Mar 12 2020
The Selkirk College Pharmacy Technician Program provides graduates the opportunity to make a difference on the frontlines of health care. Fruitvale-native Shelby Jorgensen is an alumna of the program now working in the fast-paced environment at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.
Mar 09 2020
The British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League playoffs begin this week in the Lower Mainland and the Selkirk College Saints will be looking to upset the top-ranked team when they travel to Langley to take on the Trinity Western University Spartans.
Feb 28 2020
If you have a curiosity for clay, this the perfect opportunity to take the exploration further. Kootenay Studio Arts faculty Robin DuPont and Martin Tagseth are holding a weekend workshop on March 13 to 15 that is open to anybody who wants to learn more and dive deeper into the creative process.
Feb 25 2020
Arriving to the West Kootenay from a small community in Northern Alberta, Selkirk College alumnus Rodney Noskiye carried with him big dreams of a future focused on making a difference. Now back working in the social services sector in his home province, Noskiye is giving back both professionally and personally.
Feb 14 2020
The Selkirk College Hairstylist Program has been operating at Nelson's Silver King Campus for more than five decades and has turned out generations of style experts. To help today's learners get the experience they need, the Hair Salon is now open and taking customers.
Feb 12 2020
Christian Picciolini's work is focused on battling extremism and providing options for redemption to those embroiled in a life filled with hate. The featured speaker in the Selkirk College Mir Lecture Series will explore his own background as a white power leader and provide insight into why individuals go down this dark road.
Feb 11 2020
Through vital partnerships in the region, Selkirk College continues to be a leader among rural post-secondary institutions in Canada. The work being done by faculty and student researchers has been enhanced through recent federal government funding aimed at applied research and innovation.
Feb 09 2020
The Selkirk College Saints boast the best fans in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League and strong support will be more vital than ever this coming weekend as the team looks to nail down a spot in the playoffs and take an underdog run at the championship.
Feb 06 2020
It's a national walk with a highly localized focus and this year's Coldest Night of the Year events in Castlegar and Nelson will once again put a spotlight on some of the most vulnerable people in our region. To help raise awareness for the issues surrounding the walk and ensure its success, Selkirk College Nursing Program students are getting involved on the frontlines.
Feb 04 2020
The journey for learners at Selkirk College is not one taken alone. Through the kindness of donors, students in all programs benefit from needs-based bursaries that help ease financial pressure and bolster final outcomes.
Jan 28 2020
It’s one of the most in-demand tech sector jobs in Canada and in the first year of being offered at the Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus, the Web Development Program is already emboldening the lives of learners keen to join the industry.
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.