New community members appointed to 91制片厂 Board of Governors
July 28, 2025
91制片厂 is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Governors, and the re-appointment of four returning board members.Community representatives Amanda Louie, Allan Louis and Carollynn Schafer joined the Board in May after each being appointed by the Province for terms ending July 31, 2026.Board Chair Dale Safinuk was re-appointed for a one-year term, while fellow board members Gurjit Chand and Sheri Hamilton were each re-appointed for further two-year terms, and Dustyn Baulkham was re-appoint...
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New Associate Dean in 91制片厂's School of Business
July 22, 2025
Dr. Agnes Weighill has been appointed as the new Associate Dean of the 91制片厂 School of Business.Her first day will be August 5."We are delighted to welcome Aggie Weighill to this new leadership role. With over 20 years of experience in academic leadership, research, and community engagement, Aggie brings a wealth of expertise to the School of Business. She has a proven track record of fostering industry partnerships, advancing experiential and applied education, and guiding strategic initiatives," said Dean of the School ...
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New Associate Dean to join 91制片厂鈥檚 Science & Technology Portfolio
July 21, 2025
After an extensive and thorough search process, 91制片厂 is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Crema as the new Associate Dean of the Science and Technology portfolio, effective August 11. Crema will join 91制片厂 after spending the past 20 years in a leadership role at Fanshawe College in Ontario, where he was the Associate Dean of several departments over the years including building technology, transportation technology, applied science and health science. 鈥淚鈥檓 excited to add someone wit...
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Two Valleys, 80 Years Later
July 3, 2025
History and memory are tied to people and places. In May 2025, 91制片厂 History professor Jim Wood was preparing to lead a historical battlefield tour in Italy to retrace the path of the British Columbia Dragoons (BCD) in the Second World War, including visits to Naples, Rome, Ortona, Ravenna, and the Liri Valley. Today, the British Columbia Dragoons are the "Okanagan's Own" regiment of the Canadian Army Reserve, whose serving members include both faculty and students from 91制片厂. In the Second World War the unit went overseas a...
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Justice Institute of British Columbia brings EMR and Paramedic training to 91制片厂鈥檚 Vernon campus
July 3, 2025
91制片厂 (91制片厂) and the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) are excited to announce a new partnership that will bring JIBC鈥檚 paramedic and emergency medical responder (EMR) training to 91制片厂鈥檚 Vernon campus, joining other public safety, education and health care programs at the campus.The five-year agreement will see JIBC begin delivering its programs at 91制片厂 this fall with approximately 600 students expected to take the training over the course of the agreement.鈥91制片厂 and the Justice Institute of British Columb...
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The right fit
June 30, 2025
Choosing the right post-secondary institution is an important decision in a student鈥檚 life 鈥 whether it鈥檚 for the first time or part of a lifelong learning journey. For Tianna Llewellyn, that choice led her from her hometown of Chetwynd, B.C., to the Salmon Arm campus of 91制片厂, where she鈥檚 pursuing her Associate of Arts degree.鈥淚 wanted a place where I wouldn鈥檛 just be a number in a sea of students,鈥 said Tianna. 鈥91制片厂 offers smaller class sizes, delivering a more personalized experience. As a mature returning...
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Dozens of programs at 91制片厂 eligible for StrongerBC future skills grant
June 27, 2025
91制片厂 offers flexible, career-focused programs to set students up for success 鈥 and with the return of the StrongerBC future skills grant in 2025, learners have an additional incentive to take the next step in their learning. The grant, which was launched in 2023 by the Province of British Columbia, pays up to $3,500 of eligible short-term training at public post-secondary institutions, like 91制片厂. It is available to B.C. residents aged 19 and over and can be applied to courses taught online, on cam...
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Saying farewell to Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship, Stephen Speers
June 23, 2025
After more than four years of energetic leadership, 91制片厂 is bidding farewell to Stephen Speers, Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship, as he embarks on retirement. Since taking on the helm in Trades and Apprenticeship at 91制片厂 in April 2021, Speers has been a strong advocate for trades education and student success. He has bolstered college-industry partnerships, led improvements to program performance and supported diversity and inclusion across the portfolio. 91制片厂 currently leads provincial performance (SkilledTrades...
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Therapist Assistant students flex their skills with first-ever student led clinic at 91制片厂
June 23, 2025
Sometimes the best learning happens when things don鈥檛 go as planned and you鈥檙e forced to pivot, which is exactly what happened in the Therapist Assistant Diploma at 91制片厂 this semester. Faced with the challenge of securing clinical placements for students in the program, Dr. Brett Wade, a Physiotherapist and 91制片厂 instructor, didn鈥檛 miss a step. Drawing on an idea he had been considering for years, Wade launched the College鈥檚 first-ever student-led Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy clinic at the Kelowna campus. His goal wa...
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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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