Mar 08 2021
Under guidance from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, Selkirk College is joining post-secondaries from across British Columbia in preparation for a return to in-person education on campuses for September 2021.
Mar 02 2021
An inspiring post-secondary career that started almost 30 years ago as a part-time instructor in the Forest Technology Program will come to an end in May 2022 when Selkirk College President Angus Graeme steps out of his role and into new adventures. As he focuses on guiding the regional college through the next 15 months, the search for new president has begun.
Feb 28 2021
Selkirk College bursaries and scholarships provide many learners an opportunity where it may not otherwise be possible without financial support. Balancing her education with a busy life involving six kids, third-year Nursing Program student Heather Anderson is grateful for donors who back post-secondary ambition with kindness and generosity.
Feb 21 2021
Working under approved health and safety protocols, learners in the Selkirk College Hairstylist Program have been attending class in-person in September. With a foundation of skills now acquired, the program has opened its doors to salon services and are inviting the community to visit the Silver King Campus for an appointment.
Feb 14 2021
Veteran journalist and acclaimed Ojibwe author Tanya Talaga will discuss the current state of Indigenous resurgence in Canada on March 4 as part of Selkirk College’s Truth & Justice Speaker Series.
Feb 08 2021
An essential part of equipping British Columbians with the education and skills needed for today’s labour market, Selkirk College is offering micro-credential courses focused on facilities maintenance and refrigeration occupations.
Feb 05 2021
Vital to access and affordability, students who get their post-secondary start at Selkirk College have an opportunity to advance their education through the Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship Program that awards $5,000 each to students in colleges across British Columbia.
Feb 01 2021
Combining a knack for problem solving, interest in pushing technological limits and knowledge gleaned from his studies at Selkirk College, Ben Marken entered a new world of discovery by figuring out a way to help NASA with its mission of interplanetary exploration.
Jan 31 2021
Bringing to light climate change issues and priorities in rural British Columbia is the focus of an upcoming conference that aims to build the skills and knowledge necessary to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to an uncertain future.
Jan 22 2021
With a focus on developing increased capacity in the region and boosting economic diversification outside British Columbia's urban areas, Dr. Sarah Breen is taking on a vital role that meshes perfectly with her passion for research and equipping decision-makers with the information they need to make sound decisions.
Jan 16 2021
Helping reduce the crushing mental and physical toll the COVID-19 pandemic is having on seniors in the Castlegar area, a pair of Selkirk College Nursing Program students are shining a light on what is required moving forward for older adults in British Columbia.
Jan 12 2021
Launched as a way to improve access to health care careers for students living outside urban areas, Selkirk College’s Rural Pre-Medicine (RPM) Program is providing a successful post-secondary start for future healthcare professionals. Now the community is being invited to help provide a gentle hand as they work towards their goals.
Dec 30 2020
In a year like no other, students and staff in the Selkirk College community showed that a passion for learning is a powerful tool when faced with daunting uncertainty. Bonded by a desire to overcome obstacles in pursuit of a remarkable post-secondary education, these are some of the people in the Selkirk College neighbourhood that help illustrate a truly wild 2020.
Dec 28 2020
One of the nation’s foremost advocates for Indigenous children will examine how state-based discrimination undermines the success of First Nations communities across Canada in a virtual presentation that is part of the Truth & Justice Speaker Series presented by Selkirk College.
Dec 18 2020
Mitchell Rosko and Steven Glass escaped the clutches of the Dragons without the cash they were looking for from the Den, but the former Selkirk College students did come away with a cross-Canada shot of awarness for Paved To Pines.