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February 28, 2008
University College of the Fraser Valley to Offer new Degree Program in Physical Geography
The University College of the Fraser Valley is adding to its Bachelor of Science offerings with a new major and minor in physical geography, creating increased opportunities for students to study environmental issues, Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell announced today. "With enhanced degree-granting opportunities, B.C. students will have a wider variety of choice and flexibility in their pursuit of post-secondary education, and will be well positioned to meet the requirements of a global, knowledge-based economy," said Coell. "Students graduating with degrees in physical geography will be in very high demand." UCFV will begin offering the new program by September 2008 and plans to admit as many students as there is demand. Physical geography is a major subfield of geography, where students study processes and patterns in the natural environment, including climatology, geology, geographic information systems and human interaction with the environment. "Global warming is one of our most challenging environmental problems, which is why this new program will have an intense focus on studying climate change," said UCFV president Skip Bassford. "We are proud to increase opportunities for our students to study subjects that are of vital importance to our world today."
Source: Ministry of Advanced Education, British Columbia
February 25, 2008
2 Outstanding Achievement Awards for Bishop's University
Bishop's is pleased to recognize its two award winners from the 17th Annual Awards Night held February 21st in the Borough of Lennoxville. Dr. Jamie Crooks, Chair of the Philosophy Department and Conductor/Director of the University Singers, and Jamall Lee, a star student-athlete, were both named by community members for their outstanding achievements and involvement in Lennoxville. Dr. Crooks arrived in 1990 to teach Philosophy at Bishop's University. Known for his excellent teaching skills and dedication to the singers, he has been Chair of the Philosophy Department since 1994 and has been the Conductor / Director of the Bishop's Choir since 1999. "Energy, enthusiasm, and a series of lucky circumstances," says Crooks, helped grow the group from 37 to 112 singers, including many community members. Jamall is a 3rd year student in Sociology. His enthusiasm for football is contagious and his talent undeniable. He set the QUFL single-season rushing record with 1464 yards - breaking the old record of 1050 yards (1969) while amassing the 5th best total in the history of Interuniversity Football. This season he set yet another QUFL record by carrying the ball 181 times. He also ran for 12 touchdowns, was awarded the Jeff Russel Trophy for the QUFL most outstanding player and was named a First-Team All-Canadian. The Annual Awards Night event is an opportunity for the Borough of Lennoxville to pay tribute to the accomplishments of local individuals and to make the population aware of the extraordinary involvement of its fellow citizens within the community.
Source: Bishop's University, Quebec
February 25, 2008
LaSalle College International Scholarship Recipient
LaSalle College International is proud to announce the awarding of an exemption scholarship by the Ministère de lÉducation, du Loisir et du Sport to Miss Yuezhi Cheng, a third-year student in the collegial studies program in Hotel Management of LaSalle College. A committee formed by the college was requested to submit an application to the Ministry. Miss Cheng was selected for various criteria, namely her excellent school record. Congratulations to Miss Cheng!
Source: LaSalle College International, Quebec
February 15, 2008
University of British Columbia Involved in Five Out of 11 Funding Awards for New Centres of Excellence
The University of British Columbia is an active participant in five of the 11 grants awarded by the Government of Canada for the new Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR). Close to $75 million of the $163 million is awarded to UBC affiliated Centres of Excellence. "We welcome the Government of Canada's recent investment in commercialization and research," said Dr. John Hepburn, UBC Vice President, Research. "This announcement further recognizes UBC's international reputation for excellence, innovation and leadership."
Source: The University of British Columbia
February 14, 2008
Shine Ji Youn Chung Wins 2008 University of Prince Edward Island International Student Award
Shine Ji Youn Chung, a second-year sociology student, accepted the 2008 UPEI International Student Award at a lunch held on February 8 to conclude UPEI's seventh annual International Development Week. The award is given to a full-time undergraduate international student in his or her second year. Shine is a mature student who came to UPEI in the fall of 2006 from Korea. She has taught English as a Second Language in Korea and has volunteered as a Teaching English to Children teacher in Tibet. She wants to pursue a career in educating people in developing countries. Because of her desire to help others, she is a member of the UPEI Advocacy and Support Services team this semester. Other activities during International Development Week included a student symposium on global change, guest speakers and an exhibition of booths related to international development.
