Archive 2013-2019

Fiat Mode XXVIII

VCC partners with School District No. 74 to meet communities need

Fiat Mode XXIX

Disaster simulations at VCC

VCC collaborates with BMW Group Canada

Canada-B.C. partnership to train British Columbians for jobs on Lower Mainland

VCC serves DTES community

VCC wins appeal on ground breaking trademark dispute

VCC partners with Emily Carr University of Art + Design

ESL Pathways program recognized with national award

VCC instructor awarded Certified Master Chef status

VCC Film Camp

Office assistants training for in-demand jobs

VCC to offer Gladue report writing program

Government announcement on Adult Basic Education and ESL tuition

VCC’s 30th anniversary of Fiat Mode to be held at VFW

VCC’s fashion program gives back to Dress for Success

Hairstylist apprenticeship a new option for VCC trades

VCC's Tooth Trolley keeps kids smiling

RBC supports Transportation Trades Sampler program at VCC

2019 Flourish Gala

VCC brings Christmas in January to the DTES community

Apprentice of the Year competition open for applications

VCC Fashion partners with BC Children's Hospital

BMW Group Canada scholarship

The kitchen’s heating up for culinary apprentices across B.C.

New Vice President, Enterprise and International Development

VCC partnership with Musqueam advances early childhood education

Spring convocation recap

2014 Outstanding Alumni Awards winners

Overseas nursing internship gets $15,000 boost

50 Years. 50 Chefs.

VCC's hidden gems: Q&A with Justice Barclay

VCC students can pay tuition and buy textbooks online

Indigenous art at VCC

VCC Outstanding Alumni Awards 2019 winners

DGD students brewing up new designs

Taste the difference of wine education

VCC convocation recap – Fall 2019

Welcome back! Winter 2019

How to find your foundation in the makeup industry

Q&A with MDRT instructor Harpreet Gill

Sacred stories: Gladue program responds to a decades-old call for justice

VCC will train Gladue report writers to advance justice for First Nations

The business of beauty: makeup artist Gwen Perkins

VCC Culinary Arts 2018-19 year in review

5 ways to help you de-stress on campus

VCC Outstanding Alumni Awards 2018 winners

Welcome to VCC – Fall 2019

Flourish Gala 2019 recap

Where's my class? Winter 2020

VCC students claim bronze in international Cantonese food championship

SkyTrain strike announced

Transit strike info

VCC students head to international dim sum competition

Ease into university with transferable courses

Computer systems technology program helps meet growing demand

VCC announces new Dean of Indigenous Initiatives

Learn how to make the most out of volunteers

Double your impact on a student’s life this #GivingTuesday

VCC receives support to increase number of trained caregivers

VCC road trip: Recruiters Q&A

VCC alumna "unmasks" inclusion through poetry

Literacy programming connects EAL students with newcomer families

High-tech simulated hospital on display at Experience VCC

Experience VCC opens career paths in hospitality and more

Triple win for VCC in Best of Vancouver 2019

VCC-trained chef heading to world-leading Gastronomika festival

VCC achieves two million dollars in energy cost avoidance

See the BC Lions at Student Rush Night Sept. 28

VCC continuing studies embrace innovative, experiential learning

Global climate strike

VCC practical nursing program builds on previous health care skills

President Nunoda’s appointment renewed

VCC fashion students dress Mel K. of Bag and a Beret

VCC celebration marks milestone in ASL, Deaf studies

How to choose the best health care program for you

Restaurant Review: The Chef’s Table gets an 'A' for food

Where's my class? Fall 2019

New mobile learning app reduces ESL waitlists

All you need to know about VCC entrance awards

VCC and Rick Hansen Foundation team up to help make Canada accessible for all

Training the addiction counsellors of tomorrow

Scheduled power outage and systems shutdown Aug. 10-11

Top 10 VCC stories of 2017

August hours of operation at the VCC Registrar's Office

Adobe award-winner credits VCC's focus on soft skills

VCC Spring 2019 Student Awards recap

VCC at the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival

VCC students head to Halifax for Skills Canada 2019

Good luck to VCC's Skills Canada BC 2019 competitors

VCC cooks up national gold at Skills Canada

VCC fashion collections hit the runway

Inclement weather reminder

Call for nominations

VCC community honoured by jewellery and gemmology industries

VCC’s Asian culinary arts program feeds demand

Top 10 VCC stories of 2018

Q&A with VCC makeup artistry grad Kelly Bui

Are you ready for a career in volunteer management?

