Camosun Fine Furniture students turn forest into furniture by re-using the trees, cleared from the site of the new Centre for Trades Education & Innovation, and repurposing the wood into stunningly designed benches, for the trades students in the new facility.
On September 30, 2015, Camosun Indigenous Studies students Kristin Spray and Eddy Charlie, with the support of the college’s Centre for Indigenous Studies and Community Connections, organized the first Orange Shirt Day on campus and invited students, staff and supporters to wear an orange shirt, eat fry bread and sing the huy ch qu song to show respect and honour residential …
Sherri Bell, former superintendent for the Greater Victoria School District, was appointed Camosun’s sixth president, July 1, 2015. Sherri brings with her a national reputation for stewarding student achievement and a focus on the delivery of exceptional education. Throughout her career, Sherri has focused on engaging students in learning to find their passion and make a difference in their community and …
In 2011, the college celebrated the opening of Na’tsa’maht: The Gathering Place at Lansdowne campus. Na’tsa’maht is a physical manifestation of the philosophy, beliefs, and mission of Eye? Sqa’lewen: The Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections (IECC), where people can meet and engage as diverse communities. Na’tsa’maht is located very close to the Wilna Thomas Cultural Centre, and provides a …
Camosun offers its first Women in Trades program as a 12-week introduction to the world of trades, and the wide array of rewarding careers available to skilled workers. Using a hands-on approach, students learn about practical skills and industry requirements for a variety of trades in the construction, service, manufacturing and aerospace sectors. Students also explore how to secure employable skills …
On October 1, 2009 Kathryn Laurin became Camosun’s fifth president.
Following 14 years of competing off-campus, the Camosun Chargers secure a home in the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence with the opening of the new building on the college’s Interurban campus. The world-class facility features a double court gymnasium with international height ceiling, large fitness centre with a high performance area, athletic therapy room, team rooms, change rooms, classrooms, a …
Camosun and the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific, along with hundreds of donors, athletes and community supporters celebrate the grand opening of the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence at Camosun’s Interurban campus.
On June 21, 2005 a formal Affiliation Agreement between Camosun College and the Songhees Nation was negotiated to work together to enhance learning opportunities for local First Nations learners. The agreement means that the college has the formal opportunity to jointly develop proposals, programs, services and curriculum in collaboration with the Indigenous people of the land on which Victoria and …