Source: University of Prince Edward Island
February 13, 2008
Cape Breton University: More Renewable Scholarships
Cape Breton University (CBU) is now offering more renewable scholarships to new students than ever before. "As the academic calibre of students applying and attending Cape Breton University continues to grow, we are very pleased to provide increased renewable scholarships to all students with an average of 90 per cent or above who apply for 2008," says Dr. Keith Brown, Vice-President, Development, Cape Breton University. "Students with an average of 95 per cent or higher will receive, at minimum, a renewable Dean's Scholarship, valued at $10,000 ($2,500 a year for up to four years). Students with a 90 to 94 per cent average will be offered a renewable Rossetti Scholarship valued at $8,000 ($2,000 a year for up to four years)." The tremendous support of the community towards the Future First fundraising campaign makes it possible to continue to offer more and larger scholarships to entering students. CBU also currently offers a set number of larger renewable scholarships for students who achieve top averages such as the eight Chancellor's Scholarships, valued at $24,000 each ($6,000 each year for up to four years); six President's Scholarship at $20,000 each ($5,000 a year for up to four years), and six Marquis Scholarship valued at $12,000 each ($3,000 a year for up to four years). Canadian high school students who apply to CBU by March 1 are automatically considered for Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships with dollar amounts based on an average of five, Grade 11 courses and three, first-semester Grade 12 academic courses as calculated by CBU. Students entering CBU with an 85 per cent or higher average are also guaranteed a scholarship; amounts vary depending on average. To maintain renewable entrance scholarship, students must enrol in full-time study and maintain an 80 per cent average once they are in the program. A separate scholarship application, also due by March 1, covers all of the other scholarships, some of which have specific qualification requirements, covering a range of programs and interests. Students from outside of Canada must complete one term of study at CBU to become eligible for scholarships.
Source: Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia
February 11, 2008
Dalhousie University Students Awarded for Winning Answers to the Question: How Can Homeowners Reduce Their Energy Use?
Nova Scotia Power (NSP) has awarded six Dalhousie students a total of $4,000 in scholarships for their innovative thinking on energy conservation. Faculty of Engineering students entered an NSP contest, Battle of the Bright Ideas, that challenged them to recommend how Nova Scotians can save energy through conservation and energy efficiency in their homes. The challenge attracted 10 worthy submissions with four winning concepts, including:
o First Place ($2,000):
Nathan Steeghs' idea on how to heat household hot water more efficiently through Drain Water Heat Recovery,
o Second Place ($1,000):
Reducing phantom power loads used by home electronics with the use of a universal remote, by Kelli McGean and Kaitlyn McNutt,
o Third Place (tied - $500):
Benjamin Breen's idea for programming personal computers to run more energy efficiently with the installation of an Automated Computer Power Management application, and
o Third Place (tied - $500):
A re-design of customer bills to educate and increase consumers' awareness about their own energy consumption, by Laura Payne and Mike MacMillan.
"Customers have told us they're looking for ways to save money and help the environment," says Alan Richardson, Vice President, Commercial, Nova Scotia Power. "These students submitted concrete ideas that illustrate how small changes make a difference and a good place to start is right in the home." The contest was a pilot student scholarship program presented by Nova Scotia Power. To enter, students needed to be enrolled in Engineering, Architecture or Planning at Dalhousie University. Four judges scored all submissions on five elements: originality and innovation; feasibility; energy savings potential; cost effectiveness; and quality, approach and clarity of the concept plan. "Our students are tremendous problem solvers, and they have come up with some truly innovative ways of reducing power consumption," said Dr. Joshua Leon, P.Eng., Dalhousie University Dean of Engineering. "We appreciate Nova Scotia Power for giving these students the opportunity to get their ideas into the public eye. These projects could make a real difference for Nova Scotians."
