By News Editor Aislinn Cottell
What
On December 1, Nanaimo is hosting a free Education and Career Fair.
Where
Vancouver Island Conference Centre
9 am – 3 pm
RSVP for free tickets at educationcareerfairs.com.
Why you should care
The Fair is an opportunity to explore the future with post-secondary schools, employers, and associations from across Canada.
What
From December 2–19, the Nanaimo Community Hospice is offering the Celebrate a Life Tree, a place to hang memory tags of loved ones. Heart Angels are available by donation to take home.
Where
Country Club Centre Court
Why you should care
The Tree is a beautiful way to celebrate and remember loved ones who have passed on, and all proceeds go to support local Hospice programs.
What
200K in funding has been approved for the Stevie Smith Community Bike Park, and the project is expected to be completed in 2017.
Where
Beban Park
Why you should care
The park is named for Stevie Smith, a professional cyclist from Nanaimo who lost his life last year. It will be an addition to the existing BMX part and will include a dirt jump and return trail, pump track, and skills park.
What
Membership nominations for “exemplary leaders in our community” are being sought for the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) Board of Directors.
Where
Written submissions will be accepted until December 23 and can be addressed to:
NEDC Board Nominations
c/o Holly Pirozzini, Administrative Assistant, City Manager’s Office
455 Wallace St.
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 5J6
Or by email at:
Why you should care
The NEDC is an arm’s length for-profit organization owned by the City, and provides economic development services to the greater Nanaimo area.
What
A new journalism study-abroad program is being offered in Kyoto, Japan by ieiMedia, open to students and recent graduates from all colleges and universities. ieiMedia also offers journalism programs in a number of other countries including Italy, Ireland, Israel, Spain, Croatia, Norway, and Australia.
Where
Information on application can be found at: ieimedia.com
Or by contacting the directing professor, Rachele Kanigel, at rkanigel@gmail.com>.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through February 15, 2017 for the Kyoto program.
Why you should care
Participants will work as foreign correspondents, and collaborate with local bilingual students who will act as guides. They will meet with local journalists, explore the city, and have the opportunity to publish stories in an online magazine. Credit will be given for three transferable academic credits from the University of Jamestown.
Aislinn is a third year Bachelor of Arts and Science student majoring in creative writing and minoring in chemistry. New to The Nav team this year, she’s enjoying finding out about all the interesting things happening on campus. Her hobbies include reading, drawing, Netflix, and the copious consumption of coffee.
