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WHAT’S INSIDE
Bi-Weekly News
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HR Matters
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The Gallery
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TechTips pg 3
What’s Happening Bits n’ Bytes
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pg 9
Classifieds
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SHAMBHALA
SPONSORSHIP
MAKES SELKIRK SING!
On October 12th there was a great deal of
excitement in the atrium of the Tenth Street
Student Residence as President Angus Graeme
announced that the Shambhala Music Festival has
agreed to purchase the naming rights for what
used to be called Studio 80.
Local politicians, donors, media, board members,
staff and students gathered for the special
announcement: Shambhala has agreed to a
$100,000 sponsorship ($75,000 cash and $25,000
in-kind) for the right to have the facility called the
Shambhala Music and Performance Hall for the
next ten years.
A permanent sign will be mounted above the
Shambhala Music and Performance Hall entrance
when the current renovation is complete.
For more information, go to http://selkirk.ca/
about/news/name-29839-en.php .
Above left: President Angus Graeme signs Shambhala
sponsorship documents.
Left: Shambala Production Manager Corrine Zawaduk
speaks at the Shambhala sponsorship announcement as
Shambhala Music Festival Producer Jimmy Bundschuh
and Shambhala Festival Finance Manager Anna
Bundschuh look on.
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SELKIRK HOSTS SCIENCE & TECH CAREER EVENT
FOR GIRLS ON OCTOBER 20TH
Girls in grades 10-12 can register now for Quantum
Leaps - an inspirational, interactive and free science &
technology career event at Selkirk’s Castlegar campus.
Kootenay-Boundary girls can learn how it feels to
fly in a flight simulator, mix up a mirror from scratch
in chemistry, build a digital map of our natural
environment using GIS software, and mingle with
young women already working in their dream jobs at
QUANTUM LEAPS, a unique, hands-on science & tech
career event at Selkirk College.
For details check out http://kast.com/kast-news/
girls-can-sign-now-quantum-leaps-girls-talk-tech .
Register online at
http://kastquantumleaps.eventbrite.com/ .
For questions, contact Erin at [email protected] .
EXERCISE IS MEDICINE IN THE WORKPLACE
Sports Medicine Bulletin - October 11, 2011: Selkirk Biology Instructor Delia Roberts’ research and ideas reached 15,000
health care professionals when her work was featured in the American College of Sports Medicine’s weekly newsletter
last week. Delia’s research is focused on programs for worksite health and injury prevention.
Integrated workplace health and safety is an emerging field which provides unique opportunities to promote healthy
living. The workplace presents an excellent opportunity for healthy lifestyle training.
It has been demonstrated repeatedly that workplace health promotion programs pay for themselves. The costs
associated with healthy lifestyle training at work are easily recovered through reduced medical expenditures,
decreased absenteeism, higher productivity and lowered health risks for employees.
To read the full story, go to http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/acsm/active10-11.htm .
NEW HEALTH CLINIC ON CAMPUS
SELKIRK’S OPT CLINIC OFFERS:
• Comprehensive sexual health
information and education
• Screening for sexuallytransmitted infection and
reproductive health
• Low-cost birth control
Options for Sexual Health (OPT), Canada’s largest non-profit provider
of sexual health services, opened the doors of its new clinic at Selkirk’s
Castlegar campus in late September. Selkirk’s OPT clinic is one of only two
clinics on B.C. campuses.
An important aspect of OPT clinics is its confidential, supportive and
non-judgmental atmosphere. The clinic aims to attract clients of all ages
and sexual orientation.What’s more, the clinic provides six nursing practice
placements for third and fourth year students in the Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN) program.
The clinic will run every Thursday from 11–1 PM in the Monashee Wing at
the Castlegar campus.
For more information contact [email protected] .
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TECHTIPS
LATEST CMS UPDATE
TRYING TO DELETE SOMETHING?
To remove content off the website or to make it inactive (in other words, delete it), the existing content must be
‘Approved’ or ‘Pending’ first.
LOOK OUT: If you ‘Save as a Draft’, the content will not be removed from the site.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?
