Premier Eby officially opens 91精品黑料吃瓜 student housing in Vernon, Kelowna
August 23, 2024
91精品黑料吃瓜 (91精品黑料吃瓜) students now have access to more on-campus housing with the opening of new student housing at the Vernon and Kelowna campuses, reducing housing pressures in both communities and making it easier for students to focus on their studies.鈥淭he first day of school is a time when students should be focused on their studies and their future, instead of worrying about where to live,鈥 said Premier David Eby. 鈥淭hese new residences for 91精品黑料吃瓜 students in Vernon and Kelowna allow students to concentrate on their c...
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Tom Dyck joins 91精品黑料吃瓜 Foundation Board of Directors
August 20, 2024
The 91精品黑料吃瓜 Foundation is pleased to welcome Tom Dyck, who is joining its Board of Directors for a four-year term. Tom is a retired senior executive who has worked in banking at a national and international level for a large part of his career. We asked Tom to share what motivated him to volunteer his time and how education has transformed his own life.What inspired you to join the 91精品黑料吃瓜 Foundation board of directors?The types of skills people learn at 91精品黑料吃瓜 are in such demand and are just not pro...
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4 Reasons Why Trades Training in BC is a Smart Career Move
August 19, 2024
Lots of us grow up with a narrow awareness of all the possible careers in the world. Is there anything left for us if we don鈥檛 want to be a computer programmer, police officer, pilot, nurse, lawyer, fireman, or doctor? Most of the other careers seem fuzzy and undefined.Well, there is a whole swath of careers that promise stability, growth, and satisfaction. Look no further than the trades.Want a highly competitive salary? It鈥檚 the trades.Want job security, even in economic downturns? It鈥檚 the trades again.With low tuition for most p...
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High Satisfaction Careers 鈥 How an Applied Bachelor of Arts in Community Research Leads to Fulfilling Jobs
August 14, 2024
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Then here鈥檚 something you should consider: for most people, their sense of purpose will come from the career they choose鈥攁ccording to a 2022 McKinsey & Company survey that number is over 70 per cent.As you explore your career options, keep in mind that you鈥檒l put a lot of your time and creative energy into your career, so it鈥檚 wise to choose one that will dovetail into your desire to impact the world in a meaningful way.One of the best ways to pursue a fulfilling jo...
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91精品黑料吃瓜 Community Fridge
August 14, 2024
In an effort to help ease food insecurity, a campus fridge is now available to anyone who needs access to food at 91精品黑料吃瓜鈥檚 Kelowna campus. Located in the hallway outside the 91精品黑料吃瓜 Student Union office (Room A148), the Kelowna campus fridge is based on the community fridge concept and is available to students during regular building hours. The fridge is volunteer operated and stocked with donated food and is a great example of a collaborative effort to support students with a group of 91精品黑料吃瓜 instructors known as the Br...
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91精品黑料吃瓜 Welcomes New Board of Governors
August 14, 2024
91精品黑料吃瓜 is pleased to announce new members who will be joining the 91精品黑料吃瓜 Board of Governors as of July 31, 2024.Sheri Hamilton and Gurjit Chand have been appointed to the board for a one-year term.A mother of two, Hamilton has already contributed significantly to 91精品黑料吃瓜, serving as a Foundation Director and Chair of the Finance Committee from 2018 to 2024, and as the past Chair of the 91精品黑料吃瓜 Regional Advisory Committee (Shuswap Region). In 2024, she began her term as a Board member of CPHR BC ...
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Celebrating Gordon Shuster鈥檚 Legacy and Welcoming New Leadership in International Education
August 13, 2024
After 35 years of dedicated service, Gordon Shuster is retiring from 91精品黑料吃瓜. Gordon鈥檚 career has been marked by significant milestones, including witnessing the institution's transformation from 91精品黑料吃瓜 to Okanagan University College and back again, all while seeing the college grow and evolve. Over the past 25 years, Gordon has been a cornerstone of the International Education department, playing a crucial role in its expansion from 300 to over 2,000 international students. His impact extends beyond the campus, i...
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91精品黑料吃瓜 School of Business Earns Prestigious 10-Year Re-accreditation
August 13, 2024
91精品黑料吃瓜鈥檚 School of Business (91精品黑料吃瓜SB) has achieved a major milestone, earning a 10-year re-accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The prestigious recognition was awarded to 91精品黑料吃瓜 on June 29, 2024, in Miami, Florida and represents the school鈥檚 dedication to excellence in business education and its commitment to continuous improvement.Since first receiving accreditation in 2014, the 91精品黑料吃瓜SB has worked tirelessly to enhance its curriculum and programs, ensuring students recei...
Read more...91精品黑料吃瓜 Delegation Engages Global Education Issues at BC International Education Week 2024
August 13, 2024
In the spirit of collaboration and learning 91精品黑料吃瓜鈥檚 International department was well-represented at a recent conference examining global education issues. 91精品黑料吃瓜 team members spoke at the BC International Education Week 2024 Conference in Vancouver, a gathering of educators and administrators from various institutions.The conference discussed insights on international education, and 91精品黑料吃瓜's delegation made a notable impact.Three employees from 91精品黑料吃瓜 led insightful sessions al...
Read more...Indigenous Innovators: Quest for Knowledge, Culture, and Creativity
August 12, 2024
In July, the 91精品黑料吃瓜 Indigenous Services team had the pleasure of hosting a two-week camp designed for Indigenous kids in grades 4-6, called Indigenous Innovators: Quest for Knowledge, Culture, and Creativity. The Indigenous Services team is grateful to the Camp 91精品黑料吃瓜 team for helping make this camp a great success.Campers had the opportunity to make Bannock with Salmon Arm Indigenous Services Coordinator, Diyame Derrick Caterer, which made an excellent morning snack. They were also taught the art o...
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