Source: Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia
February 11, 2008
New Trades & Technology Centre Opens Its Doors at University College of the Fraser Valley
B.C.'s largest recycled training facility - the $21.6-million Trades and Technology Centre at the University College of the Fraser Valley's (UCFV) new campus in Chilliwack - officially opened today. Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell, Environment Minister and Chilliwack-Kent MLA Barry Penner, and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Chilliwack-Sumas MLA John Les were on hand to open the centre. "Our booming economy means we need more skilled workers than ever before, which is why increasing trades training in B.C. is a high priority for our government," said Coell. "Every time we invest in skilled workers, it keeps our economy competitive and benefits everyone in the province." The 2.5-acre Trades and Technology Centre is part of the Canada Education Park, a collaborative initiative between local, provincial and international schools. The centre offers students a wide variety of high-quality programs, including architectural drafting, heavy duty commercial transport, automotive services, hospitality and event planning, electronics, professional cooking, carpentry, welding, joinery, and electrical work. "This new building is part of our master plan for the new campus, which will ultimately allow us to double the number of students we service in Chilliwack," said UCFV president Skip Bassford. "This is great news for our local economy since Chilliwack's business-friendly environment is attracting a lot of new companies that all require skilled workers." UCFV is aiming to have 1,800 students on the new Canada Education Park campus by 2010, meeting the needs of both employers and students. The building has a number of state-of-the-art features, including a professional dining room, a highly automated computer numerical control machine used for delicate woodworking in the carpentry/joinery shop, a heavy-duty hoist capable of lifting a city bus and the first programmable robotic welding arm to be used in a training facility in Western Canada. "As a former UCFV student, I'm very proud of the new campus and I'm especially impressed by UCFV's commitment to ensuring the building has a low carbon footprint," said Penner. "Our government's actions to reduce British Columbia's greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent by 2020 include making our public post-secondary buildings carbon neutral by 2010." The centre was built within the shell of an existing building, using large portions of recycled material. UCFV also used some Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards in the design of the building. Electrical and mechanical systems were also designed to be energy efficient. In addition to the Trades and Technology Centre building, the Province is funding 1,700 new student spaces at UCFV as part of its seat expansion plan. Since 2001, the Province has provided more than $1 billion in new funding for 904 capital projects on campuses throughout B.C. and has allocated almost $700 million in capital funding over the next three years to accommodate further growth. To date, the Province has also funded almost 16,000 new seats at B.C.'s universities, colleges, and university colleges.
Source: Ministry of Advanced Education, British Columbia
February 8, 2008
UBC Professor Awarded Canada's Top Teaching Prize
The University of British Columbia Educational Studies Prof. Daniel Pratt has received one of the 2008 3M National Teaching Fellowships, widely recognized as Canada's most prestigious university teaching award. The fellowships, created by technology company 3M Canada and the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), this year honour 10 university faculty members who demonstrate leadership and commitment to the improvement of university teaching. Pratt is one of only two educators from Western Canada to receive the award. "UBC is delighted that such a skilled and passionate educator has received this award," says David Farrar, UBC Provost and Vice President Academic. "This fellowship recognizes Prof. Pratt's accomplishments and UBC's national leadership in teaching and learning." A winner of the Killam Teaching Award, Pratt's pioneering work on teaching perspectives has been used by more than 75,000 educators and students in 105 countries, and has been translated into in several languages. His 1998 book, Five Perspectives on Teaching in Adult and Higher Education won the prestigious Cyril O. Houle Award for most outstanding literature in adult education. Pratt has been a longstanding advocate of the scholarship of teaching and learning. He has taught in the Faculty of Education since 1971 and holds a joint appointment in the Faculty of Medicine. He has been a visiting professor at universities within North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia and his research and publications are used in universities around the world. Pratt joins a community of more than 225 3M Fellows from a broad range of academic disciplines, who work to enhance teaching and learning at their own institutions and through larger collaborative initiatives supported by the STLHE. Launched in 1986, the award includes a lifetime membership in the society and an all-expense paid three-day retreat where winners will share past teaching experiences and discuss new ideas. Other UBC educators to the receive 3M Fellowships include: Judy Brown, English; Harry Hubball, Curriculum Studies; Carol-Ann Courneya, Physiology; Peter Frost (deceased), Sauder School of Business; Clarissa Green, Nursing; Lee Gass, Zoology; Janet Giltrow, English; Judith Johnston, Audiology and Speech Sciences; Barbara Paterson, Nursing; Gary Poole, TAG; Wes Schreiber, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Sue Stanton, Rehabilitation Sciences.
