Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 20, 2025
National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on June 21 and coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. It is a time where many First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities celebrate their culture, languages, and traditions. As we work towards Truth and Reconciliation and recognize that the learning and healing journey is ongoing, take time on this day to reflect and to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presenc...
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91制片厂 president鈥檚 contract renewed, made permanent
June 17, 2025
The 91制片厂 Board of Governors is pleased to announce the renewal of Dr. Neil Fassina鈥檚 contract as president and has appointed him to the role on a permanent and ongoing basis.鈥淭he decision to extend Dr. Fassina鈥檚 initial five-year contract a year early, and to appoint him to the position permanently, is a reflection of the Board鈥檚 confidence in his outstanding leadership, abilities and commitment,鈥 said Dale Safinuk, chair, 91制片厂 Board of Governors. 鈥淚n the four years that Neil has been president at 91制片厂, he has ...
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High school students connect to health care careers at 91制片厂 campus event
June 13, 2025
It was a gathering of future minds together with health care leaders and community advocates at 91制片厂鈥檚 Vernon campus June 12.Close to 800 Grade 9 students from the Vernon area were introduced to 91制片厂鈥檚 health care programming and the pathways that can lead them to a rewarding career in health at the event called 91制片厂 On Track: Pathways to Careers in Health, a partnership between 91制片厂, School District 22, Interior Health and directly funded through a grant to School District 22 from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.鈥淭hi...
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First ever Kevin Greenwood Memorial entrepreneurship award handed out
June 11, 2025
One thing about Kevin Greenwood: You couldn鈥檛 miss the big, bright smile as he walked the halls of 91制片厂 as a faculty member in the 91制片厂 School of Business.That smile 鈥 along with a fair number of tears 鈥 was matched by those around the room on Tuesday night at the Innovation Centre in Kelowna as the first ever Kevin Greenwood Memorial Scholarship winner was announced.Student Marcus Kuhn accepted the honour, in memory of Greenwood, winning $1,000 towards his tuition at the 91制片厂 School of Business. Greenwood, a beloved faculty...
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Convocation week underway as 650 grads celebrate
June 9, 2025
Close to 650 students took steps toward the workforce and hundreds more will do the same early this week as 91制片厂 held two convocation and commencement ceremonies at its Kelowna campus on Saturday, the first of six ceremonies this week across the region.With many industries in B.C. looking to fill a shortage of skilled workers, 91制片厂 students looked toward future careers together with their families and friends in Kelowna on Saturday in ceremonies highlighted by keynote student addresses.Ceremonies will also take place in Ve...
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Spring Convocation and Commencement ceremonies to be held throughout the region
June 6, 2025
Convocation and Commencement ceremonies will be held at 91制片厂鈥檚 campuses in Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm and Vernon beginning Saturday, June 7, as hundreds of students from across the Okanagan Valley and Shuswap will be graduating into the workforce.Kelowna:Saturday, June 7.10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Outdoor Courtyard, 91制片厂 Kelowna Campus1000 K.L.O. Rd, Kelowna Vernon:Monday, June 9.4:30 p.m.Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre3800 33 St., VernonSalmon Arm:Tuesday, June 10.4:30 p.m.Outdoor Courtya...
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