VCC offers a promising path to apprenticeships

Fall 2018 Student Awards recap

Cannabis use on campus

Experience VCC grand prize winner is Liza Marie Rivero

Entrepreneur training program to help newcomers Make It in Canada

Support VCC students this holiday season

Bakers obtain their Red Seal - and a possible raise

Campus Master Plan - Ideas Fair

VCC faculty concerts a must-see for local music lovers

The many faces of Adult Basic Education

Jacqueline’s story: climbing the luxury ladder

Chieko’s story: pathway to a caring career

Michelle's story: from the military to math class

Online learning takes apprenticeships to the next level

Where's my class? Fall 2018

New courses offer social media instruction at convenient times

VCC delivers skills needed to work as licensed pharmacy technician

The Chef’s Table pop-up kitchen comes to VCC Broadway



VCC Student Awards recap: celebrating success

Giving back to the community

Enter our VCC TV Facebook contest

Solid foundations: ShakeOut BC disaster simulation

VCC updates sexual violence and misconduct policy

Spring 2018 convocation recap

B.C. government announces $1.5 million for disability career programs

Smoking on campus policy: updated policy notification

VCC at the TD International Jazz Festival

Vancouver’s 2nd annual Korean Culinary Competition to take place at VCC

Loving my job

New program guides students’ next steps

Media Advisory: 12th Annual Fair in the Square

Indigenous reconciliation dialogue May 7–10

VCC wins big at Skills Canada BC 2018 provincials

VCC competes at Skills Canada BC 2018 provincials

MGHN receives Vancouver Fashion Week scholarship

Summer fashion tips from VCC style experts

VCC Outstanding Alumni Award winners 2017

VCC joins important anti-violence initiative

Record participation at 2017 Baking Congress

New heavy duty training facility

The facts on adult upgrading and ESL grants

Win two tickets to Flourish!

A welcome shift in the industry

Women’s work: meet the new generation in automotive trades

VCC’s fashion program gives back to Dress for Success

Order baked goods online

Learning to fight the opioid crisis at VCC

New program teaches the skills to rate building accessibility

VCC students win big B.C. challenge

Funding announcements launch Apprenticeship Recognition Week at VCC

Carlos’ story: a smart calculation

VCC and Adler University partner to expand educational, health services

VCC English tutor publishes guide for newcomers

Korean Culinary Competition reveals new stars at VCC

Fall 2017 convocation recap

Learning while working with real customers sets VCC apart

VCC Student Awards - Fall 2017 recap

Samsung and VCC set to open first Samsung Tech Institute in Western Canada

Chef's Table tickets are now sold out

Open Door Group relocates to VCC’s Downtown campus

MarketSafe certification now available at VCC

Local chef to compete in international cooking competition

Cafeteria closures

Premier Horgan expands tuition waiver for former youth in care

VCC university transfers open doors for prospective engineers

Prominent CGA Gem Conference hosted by VCC

VCC Culinary students cook to feed the homeless.

Santiago Cuyugan, the 2017 Savour Patissier of the Year

VCC takes quake drill to next level

Top five entrees to try at Quizine Kitchen

Career move: legal administrative assistant

Media advisory: Music 40th celebration

Random Acts of Green contest

Be proud to be green!

