ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē names Honorary Fellows for 2022
May 24, 2022
ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē 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. āEach of these remarkable individuals have demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting education opportunities for Okanagan learners,ā said ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē President Neil Fassina. āThey 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 ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Foundation, Kathy Butler, will be recognized with the Distinguished Service Award. āKathy left a legacy of growth and development and a significant record of fundraising at the College,ā says Neil Fassina, President ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē. āUnder 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 collegeās evolution in modern development practices, demonstrating...
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Car crash couldnāt keep ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē apprentice from winning B.C. gold
May 16, 2022
It takes a lot to throw Joey Bruno off his game. The third-year apprentice in the Auto Body and Collision Technician training at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē was on his way to a Skills Provincials competition on April 22 when the car he was riding in rear-ended another vehicle. āI knew our car was a write-off, but I also knew I could fix it,ā said Bruno. By sheer coincidence, he was heading to the Skills Automotive Collision Repair provincial competition, where he set to compete. Bruno arrived late and tried to put the car out of...
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ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē students amplify e-commerce studies with help of Shopify
May 13, 2022
Now a multi-trillion dollar a year industry, there is a lot more to e-commerce than just clicking a button to āadd to cart.ā ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Business students got an inside look on how e-commerce works during BUAD 335 Open Learning Project, which brought practical experience into the classroom. Using an applied learning approach, Business Professor Pam Nelson integrated Shopify into the class curriculum, incorporating their state-of-the-art technology into real-world applications. Shopify gave ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē students the opportunity to create their ...
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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.ās 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. Thatās why ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē is hosting a series of information sessions this month, to encourage those who might be considering post-secondary education to explore their options now. āPeople of all ages are considering their options for a post-COVID world, and increasingly train...
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ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Alumnus cycles for charity in solo ride across Mexico
May 6, 2022
Nick Pelletier didnāt spend his recent trip to Mexico relaxing on the beach. The ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē 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 to comb...
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Conference to discuss outdoor learning in Early Childhood Education programs
May 6, 2022
How does being outdoors help childrenās 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. ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē, 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 called Outdo...
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ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē student to attend prestigious astroparticle physics summer school
May 5, 2022
The sky is the limit for ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē 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 Queenās 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 Science Degre...
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ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē proudly presents the Gold Medal Banquet fundraiser
May 4, 2022
Fundraising has never been so tasty. ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē 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 ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ēās Kelowna campus on May 27. ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Culinary Arts students will assist the provincial and junior teams as they prepare this world-class dinner...
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ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē welcomes new Associate Vice President College Relations
May 4, 2022
ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē 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. āĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē 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,ā said Goodwin. āI am inspired by ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ēās vi...
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