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How to Prepare for Wildfire in College Region
The wildfire risk in the Selkirk College region is currently high to extreme. Please be prepared for an emergency situation should it arise.
Aug 21, 2023
Bruno Graziotto
Bruno Graziotto grew up in the Kootenays and is an alumnus of Selkirk’s Business Administration Program. Bruno has 40 years of industry experience in accounting and finance working in private and publicly listed companies, as well a not-for–profits. His résumé includes senior roles with leaders in the food processing, telecommunications, logistics, financial services industries and municipal
Off-Campus Housing Vital Part of Mix
With the buzz of learning returning to campuses across the region, the community is being asked to help make the academic year a success.
Aug 24, 2023
Mir Lecture Turns Focus to Wildfire
The disastrous outcomes of Mother Nature’s wrath will be discussed by award-winning author John Vaillant in a Mir Centre for Peace Lecture.
Aug 30, 2023
Student Elections
There is still an opportunity to fill a student position on the Selkirk College Board of Governors. If you are currently enrolled and in good standing, you are eligible to run! One student position. Applications are encouraged from all Selkirk College campuses and learning centres. The Selkirk College Board of Governors meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from 4–7 pm. Find out more about the
Risk Protection
If you are enrolling in a course or program with off-campus activities, you are required to complete a participation agreement before you start the course or program. Sample Participation Agreement Frequently Asked Questions Why do I have to sign a participation agreement? There may be unique risks involved in the off-campus activities of some courses and programs. The participation agreement
Naser Arda
Instructor, Economics and Marketing Naser Arda has been in post-secondary education since 2016. Naser's teaching journey began at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario. Later work includes serving as the entrepreneurial thinking programming advisor at the University of Calgary and offering consultancy expertise in innovation to two other institutions in Ontario and Jerusalem. Naser serves as a
Pat Henman’s Courageous Battle Brought to the Stage
See the gripping story of a courageous battle to overcome life-threatening injuries sustained in a collision with a drunk driver.
Mar 30, 2023
External Exam Services
External exam services are available to anyone attending an institution or professional organization other than Selkirk College. In-Person Services In-person services are available at the Castlegar Campus in Room A-41 and the Silver King Campus in Nelson in Room C-220. Most exams must be booked three weeks in advance. Students with academic accommodations must request their exam sitting at least
Danica Weager
Danica Weager (she/her) was born and raised in Nelson, BC. She is of mixed ancestry. She is a member of Peguis First Nation on her mother's side and has European ancestry on her father's side. She is a proud mama of a youngster and is committed to learning more about her cultural connections. She is deeply grateful to be a visitor in the traditional territories of the Sinixt (Lakes), the Syilx
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan
Selkirk College acknowledges its ability to connect with and contribute to the college community by empowering underrepresented voices. This requires a deep commitment to addressing the impacts of colonialism, racism and injustice and the challenges they continue to present within the college community and beyond. To meet these commitments, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) lenses must be
Merri Schwartz
Instructor, Culinary Arts Kootenay-born professional pastry chef and chocolatier Merri Schwartz has been working in the BC food community since 2002. Merri credits her childhood with awakening her interest in baking. Raised by back-to-the-land hippies, she didn’t buy her first bag of granulated sugar until the age of 18 and learned, in a kitchen filled with carob, honey and whole wheat flour, that
Kayla Tillapaugh
Kayla Tillapaugh is a proud mother and Selkirk College alumni whose early passions for sustainability and stewardship brought her to the Kootenays from her homeplace in the Okanagan/Shuswap. She pursued studies in Integrated Environmental Planning here at Selkirk College and gained work experience in Indigenous land stewardship, rural research and innovation, and environmental nonprofit management
Shannon Kenning
Instructor, Practical Nursing
50 Years of Nursing
Celebrating Half a Century of Regional Impact We are proud to have been educating and training health care professionals for half a century! Over the past 50 years, Selkirk College has earned a reputation for excellence in nursing education in both the classroom and clinical settings. Our graduates are highly sought after by health care facilities throughout the country, and they are known for
Exploring the Impacts of Generative AI
Selkirk College is taking an investigative approach to generative AI, with the aim of acknowledging potential benefits and challenges.
Jun 01, 2023