91制片厂 and Westbank First Nation Celebrate Naming Ceremony at Kelowna Campus
December 6, 2024
Members of Westbank First Nation along with 91制片厂 students, employees and local community members came together at 91制片厂鈥檚 Kelowna campus for an historic announcement as Westbank First Nation Elders provided two Syilx Okanagan names for the newly opened student housing building on the Kelowna campus.In providing the names, Syilx Okanagan Nation Elders Pamela and Grouse Barnes considered the design of the building, which includes an Indigenous feather design created by Syilx artist Clint George on the exterior a...
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91制片厂 Foundation distributes over $500,000 in student awards for fall semester
December 4, 2024
For Lucas Weigert, receiving awards was the moment he knew he had made the right choice to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor.Weigert, a second year Associate of Science student, was a student speaker at 91制片厂鈥檚 (91制片厂) Kelowna Awards Celebration November 21. The event was one of three held in November that saw more than $550,000 distributed to 91制片厂 students across the region.Weigert is completing his first two years of his undergraduate degree at 91制片厂 before pursuing medical school.鈥淲hen you鈥檙e constantly studying you can ha...
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91制片厂 students push their limits at the IEEEXtreme challenge
December 1, 2024
When it comes to testing their knowledge limits, 91制片厂 (91制片厂) students are a willing bunch! Mental dedication and endurance were on full display as students participated in the IEEEXtreme Programming Competition this past fall鈥攁 grueling 24-hour, worldwide computer coding event. Sixteen 91制片厂 students in the Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Engineering programs from the Vernon and Kelowna campuses took on the challenge this year. The event, organized by the 91制片厂 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electron...
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A message to our community on International education
November 29, 2024
From 91制片厂 Provost Sam Lenci and VP of Enrolment Jenn Goodwin:Dear students, alumni, colleagues, partners, donors and friends,Over the past several weeks, you have likely become more aware of enrolment challenges facing many post-secondary institutions in Canada, including here at 91制片厂, following recent policy changes by the federal government.While the current situation is concerning, it is important our whole 91制片厂 community understands and feels confident in our college and our future together. 91制片厂 is today and...
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Community rallies for recreation: Thrive Here campaign hits major fundraising milestone
November 27, 2024
Thanks to a number of passionate individuals and organizations, the finish line for the Thrive Here campaign to build a gymnasium at 91制片厂 is now in sight.The 91制片厂 (91制片厂) Foundation is announcing it has raised $12 million towards its $14-million goal to build a Recreation and Wellness Centre on the Kelowna campus.鈥淚t is truly a team effort by our community to make this centre a reality,鈥 says Helen Jackman, executive director of the 91制片厂 Foundation.鈥淲e want to thank everyone who has selflessly donated to help us g...
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New Dean of Teaching and Learning joins 91制片厂
November 25, 2024
91制片厂 (91制片厂) is pleased to announce that Dr. Paul Martin will join the College as the Dean of Teaching and Learning Innovations, overseeing academic learning resources and 91制片厂 Library Services."I am thrilled to be joining 91制片厂 and look forward to working with the teaching and learning teams within the College,鈥 said Dr. Martin. 鈥淚 am inspired by all I have learned about the work being done by 91制片厂 faculty and staff to create responsive and transformational learning opportunities for students. I am excited for the o...
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Triple threat 91制片厂 alum inspires the next generation of women in trades at Jill of All Trades鈩
November 22, 2024
When 91制片厂 (91制片厂) alum Cassidy McEown took on the challenge of restoring a 1969 Roadrunner on the show Rust Valley Bros, she wasn鈥檛 just buffing out dents鈥攕he was proving her mettle. Tasked with handling the car鈥檚 bodywork, paint, and polishing entirely on her own, Cassidy rose to the occasion, delivering a flawless finish on a tight deadline. Her reward? A well-deserved, newfound respect, and the confidence to achieve her Red Seal certification. Much like the Roadrunner itself, Cassidy has been unstoppable ever since, crui...
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91制片厂 partners with regional, provincial and national tourism organizations
November 22, 2024
Living and working in the Okanagan-Shuswap has its advantages, most notably a four-season playground featuring world-class tourism operations, wineries, craft breweries and incredible restaurants, along with abundant fruit and vegetables.91制片厂 (91制片厂) is building on its relationships with industry partners in the food, beverage and tourism sectors to enhance its programming, signing strategic partnership agreements with the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC), and Tour...
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91制片厂 faculty member Amy Modahl presents Redactions at the Kelowna Art Gallery
November 22, 2024
Art has a way of revealing the unspoken, inviting us to reflect on what lies beneath the surface. On December 5, 91制片厂 instructor and multidisciplinary artist Amy Modahl will present her latest body of work, Redactions, in a captivating talk and guided tour at the Kelowna Art Gallery.This free, public event offers a unique opportunity to engage with Modahl鈥檚 creative process and explore how her art bridges the worlds of visual and written language. A collection of paintings on canvas and paper, Redactions delves into the ...
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Update on International Education at 91制片厂
November 14, 2024
Good afternoon colleagues,This afternoon, I am writing in follow up to President Fassina鈥檚 message on Oct. 16, which provided an update on enrolment this fall at 91制片厂, and detailed new federal policies impacting international students who come to Canada to study.As you are aware, earlier this fall, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes which reduce the number of college programs eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). This decision came into effect on Nov. 1 and means internationa...
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