North Island College is proud to partner with Ed2go to offer a wide range of highly interactive general interest courses that are affordable, convenient, fun, fast, and geared just for you and you can take entirely over the Internet. Through Ed2go you have access to over 200 instructor facilitated online courses from computer training to fitness and nutrition to writing.
Examples of courses include:
- Write Fiction Like a Pro
- Instant Italian
- Principles of Sales Management
- Making Movies with Windows XP
- Enhancing Language Development in Children
- Outdoor Survival Techniques
Check out the exciting line-up of courses at Ed2go or, for more information, contact Continuing Education.
Enhance your tourism and hospitality industry skills at your own pace with Hospitality Distance Learning.
Courses are offered through distance education using materials from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, the international standard for hospitality excellence. Upon completion of each course, graduates recieve certification, or you may choose to group a number of certificates together and achieve one of eight specialized credentials. Course topics include:
- Supervisory Housekeeping,
- Bar & Beverage Management,
- Managing Hospitality Human Resources,
- Front Office Procedures,
- International Hotel Management,
- Contemporary Club Management,
- and more.
For more information and a complete list of courses, visit Hospitality Distance Courses. Or, contact Deborah Forsyth at 250-923-9765.
When: Friday, May 11 to May 26
Where: Muir Gallery, 440 Anderton Ave., Courtenay, BC
Join NIC staff and students in celebrating the best works NIC's Fine Arts diploma students have to offer.
The Fine Arts Graduation Exhibition opens at the Muir Gallery in downtown Courtenay on May 11, with the reception starting at 7 pm. Meet the artists and enjoy a remarkable selection of works that display the talent of this year's students.
The exhibition will run May 11 to May 26, and the gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm.
Additional exhibits for the Emily Carr degree students are held April 27 at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. Professional photography students will exhibit their work starting June 1 at the Courtenay and District Museum Gallery.
When: Wednesday, May 23 at 1:15 PM
Where: Rm S108, Port Alberni campus
The next regular meeting of the Board of Governors of North Island College will be held on Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 1:15 pm in Room S108 at the Port Alberni Campus, 3699 Roger Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8E3
The public is welcome to attend.
An agenda is posted at Meeting Schedule & Agenda 2011- 2012.
When: Saturday, May 26 at 4:00 PM
Where: Room 226 C Wing, Campbell River campus
Cost: Free
Course Code: GENI 1212
Attend this free information session to learn about NIC's new Metal Jewellery Design Certificate program, beginning this September. You'll be able to meet instructors, ask questions, and discover more about the field of jewellery making and design.
This Information Session is free to attend, but registration is required. To register, visit the course page, click on "Online Registration Available", and use the course code GENI-1212.
Students and staff: get ready to participate in Bike to Work Week (BTWW), from May 28 to June 1 in the Comox Valley. Dust off your bike, plan your route and start pedaling for a healthier lifestyle and a better environment.
This year, everyone is welcome to participate in two great events:
- A NIC Bike Clinic sponsored by the Broken Spoke for everyone is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23 in front of the Discovery Building. Time to be announced.
- A Kick off Breakfast with prize draws will be held on Monday, May 28 from 8 am to 9 am in front of Komoux Hall.
If you’re looking for some good reasons to participate in Bike to Work Week (BTWW), pick from the following motivational reasons to hop on your bike, put on your walking shoes, ride the bus, or join a car pool. It all counts!
- Do it for the environment. For every mile that you cycle instead of driving your car you will reduce your carbon footprint by one pound of carbon dioxide.
- Do it for your wallet. You will save 54 cents in gas and maintenance costs for every kilometre that you leave your car in the driveway and cycle instead. So a five-kilometre round trip for five days will save you $13.50 per week.
- Do it for your health. The Canadian government guidelines for a healthy lifestyle recommend at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day to maintain personal health. By cycling to work, you get in your daily workout and won’t have to spend any extra time going to the gym.
So, are you ready to bike to work? Why not establish a buddy system and some positive peer
pressure by encouraging your co-workers to bike to work as well? If you're interested in joining the North Island College team, contact Sharon van Heyningen at 250-334-5203. All bikers, walkers, carpoolers, rollerbladers, and bus riders are welcome to join the team, and there's no need to commit to participating every day -- just what you can manage or what your schedule permits.
