News Archives
Jul 25 2016
A desire to travel, meet people and discover new experiences drew Kiraya Spencer to the dynamic hospitality industry. With a strong start at Selkirk College, the young professional continues to thrive while traveling the world seeking out knowledge elevating her abilities. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has now selected Spencer to its respected SUMMIT Leadership Program, an exciting next step for the West Kootenay native recognized as a strong leader of tomorrow.
Jul 20 2016
Michael Occhipinti's inventive approach to creative music of all kinds has earned him a wide array of listeners and the respect of critics and musicians alike. His project Shine On: The Universe of John Lennon imaginatively alters the music well-known to all while staying true to the original feel. Occhipinti is in Nelson on August 3.
Jul 18 2016
Selkirk College is a strong option for high school graduates wanting to start their post-secondary education close to home. L.V. Rogers Secondary graduate Jade May made the local college her first choice when applying and with that strong Selkirk College start, she is now ready to move to the city and further her engineering education at the University of British Columbia.
Jul 11 2016
Selkirk College recently unveiled the first of two chemistry labs seeing a major renovation to bring them into the modern era. The old labs dated back 50 years to the original construction of the college and the new facilities are an exciting addition to a growing field of study at the local institution.
Jul 05 2016
After a long and illustrious career with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, David MacGillivray is leaving the luxury hotel chain to teach students of the Resort & Hotel Management and Post Graduate Hospitality Management programs at Selkirk College. MacGillivray brings tremendous experience and is excited for the next chapter in his life as part of a program he regards highly for delivering outstanding graduates.
Jul 03 2016
Selkirk College continues to lead in the achievement of sustainability and has recently earned a STARS silver rating for its commendable efforts. The global Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has praised the local institution for its ongoing work.
Jun 28 2016
With demand for Selkirk College programming high, the Board of Governors gave the green light to an annual budget which helps set a course towards an exciting year ahead for students and staff.
Jun 27 2016
Students aiming to upgrade at Selkirk College need not be deterred by the new tuition model taking affect this spring. Despite funding changes coming from the Provincial Government, 100 per cent financial support for learning is currently available when you sign up for Upgrading at Selkirk College.
Jun 23 2016
A one-time funding allotment of $75,000 to support Aboriginal students at Selkirk College will help the local institution provide even more opportunities for higher education improving capacity building across the board.
Jun 22 2016
Chinese International student Xu Jiaming first came to Selkirk College to study English when he was just 18-years-old. Not only did learning improve his communication skills, he continued his education with a second year at the local institution in the field of Engineering. This fall, the young man will go on to study at the University of British Columbia, crediting his strong start at Selkirk College.
Jun 22 2016
The Selkirk College Saints hockey team will be starting their campaign to capture five straight British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League championships with a pair of skilled offensive weapons that have committed to attending starting this autumn.
Jun 21 2016
This fall, the Strengthening Our Relations Conference will engage Indigenous youth from around the Columbia Basin in a two-day event aiming to build the leaders of tomorrow while making cultural connections.
Jun 20 2016
Three Selkirk College research and innovation projects have been chosen by the Federal Government as recipients of grant funding for work that will provide benefits to our region.
Jun 15 2016
Selkirk College was right next door when Darren Paterson figured out his life’s direction. Two years later, the UAS Associate of Arts (English) Degree graduate is ready to take the next step at the University of British Columbia-Okanagan with the help of $15,000 in transfer scholarships earned.
Jun 14 2016
Four-time defending British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League champion Selkirk College Saints will begin the 2016-2017 season with some fresh faces in the line-up as they pursue their fifth in a row starting in September.