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换妻探花鈥檚 campuses are OPEN, Wednesday, Feb. 5

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6:30 a.m. 鈥 Camosun鈥檚 campuses are OPEN today. Classes and services are scheduled to run as planned.

Grounds crew have been working at Lansdowne and Interurban to spread salt and sand on parking lots, roadways and main walkways as conditions are icy. Please allow extra time when commuting, dress warmly and stay on cleared paths.

Camosun will continue to provide further updates in the event that the weather changes. Please check the college website (camosun.ca) or follow the college on social media for the latest information:

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Visit the college website for a more in-depth overview of campus closure protocols in the event of adverse weather.

Albert van Akker

Chair, Architectural Trades and Carpentry Program Leader Board of Governors Member

Albert van Akker - Program Chair

250鈥370鈥3802

vanakker@camosun.ca

Interurban

JD 134A

Carpentry Foundation

School of Trades and Technology

Al completed his four-year Carpentry Apprenticeship here at Camosun in 1996. As a carpenter he worked for Knappett Projects on a number of sites, gaining experience in the construction of concrete and wood-frame buildings, as well as highway bridge layout and construction. In 1998, Al was promoted to Foreman and led crews on several projects. He has been teaching apprentices and Foundation students here at Camosun since 2000.

Since becoming an instructor, Al has earned his BC Provincial Instructor鈥檚 Diploma and a Master of Education degree from Simon Fraser University. When he鈥檚 not at Camosun, Al is a Petty Officer with HMCS Malahat, Victoria鈥檚 Naval Reserve Division. In his free time, Al likes to race his sailboat with his wife and son and recently finished building his first guitar.听He completed his four-year Carpentry Apprenticeship at Camosun in 1996.

Board of Governors

Al was elected to the Board of Governors faculty seat on November 1, 2017. He is a member of the Board Finance committee, and served on the President Search committee in 2021.听