Take a look at all our technical documentation and videos at http://selkirk.ca/s/training
Or register in a class at http://selkirk.ca/s/training/booking
CMS TRAINING REFINED TO SERVE YOU BETTER
You no longer need to take the Advanced Level Training course to learn some CMS basics. Basic CMS Refresher
Training is now split into Part A and Part B. These training courses are hands-on and will engage you. It’ll be worth it!
WANT TO REGISTER? http://selkirk.ca/s/training/booking
To check content and dates for Part A: http://selkirk.ca/about/departments/it/webservices/webediting/
webtrainingcourses/cmstraining/advancedleveltraining/basiccmsrefreshertraining/parta/
To check content and dates for Part B: http://selkirk.ca/about/departments/it/webservices/webediting/
webtrainingcourses/cmstraining/advancedleveltraining/basiccmsrefreshertraining/partb/
KUDOS
KUDOS to Tammy O’Meara, Susan Burr, Kristin Knutson, Cheryl Vandergaag, Luba Kalmakov, Theresa
Southam, Barb Butchart, Caroline Soukoroff, Janet Mayr, Ken Anderson and Teresa Petrick! You are all
FANTASTIC !
If you would like to give someone KUDOS simply pass on the name of the employee, along with $2, to one of
the individuals below. Your nomination will then be provided with a KUDOS card, which entitles them to free
coffee and a muffin!
Castlegar Campus $2 to Holly Shively
Silver King Campus $2 to Barb Butchart
Tenth Street Campus $2 to Peggy Weinrauch
Trail Campus $2 to Kerry Young
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SAS HAS NEW DEPARTMENT HEAD ... FOR NOW
Randall Cannon has been chosen as the new department head for the Student
Access and Support Department (SAS). Her passion for learning and learners, as well
as her belief in collaborative leadership, will serve the college well in this position.
In 1996 Randall started with Selkirk College at the Trail campus. She taught in
the Employability Skills program. In her 13 years with SAS, Randall has worked
as Learning Skills Coordinator, Disabilities Services / CPT Invigilator, and as
Department Head.
Randall’s appointment ends in February of next year … but the appointment may be
extended to June 2012.
Congratulations Randall !
Randall Cannon.
A MOVIN’ AND A SHAKIN’
Nadine Arishenkoff is the successful candidate for the Food Service Worker position on the Tenth Street campus in
Nelson. It is a 73% sessional contract.
Becky Elias has accepted the Cook position at the Silver King campus in Nelson. It is a full-time sessional job.
Al Fofonow is now a full-time Building Service Worker on the Castlegar campus. It is a temporary contract.
Susan Jmayoff is the successful candidate for the Food Service Worker position at the Silver King campus in Nelson.
She has a full-time sessional contract.
Lisa Jowsey has begun her new role as Food Service Worker on the Castlegar campus. Her contract is full-time and
sessional.
Skarlette Lemaire has just started as a full-time Food Service Worker on the Castlegar campus. She has a sessional
contract.
Gerald Plotnikoff has accepted the Building Service
Worker position on the Castlegar campus. It is a 67%
regular contract.
Frieda Trubetskoff has just transitioned into being
a full-time Food Service Worker at the Tenth Street
campus in Nelson. She has a sessional contract.
Susan White has moved to a full-time job as Cook on
the Castlegar campus. She has a sessional contract.
Congratulations everyone !
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CURRENT POSTINGS
These are the current job postings for employment at Selkirk College:
COMMUNITY EDUCATION/INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR (Competition #105):
Ends Saturday, October 29, 2011
Working under the direction of the Dean for Community, Corporate, and International Development (CCID) as part
of the CCID team and in consultation with international and/or community partners and College staff, the successful
candidate will provide leadership for the implementation, development, and administration of CCID special projects
as assigned.
DEAN OF COMMUNITY, CORPORATE, AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Competition #104):
Ends Thursday, November 10, 2011
Selkirk College invites applications for the position of Dean of Community, Corporate, and International
Development. This is a continuing, full-time position, based on the Castlegar Campus. The position reports to the
Vice President, Education and Students. For more details, see Selkirk College’s organizational charts at http://selkirk.
ca/about/governance/organizational-charts/.
