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GPRC Student Honoured for Highest Academic Standing

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT

The Governor General’s Academic Medal was presented June 24th at Grande Prairie Regional College to Ms. Diane Gour, the student with the highest academic standing at the College in the 2008-2009 Academic Year. Read more...

GPRC Launches Three New Certificates to Meet Community Needs

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT

A great deal of hard work and community consultation over the past year has gone into the three new certificates in Office Administration which will be offered by Grande Prairie Regional College beginning September 2009. Read more...

Tailgate Party adds Collegiate feel to Classic

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Fanfare, feasts, entertainment and exciting pre-tournament events will all build the "college" atmosphere for the 2009 Canadian Tire College Classic golf tournament on June 5th. Read more...

Dr. Scott McAlpine named as new president of Douglas College

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

The Douglas College Board today announced the appointment of Dr. Scott McAlpine as the new president of Douglas College effective August 17, 2009. Read more...

GPRC Dean Scott McAlpine Appointed President at Douglas College

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

It is with both pride and regret that Grande Prairie Regional College congratulates Dr. Scott McAlpine on his appointment as President of Douglas College in BC's lower mainland. Read more...

Visit Columbia's Campus at our May 13 View Evening

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Visit our campus on Wednesday May 13! View Evenings are set up especially for anyone who can't take time off work or school or just can't make it during regular daytime hours. A View Evening is a chance to visit Columbia in a relaxed atmosphere: get a free dinner in our Dining Hall with Admissions Counsellors, tour the campus, and ask all your questions! Read more...

Live Learn in the Comox Valley

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Study for one, two, three or four months in beautiful Comox Valley Canada. Tuition is $1100 per course and homestay accommodation is readily available. Spend quality time in the classroom learning about British Columbia, the Comox Valley and First Peoples (offered May 4-29), Global Issues (offered June 1-26), Exploring Environmental Issues (offered June 29 - July 4) and Summer Recreation (offered July 27 - August 21). Take advantage of the opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge in the afternoons by exploring the valley, the community and our environment with the support and guidance of our knowledgeable Cultural Assistants. Read more...

New Program at GPRC - First of its Kind in North America

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT

The new Older Adult Fitness and Wellness specialization in the Fitness Leadership program at GPRC was formally announced today in conjunction with a Fitness Fair hosted at the College to celebrate the event. Students are now enrolling in the specialization year of the program, which begins September 2009. Read more...

NIC International now on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUkTK4dHbTY and soon to be on our home page at www.nic.bc.ca

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Come study with us in the beautiful Comox Valley! Affordable student fees, a variety of course study options and home stay accommodations available in the luxury of a smaller, safe and supportive community. Summer ESL programming applications being accepted NOW! Apply for 1,2,3 or 4 months of interactive study with mornings in the formal classroom and afternoons applying your learning in the natural classroom of our inclusive community. Read more...

Christ for the Nations Bible College's College Day

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT

College Day - An opportunity to be a student for a day and attend chapel and classes. Free pizza lunch and the chance to win up to $1,000 in tuition! Read more...

University of Alberta Business Students Launch Travel Award Program

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT

The U of A Business Exchange Association (BEA), is pleased to announce the official launch of the Travel Award Program, the first of its kind in Canada managed by students. Read more...

Helping Canadians Shake the Salt Habit

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Excess sodium in our diets can contribute to many serious health risks, yet Canadians have been reluctant to shake the salt habit. Current food intake surveys suggest that Canadians eat more than twice the amount of sodium actually needed for good health. Researchers at the University of Alberta are now investigating Canadians' understanding of salt, salt intake, and their willingness to reduce their intake of salt, with the support of a grant from the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR). Read more...

Grande Prairie Regional College Board of Governors Endorses President Don Gnatiuk with New Contract

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Over the past 20 months, Don Gnatiuk has become synonymous with Grande Prairie Regional College in our communities, our region and our province. Read more...

Grande Prairie Regional College: General Manager for 2010 Arctic Winter Games Announced

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The 2010 Arctic Winter Games and Grande Prairie Regional College are pleased to announce the appointment of François Fournier as General Manager of the Games to be held in Grande Prairie in March, 2010. Read more...

Grande Prairie Regional College: Opens New Opportunities in Learning for Residents of Beaverlodge

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The opening of the new Beaverlodge Community Access Point (CAP) today celebrates one concrete example of the many ways Grande Prairie Regional College achieves its mission of “Creating connections to knowledge, experience and community one life at a time.” Read more...

Athabasca University: Two Athabasca University Publications Selected for Inclusion in European Science Foundation List

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Athabasca University is pleased with the selection of its Journal of Distance Education and The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning for inclusion in the European Reference Index for the Humanities (ERIH) initial list. Read more...

