Community collaboration studies microplastics in Okanagan Lake
March 21, 2022
In what they hope will be a watershed moment for raising awareness of microplastics and their impact on both our local freshwater and downstream environments, several community partners and ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē (ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē) students have teamed up to determine if there are microplastics in Okanagan Lake and municipal wastewater. Kelowna residents Gregg Howald, Ryan Cope, and Jan Vozenilek all witnessed plastic pollutionās devastating global reach, and impact on the marine wildlife while at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. From their shared exper...
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EnactusĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē heading to nationals after dominating in multiple categories
March 18, 2022
Enactus ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē students have their sights set on nationals, after making the podium in four competitions at the Enactus Regional Exposition ā including three first-place finishes. They performed so well, that EnactusĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē was recognized with an Excellence in Innovation Award, provided when students demonstrate their commitment to tackling some of Canadaās biggest challenges. āWe have come a long way this year,ā explains Danielle Walker, EnactusĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē President. āOur team has tripled in size, we have scaled and rebranded projects, and w...
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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 ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ēās 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. āReverse osmosis systems can be significantly beneficial as the industry adapts to climate change impacts,ā said Wes Peterson, BC BTAC Manager. āMany growers are concerned about how environmental facto...
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Student becomes the master at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Student Chef Dinner Series
March 17, 2022
ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ēās Culinary Arts program served up a tasty opportunity for students to bring their culinary learnings to the table alongside an experienced ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē alumnus on Friday. The Collegeās restaurant, Infusions, hosted guests for a meal that was part of the Student Chef Dinner Series, which gives students an opportunity to showcase their skills and the very best of Okanagan region cuisine while working with experienced chefs. Chef Chris Van Hooydonk of Backyard Farmās Chef Table in Oliver, B.C., returned to the ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē kitchen for the dinne...
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ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē students place first with their vision to revitalize Royal B.C. Museum exhibits
March 15, 2022
ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē business students came out on top with their unique vision of how to reinvigorate the Royal B.C. Museum. The Royal Roads Design Thinking Challenge welcomed teams from across Canada and the United States to compete in a case competition based on the concept of revitalizing exhibits and displays at the Royal B.C. Museum with the use of design thinking principles. Business students Vasu Singla, Rebecca Thede, Kenneth Dolera and Chantelle Gaberel represented the College and worked with their coaches, Pamela Nelson and Robert ...
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ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ēās Penticton campus hosts Chief Clarence Louie for a discussion about his book, Rez Rules
March 14, 2022
Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie will discuss his book, Rez Rules: My Indictment of Canada's and America's Systemic Racism Against Indigenous People, during a talk at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ēās Penticton campus next week. Louie was elected chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band in 1984 and has led his community for four decades since. He is known for focusing on economic and business independence in order to strengthen his community, which struggled with poverty. āChief Clarence Louie is one of the most recognized First Nations leaders in Cana...
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Meet Cam Egan, Biology Professor
March 8, 2022
Q: What is your name and role at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē? A: Cameron Egan, College Professor in the Department of Biology Q: What did you take at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē/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 ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē. Q: Why did you choose your program at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē? A: Biology always fascinated me as a high school student...
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ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē earns back-to-back gold medals at national business case competition
March 8, 2022
For the first time in the 17-year history of the Scotiabank National Case Competition, a business school has recorded back-to-back gold medals as ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē climbed to the top of the podium ā again ā on Saturday. Hosted by Vanier College in MontrĆ©al, the āreal timeā case competition attracts teams from across Canada looking to test their knowledge and skills. āI am honoured to have shown to Canada that our business school has a unique approach to learning. The dedication of our coaches helped us think better, collaborate and develop...
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ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē hosts panel discussion about Ukrainian crisis
March 7, 2022
World events have been hitting close to home for many in the region, and thatās why ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē is hosting a virtual panel, A Conversation About Ukraine, tomorrow night. āThe intention is to help our students, colleagues and community better understand the history of this conflict, and consider the impact of disinformation,ā said Pamela Nelson, ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Business Professor, who has been organizing the panel. āItās 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 ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Community, Flags have been lowered at the Penticton campus and this notice is shared in memory of ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē 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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