News

Whitehorse –  Yukon  College and the Association franco-yukonaise signed their first accord to work together in providing English and French language services to adults. Both organizations provide adult education services to the community and are now

looking at enhancing their programs through a cooperative delivery effort.

“Yukon College looks forward to working with our new community partners so that we may continue to engage in building strong adult programming within our community,” said Terry Weninger, President of Yukon College. “The diversity of our partnerships provides a dynamic educational experience which prepares our students with global awareness.” 

Students and staff will be picking up shovels on Friday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. to fill four new garden beds at Yukon College. The 4’ x 8’ raised beds will be situated in front of the former Northern Research Institute building and will be maintained by Yukon College students and staff.

WHITEHORSE – Students began class today at Yukon College in a new First Nations Governance and Public Administration pilot initiative. The first day of class was marked with a celebration and the signing of a memorandum of agreement between Yukon  College and the Government of Yukon, committing to work together to offer the program to all Yukon First Nations.     
   
The First Nation Governance and Public Administration pilot initiative consists of accessible, accredited, and culturally relevant course offerings that are focused on enhancing the professional development of executive and senior management staff to support First Nation government operations.
The curriculum was developed with a focus on Yukon’s final and self-government agreements.

Yukon College hosts a trivia contest for National Nursing Week, May 10-16, 2010. The week recognizes the valuable contributions that nursing provides within the health care sector. Nursing week is significant of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12. Nightingale is renown as a pioneer of modern nursing. 2010 marks the centennial of Nightingale’s death and is the International Year of the Nurse. Celebrations around the world commemorate the nursing and health care practitioners’ profession. A Practical Nursing program is offered at Yukon College.

Whitehorse – Whitehorse employers gain new perspectives from students with Yukon College’s Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program. Business owners and organizations who offer to participate in the student work placement program not only profit from the extra help but may also benefit from the cultural exchange. Students bring their expertise to the workplace while learning about the methods and customs in Canada.

Whitehorse – On Tuesday, May 4th high school principals, superintendents and high school counselors will be treated to lunch and a guest speaker at the Yukon College dining room. Dr. Frank Gelin, Executive Director and Council Co-Chair, BC Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT) will speak about the transferability of Yukon College courses and programs to BC and Alberta colleges and universities.

This is Dr. Gelin’s second trip to the Yukon in as many years. On his last visit he spoke with college staff covering details on current transfer agreements, counseling students on transfers, and using the BCCAT websites, and with faculty on applying for additional transfer agreements.

Short Film Presentation

Please join us for the Whitehorse Premiere of the new Yukon short film “LITTLE JOHN COUNTRY” 

Wednesday April 21, 2010

12:15 -12:45pm

The Pit at Yukon College

Discovery of ancient human artifacts, among the oldest in Canada, links aboriginal past and present at the “Little John” site near Beaver Creek, Yukon. Featuring the Athapaskan Dineh of the White River First Nation, Chief David Johnny, his son Eldred, and Yukon College Anthropologist Norman Alexander Easton. This 11-minute documentary short is a new release by Max Fraser of Whitehorse. The film recently had its World Premiere at the Dawson City International Short Film Festival.  Event hosted by Norm Easton and Max Fraser Chief David Johnny will be in attendance Question and answer session to follow

Contact: Max Fraser 668-3441

Norm Easton 393-8012

Whitehorse – Students and staff at Yukon College will be commemorating Earth Day by holding green activities at the various 12 community campuses across the territory. Activities will take place at the Whitehorse campus and span as far as the remote campus located in Old Crow. The following are some of the activities that will take place on Thursday, April 22:

Ayamdigut Main Campus, Whitehorse:

·         Bookstore bans the purchase of bottled water for the day and promotes the sale of water bottles

·         A lunch-hour litter pick-up

Whitehorse – Yukon College, working with the Government of Yukon, Department of Justice, has developed an FASD and Justice Training Program for the Northern Institute of Social Justice, located at Yukon College. The training is being piloted with a group of frontline workers drawn from justice, education, and health and social service departments in the Yukon government and some First Nation governments, The pilot focuses on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) in youth and adults. Working together through a series of modules, participants have an opportunity to increase knowledge, and develop new perspectives and practical skills.

Today YC announces that Dr. Chris Hawkins has accepted the position of Vice President Research at Yukon College. He will begin officially in June. Hawkins comes to YC from the University  of Northern BC, where he fulfilled responsibilities in Forest Renewal BC - Slocan Chair of Mixedwood Ecology and Management. Two decades in forest research, instruction, continuing education and administration have developed in Hawkins a strong track record of scholarship, with over 100 publications to his name, presentations delivered across Canada and throughout the world, and an impressive list of committee participation and offices held. He has been employed by UBC, SFU, MacMillan Bloedel and the BC Forest Service as both a scientist and a professor.

The annual Yukon College Biodiversity Forum takes place this Saturday, April 10th from 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM. Everyone is invited to join us to discover some of the excellent research being done in the Yukon. The format will be similar to previous years - a series of 15 minute talks covering a wide range of Yukon plants and animals by 16 biologists. Speakers use plain language so everyone can follow the talks.

There is a poster display in the main corridor outside the Lecture Hall with more Yukon related research on plants, animals and special habitats.

Please register beforehand so that organizers can prepare for the venue and food. Email: sgilbert@yukoncollege.yk.ca or Phone: 668 8776 There is no cost for registration and lunch will be provided.