Dec 15 2020
In shop settings that places a priority on pandemic safety protocols, students in Selkirk College's School of Industry & Trades Training have been able to engage in hands-on skill development in a variety of programs over the past few months. The opportunity to advance their education and training has been a boost to the spirits of learners in the Fine Woodworking Program.
Dec 08 2020
By following the health and safety protocols established to allow in-person learning, students in the Ceramics Studio at the Selkirk College Victoria Street Campus are flourishing and appreciating the opportunity to deliver beauty under the shadow of uncertainty.
Dec 06 2020
Displaying kindness towards their fellow learners, students in the Professional Cook Training Program are adding a little light to the holiday season by providing meals during a pivotal time of the first semester.
Dec 04 2020
Building connections through language and gaining a deeper understanding of the cultures represented at Selkirk College is the focus of December 21 vitual event that prepares to welcome the New Year and spreads the holiday gift of sharing.
Dec 02 2020
Unable to welcome guests to an in-person Gala due to pandemic restrictions, Selkirk College brought together supporters virtually for a gathering that showcased student talents and gave thanks to the community for ongoing efforts to bolster learner access.
Nov 30 2020
The pandemic has been unequally challenging for vulnerable populations in the Selkirk College region. As part of a larger Rural Homelessness and COVID-19 project, Nursing Program students contributed to the research by providing survey data that meshed with street nursing outreach work.
Nov 28 2020
In the same week that the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020-2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, student-athletes on the Selkirk College Saints found brightness through focus on community leadership.
Nov 21 2020
Selkirk College’s new Manager of Indigenous Education & Engagement has traveled the path of Indigenous education and Indigenization in public post-secondary for a long time, both as a student and an academic leader.
Nov 17 2020
Tasked with making campuses safe for adapted in-person learning, the Selkirk College Facilities Department has delivered through months of uncertainty and continues to lead the frontline effort to meet the challenges of the pandemic.
Nov 14 2020
Remarkable educators are found in all Selkirk College programs where passion for teaching provides learners the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and training for success. Each year, the Selkirk College Faculty Association takes a pause to recognize the individual efforts, inspiration and innovation at the annual SCOPE Awards.
Nov 10 2020
Supporting learners through challenging times and graduating an emerging workforce equipped with the educational foundation to assist in recovery is the focus of Selkirk College’s new annual giving campaign.
Nov 07 2020
Demand for accessible post-secondary education remains steady as Selkirk College continues to deliver programming through a hybrid delivery model that places emphasis on the health and safety of the campus community.
Oct 31 2020
A glimpse into what Selkirk College will look like in the coming years can be found in the release of the Campus Master Plan 2020-2035 that provides details on what remarkable post-secondary education looks like in the West Kootenay and Boundary regions.
Oct 27 2020
Whether you’re a fan of the genre, interested in what graphic novels say about society or wanting to examine their place among famous literary works, a new course being offered at Selkirk College this winter brings graphic fiction to life for learners eager to discover more about this pop-culture phenomena.
Oct 23 2020
During the first three Sundays in November, the college community is invited to join Countdown, a global initiative to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. The free virtual TEDx talks feature local and global speakers who are leading the way by turning ideas into actions.