ENROLMENT MANAGER (Competition #99): Ends Friday, October 21, 2011
Reporting to the Director Student and Enrolment Services/Registrar, the Enrolment Manager supervises and
coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Admissions and Records staff and the Financial Aid office. Working
closely with Student Recruitment and Marketing staff, the Enrolment Manager is responsible for the integrated
enrolment processes that start when a potential student is first aware of the College and continue through to
application, registration, course completion and graduation.
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR (Competition #102): Ends Friday, October 28, 2011
The School of Health and Human Services invites interested candidates to apply for a position as an instructor in
our Health Care Assistant (HCA) Program. The position includes instruction in the theory, lab, and clinical practice
courses at our Trail and Grand Forks campuses and practice placements throughout the Boundary and West
Kootenay region.
LEARNING SKILLS COORDINATOR (Competition #103): Ends Friday, October 28, 2011
Reporting to the Director of Student and Enrolment Services/Registrar, the Learning Skills Coordinator will be based
on the Nelson, Tenth Street Campus.
SELKIRK GEOSPATIAL RESEARCH CENTRE GIS INSTRUCTOR - REMOTE SENSING (Competition #100): Ends
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Selkirk College is seeking an individual to instruct Remote Sensing and GIS courses in our Advanced Diploma/
Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Additional duties will include applied GIS research in the
Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre (SGRC).
SPORTS ATTENDANT ON CALL (Competition #101): Ends Thursday, October 20, 2011
Reporting to the Athletics and Recreation Coordinator, this position provides a variety of services for recreation
activities at the campus sports facility.
Visit http://selkirk.ca/about/departments/hr/postings/jobs/ for the full job postings.
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SCOPE AWARDS RECOGNIZE SELKIRK’S FINEST
– SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
Selkirk College’s Standing Committee on Professional Excellence (SCOPE) celebrated professional excellence with a
ceremony at the Staff-Faculty Lounge at the Castlegar campus. Recipients of the Long-Term Exceptional Performance
awards this year are Deb Wandler (Health and Human Services), Paris Voykin (Student Access and Support), Carol Retzlaff
(University Arts and Sciences) and Allyson Perrott (University Arts and Sciences). Aboriginal Services Coordinator Marilyn
James won the award for Exceptional Performance in Innovation.
THANKSGIVING AWAY FROM HOME SELKIRK STUDENTS HAVE
FUN CELEBRATING AT THE CASTELGAR RESIDENCE - OCTOBER 10TH, 2011
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GREG MORTENSON LECTURE CANCELLED
Randy Janzen, the Mir Centre for Peace Chair, has received official
word from Greg Mortenson’s agent at the Penguin Speakers
Bureau that he is cancelling his lecture which was to be delivered
as part of the Lecture Series on November 2nd at the Brilliant
Cultural Centre.
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The reasons given relate to a litigation involving Mr. Mortenson
which will require his attention and possible attendance in
November.
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The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation Lecture
Three cups of Tea
Greg Mortenson is the co-founder of nonprofit Central
Asia Institute, Pennies For Peace, and co-author of New
York Times bestseller Three Cups of Tea which has sold
over 4 million copies in 49 countries and remained a
New York Times bestseller for 190 weeks since its 2007
paperback release. It was also named “Asia Book of
The Year” by TIME Magazine. Mortenson’s new book
is Stones Into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books Not
Bombs, In Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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The college will be attempting to reach and refund all those
who have purchased tickets. Randy has requested that we be
reimbursed for all expenses incurred in the promotion of the
Mortenson lecture and the agent has indicated that our request
will be honoured.
Location: Brilliant cultural centre,
1876 Brilliant road, castlegar, Bc
Time:
7 p.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2011
cost:
adult $25 | senior $20 | student $20
All proceeds from this lecture will go directly to
the Central Asia Institute.
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Those wishing additional information regarding this situation can
contact Randy directly at 250.365.1234.
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Tickets:
TIckets are available at Selkirk College campus
bookstores, Castlegar & District Public Library
and Otter Books in Nelson. Order with credit
card (MC and Visa) by calling 250.365.1281.
For more information visit selkirk.ca/mir or call 250.365.1234.
