Are you struggling to get the food and nutrition you need? We are here to support you. On-Campus Resources Food Pantry The on-campus Food Pantry is stocked with non-perishable food items. Castlegar Campus: Main Lobby, near Students' Union Office 0-127 Tenth Street Campus: Students' Union Office P112 Silver King Campus: Students' Union Office C136 Trail Campus: Main floor stairwell near the main
Holistic Health & Wellness College life is about more than just classes. We know it can be overwhelming to prioritize taking care of yourself, so we aim to create a web of caring, a culture of compassion, equality and social justice to enhance your experience. Selkirk College is a proud signatory of the Okanagan Charter . Mental Health Resources Gender Diversity & Inclusion Food Security Sexual
Lena was born and raised in the Kootenays, and living away taught her that there is no better place to be. She was thrilled to work at Selkirk College. "I am a Selkirk College alum and know how special the college experience can be," she says. "I am happy to be a part of an organization that provides so many positive experiences for the people who live here." Lena loves teaching and is always
Expand your horizons with a new hobby, build skills to support your career or take the time to learn a new language! Arts, Culture & Music Browse courses in drawing, jewellery making, writing, illustrating and more. Computers & Digital Technology Learn how to create web pages, and advance your skills with courses in Photoshop, InDesign and more. Languages Establish and expand your skills in
Join us as a beginner or explore your existing interest to discover new techniques. Tap into your creativity with some of the best instructors in our region through courses in clay, drawing, writing, music, painting, fibre arts and mixed media.
Experience Fine Dining Join us for a great meal and a great experience, all prepared by Professional Cook , Resort & Hotel Management and Postgraduate Hospitality Management students. Scholar's Dining Room is an interactive classroom where our students can practice and learn service standards and operations in a safe, supportive environment. While we strive to do our best, mistakes and funny
"Technology is (finally) transforming education, making it accessible and affordable to people everywhere." — Brad McVittie I have an insatiable curiosity about the world that is nurtured every day at Selkirk College. I trained in evolutionary anthropology and went on to study primates in Central America and Africa, before finding my passion in education. I've worked in post-secondary education
Chair, Mir Centre for Peace; Instructor, Peace & Justice Studies “I am constantly impressed by the sensitivity, intelligence and passion for positive social change that I see in our students." —Jennie Barron Jennie has always had a passionate intellectual interest in social justice, community, and connection. These themes are a constant thread throughout Jennie's academic explorations, activism
Instructor, Creative Writing, English, Business Administrative, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management “I am so pleased to be back in my home region, contributing to the creative, cultural and educational development of Selkirk's diverse student population.” – Leesa Dean, Instructor Creative Writing, English Originally from Cranbrook, BC, Leesa Dean is a graduate of the
Instructor, Biology "Selkirk College has offered me a wonderful opportunity to pursue both my passion for teaching human biology while continuing to adventure in the mountains. I can also think of no better place in which to raise a family." - James Nicol, Instructor, Biology James describes himself as "a most fortunate member of the Selkirk College family." He strives to accommodate learners from
Gary has worked throughout his career to combine two disciplines of study: Geography and education. He holds a Master of Science in Geography from the University of Calgary where he completed a field-based thesis on the impacts of large avalanches and forestry practices on stream morphology in the Northern Selkirk Mountains. He has worked on fluvial geomorphology and Quaternary geology projects in
Instructor, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Business Administration, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management ''In teaching mathematics and physics in the Kootenays, I have managed to combine my passion for the outdoors with my love of STEM subjects and teaching students how the world works. '' – Raoul Kemper, instructor mathematics, physics, statistics Teaching Becoming a
RPM Program Coordinator; Instructor, History "As a History instructor, I aim to make an important contribution to my community by increasing local knowledge about our collective past. I want to leave the world a better place than I found it and I hope I can inspire my students to do the same." - Takaia Larsen, History Instructor After graduating with an Arts diploma from Selkirk in 2002, I wasn't
Instructor, English Literature has long been my primary guide to life, and I believe reading and writing can help anyone better understand and articulate their place in the world. It’s a pleasure to work as an English instructor in the province that taught me to pay as close attention to the forests I walk as the sentences I read and create. Just as nature inspires mountain bikers and skiers to