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The quiet of summer will soon be broken at Selkirk College with the arrival of students for the fall semester, bringing a new air of post-secondary excitement to campuses and learning centres across the region.

Selkirk College students and staff were involved in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 3A between Castlegar and Nelson on Thursday afternoon, June 30. Eighteen Selkirk College students and staff members, primarily from the Explore Program, were on the BC Transit bus that was involved in the collision. One student suffered serious injury in the crash and was transferred to Kelowna hospital on the evening of June 30. Sadly, the student has since passed away. A statement from Selkirk College President Maggie Matear: It is with profound sadness that I inform the college community

After a remarkable 30-year career in post-secondary that culmiated with a decade as the Selkirk College president, Angus leaves a legacy that will contine to inspire future learners and leaders. As he embarks on a new chapter, a look back on what he has accomplished in the realm of higher education.

In a fitting end to a semester of learning, students in the School of Business put newly acquired knowledge and skills to the test before a panel of community experts in a competition that brought exciting entrepreneurial concepts to the first stage of reality.

Through partnerships with the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the Provincial Government, Selkirk College has taken ownership of the Greater Trail Community Centre that will enable post-secondary to flourish in a beautiful historic downtown building.

The eight-month Web Development Program is a pathway to in-demand careers that combine flexibility with rewarding work outcomes.

Remarkable post-secondary happens because of the knowledge, skills, innovation and passion of those committed to emboldening learners to strive for what they need to become successful contributors in their careers and to their community. The annual NISOD Excellence Awards recognize outstanding individuals at Selkirk College who make a difference.

The annual Fine Woodworking Year-End Show features learners eager to display what they have learned.

Nursing Program student Melissa Markin is one of four Canadian post-secondary students to receive this year's Colleges and Institutes Canada Bird Construction/Paul and Gerri Charrette Bursary. The financial award supports Indigenous students facing barriers to completing post-secondary education.

A supportive learning environment is foundational at Selkirk College and on May 12 the broader community is being invited to participate in Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraising campaign that provides a lifetime of difference for students.