Source: The University of British Columbia
February 8, 2008
Malaspina University-College Student Diplomats Shine at Model United Nations Conference
The art of diplomacy and negotiation come easily to Rebecca Sangster-Kelly and Mike Boomer. These Malaspina University-College Global Studies students won Best Diplomat awards at a Model United Nations (UN) conference in Vancouver recently. Malaspina student Patrick Edgerton was named Best Delegate. "Our students performed extremely well," said Global Studies professor Dr. Catherine Schittecatte, who encourages students to participate in Model UN activities. "This type of conference is a valuable complement to classroom learning. It enriches students' understanding of world politics, and engages their interest in important issues. Students quickly realize that studies in International Relations and Global Studies can be applied in the real world and potentially lead to interesting careers." The annual Model United Nations conference brings together more than 300 high school and post-secondary students from Western Canada and the United States who represent various countries on committees replicating United Nations multilateral forums. Student diplomats debate and negotiate world issues ranging from illegal invasions of countries, to Aids, to sex trafficking. Sangster-Kelly, a graduate of Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville, got involved with Model United Nations activities at Malaspina during her second year of studies. Last year, she won an honorable mention for her diplomacy skills at the Model UN conference. This year, she represented Brazil on the World Health Organization committee, while Boomer represented Ecuador on the United Nations Human Rights Council. "It's a lot of extra work to prepare for conferences like this, but it is fun," said Sangster-Kelly. "You learn so much." Edgerton, a fourth-year Bachelor of Arts student at Malaspina, plans to pursue a law degree. "The conference is a great way to meet like-minded people, and an excellent experience for me personally," he said. "My role as Chief Justice on a Model UN committee tied in perfectly to my area of interest." Sangster-Kelly said student delegates spend hours preparing for their diplomatic roles at conferences. "It takes a lot of reading, research and planning," she said. "All this is over and above our regular studies. As a delegate, you must be well prepared at these conferences. The goal is to reach consensus on foreign policy. Model UN conferences are a fantastic way to learn about how an international body like the United Nations operates, and what it takes to be a diplomat."
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February 7, 2008
Satyam Computer Services Ltd. Donates $1 Million to Support Electronic Health Record Innovation Project at Mohawk
Mohawk College today received a $1 million donation from a global business and information technology services provider in support of a new applied innovation project in electronic health records. Satyam Computer Services Ltd. Is donating more than $1 million in cash and in-kind services to establish the SATYAM Interoperable Electronic Health Records (iEHR) Centre at the College's Fennell Campus. A team of Mohawk Engineering Technology faculty and students is working with Satyam programmers in India to build the first working prototype of Canada's national blueprint for electronic health records (EHRs). The blueprint was developed by Canada Health Infoway, a federally-funded, independent, not-for-profit organization whose members are Canada's 14 federal, provincial and territorial Deputy Ministers of Health. Canada Health Infoway is Canada's catalyst for collaborative change to accelerate the use of electronic health information systems and EHRs across the country. "Mohawk College is proud to be working collaboratively with an industry leader such as Satyam Computer Services to build the first working prototype of Canada's national blueprint for electronic health records," said President MaryLynn West-Moynes. "Mohawk's private and public sector partnerships underscore the power of applied innovation in developing meaningful, long-term solutions for Canada's healthcare system."
"Widespread use and adherence to standards help streamline operations in any industry and it is especially relevant in healthcare, where people's lives are at stake," said Ram Mynampati, Member of the Board and President, Commercial and Healthcare Business, Satyam. "At Satyam, we are pleased to contribute to these efforts to integrate various islands of information and to help expedite care for patients throughout Canada." An electronic health record (EHR) is a secure and private lifetime record of an individual's health and care history, available electronically to authorized health care providers. With access to complete records, doctors and clinicians will have far better information for decision-making. This is especially critical when it comes to prescriptions and treatments that are being provided by multiple doctors or specialists, or when a patient is in an emergency situation. There are approximately 2,000 health care transactions every minute in Canada, with every transaction requiring documentation and an exchange of information among health care providers.