Mount Allison University and J.D. Irving, Limited partner on Supply Chain Management Education

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Mount Allison University and J.D. Irving, Limited will partner on a supply chain case competition commencing in January, 2009. Read more...

University of Ottawa Professor Named Canada’s Health Researcher of the Year

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

At the Canadian Health Research Awards ceremony being held this evening in Ottawa, Dr. Peter Tugwell, Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Epidemiology and Community Medicine at the Institute of Population Health, will be named Canada’s 2008 Health Researcher of the Year – Health Services and Systems and Population Health Research. Read more...

University of Manitoba: Major Endowment Strengthens University of Manitoba Leadership in Health Research

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Today GlaxoSmithKline Inc. announced a $1 million investment partnership to establish an endowment for a University of Manitoba research chair in the immunobiology of infectious disease. Read more...

The University of British Columbia: Premier Opens World-Leading Spinal Cord Injury Centre

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The world’s largest, most advanced and most comprehensive facility devoted to spinal cord injury research and patient care was opened today by Premier Gordon Campbell, Rick Hansen and members of the health care and spinal cord research community. Read more...

Thompson Rivers University Foundation Awards Close to $2 Million in 2008/2009

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Thompson Rivers University Foundation is awarding close to $600,000 to 610 students from Kamloops, 100 Mile House, 150 Mile House, Cache Creek, Barriere, Clearwater and many other communities in TRU’s region. Read more...

New Line of Woodworking Equipment Built for People in Wheelchairs Benefits NAIT Student

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

A 34-year-old Millwork and Carpentry student at NAIT is using a new line of wheelchair compatible woodworking equipment – which includes a band saw, jointer, and table saw that have all been built at a lower level and with on/off switches in easier to reach places. Read more...

Thompson Rivers University J-Schooler Wins Jack Webster Award

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

TRU Journalism student, Melissa Vasey was one of seven students recently awarded with the prestigious Jack Webster’s Student Journalism Award. Read more...

Ryerson University: Model Classroom Filled with Opportunities for Students and Faculty

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Committee for Effective Teaching and Learning Environments recently unveiled the new model classroom in POD-372. Read more...

Government of Saskatchewan, Royal Dutch Shell and University of Regina Establish International CO2 Storage Assessment Centre

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Government of Saskatchewan, Royal Dutch Shell and the University of Regina today announced a new international centre that will help make western Canada a world leader in the worldwide deployment and acceptance of Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS). Read more...

Trinity Western University Biology Prof Wins International Teaching Award

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Dr. Venema, who teaches cell biology and genetics courses at TWU, hit upon an idea to make teaching with flies much easier. Read more...

SAIT: Calgary Herald Readers Rate SAIT #1

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT

SAIT Polytechnic is Calgary’s top-ranked post-secondary school, according to a recent popular poll. Read more...

NAIT: Industry Come to NAIT to see Cutting Edge Machinist Technology

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Industry is being invited to attend the Haas Demo Day presented by Thomas Skinner & Son Ltd. located within the new NAIT Sandvik Coromant Centre for Machinist Technology. Read more...

SAIT’s 22-Storey Residence Tower Officially Opens

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The building, suitably named ‘The Tower,’ is the tallest landmark in Calgary north of the Bow River and boasts breathtaking views revealed by floor-to-ceiling windows with lots of direct sunlight. Read more...

New University of Regina Class Brings Business Leaders to Campus

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Students at the University of Regina's Paul J. Hill School of Business will learn valuable lessons from prominent business leaders this semester. Read more...

Thompson Rivers University: Dr. Kathleen Scherf Installed as TRU’s Second President

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Dr. Kathleen Scherf was formally installed as the second President and Vice-Chancellor of Thompson Rivers University on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. Read more...

Grand Prairie Regional College: Pipestone Creek Dinosaur Revealed

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT

A new Pachyrhinosaurus species from the Pipestone Creek bone bed, near Grande Prairie, Northwest Alberta was unveiled October 1, 2008 at Grande Prairie Regional College in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Read more...

Trinity Western University Begins Invasive Species Fish Cull

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Trinity Western University in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is beginning a lengthy and complicated project to return the pond at the entrance of the campus back into the healthy salmon habitat it once was. Read more...

Carleton University Engineering Professor Leads Unique Canadian Study to Find Alternative to Chlorinated Wastewater

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Carleton University engineering professor, Onita Basu, will oversee a full-scale study that could decrease damage to fish and marine life when chlorinated wastewater is released into municipal water systems. Read more...

Horizon College and Seminary: Prof. Jeromey Martini

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Professor Jeromey Martini is the newest addition to the faculty at Horizon College & Seminary. Read more...

Horizon College and Seminary: Tim Beech awarded "Governor General's Gold Medal"

Editor@CampusStarter.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Horizon would like to congratulate Professor Tim Beech on winning the "Governor General's Gold Medal Award for Scholastic Achievement" in April of 2008. Read more...