News Archives
Jan 23 2020
Kootenay Studio Arts at the Victoria Street Campus is a bustling hub of creativity in the heart of Nelson. Ceramics Instructor Robin DuPont is one of the faculty members who provides inspiring mentorship to learners who desire to discover a mix of artistry, practicality and a future full of possibility.
Jan 21 2020
When a serious accident almost claimed his life, Contemporary Music & Technology Program student Nick Morgan required an abundance of resilience to get back to class. With the assistance of Selkirk College's Financial Aid Department, he has returned and is thriving in his second year of studies on the Tenth Street Campus.
Jan 15 2020
One of Canada's most sought after musical exports will be traveling to the West Kootenay in early-February to lead student workshops in Nelson and offer a songwriting masterclass to the public. Grammy award winner Greg Wells has worked with the biggest artists on the planet and will take part in a three day artist-in-residence stint on the Tenth Street Campus.
Jan 06 2020
With ten games remaining in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League season, the Selkirk College Saints have a challenging road ahead as the team pushes for a spot in the playoffs.
Jan 02 2020
As we welcome a new decade, it’s time for reflection. Staff and students at Selkirk College had another eventful 12 months placing the pieces of remarkable post-secondary educational experience into the larger puzzle that defines the communities we serve in the West Kootenay and Boundary.
Dec 18 2019
As a key part of the effort to make life more affordable for British Columbia families, the Provincial Government is providing essential funding for a childcare centre on Nelson's Silver King Campus that will provide needed resources to students and staff at Selkirk College.
Dec 12 2019
Students in the School of Business were challenged to put their knowledge and skills to work in a case competition that took a closer look at economic development for the Atikameksheng First Nation in Ontario.
Dec 09 2019
The completion of the Selkirk College Indigenization Plan 2019-2024 is an vital step and ushers in a new chapter of learning in the region. The result of several years of consultation, relationship building and research is a guiding document for the future of post-secondary.
Dec 06 2019
With months of hard work on Nelson's Tenth Street Campus now behind them, students in the Contemporary Music & Technology Program are putting on a show that marks the unofficial end of the Fall Semester. The community is invited to come out and catch the grooves of five superb student bands on December 12 at the Spiritbar in the Hume Hotel.
Dec 02 2019
The annual Snapshot Report from the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute at Selkirk College has been released, providing a wide range of relevant and reliable data that helps support evidence-based decision making across the region.
Dec 01 2019
The Selkirk College Saints host the Simon Fraser University Clan on December 6 and 7 at the Castlegar & District Recreation Centre where the student-athletes will be looking for a pair of wins to send them into the holiday season on a high note.
Nov 28 2019
One of the core commitments at Selkirk College is environmental sustainability and a recent solar energy project at the Castlegar Campus is a shining example of the post-secondary is leading the way in the region when it comes to solutions for the future.
Nov 12 2019
Students from the School of Business at Selkirk College recently got the chance to network with local accounting professionals, learning about career options in the finance and accounting industry. Organized by the Selkirk College’s Business and Accounting Club, the event featured a question-and-answer session, and a networking lunch.
Nov 06 2019
With the theme of 'Remarkable Together,' Selkirk College Gala 2019 will place focus on raising funds to help international students and domestic students who study abroad make their learning journey more affordable through scholarships and bursaries.
Nov 05 2019
Love of literature united writers from both sides of the border as Eastern Washington University’s (EWU) graduate students recently returned to Selkirk College for the third annual A Stone’s Throw Writing Symposium.