ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē doing its part to reduce emissions
April 22, 2021
As the worldās leaders gather on Earth Day 2021 to discuss steps to battle climate change, ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē is pointing to recent statistics that demonstrate how far its energy savings efforts are advancing B.C.ās sustainability agenda. Calculations completed this week show that ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē has reduced its total overall greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 44 per cent since 2007 ā this in the face of an overall growth in space of 44 per cent in the same period. The calculations show that ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē has managed to decrease its per-square-metre emissions by mor...
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Stewart family invests in health at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē
April 16, 2021
The Stewart family is donating $50,000 to support the education of health care professionals at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē. The gift will recognize Rosemary and Richard āDickā Stewart. Dick, a founder of Quailsā Gate Estate Winery and Kelowna City Councillor, passed away nearly one year ago at the age of 94. According to his son Ben Stewart, MLA for Kelowna West, the gift reflects his fatherās passion for education. āMy dad believed education creates opportunities for people to lead independent and fulfilling lives,ā says Ben. āHe saw education as ...
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Alumni Association honours essential workers; provides support to next generation
April 12, 2021
For 18 years, the ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Alumni Association (ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½ĒAA) has honoured ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē graduates whose extraordinary contributions have positively impacted those close to home and around the world. In a year like no other and for the first time in the awardsā history, the ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½ĒAA is celebrating multiple recipients of this prestigious award: essential workers. āThis year we decided to do things a little differently and honour all alumni who have been working hard in our community to keep us all safe,ā says ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½ĒAA Vice President Nick Melemenis. āThis pande...
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RIPE with opportunity: Join ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē for a conference showcasing applied research in the region
April 9, 2021
From proposal writing to hydroponics, chemotherapy to climate change, and early childhood education to engaging with marginalized populations, the region is RIPE with applied research projects and ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē is inviting you to attend its free showcase event to hear about the innovative research projects happening in your own backyard. RIPE (Research, Innovation and Partnerships Expo) is happening on May 4 from 8:30 a.m. ā 3 p.m. as a virtual event, allowing people from across the region to attend. The event is an opportunity for com...
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Students invest in Health Sciences Centre
April 7, 2021
Itās an investment in future students and community health, and one the ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Studentsā Union (ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½ĒSU) says is even more important in light of the ongoing pandemic. ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½ĒSU is donating $15,000 to the ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Foundationās Our Students, Your Health campaign to complete construction of a new Health Sciences Centre on the Kelowna campus. āItās always good to invest in education, but the pandemic has really brought to the forefront how important nurses and other health care providers are," says Joseph Welton, ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½ĒSU board member. ...
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Long Night long on benefits for ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē students
April 1, 2021
If there is power in numbers when fighting procrastination, then ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē was fully plugged in last week. Long Night Against Procrastination, held Thursday March 25th, was organized by Penticton Librarian Eva Gavaris, in concert with several ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē instructors and staff members who volunteered their time to slay the beast of procrastination. More than 230 students registered for access, and at the peak, Gavaris said there were approximately 100 students in a variety of break-out rooms. āOver the past year, Okanaga...
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College Pastry Arts students craft creative Easter confections
April 1, 2021
While no official sightings of the Easter Bunny have been reported on campus, ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ēās Pastry Arts students hopped into action this week, serving up smiles ahead of the holiday. Students pulled out all the stops to prepare an eggs-travaganza of chocolate eggs, bunnies, bon bons, sponge candy and other confections for the ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē community. āThe students outdid themselves once again,ā notes Culinary and Pastry Arts Manager Cari Jahns. āWhen everyone saw the tables of treats assembled, the array of different items they...
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Speers to lead Trades and Apprenticeship at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē
April 1, 2021
ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē will welcome a new Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship this spring with the arrival of Stephen Speers, who brings extensive experience as a post-secondary administrator and an impressive record of public service in Ontario. Speers will start in the role on April 19. He comes to the College having most recently served as Chair of Workforce Development and Partnerships in the School of Trades and Apprenticeship at Conestoga College in southern Ontario. For much of his 16-year career at Conestoga, Speers has been responsible ...
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ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Indigenous Community Support Worker grad reflects on making a difference
March 31, 2021
Upcoming info sessions spotlight learning and career opportunities for studentsShannon Peltier was inspired to train to provide support to Indigenous youth and families by her Nohkom (grandmother). She found that opportunity through the Indigenous Community Support Worker Certificate program at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē.The Indigenous Community Support Worker (ACSW) program is just one of the College's Continuing Studies certificate programs on display during info sessions this spring. The virtual sessions are designed to provide students with the o...
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Knuever Legacy Fund makes major investment in Vernon students
March 30, 2021
A new awards fund at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē will more than double the value of annual support available for students attending the Vernon campus. Kurt and Jutta Knuever have donated $210,000 to create the K&J Knuever Legacy Awards, which will provide up to $70,000 annually in tuition and living support to students entering trades programs or the Health Care Assistant program over the next three years. The awards reflect the value the Knuever family place on education, especially hands-on skills training that can add value to an individualās...
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