Team Canada lays it all on the line at Culinary Olympics

Create a new tradition with #GivingTuesday

Congratulations OHI Top 30 under 30 winner Taka Li

VCC's revamped culinary program focuses on active participation

VCC brings home medals in baking and hairdressing

Alumni Profile - Daniel Ruiz

Media Advisory: 11th Annual Fair in the Square

Spring 2017 convocation recap

Celebrating student success

Q&A with Experience VCC tuition winner Mildred Petate

Robert’s story: sailing into hospitality success

VCC and CUPE reach tentative agreement

2017 BC Skills Competition

Gastown boutique partners with VCC fashion design

Samsung Tech Institute Grand Opening Contest

VCC Culinary Arts team wins Healthy Chef award

VCC Outstanding Alumni Award winners 2016

Student T2202A tax forms are available online

New Awards of Achievement by VCC Continuing Studies

Samsung Tech Institute expands to Western Canada with VCC partnership

Paula’s story: from addiction to inspiration

News Release: 50 Years. 50 Chefs. - a gala fundraiser

An awarding experience

Tune in for a taste of 50 Years. 50 Chefs.

Free SketchUP seminar for high schoolers

Scheduled website maintenance

City and provincial proclamations recognize VCC’s 50 years of service

Flourish is our signature, annual fundraising green-tie gala!

VCC alumna spotlighted in the Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare

