A successful post-secondary journey requires an inspiring beginning. Two women who have assisted learners through early steps at Selkirk College are being recognized with Board of Governors awards for their efforts to help build remarkable futures. Ktunaxa Nation Elder Anne Jimmie and retired Nursing Program instructor Joanne van der Ham are the 2022 recipients of the annual honours. Jimme is the
In the age of multi-device information access at your fingertips, a freshly renovated computer lab at Selkirk College’s Castlegar Campus Library is urging students to explore the lifeblood of post-secondary learning. Made possible with funds provided by Columbia Basin Trust through its ongoing support of enhancing student experience, the new $100,000 computer lab has added more work stations, the
With almost 3,000 students and staff active in the Selkirk College community, the life-and-times of the regional post-secondary is very much a reflection of broader society. Expanding horizons and building tangible futures is the focus, while overcoming challenges and vanquishing obstacles is what ultimately creates exciting outcomes. After all our society has been through in the last two-plus
Countering today’s fast-fashion by reimagining grandma’s handmade quilt is the focus of a project being undertaken by Selkirk College artist-in-residence Sophie Slater. An alumna of the Textile Arts Program and owner of Mother Snake clothing, Slater has spent the last six weeks transforming a decade’s old quilt collection into stunning coats. The talented artist revealed the final results at a
Guided by a passion to humbly lead the way on solutions for a healthier planet, Selkirk College’s latest recipients of the Environmental Sustainability Award have made a difference by sharing knowledge and taking action. The annual awards recognize both a student and staff member who help advance the college’s sustainability efforts. Forest Technology Program graduate Avianna Clempson and School