Source: Mohawk College, Ontario
February 7, 2008
Profs Called Tops by University of Windsor Students
Two University of Windsor faculty members have cracked the list of top 10 finalists in TVO's Big Ideas 2008 Best Lecturer competition. Faculty of Education Professor Finney Cherian and Psychology Professor Ken Cramer were chosen from an Ontario-wide pool of 38 applicants by a panel of judges who viewed video submissions of their lectures. The successful lecturers are selected by their students. Dr. Cherian's nominating students call him, "inspirational, exhilarating, influential, thought-provoking, touching and invigorating." His research interests include teacher education, language arts, critical literacy and technology. This is his second nomination in the Best Lecturer competition. Dr. Cramer has an interest in new strategies for dealing with student engagement and stimulating learning in larger classrooms. His areas of specialty include teaching technologies, the impact of Maclean's rankings on university students, and various topics in the areas of education, personality and social psychology. Students say he "consistently demonstrates excellence in both teaching and lecturing with his ability to captivate, engage and stimulate students regardless of the year of study or class size."
"Engaging students in a meaningful learning experience is what we're all about, and Drs. Cherian and Cramer are fine examples of what this means in the classroom," said University of Windsor President Ross Paul. "To have two of our professors place among the top 10 lecturers in Ontario is incredible. The fact that our students are behind these nominations really speaks to what they are experiencing on campus and we're thrilled." The ten finalists will deliver complete lectures on TVO's Big Ideas program on Saturdays and Sundays over five weeks, beginning March 1 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Source: University of Windsor, Ontario
February 6, 2008
CNA Gearing up Training for New Resource Development Projects
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is hosting a second Oil and Gas Stakeholder Forum and Strategy Session at the Delta St. John's Hotel on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. The theme of the forum is Training for the Future. The college again brings together senior executives and management personnel from industry and federal and provincial governments. At this forum, CNA will continue to discuss the education and training priorities and strategic directions of these stakeholders in order to enhance and strengthen the college's program capabilities, facilities and resources to better serve the human resource needs of the oil and gas sector. "Over the past year, we have been addressing most of the recommended strategies and action items as identified by industry stakeholders during the first oil and gas forum," says CNA's Senior Vice-President of Academic and Student Services Brian Tobin, chair of the college's oil and gas steering committee. "For this year's forum, we will be discussing the human resource challenges, employment and training needs for the upcoming large scale development projects, which will no doubt provide significant economic benefits to the provincial economy. The timing is right for the college to explore new training areas in preparing citizens of the province for the future needs of industry." With funding support from the provincial government, CNA has increased first year industrial trades enrollment by 32 per cent since September 2006. In addition, CNA has increased the enrollment in the Petroleum Engineering Technology program by 100 per cent in the last two years. These increases in capacity reflect the college's commitment in response to the high demand for technical professionals and highly skilled workers for the new projects in this province and across the country. "College program officials have been working very closely in the last few months with industrial advisory committees to update engineering technology programs in order to maintain their currency and continuously meet national training standards," says CNA President Jean Madill. "We are also working with government concerning the enhancement of programming as well as infrastructure, shop space and other resources that will advance the college as a world-class training centre in the decade ahead," said Madill. CNA has recently completed the program development process for a new three-year Chemical Process Engineering Technology (CPET) program to meet future petroleum industry processing and refining needs. CPET is designed as a co-op program with eight academic semesters and two work-terms for students to gain industrial experience in the refining and processing sectors. This program will prepare students to be eligible to write the third and fourth class national Power Engineering certification examinations administered by the Department of Education. With the proposed new refinery, the Liquefied Natural Gas terminal, the Hebron offshore development and the Voisey's Bay project, the future looks very bright for high school students who plan to choose a career in the oil and gas industry. These new projects will have long-term high paying job opportunities for processing and refining professionals.
