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Study Hall
Study Hall is a facilitated virtual space where students from any program can come to work on assignments, prepare for quizzes or exams or complete readings. Study Hall Opens Fall 2023! Come to one or every session. Each two-hour session will include a quick goal-setting exercise at the start, a music-filled break and a check-in at the end. We Hold the Space. You Get Your Work Done. Sessions are
Advanced Manufacturing
Innovative Technologies Combining technology with existing or emerging industry is critical to the sustainability of our rural region. Being able to manufacture things locally and quickly is valuable. The incredible Kootenay landscape offers up unique challenges—parts and cutting-edge services can be hard to find. Our rural region is home to a diverse range of industry partners and businesses—from
Advanced Computing
Customizing Solutions with New Technologies Advanced computing can take on many forms—whether you need to create new software to tackle a complex problem, collect and analyze current or historical data, reverse engineer a computer system or optimize a process or workflow using artificial intelligence. Selkirk Innovates is here to apply a diverse range of skills sets and solutions from our
GIS & Natural Resource Management
Answer Your Big Questions Selkirk Innovates is a leader in applied research related to geospatial technologies and natural resource management. Geospatial technology is all around us. We use it when we type an address into Google Maps on our cell phone or when we see a hotspot analysis of where crimes are occurring on a television show. Our keen researchers, faculty and students specialize in
Suicide Prevention
Are you worried about a friend? What can you do? Notice Any noticeable change in behaviour could be a warning sign that your friend isn’t doing well. Look For Drinking more than usual. Not texting or calling as much. Appearing tired or distant. Talking about how much life sucks. Start a Conversation Over the phone. Over a casual hangout. While driving. While working on a project. Be There Avoid
Our Team
Connect with Us Send us an email or give us a call at: Selkirk Innovates Administration, (250) 365-1392 Selkirk Technology Access Centre, (250) 304-8688 Focus Newsletter Get the latest news— subscribe to our newsletter ! Our Facilities Applied Research and Innovation Centre Selkirk Technology Access Centre Meet Our Team Dr. Terri MacDonald Director of Applied Research & Innovation Jason Taylor
Real-World Learning
Learning into Action Selkirk Innovates is ahead of the curve with integrating students into everything we do. We know how to transform what we’re doing into student jobs. It’s at the core of every project we take on. Work integrated learning, or experiential community-based learning, is where we shine. 145 student intern jobs created over the last three years. Interns earned over $1.7 million in
Laura Landsberg
Through my teaching I find great joy as I witness my students' discovery of their most authentic voice.
Jim Leitch
“It is nothing less than a profound honor to be of service to the many students I get to work with at Selkirk College.” — Jim Leitch Throughout the years that I have devoted myself to a career in education and human services and my goal has always been to be in a position to have a positive impact on people striving to improve their lives. With this personal goal in mind, having the opportunity to
Keyes Lessard
Instructor, Recreation, Fish and Wildlife "I feel privileged to work as an instructor in the school that formed the strong foundation for my career in the environmental field." —Keyes Lessard, Selkirk College School of Environment & Geomatics alumnus and instructor I have been instructing in the School of Environment & Geomatics at Selkirk College since 2004. I have taught an assortment of courses
Marian Lowe
Marian has worked in the field of visual communications, graphic design and education for more than two decades. In that time she has learned that the real magic happens when one listens, observes, works as a team and asks: ‘Who for?’, ‘Why?’ and ‘What if?’ Following the completion of a Visual Communications Degree at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, Marian worked in editorial
Allison Lutz
“I can’t imagine a better place to learn about natural systems than Selkirk College. Not only do we have access to amazing field sites but student success and quality instruction is at the forefront of what we do.” —Allison Lutz, Geography Instructor I have been teaching Geography and related courses in the School of Environment & Geomatics and the School of University Arts & Sciences since 1997
Stacey Matthews
Stacey grew up on a small farm in the Village of Fruitvale. She moved away from the area several times, but returned with her husband in 1998 to raise their family. After working as a reliability systems coordinator at Teck, Stacey embarked on her new career at Selkirk College in 2007 as an on-call employee while continuing her studies in College & University Management and Human Resources. Stacey
Janet Mayr
Instructor, Sociology, Women's Studies “Selkirk College has given me the opportunity to focus on teaching rather than on just researching.”- Janet Mayr Sociology and Women’s Studies faculty I have ten years of experience teaching and researching at McMaster University with the departments of Sociology and Labour Studies. In 1995, I visited my parents who live in Raspberry Village, BC: I fell in
Cheryl Morassut
Instructor, Pharmacy Technician Program I am a CPBC registered pharmacy technician and completed the Pharmacy Technician Program in the first year that it was offered at Selkirk College 2003/04. I do identify with the mature student who is returning to school to find a new and interesting career as well as a student who might be new to online learning. I believe that everyone has the capability to
Jose Padilla
Instructor, French, Spanish Hello! My name is Jose. I was born in Peru. I have been in Canada since 1983. I lived in Quebec until 2001. I now live in British Columbia. Next place will be heaven. I studied in Peru, Canada and France. My background is in linguistics. It will be my pleasure to provide you with some guidance in this area and to learn from you. Welcome to the Kootenays!