Aer Café serves up freshly baked goods

Leigh Wall: finding big opportunities in heavy duty mechanics

Kathy’s story: conquering fears through music

Alex’s story: family and fusion in the restaurant business

Hamasa’s story: the courage to be Canadian

Congratulations to the first grads of VCC’s Samsung Tech Institute

Top 10 VCC stories of 2016

VCC holiday closures 2016-17

An awarding experience

Maria’s story: the language of learning

Fall 2016 convocation recap

Vancouver's top pastry chefs employ the art of science

Dental hygiene student awards

VCC’s student-designed fashion label to be featured in local boutique

the Bistro

Instructor feature: VCC Music’s Alan Matheson

Plate with the very best of them as a culinary arts pro

Student success story: Bronwyn Vaisey

VCC and Samsung unite to create repair program

VCC no stranger to hair education

VCC Asian culinary course deliciously unique

Hospitality management executive cohort: Q&A with Joel Rivera

VCC fashion program redesigned for industry success

Access to transportation trades

New Vice President, People and Culture

New funding announced for cutting-edge automotive, culinary equipment

An awarding experience

A Fresh Start

College of Dental Hygienists of BC Award

News Release: VCC appeals trademark case ruling

News Release: All Aboard VCC's Tooth Trolley

Introducing VCC Alerts

Saving energy one PC at a time

Helen’s story: the voices of angels

Teaching in Bali

VCC music alumnus featured in BC Musician Magazine

Cafe 335 featured in Vancouver Courier

Action to end campus violence

A new partnership with BCIT

Carson Graham student wins culinary student of the year

VCC Fashion Arts alumna nominated for CAFA

Media release / photo opportunity: 10th Annual Fair in the Square

News release: VCC and JIBC pledge greater collaboration

Deaf students shine in funding announcement for VCC disability programs

Enter to win Vancouver Canadians tickets

Carpe tea-um: Q&A with tea sommelier alumnus and instructor Delano Tamborini

Starting at college a smart move for B.C. students

VCC students earn 20 medals in skilled trades competition

It's go time! VCC students compete at Skills Canada

New Motive Power Centre of Excellence opens

VCC official LNG/CNG vehicle training provider

FortisBC equips VCC for new CNG/LNG training

2016 BC Provincial Skills Competition winners

Ray-Cam soapbox derby launch event at VCC

News Release: Breaking down barriers to post-secondary education

Fall 2015 convocation recap

The sweet sounds of mixing it up

Five reasons the VCC music diploma program should be your first choice

2015 Student Awards

Jewellery Art & Design exhibition showcases new talent

From washing dishes to Washington

VCC student team wins big at tourism industry competition

College revamping hospitality bachelor's program

VCC hosts Soaring Indigenous Youth Career Conference

The "steep" rise of tea

B.C. restaurants waiting out worker shortage

Spring 2016 convocation recap

Introducing a New Program for Sewing Beginners

New Fashion Arts millinery class featured in the Vancouver Sun

What to expect at your dental hygiene appointment

BC health regulators launch public awareness campaign

VCC chef offers taste of competitive cooking

VCC hosts Christmas in January for less fortunate

Five great reasons to train in Culinary Arts at VCC

Partnering in a party – 2015 Fair in the Square

Top five reasons to study culinary arts ESL at VCC

Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship at VCC

VCC International Culinary at 12th Annual Passions Gala

This 18-year-old could be Vancouver’s next star chef

VCC celebrates 50 years of culinary education

Secret Location brings the world to Vancouver

VCC serves DTES community with Christmas in January

Chef tips: How to protect your grocery budget

Say goodbye to old-boys’ club in Vancouver kitchens

Chef Bingley boils it down to the basics

VCC Outstanding Alumni Award winners 2015

The man behind some of Vancouver's greatest chefs

Outstanding value at The Chef’s Table pop-up restaurant

VCC to host judging for International Chocolate Awards competition

Cupcake fun with the BCPFF Burn Fund

Talk With Your Mouth Full at Earls Yaletown

Province invests $7 million in trades training

Countless opportunities: Q&A with medical office skills grad Lisa Forrer

Arts Umbrella and VCC perform with Ballet BC

Supporting safety and the environment

VCC’s Tooth Trolley delivers free dental exams and smiles to kids

Statement re: contract with Mark Brand Inc.

New Sport and Recreation Management certificate at VCC

A Variety of support for young students at VCC

VCC recognized for health and safety

Excellence at VCC

Naramata Bench Wineries Association: A Story in Every Bottle

News Release: VCC rescinds majority of layoff notices

Arrival of new senior leadership to the college

VCC student services in high demand

Where's my class?

New Interim Chair, VCC Board of Governors

Canadians Tickets Giveaway

Compass card launches in July

Bike to Work Week 2015

ESL programs open for registration

A Courage to Come Back award for Kyle Jacques

Deafined restaurant creates meaningful employment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

VCC and the VCC Faculty Association Ratify Agreement

2015 BC Provincial Skills Competition winners

Five ways to make the most of your time at Career Fair

Bachelor of Performing Arts update

Introducing VCC’s 50th anniversary logo

News release: VCC newest site for Vancouver Biennale

FACT SHEET: Adult Basic Education and the Adult Upgrading Grant

Electronics Recycling Day

December ESL update

VCC signs CICan’s Indigenous Education Protocol

Go Ahead: C.A.R.E. Big

VCC Welcomes New President

Important tuition and fee payment update

Award winning chef joins VCC’s world class culinary school

VCC Student Awards Spring 2014

VCC Scholarships for new Canadians

VCC Student Awards Spring 2012 - Lewis Rosenbloom Scholarship

VCC Student Awards Spring 2012 - Tourism Industry Partners scholarship

VCC Student Awards 2012 - Tourism Industry Partners scholarship recipients

VCC Student Awards Spring 2012 - Chaim Zbar Scholarship

VCC Student Awards Spring 2012 - Anne Coates Memorial scholarship recipient

VCC Student Awards 2014

VCC Student Awards 2013

Five reasons to bike to VCC

VCC Food Truck Fest Extended

Seven Ways to Green Your Life

New agreement provides language training for newcomers

2014 BC Provincial Skills Competition winners

5 ways to make the most of your time at Career Fair 2014

VCC’s $800-million effect on B.C.’s economy

Hitting a home run in the Okanagan

VCC Food Truck Fest Schedule

Getting greener by the gallon

Best of Vancouver

Quite possibly the sweetest job ever

Food Truck Festival Comes to VCC

VCC Director co-authors Vancouver Newcomers' Guide

VCC students go to Bangladesh

VCC Music student receives good "noise"

Attracting ad-ttention

VCC Alumna wins Grammy!