For more information on Bike to Work week, visit www.biketowork.ca/comox_valley.
When: Tuesday, May 29 at 6:30 PM
Where: Campbell River campus
Cost: Free
Course Code: GENI 5110
Hospital Unit Clerks play a vital role in information management, administrative support and services in hospitals, medical offices, and care facilities. North Island College's Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate program prepares graduates to step directly into this busy, rewarding career. For more information, visit Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate program or download the brochure.
You can also find out more about the Hospital Unit Clerk program at a FREE information session Tuesday, May 29 at the Campbell River campus. Ask questions, meet the instructors, and speak with student advisors to see if the Hospital Unit Clerk program is right for you.
This Information Session is free to attend, but registration is required. Register in person or visit the course page, click on "Online Registration Available", and use the course code GENI-5110.
When: Wednesday, May 30 at 7:00 PM
Where: Stan Hagen Theatre, Comox Valley campus
Cost: Free
Starting this September, students of the Exercise and Wellness Certificate program will explore their passion for health and physical fitness as they investigate human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Graduates transfer directly into the second year of the Exercise and Wellness diploma at Camosun College, where they will complete a mandatory work term and gain valuable contacts and work experience.
Learn more about the Exercise and Wellness Certificate program at a FREE information session on May 30, 2012 at 7 pm at the Comox Valley campus. Meet the instructor, ask questions, and discover how you can take the first step toward your fitness-related career.
When: Thursday, May 31 at 7:00 PM
Where: Café Guido, Port Hardy
Cost: Free
Join NIC staff and students in welcoming author Diane Jacobson, who will read as part of the A'lumas Watldama: An Aboriginal Authors Series, on May 31, 2012 at Café Guido in Port Hardy. The reading begins at 7 pm and is free for all members of the public to attend.
Diane Jacobson is a member of the 'Namgis First Nation. She has family ties to the the Mamalilakala of Village Island, the Mowachaht of the west coast of Vancouver Island, and the Kwagu'l. She has written two books -- "My Life in a Kwagu'l Big House" (2005) and "My Life with the Salmon" (2011).
Diane's latest book is an important comment about First Nations efforts to save the salmon and her personal youthful journey to find meaning and a sense of place in life. Like the style in her first book, "My Life with the Salmon" is full of actions, amazing adventures and fascination connections between land, water and people.
We acknowledge the generous support of SD 85 First Nations Programs, NIC President’s Fund, NIC Aboriginal Education, and the Canada Council for the Arts. For more information about this event, please contact Caitlin Hartnett at 250-949-7912 Ext: 2872.
"My Life in a Kwagu'l Big House travels in a young adult's memory. It is filled with love, joy, sadness and wisdom. Dian captures a nostalgic longing of the past, which leaves the reader with sweet sadness through yearning to know more about communal living with family and relatives." - Louse Halfe (Sky Dancer)
Indspire, formerly the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, has evolved into the largest non-governmental funding body for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis post secondary students across Canada. Bursary and scholarship awards are provided to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students annually across a diverse range of disciplines.
If you are a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis student who is studying business, science, law, engineering, technical studies, computer science, education, social work, or the social sciences, you many be eligible for the Post Secondary Education Bursary Award. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2012.
For more information or to download application form, visit Indspire or contact an Aboriginal Advisor at your nearest campus.
Indspire, formerly the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, has evolved into the largest non-governmental funding body for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis post secondary students across Canada. Bursary and scholarship awards are provided to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students annually across a diverse range of disciplines.
If you are a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis student who is studying in the health sciences such as medicine, nursing, biology, chemistry, clinical psychology, or pharmacy, you many be eligible for Indspire's Health Careers Bursary Awards. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2012.
For more information or to download application form, visit Indspire or contact an Aboriginal Advisor at your nearest campus.
When: Friday, June 01 at 7:00 PM
Where: Courtenay and District Museum Gallery
Join NIC professional photography students at the Courtenay and District Museum Gallery on Friday, June 1 for the opening of the program’s 15th showing of student work. Meet the photographers, ask questions, and see the remarkable upcoming talent of this graduating class. The opening begins at 7 pm and all members of the public are welcome.
