Explore study options at College info sessions
May 9, 2022
Labour markets ebb and flow, but education will always serve you. B.C.βs 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. Thatβs why 911±¬ΑΟΝψ is hosting a series of information sessions this month, to encourage those who might be considering post-secondary education to explore their options now. βPeople of all ages are considering their options for a post-COVID world, and increasing...
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911±¬ΑΟΝψ Alumnus cycles for charity in solo ride across Mexico
May 6, 2022
Nick Pelletier didnβt spend his recent trip to Mexico relaxing on the beach. The 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Business Alumnus pedaled solo across Mexico in a 51-day trek, stopping at points with the highest and lowest elevation in the country, while raising awareness and funds for charity. The journey, which began in February, benefited charity: water, an organization that provides clean and safe drinking water to those without access. Pelletier, an ultra-endurance athlete and extreme adventurer, is no stranger to epic endeavors and likes...
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Conference to discuss outdoor learning in Early Childhood Education programs
May 6, 2022
How does being outdoors help childrenβs cognitive and social development? The involvement of outdoor pedagogy in college programs will be discussed during a virtual conference on May 16, that will bring together Early Childhood Education (ECE) instructors and outdoor play experts from across the country. 911±¬ΑΟΝψ, in collaboration with Bow Valley College, Saskatchewan Polytechnic and New Brunswick Community College, and colleagues at the YMCA and the University of Fraser Valley will host a conference call...
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911±¬ΑΟΝψ student to attend prestigious astroparticle physics summer school
May 5, 2022
The sky is the limit for 911±¬ΑΟΝψ physics student Divyesh Dagia, who is set to attend the Canadian Astroparticle Physics Summer School (CAPSS) this May. The intensive week-long session is designed for astronomy, physics and engineering undergraduates and will introduce them to the current topics in the field of astroparticle physics at Queenβs University in Kingston, Ont., and virtually at SNOLAB. Only 20 students from across Canada are invited to attend the session each year. Dagia, who will complete an Associate of Scien...
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911±¬ΑΟΝψ proudly presents the Gold Medal Banquet fundraiser
May 4, 2022
Fundraising has never been so tasty. 911±¬ΑΟΝψ is partnering with Culinary Team B.C. and Junior Culinary Team Canada to present a banquet worthy of a gold medal, to raise funds for the teams to compete at the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg this coming November. Culinary Team BC will be cooking its community catering menu during a special fundraising dinner hosted at 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs Kelowna campus on May 27. 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Culinary Arts students will assist the provincial and junior teams as they prepare this world-clas...
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911±¬ΑΟΝψ welcomes new Associate Vice President College Relations
May 4, 2022
911±¬ΑΟΝψ 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. β911±¬ΑΟΝψ 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,β said Goodwin. βI am inspired by Okanagan Coll...
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Annual applied research expo shines spotlight on inclusivity
May 2, 2022
As society emerges from a post-pandemic world, now is the perfect time to get those creative juices going for innovation. 911±¬ΑΟΝψ is set to host the Research Innovation Partnerships Expo (RIPE) on Tuesday, May 10 β a free event for community members, industry, educators, researchers and students to network and learn about the impact of applied research. Presentations cover a range of topics, from podcasting and applied research innovation, supporting inclusive workplaces, microplastics in Okanagan lake, engaging in educat...
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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 ...
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Gala screenings for Why We Write: Poets of Vernon showcase work of 911±¬ΑΟΝψ faculty
April 21, 2022
A documentary that began in 2017 will screen next week with its first screenings. The project, produced and directed by 911±¬ΑΟΝψ 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...
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Surprise gift from Stober Foundation helps 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs new student-led investment fund open for business
April 20, 2022
A trio of 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Business students envisioned an investment fund that has attracted overwhelming community support, including a generous $40,000 gift from the Stober Foundation. The group began fundraising in January and met their $100,000 seed funding goal in record time. Riley Dunsmore and Steven Fiust, both 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Business students, along with recent alumnus Justin Rantucci, created the 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Student Investment Fund to give students experiential learning opportunities and benefit future students with bursaries ...
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