Education

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Recent Education articles

Robin Hicks, new Vice President, Academic and Applied Research, at College of the Rockies.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Education

College of the Rockies welcomes new Vice President

Hicks takes over the Vice President role from Heather Hepworth who filled the position, on an interim basis, for the previous two years.

The official ribbon cutting for the Silver King Campus Refresh project was handled by (middle L-R) Selkirk College President Angus Graeme, Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall, Millwright/Machinist Program student Kai Roenspiess, Elder Anne Jimmie, AEST Minister Melanie Mark and Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy.

Kootenay BizBlog, West Kootenay, Nelson, Developments, Education

Selkirk College officially opens refreshed Silver King Campus

A project that began in 2015 to bring new life to a campus was celebrated recently with the official opening in Nelson

Kids holding up a French Immersion sign.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Education

French Immersion enrolment sets new record in Southeast Kootenay School District

Province-wide, French immersion enrolment has been increasing for 21 consecutive years

A white water rafting trip down the Elk River is the culminating event organized for College of the Rockies’ Orientation Week.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Education

College of the Rockies prepares for new academic year

Jumpstart and Community Showcase events help kick-off the semester

Doris Hausleitner, with snowy mountain in background.

Kootenay BizBlog, West Kootenay, Education

Selkirk College Ecology instructor explores the world of wolverines

At home in the mountains, Selkirk College instructor Doris Hausleitner pursues her passion for wildlife research on the trail of the elusive wolverine