A supportive learning environment is foundational at Selkirk College and on May 12 the broader community is being invited to participate in Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraising campaign that provides a lifetime of difference for students.
Remarkable post-secondary happens because of the knowledge, skills, innovation and passion of those committed to emboldening learners to strive for what they need to become successful contributors in their careers and to their community. The annual NISOD Excellence Awards recognize outstanding individuals at Selkirk College who make a difference.
Through partnerships with the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the Provincial Government, Selkirk College has taken ownership of the Greater Trail Community Centre that will enable post-secondary to flourish in a beautiful historic downtown building.
After a remarkable 30-year career in post-secondary that culmiated with a decade as the Selkirk College president, Angus leaves a legacy that will contine to inspire future learners and leaders. As he embarks on a new chapter, a look back on what he has accomplished in the realm of higher education.
Selkirk College students and staff were involved in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 3A between Castlegar and Nelson on Thursday afternoon, June 30. Eighteen Selkirk College students and staff members, primarily from the Explore Program, were on the BC Transit bus that was involved in the collision. One student suffered serious injury in the crash and was transferred to Kelowna
The quiet of summer will soon be broken at Selkirk College with the arrival of students for the fall semester, bringing a new air of post-secondary excitement to campuses and learning centres across the region.
Study Hall is a facilitated virtual space where students from any program can come to work on assignments, prepare for quizzes or exams or complete readings. Study Hall Opens Fall 2023! Come to one or every session. Each two-hour session will include a quick goal-setting exercise at the start, a music-filled break and a check-in at the end. We Hold the Space. You Get Your Work Done. Sessions are
Innovative Technologies Combining technology with existing or emerging industry is critical to the sustainability of our rural region. Being able to manufacture things locally and quickly is valuable. The incredible Kootenay landscape offers up unique challenges—parts and cutting-edge services can be hard to find. Our rural region is home to a diverse range of industry partners and businesses—from
Customizing Solutions with New Technologies Advanced computing can take on many forms—whether you need to create new software to tackle a complex problem, collect and analyze current or historical data, reverse engineer a computer system or optimize a process or workflow using artificial intelligence. Selkirk Innovates is here to apply a diverse range of skills sets and solutions from our
Answer Your Big Questions Selkirk Innovates is a leader in applied research related to geospatial technologies and natural resource management. Geospatial technology is all around us. We use it when we type an address into Google Maps on our cell phone or when we see a hotspot analysis of where crimes are occurring on a television show. Our keen researchers, faculty and students specialize in
Are you worried about a friend? What can you do? Notice Any noticeable change in behaviour could be a warning sign that your friend isn’t doing well. Look For Drinking more than usual. Not texting or calling as much. Appearing tired or distant. Talking about how much life sucks. Start a Conversation Over the phone. Over a casual hangout. While driving. While working on a project. Be There Avoid
Connect with Us Send us an email or give us a call at: Selkirk Innovates Administration, (250) 365-1392 Selkirk Technology Access Centre, (250) 304-8688 Focus Newsletter Get the latest news— subscribe to our newsletter ! Our Facilities Applied Research and Innovation Centre Selkirk Technology Access Centre Meet Our Team Dr. Terri MacDonald Director of Applied Research & Innovation Jason Taylor
Learning into Action Selkirk Innovates is ahead of the curve with integrating students into everything we do. We know how to transform what we’re doing into student jobs. It’s at the core of every project we take on. Work integrated learning, or experiential community-based learning, is where we shine. 145 student intern jobs created over the last three years. Interns earned over $1.7 million in
The Mir Centre for Peace vision began in 1966 when the college inherited the buildings and site, but the rich history of this magnificent piece of land and the people who have lived here stretches back for centuries. Building a Mandate for Peace The Mir Centre was established in 1999 with the mandate of understanding and building cultures of peace through education. Mir— an ancient Russian word
1 Language & Culture Experiences This program is offered during the fall, winter and spring terms. Join existing academic English language classes at your level. Take core classes in reading, writing, grammar and communication and choose 1-2 elective seminars. If you come for less than seven weeks (1 module), you would not be expected to write final exams unless you choose to. Activities You will
What are the main similarities and differences between the three core programs in Environment & Geomatics? The first year of each of the programs is common to all three, covering the basics in such areas as botany, geology/soils, hydrology, navigation, computers and GIS, measurements and mathematics. The second year is where the specialization begins. There is the opportunity for students to
Your Future Starts Here Nestled in the forest and spread across 65 hectares, the Castlegar Campus is home to programming in Community Education & Workplace Training and the schools of Academic Upgrading & Development , Business , Environment & Geomatics , Health & Human Services , Selkirk International and University Arts & Sciences . Address 301 Frank Beinder Way Castlegar, British Columbia
Donors to the Establishment of the Mir Centre for Peace Prominent donors BC Heritage Trust Columbia Power USCC Doukhobor community BC Hydro Regional District of Central Kootenay Castlegar Society for Self-Awareness PPWC Local 26 Human Services, Selkirk College International Education, Selkirk College Judith Harroff KMC Foundation Gordon Weese and Lydia West Peter Rezansoff Alex Rilkoff Jack and
The action we are taking to implement a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion is focused on seven areas: governance and leadership, education, communications, conflict transformation, student experience, employee experience and community engagement. A Road Map for Change Governance & leadership EDI initiatives are more likely to succeed when they are championed and driven by senior leadership
We collaborate—never compete—with local businesses. If you’re an existing business, we’re keen to help you increase efficiencies, decrease your costs and enhance productivity. If you’re a designer or entrepreneur, we can help design and realize your dream. If you’re a worker, student or prospective student wanting next-level advanced manufacturing or computing skills, check out our training