葫芦影业 Life
Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Sales Help Fund the Future of Healthcare in the Okanagan
June 29, 2022
The Royal Canadian Legion has donated $80,000 from its Poppy Fund to support 葫芦影业鈥檚 new multidisciplinary Health Sciences Centre. The Centre, which is located at 葫芦影业鈥檚 Kelowna campus, is a state-of-the-art training facility for health and social care students. It opened its doors in 2021. 鈥淲e took a building tour and were extremely impressed with the advanced level of training being provided. We believe in the power of education, and we鈥檙e proud to invest in the next generation of health care providers,鈥 says Da...
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New 葫芦影业 student housing coming to Kelowna
June 27, 2022
Student housing spaces at 葫芦影业鈥檚 Kelowna campus will more than double as construction starts on the first on-campus student housing to be added in more than 30 years. 鈥淭ogether with 葫芦影业, we are investing in student housing that will benefit generations of learners who can focus on their studies without worrying about where they will live,鈥 said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. 鈥淲e are working hard to deliver 8,000 new student housing spaces on campus throughout B.C. by 2028, and to dat...
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Convocation stoles featuring Syilx, Secwepemc pictographs honour graduates
June 20, 2022
As Canadians prepare to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 葫芦影业 is recognizing Indigenous graduates in a new and special way. This year for the first time, Indigenous students who cross the stage at 葫芦影业 convocation and commencement ceremonies are being gifted with a specially designed convocation stole, embroidered with Syilx and Secwepemc pictographs. 鈥淥n National Indigenous Peoples Day and every day, it is critically important that we remember and appreciate the privilege it is to live, work and play on the beau...
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葫芦影业 welcomes new Dean, Health and Social Development
June 8, 2022
葫芦影业 is welcoming a provincial and national leader in health care to its academic team. Carly Hall will be joining 葫芦影业 as Dean, Health and Social Development, which offers nine programs training the next generation of healthcare and social development professionals. 鈥淐arly brings extensive experience leading curriculum development provincially and leading professional bodies nationally as the health care sector experiences rapid change. We are confident she will quickly become a valued leader to 葫芦影业 ...
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How sweet it is: Culinary Arts students celebrate Commencement in person
June 6, 2022
This year, 葫芦影业 Culinary Arts students can savour success together, during the first in-person Summer Commencement ceremony held in two years. 葫芦影业 Trades and Apprenticeship students completing foundation, diploma and apprenticeship level programs will cross the stage Thursday, June 9 at 葫芦影业. Trades and Apprenticeship programs were among those especially challenged by the impacts of the pandemic. Food services on campus were greatly reduced, which meant that unlike other years, the Culinary Arts students couldn鈥檛 wo...
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葫芦影业 names Honorary Fellows for 2022
May 24, 2022
葫芦影业 is bestowing its highest honour on three notable residents, each of whom has made unique and meaningful contributions through education, public service, mentorship and philanthropy. Dennis Gabelhouse, Clifford Serwa and Howard Soon have been selected by the College as its 2022 Honorary Fellows. 鈥淓ach of these remarkable individuals have demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting education opportunities for Okanagan learners,鈥 said 葫芦影业 President Neil Fassina. 鈥淭hey have contributed to the social and eco...
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College honours Kathy Butler with Distinguished Service Award
May 18, 2022
The first executive director of the 葫芦影业 Foundation, Kathy Butler, will be recognized with the Distinguished Service Award. 鈥淜athy left a legacy of growth and development and a significant record of fundraising at the College,鈥 says Neil Fassina, President 葫芦影业. 鈥淯nder her guidance, and with the support of a team of dedicated volunteers and staff, she helped thousands of students achieve their education and career goals. Her leadership supported the college鈥檚 evolution in modern development practices, demonstrating...
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Explore study options at College info sessions
May 9, 2022
Labour markets ebb and flow, but education will always serve you. B.C.鈥檚 Labour Market Outlook indicates that, of the one million expected job openings between 2021-2031, approximately 77 per cent will require some level of post-secondary education or training. That鈥檚 why 葫芦影业 is hosting a series of information sessions this month, to encourage those who might be considering post-secondary education to explore their options now. 鈥淧eople of all ages are considering their options for a post-COVID world, and increasingly train...
