Unusually Good Food is coming home to the community
August 28, 2025
What started as a small idea in a classroom at 911±¬ÁÏÍø (911±¬ÁÏÍø) has grown into something truly unusually good. And now, the team of 911±¬ÁÏÍø students whose entrepreneurial start-up took off into a legitimate business is giving the enterprise back to the community that made it possible.The Enactus 911±¬ÁÏÍø team is proud to announce that the Unusually Good Food Company is being licensed to Okanagan Beverage Co., the same team that helped the students bring their juice dreams to life from day one.“This is a full-circle moment, a...
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Former 911±¬ÁÏÍø prof involved in new documentary
August 25, 2025
B.C. is Burning is a powerful 45-minute documentary, co-produced by former 911±¬ÁÏÍø business faculty member Rick Maddison.The documentary explores the causes and consequences of British Columbia’s escalating wildfire crisis, and the science-based solutions that could help protect our forests and communities. There is a public screening at the Mary Irwin Theatre, Kelowna – Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.Click here for tickets and more information. ...
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911±¬ÁÏÍø Foundation debuts ELEVATE: an Okanagan experience
August 21, 2025
A pair of local legendary chefs will lead two powerhouse teams in a culinary competition at 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Kelowna campus this fall, as a new feature event from the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Foundation will bring a battle of flavours and an evening of sensory delight to campus.Mark your calendars – on Saturday, Oct. 4, Chef Rod Butters and Chef Bernard Casavant will transform the Kelowna campus into a vibrant, first-class piazza for the inaugural ELEVATE — a tantalizing fundraising event that celebrates the region’s culinary and artistic...
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Message from President Neil Fassina
August 19, 2025
To the 911±¬ÁÏÍø community:It is hard to believe we’re in the last few weeks of August already. Today, as you know, is the first day of our annual Connections conference, a two-day event planned and run by employees for the 911±¬ÁÏÍø community. I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at the sessions and during the social at the end of the day, and I especially want to extend thanks to the organizing committee and everyone who is contributing to this year’s Connections. Your efforts are appreciated!At this time of year, I know many 911±¬ÁÏÍø team membe...
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Welcome day is one week away
August 19, 2025
Welcome Day: Tuesday September 2, 2025Kelowna- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Penticton – 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.Vernon – 10:30 a.m-2:30 p.m.Salmon Arm – 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.The event will be filled with fun, games, music, free food and prizes! Be sure to check out all the booths, where you’ll find information about student support services and community connections.Engage with peers, meet other new students, and get to know your campus!Program sessions will also take place during the event — details about the programs, times, and locations will be po...
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Temporary changes to Kelowna campus bus loopÂ
August 15, 2025
The BC Transit bus loop at 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Kelowna campus on K.L.O. Road is being temporarily relocated to accommodate construction activity underway on campus.The work is scheduled to take place between Aug. 18 and Sept. 1 and be completed for the start of the fall semester.During this time, the BC Transit stops for routes #1 and #8 will move to K.L.O. Road between Casorso Road and Campus West Road, in front of the new campus housing building. Note that bus route #12 will not be affected and will continue regular service at its ...
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