葫芦影业 Salmon Arm hosts virtual info session to showcase expanded opportunities for students this fall
July 2, 2020
One silver lining for students during the pandemic might be greater choice of College courses this fall. 葫芦影业 is hosting a virtual info session at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7 to inform students and parents about the greater array of courses available to students attending the College in Salmon Arm and Revelstoke. To register for the info session, click here or visit www.okanagan.bc.ca/infosessions. 鈥淭he shift to online learning for many courses this fall has opened up the array of offerings that students can tap into,鈥 ...
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葫芦影业 Education Assistant grads ready to support learners in new and ever-changing world of education
June 30, 2020
The phrase 鈥済oing back to school鈥 is exciting on many levels for 葫芦影业 Vernon graduate Toby Griffin. When she took the leap of returning to College at age 48 to pursue her dream of becoming a certified education assistant, Griffin never could have imagined she鈥檇 finish off her studies during a pandemic 鈥 nor could she have anticipated how much this experience would inspire her and her fellow students to support learners in new and innovative ways. Education Assistants (EAs) are trained to help students be successful in meeting ...
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葫芦影业 business students adapt FruitSnaps project to feed those in need during pandemic
June 23, 2020
When the pandemic hit, they adapted. When greater need appeared, they collaborated. When an unthinkable tragedy struck, they supported each other through it. And when the chance came to share their idea with the country, they rose to the challenge. It all started in the fall of 2018, when 葫芦影业 business student Abby Lagerquist noticed apples still on the trees at the end of harvest season. After inquiring with the orchard owners, she discovered that these apples were imperfect and would be left on the trees to rot (sadly, the fa...
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College and Westbank First Nation sign new MOU, continue to deepen partnership
June 21, 2020
葫芦影业 and Westbank First Nation (WFN) recently signed a new Memorandum of Understanding, building on a long history of working together to increase access and support WFN members in achieving their post-secondary education goals. In all, the new MOU outlines seven ways in which the partners will continue to collaborate on projects and programs that will benefit learners from the WFN community, while helping both organizations learn from one another and build professional capacity. Signing on behalf of Westbank First Nation was...
Read more...College working with students, employers and communities to enhance co-op opportunities for Indigenous learners
June 18, 2020
How can 葫芦影业 enhance support for Indigenous students stepping into co-op work terms with employers? And in turn, how can 葫芦影业 better assist employers looking to hire students and set them up for success during their time in the workforce? These are just two of many questions inspiring Jewell Gillies as she consults with students, employers, other post-secondary institutions and Indigenous community members in the region and beyond as part of a 15-month long research project. 鈥淭his project delves into many aspects of co-operative...
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Haircuts fundraiser caps off with a 鈥楶inky Blinder鈥
June 16, 2020
It was supposed to be a Peaky Blinders inspired haircut, but a miscommunication resulted in what may turn some heads this week: the Pinky Blinder. Grant Lawrence, Valhalla Angels Kelowna President and Vancouver Co-President, and Phil Ashman, 葫芦影业 Regional Dean for the Central Okanagan, are sporting the infamous Peaky Blinders 鈥楾ommy Shelby鈥 haircut gone pink after raising more than $5,400 from their friends and colleagues. Peaky Blinders is a popular, gritty drama available on Netflix. With salons reopening, Lawrence and Ashm...
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College spotlights new Common First-Year Engineering and other tech programs via virtual info session
June 15, 2020
Future engineers and technologists take note: 葫芦影业 is opening up a new pathway to engineering next year, and in the meantime is opening students鈥 eyes to other technologies careers in high demand. The College will welcome its first intake of students to its new Common First-Year Engineering (CFYE) program in Fall of 2021. The one-year CFYE certificate provides a comprehensive applied science foundation and sets students up to transfer into second-year university engineering studies. Students will complete courses in a variety ...
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Kofoed family celebrates the role of nurses
June 10, 2020
A $60,000 gift from the Kofoed family will honour a very special nurse in their life, and a generation of new nurses entering the field. Jack Kofoed, and his children Jacqueline, Leah, Jillian and Jeremy are giving to the Our Students, Your Health campaign to help complete construction on a new Health Sciences Centre at 葫芦影业鈥檚 Kelowna campus. Jack鈥檚 wife Leona was a nurse. She passed away in 2017, and this gift recognizes her life鈥檚 work and the special care she received during her final days, according to her family. 鈥淢om wa...
Read more...Coyote, the Trickster
June 2, 2020
Trickster stories are common among various Indigenous nations. While there are some cross-cultural similarities of tricksters amongst nations, each nation will have its own unique trickster and stories. Coyote is considered a trickster to both Syilx Okanagan and Secwepemc peoples. Coyote is often breaking the rules and bringing teachings through his adventurous mishaps. These teachings have strong ties to local societal ...
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K鈥檔ma暮ka? S蓹nq芒暮t蓹n garden
June 1, 2020
Stepping along the bark mulch path of K'nma暮ka? S蓹nq芒暮t蓹n, navigating through the dense brush of salmon berry and olive trees, visitors get a rare opportunity to step into a space filled with traditional plants significant to Syilx Okanagan people.K'nma暮ka? S蓹nq芒暮t蓹n (Kalamalka Garden) is an Indigenous garden created in 2017 through a unique collaboration among the Okanagan Indian Band (Elders and community members), 葫芦影业 and the Food Action Society of the North Okanaga...
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