The Professional Photography Final Exhibition Show will run from June 1 to 16. The Courtenayand District Museum and Archives is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm.
When: Wednesday, June 13 at 6:00 PM
Where: Rm S109, Port Alberni campus
Cost: Free
Learn more about NIC's Early Childhood Care and Education program at a free information session in Port Alberni on June 13, starting at 6 pm.
NIC’s 10-month full-time certificate program in Early Childhood Care and Education gives graduates opportunities to work with children in a variety of settings, focusing on children between the age of 30 months and school age.
Meet your future instructors and classmates, learn about the program and prospective employers and prepare for the year ahead.
For more information contact:
Theresa Gereluk, Instructor, 250-724-8711
When: Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 PM
Where: Mt Waddington Regional campus, Port Hardy
Congratulations to our 2012 NIC graduates! NIC's Mt. Waddington Regional Campus Graduation Ceremony will provide a memorable occasion for proud family members and friends, and allow graduates to celebrate their accomplishment with faculty and classmates. The event begins at 6:30 pm, at the Mt. Waddington Regional campus.
For more information, contact Darin Bellham at 250-334-5038.
When: Thursday, June 14 at 6:00 PM
Where: Room 226 C Wing, Campbell River Campus
Cost: Free
Course Code: GENI 1212
Attend this free information session to learn about NIC's new Metal Jewellery Design Certificate program, beginning this September. You'll be able to meet instructors, ask questions, and discover more about the field of jewellery making and design.
This Information Session is free to attend, but registration is required. To register, visit the course page, click on "Online Registration Available", and use the course code GENI-1212.
When: Wednesday, June 20 at 2:00 PM
Where: Alberni Athletic Hall
Congratulations to our 2012 NIC graduates! NIC's Port Alberni Graduation Ceremony will provide a memorable occasion for proud family members and friends, and allow graduates to celebrate their accomplishment with faculty and classmates. The event begins at 2:00 pm, at the Alberni Athletic Hall.
For more information, contact Lorna Crowshaw at 250-724-8704.
In 2006, Tseshaht Market launched the George Watts Memorial Scholarship to honor the memory of a great community leader by supporting two of his favorite causes: First Nation education and business development.
The Tseshaht Market George Watts Memorial Scholarships are awarded to select Nuu-chah-nulth students who have shown outstanding accomplishments both academically and civically, and who are pursuing accredited post-secondary training in Education or Business programs. Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded.
Eligibility:
Open to all Nuu-chah-nulth post-secondary students who are returning to full time studies in the eligible fields of study. The following must accompany all applications:
- Proof of Nuu-chah-nulth membership;
- A personal letter explaining the field of study and future goals;
- Proof of completion: one-year of a full-time post-secondary program in the relevant discipline – this scholarship is based on transcripts from the previous year therefore must be accompanied by sealed transcripts;
- Proof of enrollment in full-time accredited Post-Secondary education or business program for the Fall of 2012;
- Have maintained a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
- Character reference letters: you must have demonstrated good character, personal merit, and commitment. Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement and motivation to serve and succeed.
Acceptance:
The Tseshaht Market reserves the right to independently qualify an educational or business program as meeting the intent of the George Watts Memorial Scholarship award.
For more information, contact the
Tsheshaht Market. Completed applications must be received by the Tseshaht Market office on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 5pm. Only complete applications will be considered.
When: June 22, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Where: Comox Valley Sports Centre
Congratulations to our 2012 NIC graduates! NIC's Comox Valley Graduation Ceremony will provide a memorable occasion for proud family members and friends, and allow graduates to celebrate their accomplishment with faculty and classmates. The event begins at 1:00 pm, at the Comox Valley Sports Centre.
For more information, contact Darin Bellham at 250-334-5038.
When: June 26, 2012 at 2 pm
Where: Tidemark Theatre
Congratulations to our 2012 NIC graduates! NIC's Campbell River Graduation Ceremony will provide a memorable occasion for proud family members and friends, and allow graduates to celebrate their accomplishment with faculty and classmates. The event begins at 2 pm at the Tidemark Theatre, 1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River.
For more information, contact Lee-Ann Bainbridge at 250-923-9709.