Source: College of the North Atlantic, Newfoundland and Labrador
February 5, 2008
Mount Royal Receives $5 Million Donation
Three Calgary business leaders have made a multi-million dollar donation to Mount Royal in memory of Roderick Mah - the unofficial mayor of Chinatown. Donald McCaffrey, president, CEO and co-founder of Resverlogix Corp, Dr. Norman Wong, chief scientist and co-founder of Resverlogix Corp and Wayne Chiu, president and CEO of Trico Homes, personally donated $5 million in honour of their good friend. Mah, a successful entrepreneur who was known for spearheading redevelopment of Chinatown in the 1980s, died one year ago aged 77. He attended Mount Royal in 1949 and was the 1995 recipient of Mount Royal's Distinguished Alumnus award. "The generosity of the donors makes this gift one of the largest that Mount Royal has ever received," says Mount Royal President Dave Marshall. "As leaders in their respective businesses, this investment demonstrates their vision of the future and the importance that education plays in that future." It is anticipated the donation, made on the anniversary of Mah's death, will be matched over the next two years using money from the Government of Alberta's Access to the Future program. The money will go towards improving and upgrading facilities for students in Mount Royal's health and science degree programs. In a joint statement, the donors say they are very proud to support Mount Royal in its efforts to continue to build a pre-eminent post secondary institution. "Roddy had a passion for learning, therefore the donation is a very good fit as Mount Royal is strongly focused on teaching and continuous learning. We are pleased that his memory will continue with those who may not have had the privilege to know him, but instead have the good fortune to receive an outstanding education." A special commemorative event will be held in May at Mount Royal to celebrate the donation.
Source: Mount Royal College, Alberta
February 5, 2008
Malaspina Continues to Grow - New Master Planning Process Underway
Malaspina University-College has seen unprecedented growth over the past ten years. And, the pace of growth is not about to slow down. According to Malaspina President Dr. Ralph Nilson, the institution is about to undertake a master planning process that will plan for the university-college's growth over the next five, ten, fifteen, twenty years and beyond. "This new Master Plan will provide Malaspina with a strategic and organized approach to expand our Nanaimo campus," said Nilson. "The plan is also an important requirement when applying for government funding and will assist us in saving facilities and infrastructure costs in the future." According to Malaspina's Director of Facilities and the project's coordinator, Ric Kelm, the Master Plan will be developed with input from a wide range of constituents. "Input from the community, including students, our neighbours, employees and anyone using or visiting the campus, is an important factor of this plan," said Kelm. "This input will assist Malaspina in creating a vision to grow our campus in ways that best support the needs of the entire community." Malaspina plans to conduct several campus open houses to gather data and has set up a website to allow the public to comment on the plan. "We want the community to tell us how they envision the Malaspina Nanaimo campus of the future," said Kelm. "We hope the community will tell us how they would like the campus to look and feel."
"Collaboration with all of our stakeholders will be essential as we plan our growth over the next several decades, said Nilson."Malaspina' success is due in large part, to the close relationship that has been built with the community over many years." added Nilson. "The Master Plan will also be developed to reflect our values as a socially and environmentally responsible organization." According to Nilson, Malaspina's Master Plan will support the BCEnergy Plan that sets targets for zero net greenhouse gas emissions. "Malaspina is committed to providing the highest quality of programs and services. This commitment extends to the learning environment that will be created in the future through this Master Plan," Nilson said.