Fashion designer wins Outstanding Alumni Award 2013

Broadway Cafeteria Renaming Contest

VCC hosts Christmas in January for less fortunate

Vancouver Community College recognized as bike friendly leader

Welcome to VCC

Easier than ever

Music festival blockbuster performance features VCC talent

Let's save some energy

Season of giving

B.C. minister's statement on Skilled Trades and Technology Week (Nov. 4-11).

VCC music grad earns prestigious scholarship to Berklee

A story about overcoming addiction and going to college

VCC ramps up energy savings activities

VCC raises rainbow flag for Pride Week

Kids learn about dental care at fun VCC clinic

VCC teacher a role model for Deaf students

Vancouver's top jazz festival features string of VCC talent

VCC unveils rebranded website

80-year-old goes to college

What's different? He's 80 years old.

After three successful decades in the workforce and a retirement plan that included taking up woodworking, Manarin, who turns 81 in December, woke up one day and decided to go to college.Rino Manarin standing with his teacher.

Now, he's an octogenarian with a student ID number.
 
"It was something missing from my life. I admired guys who had degrees and always encouraged people I worked with to get an education."

Manarin may have never had a piece of paper framed on the wall of any office but if stories count as schooling, you might say he's earned a PhD in life experience.

Shortly after graduating from high school in Castlegar, Manarin ended up in France with the Canadian Air Force, where he specialized in electronics, played clarinet in a travelling music and dance band, and met the love of his life.

 "Those were probably the best five years of my life," he says. Still, the couple -- married now for more than 50 years -- returned to Canada where they started a family and where Manarin would never shy away from opportunity, taking a job in the Canadian Arctic during the Cold War, and even dabbling in real estate.

For the most part though, his future would lie in electronics, instrumentation and project management, primarily in the pulp and paper sector. In the 70s, 80s, and 90s, he lived and worked all over B.C., took a consultant job in Finland for several months and even helped get the PNE's commemorative Japanese gardens project blooming.

Not bad for a guy who only graduated high school. But for this particular guy, it wasn't enough.

"I wanted to do something meaningful, to accomplish something."

According to his English teacher, Rita Acton, Manarin has already accomplished more at VCC than he probably knows.

"When students faced challenges in class, they would turn to Rino for guidance and advice. He is compassionate and inspiring, the true definition of a lifelong learner."

In Rino's class, it's hard to tell who is more inspired by who; young students by a man who has seen just about everything, or a man who has seen just about everything by young people determined to succeed.

After 12 months taking part-time English and math classes at VCC, Manarin discovered that it's a place where students learn about hope.

"Coming back to school was difficult for me," said classmate Kelsey, who didn't want to use a last name because of an ongoing struggle with sexual identity. "Rino was my first pal, my closest pal. I remember he told me it didn't matter if I was a boy or a girl because I was a smart person. That meant a lot to me."

Like Kelsey, Manarin admits that going to school hasn't been a walk in the park, even for someone who has been through as much as he has, including the loss of an adult son to an avalanche.

He recalls growing up in Castlegar like it was yesterday, but memorizing math formulas has tested his commitment to adult education.

"Math and Algebra are very hard. It's a lot to remember. But I'm going to keep at it."

So far, it's all been worth it. He has earned a few college credits and plans to take anthropology and Canadian history courses at Langara as part of a broader plan to earn a general studies diploma.

He's healthy, happy and ready for the next chapter.

"When I said I was going to school, everyone I knew went out to buy suits for my graduation."

At his age, that's pressure he's learned how to handle.



A new outlook on life and learning

Tooth Fairy visits VCC's annual children's dental clinic

VCC salutes grads of first-ever Bachelor of Performing Arts degree program

VCC budget commits to improving the campus experience

New partnership aims to help Aboriginal students succeed in school

Distinct themes and styles at VCC's 2013 jewellery show

Did you know? Students can pay tuition using online banking

Urban neighbours gather for 7th annual Fair in the Square