April 4, 2017

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Counting Down the Days to Graduation 2017

The 50th Selkirk College graduation ceremony will take place at the Castlegar Campus on April 28 with hundreds of students from a vareity of programs making the next exciting step in their lives.

This year's Grad Committee is planning another excellent event, but to pull it off they need your help. If you have not done so already, please sign up to be Grad Ambassador. Learn more about how to help out.

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A Coffee Table Book Fifty Years in the Making will Soon Be Available

As the Selkirk College 50th Anniversary year draws to close, a beautiful keepsake will help us all keep the first five decades alive with the release of Journeys Taken that will be ready for purchase by Grad 2017. Find out more.

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A Wonderful Celebration of Diverse Ability in The Pit

Classroom & Community Support Workers Program students welcomed more than 200 people to the Castlegar Campus for an event called Imagine that left those in attendance inspired. Take a look back.

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Come Together at Tenth Street for Winter Semester Staff Pub Night

Students in the Post-Graduate Hospitality Management second-year graduating class invite staff from all campuses to this event on Thursday from (note new time) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free food, cheap drinks. Read more.

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Pathways to Employment Helps Change Lives of Participants

A 19-week pilot project that introduced a cohort of 16 students to exciting opportunities in trades and industry wrapped up, leaving an important imprint on those who took part in the program. Read the stories of success.
Events

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April 5: Armed Forces Recruitment in Castlegar

April 5: Motivational Speaker - Ed Natyshak

April 6: UAS Thursdays - Sarah Youngblutt

April 6: Clean Energy Forum

April 6: Staff Pub Night on Tenth Street Campus

April 7: Meditation and Journaling Workshop

April 7: TEDx - Awkward Spaces in Learning

April 8: Mir Lecture Series - Amy Goodman

April 10: Bike to College Week Begins in Castlegar

April 11: Meditation and Journaling Workshop

April 11: Strengthening Our Response Presentation

April 13: SCOPE Awards Nomination Deadline

April 14: Gym Closure for Final Exams/Grad

April 21: Digital Arts & New Media Year End Show

April 27: Celebrating Indigenous Student Grads

April 27: Rural Pre-Medicine Graduation Celebration

April 28: Selkirk College Graduation 2017

HR Matters

Selkirk College Alumna Tiffany Snauwaert Becomes New Dean

In early-April, Vice President of Education Neil Coburn announced changes to the Education Division, including Tiffany Snauwaert's move to the Dean's office. Find out more about the recent changes.

Selkirk College Movers and Shakers for the Month of March

Below is a list of new employees and those who have changed positions over the last two months. Take time to welcome those who have arrived and congratulate those who are taking on new opportunties:

Crystal Shullman - Duplicating & Mailroom (Castlegar and Nelson)

Michele Fisher - Duplicating & Mailroom (Castlegar and Nelson)

Jonathan Langille - Ancillary Services Manager (multiple campuses)

Crystal Shullman - Finance Support Clerk (Castlegar and Nelson)

Rachel Nissenbaum - Finance Support Clerk (Castlegar and Nelson)

Robert Schwartzer - School Chair for Industry & Trades Training (Silver King and Tenth Street)

Scott Humphries - Bookstore Coordinator (Castlegar Campus)

Marie-Josee Leonard - International Enrolment Officer (Castlegar Campus)
What's Happening

Improved Internet Connectivity Coming Soon to Selkirk College

As part of a larger provincial initiative for post-secondary education institutes, Selkirk College is transitioning its existing network circuits and internet. Find out what this means for you.

Academic Calendar Print Version to be Phased Out

Following the lead of other post-secondary institutions, Selkirk College has decided to phase out production of print academic calendars. The 2017-2018 edition will be the last one. Learn more.

Employee Recognition & Retirement Dinner Set for End of May

The annual dinner recognizes those who hit milestones and honours those who have given much to the college. See who is on the list and plan to attend this highlight of the year. Head to MySelkirk for more.

Kathleen Ayre Connects Staff as Part of New ERP Team

Process Documentation Specialist responsible for gathering information to document business and training processes as well as work flows in consultation with Selkirk College staff. Learn more about the project.

Additional Health Care Assistant Program Seats Added in Trail

With a growing demand in the region for professionals to care for the elderly and persons with disabilities, the Provincial Government has provided special funding. Find out more about this September cohort.

Instructor Gilles Parenteau Builds on Rwanda Relationship

The bond grows between Selkirk College and Rwanda's Nyundo School of Music where an international language is bringing growing opportunities to shrink the world through music. Read the whole story.

Matty Hillman Presents Talk on Response to Sexual Violence

Selkirk College envisions a campus community that is diverse, accepting and safe for everyone. This project is part of a larger initiative of creating a culture that is free of violence in all its forms. Find out more.

New Law & Justice Studies Program Launched at Selkirk College

A new addition to our program line-up starts this September. Students can study in the Law & Justice Studies Program which gives them an opportunity to begin a legal career in a rural setting. Find out more.

Selkirk College Alumnae Embody Homegrown Philosophy

The owners of Nelson’s chic Lōkel Hair Studio personify their namesake. It doesn’t get much more local than the duo of Ashely Simon and Michelle Devine. Read their story at selkirk.ca.

Saints’ Drive for Five Comes to Sudden End

After an incredible run of four straight BCIHL championships, the Saints were eliminated by Trinity Western. The student athletes have nothing to hang their heads about after a great season. Take a look back.

TEDx What's Next - Awkward Spaces in Learning

Youth, educators and community are invited to this year's TEDx event to tell stories about awkward spaces, stories that will help others move through the awkwardness to stronger relationships. More info.

Tickets Still Available for Mir Lecture Series with Amy Goodman

Amy Goodman is an award-winning investigative journalist, author, and syndicated columnist, as well as the host of Democracy Now!, airing on public television and radio stations worldwide. Find out more.

Nominate an Exceptional Educator or Student Support Person

The Selkirk College Faculty Association’s Standing Committee on Professional Excellence (SCOPE) invites you to show appreciation with a nomination for a SCOPE award. Deadline is April 13. Read more.

Get Involved in Selkirk College Educational Governance

Looking for an opportunity to be involved in educational governance? Becoming a member of the Selkirk College Board of Governors or Education Council can provide this avenue. Find out how to get involved.
Kudos

Kudos are the perfect way to recognize outstanding work or extra effort by a colleague. And as a bonus, those who receive the shout-out get to enjoy a free coffee and muffin for your efforts! Find out more about Kudos at MySelkirk and help put a smile on someone's face. The following folks were singled out for outstanding work in March:

Crystal Leblanc - Kristin Knutson - Brad McVittie - Jim Leitch - Paul Zeabin - Trish Foy

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