This is an invitation for all to join us for the:
Selkirk College Options for
Sexual Health Clinic
Grand Opening
Ceremony
October 20th, 2011
"the Pit" at the Castlegar Campus
11:00-12:00
Special Guests, Music, & Treats
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A TASTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
SOUP or SALAD
SOUP
Roasted Local Squash with Crème Fraîche
SALAD
Crumbled Okanagan Goats Cheese & Walnut Salad
Organic Mesculin Greens & Vegetable Chips
APPETIZERS
GASTRONOMY ALERT:
Dungeness Crab Cake
Fennel Slaw & Tartar Sauce
GOURMET CUISINE IS COMING SOON
Alder-Smoked Fraser Valley Duck Confit
Haystack Potatoes, Pear Wine & Yuzu Reduction
The second year Resort and Hotel Management
students, along with the Professional Cooking
Level II students, are back in class and excited to
open Scholars Dining Room for the season.
MAIN COURSES
British Columbia V.Q.A. Red Wine Infused Beef Tournedos
Roast Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables
& Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast
cooked ‘sous vide’ then seared
Yukon Gold Potato ‘William’, Fall Vegetables
& Local Apple Jus
Make dinner reservations now for the
BC-themed menu! It’s available November
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th and 10th.
Miso-Glazed Cedar Planked Wild Coho Salmon
Root Vegetable Torte & Balsamic Stir-Fried Vegetables
For reservations email
[email protected] .
DESSERTS
A Selection of BC-Influenced Creations
To find out about our upcoming theme
menus check out http://selkirk.ca/services/
communityservices/scholars/ .
$23.95 plus HST
To reserve a table or seat:
Dining Room - 250.505.1306 | email [email protected]
SELKIRK COLLEGE FOUNDERS’ DAY – OCTOBER 16TH
Each year on October 16th, we remember the beginnings of Selkirk College through the celebration of Founders’ Day.
The first-ever celebration was held in 2009 when a crowd of almost 50 gathered in the Castlegar Staff Lounge to mark
the occasion. Charter students, instructors, alumni, community supporters, board members and staff celebrated the
genesis of Selkirk College with a special meal.
In 2014, and every five years thereafter, we will formally celebrate Founders’ Day with a special event to recognize
those who form the original group of students - the founders of Selkirk College.
So … a salute from Grapevine to the Selkirk founders!
WE’RE INTERESTED IN YOUR THOUGHTS ON
SELKIRK POLICIES
The Policy Review Committee has reviewed several policies and would appreciate your feedback.
Please take a look at http://selkirk.ca/about/governance/standingcommittees/policyreviewcommittee/
expiringandnewpolicies/ and provide your suggestions for revisions to these policies.
We value your feedback. Please forward any comments to [email protected] by October 28, 2011.
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TWO DAYS LEFT TO CONTRIBUTE
TO STUDENT SUCCESS …
The Selkirk College Gala 2011: ‘Destination Education’ is coming up fast. Selkirk’s
signature fundraising event happens November 19th at the Tenth Street
campus in Nelson. As the event organizers, securing fantastic auction items is
our number one priority. For the fourth year running, we are collecting Aeroplan miles from employees and auctioning
them off at the gala to the highest bidder.
In the past three years, faculty and staff have raised over 220,000 miles. Congratulations! At last year’s gala we raised
$3,000 when we auctioned off a 70,000 mile package. The funds helped several college programs with awards,
equipment and field trips.
Contribute to our students’ success by donating as many Aeroplan miles as you can part with. This year’s goal is 70,000
miles - which covers two airline tickets to anywhere in North America. The winner can accept the flight tickets or
redeem the miles for items on the Aeroplan website.
Our window for donations closes October 19th. Please go to the gala web page and fill out the form. Send it through
the internal mail to Pat Henman in Development, Tenth Street campus. If you have questions please call Pat at
250-505-1324.
Thanks in advance for your support,
Pat Henman and Joyce Buckler – Gala Coordinators
CARE FOR SOME FUNDING?
Applications are now being accepted up to October 21, 2011 for projects that meet the criteria of the Learning
Resource Fund. More information about the fund can be found at http://selkirk.ca/about/governance/
standingcommittees/learning-resource-fee/purpose/ .
This year we are looking at giving priority to projects that increase our capacity to attract and/or serve more learners,
such as web conferencing, web applications/functionality and course/exam scheduling.
Applications for project funding can be made online at http://selkirk.ca/about/governance/standingcommittees/
learning-resource-fee/applicationform/ .
