Collaboration & Partnerships
Chefs鈥 Table Society sets up Harry McWatters Scholarship Fund
February 13, 2020
A Canadian wine icon is honoured 鈥 scholarship will fund deserving students for overseas studies When Canadian wine icon Harry McWatters passed suddenly last summer, the sense of loss that so many felt went well beyond his extensive personal relationships. At McWatters鈥 service in Penticton, many of the 1,500 in attendance wondered just who might fill the void in the British Columbia wine industry which he helped invent, then cultivated for more than 40 years. 鈥淗arry鈥檚 mentorship is rightly legendary,鈥 says Jonathan Rouse, Associ...
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91精品黑料吃瓜 spotlights STEM education and career paths in Feb and March
February 13, 2020
What do soccer-playing robots, spaghetti bridges and soaring aviators have in common? Over the next month, 91精品黑料吃瓜 will be opening its doors to elementary, middle and high school students to attend a series of events aimed at encouraging young people to step into Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). 鈥淲e want learners of all ages to hear the message that there has never been a better time to get into technology careers. There is a very real need for skilled workers in everything from animation to electronic, ...
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Community, industry support propels College鈥檚 Tourism Management program
February 11, 2020
For Julia Dorrius, born and raised in Revelstoke, the College鈥檚 new Tourism Management (TMD) diploma has done far more than just open her eyes to the booming demand for skilled tourism professionals 鈥 it鈥檚 also opened doors, giving her a chance to gain work experience with local employers. 鈥淚 graduated high school last June and I wasn鈥檛 sure what I wanted to do,鈥 explains Dorrius. 鈥淢y dad sent me a link to the program and suggested I take a look at it. I just finished my first semester and, so far, I鈥檝e found it to be a great way t...
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Gateway graduation showcases student transformation
January 29, 2020
This is the second time Caleb Wykes has graduated from Gateway to Trades, but it's hard to say which time has been more impactful. The first time Wykes took the 10-week program that introduces high school students to the skilled trades, he graduated with a desire to 鈥渟traighten up.鈥 In the past Wykes would skip school, but after Gateway he started showing up regularly and working hard. The seventeen year old completed his Grade 11 and 12 and graduated early. The second time through the program Wykes benefited from getting an oppor...
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Enjoy spirited learning at charity fundraiser
January 27, 2020
Ward off the winter weather while learning to pick up the finer flavours of scotch as part of an upcoming whisky tasting to benefit 91精品黑料吃瓜 students. Held by the Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo, the 11th annual charity whisky tasting will test participants鈥 noses and taste buds as they learn to pick up notes of cr猫me brulee or ripple bananas from seven mystery scotches. Tasty appetizers and buttery short bread will cap off the event, which typically sells out each year. 鈥淲hat people enjoy about this event is the opportunit...
Read more...Runners, mark your calendars and take your marks: Campus to campus run returns in 2020
January 22, 2020
For the first time in a decade, runners will have a chance to lace up and enjoy a scenic run between the University of British Columbia Okanagan and 91精品黑料吃瓜, thanks to the return of the popular campus-to-campus half marathon and relay race. The run will commence at UBCO at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. From there, runners will follow a scenic 21.1 km route down the Okanagan Rail Trail to the Waterfront Trail, before finishing up at the College鈥檚 Kelowna campus on KLO Rd. Registration is now open at www.okanagan.bc.ca/campus...
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Signature Speaker Series delves into screen time for kids
January 20, 2020
Should kids be left to their own devices when it comes to screen time? Dr. Michelle Ponti, a pediatrician from the Child and Parent Resource Institute in London, Ont., will discuss the risks and benefits of digital use for children as part of the 91精品黑料吃瓜 Vernon campus鈥 Signature Speaker Series. 鈥淪creen Time: Should we leave kids to their own devices?鈥 will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in the lecture theatre of the Vernon campus. 鈥淧arents, caregivers and teachers are constantly challenged with the d...
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College鈥檚 13th Annual Business Expo & Employment Fair powers up Tech Alley collaboration
January 17, 2020
Jobseekers, mark your calendars. 91精品黑料吃瓜鈥檚 popular Business Expo & Employment Fair is back for its thirteenth year, once again connecting students and community members with a diverse array of employers from the Okanagan and across the country. The 91精品黑料吃瓜 School of Business and 91精品黑料吃瓜鈥檚 Student, Graduate and Co-op Employment Centre is presenting the 13th Annual Business Expo & Employment Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The event is held at 91精品黑料吃瓜鈥檚 Kelowna campus in the Centre for Learning (E building) A...