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February 4, 2008
Completed Bachelor Degrees: Capilano grads tackle world-class MBA programs
The ink has barely dried on Govind Singh's bachelor of tourism degree from Capilano and already he knows that his next classroom will be found in five different cities worldwide. The 26-year-old is one of the lucky few to be accepted into the international master's in management (IMM) program at Purdue University's Krannert School of Business. Over the next two years he will be doing residencies in the university's home state of Indiana and at its partner institutions that include: TiasNimbas Business School of Tilburg University in the Netherlands; CEU Business School in Budapest, Hungary; and GISMA Business School in Hannover, Germany. He will also be taking a 10-day international study trip to Shanghai, China at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). "I did a lot of research into MBA programs and found that the program at Purdue is ranked number one worldwide by London's Financial Times and 11th worldwide for overall educational experience," said Singh, who starts the multi-city program on February 17. "Competition was fierce with only 45 students accepted and just six per cent of them under the age of 30." From Singh's perspective, there has never been a better time to go to school. Admission requirements in Canada have been lowered, there are more seats available, and there will be jobs waiting for grads when they complete their studies. "Many people in Canada aren't going to school right now because they can get jobs due to the hot economy," he said, "so there are lots of opportunities for people to get a good education. "I will be graduating in September 2009 and my MBA degree will help me be a part of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Companies will be looking to hire people with the right qualifications." Singh came to Canada in 2000 from Dehradoon, India as an international student looking for a study abroad opportunity. His search for something unique brought him to Capilano's tourism program in North Vancouver, B.C. "Most people in India want to come to Canada to study hotel management, computer sciences or engineering, but the qualities of Capilano's tourism programs were much more appealing to me," he said. "The bachelor of tourism management program provides a much broader perspective - not just hotel management and business, but also adventure tourism and customer service." It was that bigger picture education and the customer service aspect that recently landed Singh a divisional sales manager position with Staples Business Depot. It, like so many other companies looking to attract the best and the brightest, is giving Singh the necessary time off to do his MBA residencies, even though he has only been with them for four months. "It's a good organization and the tourism degree helped me enter into retail with an operational and service perspective," he said. "During my interview, I explained that tourism management is all about service and they obviously were very interested." Singh first enrolled in Capilano's tourism management co-op diploma program in 2000. Once that was completed, he got a full-time job in the tourism industry and continued working towards his bachelor degree in the evenings and on weekends. "My instructors were incredibly helpful and very understanding," said the Surrey resident. "They stuck to their classroom instruction, but they also had a completely open door policy. They made it their personal duty that their students were successful." He particularly singled out instructors Chris Bottrill and Rorri McBlane for their teaching excellence. "Chris showed me how to think out of the box," Singh said. "He is very visionary. Rory broadened my perspective on global understanding. That knowledge of cultural differences and his real-life experience really made me think deeply." Singh's potential and his strong desire to learn was recognized by his instructors who said that they took great pleasure in watching his self-assurance grow over the years. "His confidence grew immensely throughout the entire program and he grew significantly as a person," said Bottrill, who is also chair of Capilano's tourism department. "Govind is a wonderful illustration of the rewards that can come from teaching. He makes all those little extra efforts worthwhile. It is extremely gratifying to be a part of his success." Two other graduates from Capilano's bachelor of tourism management program have recently been accepted by Queen's University's MBA program and another has just graduated with an executive MBA from Normandy University in France. "We could not be more proud of Govind and of all our students," Bottrill said. "Our curriculum is set at a very high standard and we hope that our hands-on experiential learning will encourage them to do great things."
Source: Capilano College, British Columbia
February 4, 2008
World Community Film Festival at Langara College
Langara College and CoDevelopment Canada are pleased to present The Seventh Annual World Community Film Festival being held at Langara College from February 8 to 10, 2008. This year's theme, Rights, Reels & Resistance, reflects the need to acknowledge and celebrate resistance and the fight for human rights in communities across the world. The event, produced by CoDevelopment Canada and the World Community Development Education Society and co-sponsored by Langara College Continuing Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies, will feature over 35 documentaries about social justice and environmental issues set around the globe. "There is no nobler role for Langara College than one of involving community and individuals in taking personal and collective action to make a more civil and sustainable society," says Doug Soo, Dean of Continuing Studies, Langara College and member of the Festival Organizing Committee. "This year's theme captures the inspirational side of making positive change in our world while teaching lessons of creative organizing actions. Langara College is honoured to be able to meet its community education mandate through supporting this important event."
"It's exciting to see the festival engaging Langara College students and faculty, particularly in our film programs and social issues courses," says Rick Gordon, Canadian Studies Coordinator, Langara College. Among these extraordinary films, The World Community Film Festival is pleased to host a Langara Student Film Festival which runs Sunday, February 10 at 2:45 pm. The work of Langara College's Film Arts and Digital Film Production program will be showcased. The student program is part of the ongoing partnership with Langara College, which has really helped the film festival develop over the years.
Source: Langara College, British Columbia
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