that have built a strong system in our region and beyond. On May 24, program pioneers, alumni and current students will come together to recognize the importance the program has played in the lives of children and families.
May 17 2019
With the announcement of a federal grant, Selkirk College staff and students are now working with municipalities around the region to help develop plans to deal with the consequences of climate change. Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute is proud to announce it will be working to strengthen community resilience to the effects of climate change.
May 15 2019
Starting this September, learners looking to advance their knowledge and skills can be part of the first cohort of the new Web Development Program. Based out of Nelson's Tenth Street Campus, the program sets graduates up for success in the booming tech sector.
May 13 2019
The legacy of the Columbia River Treaty has been defining element of the Selkirk College region for more than 50 years. In late-May the One River: Ethics Matter Conference will explore the impacts of the treaty and what can be done to ensure the environment is at the forefront of all future decisions regarding the river system.
May 09 2019
The Rural Pre-Medicine Program graduated its third cohort in the spring with eight students completing a vital step in their educational journey. From a diverse background, the students got together with their supporters just prior to graduation to celebrate the achievement.
May 06 2019
For high school students in the West Kootenay interested in a career in trades, the Youth Explore Trades Sampler is a program that gets learners involved in hands-on training and provides a vital snapshot into a vareity of different options.
Apr 26 2019
As communities across British Columbia heighten efforts to protect from wildfire, students in the Selkirk College Forest Technology Program are continuing their partnership with the City of Castlegar to help with fuel mitigation efforts in the most vulnerable areas.
Apr 23 2019
A pair of great opportunities for learners across the region to build their knowledge and skills at the Castlegar Campus this spring with a six-day Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping course and three-day workshop on supporting ex-prisoners as they reintegrate into the community.
Apr 22 2019
After four successful seasons behind the bench of the Selkirk College Saints men's hockey program, head coach Brent Heaven is leaving to pursue other interests and the team is now looking for a new skipper to lead the team into the 2019-2020 BCIHL season.
Apr 16 2019
Members of the Class of 2019 will gather on the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus on April 30 for the annual convocation ceremony that celebrates achievement in all programs. More than 350 of the eligible 950 graduating students will take a walk across the stage to receive their certificate, diploma or degree that will launch them into a bright future.
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.