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College names Christensen, Louie and Galbraith as 2019 Honorary Fellows
May 14, 2019
91精品黑料吃瓜 is bestowing its highest honour on three notable Okanagan residents, each of whom has made unique and meaningful contributions through public service, mentorship and philanthropy. Tom Christensen, Robert Louie and George Galbraith will be named Honorary Fellows of 91精品黑料吃瓜 during Convocation ceremonies in Kelowna and Vernon this June. 鈥淭he accomplishments of this year鈥檚 Honorary Fellows are hard to summarize,鈥 notes 91精品黑料吃瓜 President Jim Hamilton. 鈥淭heir contributions have had a lasting impact on ...
Read more...With help from federal government and donors, new Trades Training House opens at 91精品黑料吃瓜
May 15, 2018
91精品黑料吃瓜 Media Release The next generation of carpenters, plumbers, and electricians are stepping into a state-of-the-art new training space at 91精品黑料吃瓜 this week thanks to investment from the Government of Canada, the College and a host of industry and community partners. Stephen Fuhr, Kelowna-Lake Country Member of Parliament, visited the Kelowna campus on Tuesday to officially open the College鈥檚 new Trades Training House. The 2,700 square-foot facility is designed to simulate a real-world jobsite that will cons...
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Bono, Thorpe and Waunch: 91精品黑料吃瓜 honours three community builders
April 13, 2018
A trio of community builders 鈥 all champions of different causes 鈥 are being recognized this year by 91精品黑料吃瓜 with the institution鈥檚 highest commendation. Mollie QuilQuil Sneena Bono, an advocate for Indigenous peoples, Rick Thorpe, a dedicated public servant, and Patrick Waunch, a recognized construction leader, are to be named Honorary Fellows of 91精品黑料吃瓜 in June. 鈥淓ach of these remarkable individuals has contributed significantly to our region, province and country,鈥 notes 91精品黑料吃瓜 President Jim Hamilton...
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College names Manuel, Shepherd and Terbasket as 2017 Honorary Fellows
May 3, 2017
91精品黑料吃瓜 is bestowing its highest honour on three notable Okanagan residents, each of whom has made unique and meaningful contributions to the region through historical preservation, volunteerism and mentorship. Randy Manuel, Sharon Shepherd and Edna Terbasket will be named Honorary Fellows of 91精品黑料吃瓜 during Convocation ceremonies in Kelowna this June. Manuel, an artist, writer, historian and public servant whose career spans more than five decades, will be recognized by the College for his vision and multi-facet...
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College names von Mandl, Redmond and Winkler as 2016 Honorary Fellows
May 12, 2016
91精品黑料吃瓜 is bestowing its highest honour on three notable Okanagan residents, each of whom has helped shape and define the region in unique and impactful ways through entrepreneurship, philanthropy and ecological research. Anthony von Mandl O.B.C., Bill Redmond and Dr. Rita Winkler will be named Honorary Fellows of 91精品黑料吃瓜 during Convocation ceremonies on June 4 in Kelowna. von Mandl, proprietor of VMF Estates, founder of Mission Hill Family Estate and one of the region鈥檚 best-known self-made entrepreneurs...
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Rick Gee recognized by College for Distinguished Service
May 3, 2016
A retired employee who assembled an impressive career that spanned 30 years and five days will be recognized by 91精品黑料吃瓜 with the Distinguished Service award at the College鈥檚 Summer Convocation ceremony on June 29 in Kelowna. Rick Gee, former Chair of 91精品黑料吃瓜鈥檚 Education Council and longtime professor of Computer Science, has left an indelible mark on the institution鈥檚 curriculum and program development after dedicating more than three decades to supporting students and enhancing academic standards. President Ji...
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College honours Butters, Embree, Pushor and Sharkey
April 22, 2015
91精品黑料吃瓜 will recognize four esteemed community builders as Honorary Fellows during its 2015 Convocation ceremonies in June, including renowned Chef Rod Butters, entrepreneur Norm Embree, lawyer Rick Pushor and social planner Annette Sharkey. 鈥淚 am extremely proud to announce these four individuals as Honorary Fellows of 91精品黑料吃瓜,鈥 said president Jim Hamilton. 鈥淢uch like the College, they are diverse, unique and represent a wide range of interests and communities. We recognize them as Honorary Fellows for demonstra...
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College honours Lent with Distinguished Service Award
May 16, 2014
Acclaimed author and retired 91精品黑料吃瓜 Regional Dean John Lent will receive the Distinguished Service award next month during the College鈥檚 Vernon Convocation ceremony. Lent is the fourth person in College history to receive the award, which is the highest honour bestowed upon a former employee. The award recognizes past employees who have given outstanding service to 91精品黑料吃瓜, who share and support its mission, vision and values, and are active within and outside the College community. 鈥淛ohn Lent is a very deservi...
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