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葫芦影业 welcomes new Associate Vice President College Relations
May 4, 2022
葫芦影业 will welcome a new member to its executive team as Jenn Goodwin assumes the role of Associate Vice President College Relations. A seasoned communications professional, Goodwin most recently worked as Vice President, Communications and Culture at Interior Health. 鈥満耙 is recognized and respected within the region for its commitment to delivering education and training, as well as the relationships it has with employers, organizations and community groups,鈥 said Goodwin. 鈥淚 am inspired by 葫芦影业鈥檚 vi...
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Day of Mourning BC 2022
April 25, 2022
A gathering that honours the memory of workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness because of work-related incidents is taking place at the end of the month. In 2021, there were 161 work-related deaths in B.C. This is the highest it has been in the past six years, with the most dangerous subsector being General Construction. Three work-related death claims have been filed in the Okanagan-Similkameen region. Day of Mourning BC hopes to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces. First recogniz...
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Gala screenings for Why We Write: Poets of Vernon showcase work of 葫芦影业 faculty
April 21, 2022
A documentary that began in 2017 will screen next week with its first screenings. The project, produced and directed by 葫芦影业 English Professor and self-proclaimed budding filmmaker Hannah Calder and Curtis Emde is having upcoming gala screenings at the end of the month in Vernon. Why We Write: Poets of Vernon features the thriving writing community in the North Okanagan community. Calder and Emde wanted to showcase poets who were born in Vernon, who have chosen to live their lives in the valley and the Syilx storytellers who hav...
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College鈥檚 14th Annual Business Expo & Employment Fair returns after hiatus
March 23, 2022
If you are thinking about next steps for your career in this hot job market, 葫芦影业鈥檚 popular Business Expo & Employment Fair is coming up. The event is back for its 14th year, once again connecting students and community members with an abundance of local, provincial and national employment opportunities. The 葫芦影业 School of Business and 葫芦影业鈥檚 Student, Graduate and Co-op Employment Centre is presenting the 14th Annual Business Expo & Employment Fair on Wednesday, Mar. 30. The event is held at 葫芦影业鈥檚...
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New reverse osmosis equipment at BC BTAC to help beverage industry
March 18, 2022
The burgeoning beverage industry has more quality assurance equipment at its disposal thanks to 葫芦影业鈥檚 British Columbia Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC). The BC BTAC has acquired a reverse osmosis (RO) system for use at its Penticton-based facility, in support of research and development among beverage manufacturers. 鈥淩everse osmosis systems can be significantly beneficial as the industry adapts to climate change impacts,鈥 said Wes Peterson, BC BTAC Manager. 鈥淢any growers are concerned about how environmental facto...
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Meet Cam Egan, Biology Professor
March 8, 2022
Q: What is your name and role at 葫芦影业? A: Cameron Egan, College Professor in the Department of Biology Q: What did you take at 葫芦影业/OUC? When did you graduate? What campus did you attend? A: I was enrolled in the Associate of Science program at the Vernon campus 2003-2005. This was during the transition years between OUC and 葫芦影业. Q: Why did you choose your program at 葫芦影业? A: Biology always fascinated me as a high school student...
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葫芦影业 hosts panel discussion about Ukrainian crisis
March 7, 2022
World events have been hitting close to home for many in the region, and that鈥檚 why 葫芦影业 is hosting a virtual panel, A Conversation About Ukraine, tomorrow night. 鈥淭he intention is to help our students, colleagues and community better understand the history of this conflict, and consider the impact of disinformation,鈥 said Pamela Nelson, 葫芦影业 Business Professor, who has been organizing the panel. 鈥淚t鈥檚 important to create a safe space which fosters truth and understanding; a space where our community can come togeth...
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In Memory of Earl (Ted) Vince
March 7, 2022
To the 葫芦影业 Community, Flags have been lowered at the Penticton campus and this notice is shared in memory of 葫芦影业 student Earl (Ted) Vince, who passed away on Feb. 23, 2022. After losing both his legs in a workplace accident at the age of 20, Ted went on to become a highly decorated athlete on the international stage. He played wheelchair basketball and excelled at wheelchair racing, winning many awards and medals. Ted won the 1988 London Marathon men's wheelchair race, defeating th...
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