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.
Oct 19 2020
The importance of the tech sector in rural British Columbia continues to grow with a bright future for regions like the West Kootenay. As part of an ongoing effort to support sector retention and expansion, Kootenay Association for Science & Technology has partnered with researchers at the Applied Research & Innovation Centre to present a survey aimed at taking the temperature of today's landscape.
Oct 11 2020
A full-day event on October 23 will dive deep into the issue of racism in Canada with an inspiring list of local speakers and discussion opportunities for the entire community. The awareness event will feature Canadian writer and activist Desmond Cole as the keynote speaker.
Sep 27 2020
Providing tools to students that enable a foundation to build their education on has never been more vital. With the pivot to increased online delivery for many programs, Selkirk College is undertaking an initiative that puts the technology into the hands of those required to study virtually. Support from the community is key to the success going forward.
Sep 26 2020
Community Education & Workplace Training is a vital resource for lifelong learners to gain required training and seek satisfying diversions. With health and safety as the number-one priority, there is a multitude of course offerings available throughout the fall and winter months at Selkirk College.