We look forward to receiving your creative proposals!
WHO’S GOT SOCKS ?
In its sixth year, Selkik’s Nursing Co-op program is proving to be quite a success.
Nursing students provide basic health education and harm reduction strategies
to individuals in Nelson who are homeless, marginalized or living with a chronic
mental illness.
Four 3rd and 4th year students visit shelters, soup kitchens and mental health
facilities each week. Students find the work very rewarding and they learn a
tremendous amount about public health.
With winter coming, students are looking to faculty and staff for donations of socks. Socks are the single most needed
item in the Nursing Co-op and one of the most appreciated by the individuals the co-op serves.
You can bring your donations to Linda Gomez. Her office is on the Castlegar campus, #0121.
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CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE:
LOVESEAT, brand new, used only 3 months. It is beige, with
floral burgundy, grey, light blue and white print, with pillows.
Reasonable offers accepted. Please contact: Maria at mbonito@
selkirk.ca
FOR SALE:
“Feedback” bicycle repair stand with tool tray $100. Enables
you to raise up your bike for easier repair.
Ph: 250-352-5274 or e-mail [email protected]
GREAT DEALS!
FOR SALE BY OWNER:
Taghum Bicycle Service offers 20% discount for Selkirk
employees on repairs of over $20. Call (250) 352-5274 or e-mail
[email protected].
RESIDENTAL LOT at Grandview Heights, 65’ X 100’. Asking
$69,900. Phone 250.304.0085
FOR SALE:
2002 Ford Focus SE, 120,000 kilometers, 2 litre, tan colour,
automatic, CD player, air cond., 4 extra rims (for winter tires),
$5,000 obo. Email Kristin at [email protected].
FOR SALE:
One twin XL mattress $25, one Toshiba 20” TV (not a flat screen)
$25, one wing-back chair $25, one TV/VCR stand $25. Contact
[email protected] .
FOR SALE:
2006 Cougar Fifth Wheel, 28.5 foot, super slide, like new $20
000.00 firm. Ph: 250-365-3020
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
The Capitol Theatre in Nelson presents Vintage Unique
- John Reichman & the Jaybirds
Trail’s Royal Theatre presents BEGINNERS
Friday, October 21st, 2011 @ 8:00PM
Sunday, 23 October
4:00pm $9 Runtime:
104 minutes
Beginners deftly juggles
two chronologies to
tell the story of two
major points in the life
View Trailer
of Oliver. One timeline
follows the decline of
Oliver’s father who,
at the age of seventyfive, has also come out of the closet. The other timeline takes
place following his father’s death, when a bereaved Oliver
tries to maintain a relationship with a young actress. The
twin narratives gradually reveal how his father and girlfriend
motivate Oliver to surpass his self-prescribed limitations.
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Chris Plummer, Mélanie Laurent
Director: Mike Mills
Years of European and North American tours, four critically
acclaimed albums, two Juno nominations and two Canadian
Folk Music Award nominations. It’s little wonder the buzz
around John Reischman and The Jaybirds continues to grow.
Like the mandolin player at its helm, the group fashions a
stylish, elegant take on bluegrass that is at once innovative
and unadorned, sophisticated and stripped-down, happily
old-fashioned, yet unselfconsciously new.
Tickets: Adult: $20.00. Full Time Student: $16.00. Season
Package (+4): $16.00
Capitol Theatre Box Office Hours are from noon to
4:30 Tuesday through Friday, and one hour before
performances. Charge by phone! Call 250-352-6363
during Box Office Hours.
Now Showing at the Kootenay Gallery until
November 5th, 2011
East Gallery: Illuminating Peace, Amy Loewan
West Gallery: Too Still To Move, Paintings by Vivi Harder
Curated by Helen Sebelius
Open Tuesday through Saturday 10AM – 5PM
120 Heritage Way in Castlegar. Tel: 250.365.3337
Adults - $2, Students & Seniors - $1, Children & Members - Free
PLEASE NOTE: Classified ads will remain in the Grapevine up to three weeks. After this timeframe, your ad may be removed unless we are
otherwise instructed (email [email protected]). Thanks! Remember! The deadline for submissions to the next issue is:
Wednesday October 26 @ noon.
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