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College archaeologist to present new analysis from Little John site

October 17, 2018
Chindadn points

WHITEHORSE—Yukon College archaeology and anthropology instructor Norm Easton will present the first talk in the 2018-19 Long Ago Yukon Speaker Series this Saturday to celebrate International Archaeology Day.

Technology Accreditation Canada accredits Yukon College's Geological Technology program

October 17, 2018
faculty receiving TAC certificate
College faculty receive the official TAC certificate today from TAC executive director Richard Stamper. (L-R) GeoTech instructor/coordinator Dr. Joel Cubley, dean, Applied Science and Management Margaret Dumkee, instructor Mary Samolczyk, executive director, Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining and Communities, Innovation & Development Shelagh Rowles, Richard Stamper, Yukon College president and vice chancellor Dr.

Canada and Yukon governments invest in research projects to address the impacts of climate change on northern transportation infrastructure

October 12, 2018

WHITEHORSE--Climate change affects the North more than any other part of Canada and threatens the efficiency, safety and reliability of northern transportation. Making our northern transportation system more resilient to the effects of climate is important given the key role transportation plays in the region’s social and economic development.

That is why the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon are investing in two important climate change adaptation research projects under the Northern Transportation Adaptation Initiative.

Yukon CubeSat project wants to hear from Yukoners

October 9, 2018
Earth sunrise outer space

WHITEHORSE—The Yukon CubeSat project at Yukon College wants to hear

Tosh Southwick appointed as associate vice president Indigenous Engagement and Reconciliation

October 1, 2018
Tosh Southwick
(Photo: Alistair Maitland)

WHITEHORSE—Yukon College has promoted Tosh Southwick from executive director of First Nations Initiatives and Community, Innovation and Development to the newly-

Early Childhood Education bursaries now available

September 20, 2018

Yukon residents pursuing studies in early childhood education can now apply for funding toward the cost of their studies at accredited post-secondary institutions in Canada. Early Childhood Education Bursaries are available to both full and part-time students.

Students pursuing full-time studies in a recognized early childhood education program can apply for $2,000 per term for up to 4 terms. Those in part-time studies can apply for up to $500 per course, to a maximum of 2 courses per year.

Applications for bursaries for full-time studies must be received on or before October 1, 2018. Part-time applicants can apply any time.

Yukon College welcomes Dr. Janet Welch as vice president Academic and Student Services

September 20, 2018

WHITEHORSE—Dr. Janet Welch has joined YukDr. janet Welchon College as vice president Academic and Student Services.  

Yukon College adopts new Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response Policy

September 12, 2018
Wally Rude, Colleen Wirth and Michael Hale
(l-r) Yukon College senior executives Wally Rude, Colleen Wirth and Michael Hale.

WHITEHORSE—Yukon College has adopted a new sexualized violence prevention and response policy

Yukon College welcomes new Syrian student

September 11, 2018
Abdullah at the Fish ladder
Abdullah Alaboud visited the Whitehorse Fish Ladder during his first week in Yukon.

WHITEHORSE—23-year-old Abdullah Alaboud (o

College welcomes students during O-week 2018

August 31, 2018

WHITEHORSE—Yukon College will be welcoming over 660 new and returning credit students this term for orientation activities—a 14 per cent increase in registrations over thi

College's Geological Technology diploma receives national accreditation

July 18, 2018
2016 GeoTech cohort

 

Dr. Bronwyn Hancock wraps term on federal Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Results

July 4, 2018

Dr. Bronwyn HancockWHITEHORSE—Last week the Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Results delivered their final report, Measuring Progress on Adaptation and Climate Resilience: Recommendations to the Government of Canada to Dr .