ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Life
Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Sales Help Fund the Future of Healthcare in the Okanagan
June 29, 2022
The Royal Canadian Legion has donated $80,000 from its Poppy Fund to support ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ēās new multidisciplinary Health Sciences Centre. The Centre, which is located at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ēās Kelowna campus, is a state-of-the-art training facility for health and social care students. It opened its doors in 2021. āWe took a building tour and were extremely impressed with the advanced level of training being provided. We believe in the power of education, and weāre proud to invest in the next generation of health care providers,ā says Da...
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New ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē student housing coming to Kelowna
June 27, 2022
Student housing spaces at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ēās Kelowna campus will more than double as construction starts on the first on-campus student housing to be added in more than 30 years. āTogether with ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē, we are investing in student housing that will benefit generations of learners who can focus on their studies without worrying about where they will live,ā said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. āWe are working hard to deliver 8,000 new student housing spaces on campus throughout B.C. by 2028, and to dat...
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Convocation stoles featuring Syilx, Secwepemc pictographs honour graduates
June 20, 2022
As Canadians prepare to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē is recognizing Indigenous graduates in a new and special way. This year for the first time, Indigenous students who cross the stage at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē convocation and commencement ceremonies are being gifted with a specially designed convocation stole, embroidered with Syilx and Secwepemc pictographs. āOn National Indigenous Peoples Day and every day, it is critically important that we remember and appreciate the privilege it is to live, work and play on the beau...
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ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē welcomes new Dean, Health and Social Development
June 8, 2022
ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē is welcoming a provincial and national leader in health care to its academic team. Carly Hall will be joining ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē as Dean, Health and Social Development, which offers nine programs training the next generation of healthcare and social development professionals. āCarly brings extensive experience leading curriculum development provincially and leading professional bodies nationally as the health care sector experiences rapid change. We are confident she will quickly become a valued leader to ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē ...
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How sweet it is: Culinary Arts students celebrate Commencement in person
June 6, 2022
This year, ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Culinary Arts students can savour success together, during the first in-person Summer Commencement ceremony held in two years. ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Trades and Apprenticeship students completing foundation, diploma and apprenticeship level programs will cross the stage Thursday, June 9 at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē. Trades and Apprenticeship programs were among those especially challenged by the impacts of the pandemic. Food services on campus were greatly reduced, which meant that unlike other years, the Culinary Arts students couldnāt wo...
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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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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 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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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 recogniz...
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Gala screenings for Why We Write: Poets of Vernon showcase work of ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē faculty
April 21, 2022
A documentary that began in 2017 will screen next week with its first screenings. The project, produced and directed by ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē 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 who hav...
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Collegeās 14th Annual Business Expo & Employment Fair returns after hiatus
March 23, 2022
If you are thinking about next steps for your career in this hot job market, ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ēās popular Business Expo & Employment Fair is coming up. The event is back for its 14th year, once again connecting students and community members with an abundance of local, provincial and national employment opportunities. The ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē School of Business and ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ēās Student, Graduate and Co-op Employment Centre is presenting the 14th Annual Business Expo & Employment Fair on Wednesday, Mar. 30. The event is held at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ēās...
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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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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 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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