Major gift from BMO to support community progress is worth smiling about
April 9, 2024
A major gift from BMO will support community dental care while making it easier for more people to train to become in-demand Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs).BMO is giving $250,000 to 91探花鈥檚 (91探花) Our Students, Your Health campaign in support of the CDA program. 91探花鈥檚 state-of-the-art dental suite, used for training and as a community clinic, will receive $150,000. An additional $100,000 will be used to kickstart a hands-on learning pilot program that will enable people to become CDAs while they continue to work.In...
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Enactus 91探花 shines at regional competition鈥
April 4, 2024
91探花 School of Business students representing Enactus 91探花 (Enactus91探花) achieved four podium finishes at a recent Enactus Canada Regional Exposition. 鈥 鈥 For Rebekah Dingwall, an 91探花 student and the Enactus91探花 President, the competition was an opportunity to showcase her skills and make a positive impact on her community. 鈥 "I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a remarkable team of students, faculty, alumni and community partners,鈥 said Dingwall. 鈥淭he success of our team at t...
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Unleash your potential: 91探花 invites community to "Try a Trade"
April 3, 2024
Are the trades for you? Have you ever felt the call of a different career path? Are you curious about trades but unsure where to start? Look no further! 91探花 (91探花), in partnership with the Canadian Home Builders鈥 Association 鈥 Central Okanagan (CHBA-CO), is thrilled to announce its upcoming "Try a Trade" event, inviting all eager learners and aspiring tradespeople to explore a world of possibilities on April 25 at 91探花鈥檚 Kelowna campus.鈥91探花 is pleased to partner with CHBA-CO to offer the Try a Trade event....
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Countdown is on for move-in to new student housing at 91探花
March 27, 2024
When the fall term starts in September, the number of students living on campus at 91探花 in Kelowna will more than double.A new student housing building at the corner of K.L.O. Road and Campus West Road is still a few months away from being move-in-ready; however, 91探花 is anticipating a construction-related milestone in the coming weeks, with the building nearing 鈥渟ubstantial completion.鈥漈he six-storey building includes elements of mass timber and features unique design elements from two well-known Indigenous artists. It wi...
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Help us enhance the 91探花 website and win 91探花 merch!
March 13, 2024
College Relations has embarked on several web-related projects to enhance the student experience on the 91探花 website, making access to our programming as easy as possible.We need the help of our 91探花 community and we've got 91探花-branded draw prizes for your help!Take the 91探花 website questionnaire and help us identify issues on the website so we can tackle them, supporting prospective and current students' journey on our website.Complete the questionnaire and provide your email at the end for a chance to win prizes, including newly branded ...
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How to work with College Relations
March 13, 2024
The College Relations department at 91探花 is responsible for public relations, media relations, institutional marketing, communications and advertising, social media, graphic design and institutional event promotion and co-ordination (including convocation). We support the College鈥檚 web properties and social media channels, develop marketing assets for the recruitment team and program and service areas, publish the 91探花 This Week employee newsletter, and support ou...
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91探花 students advance in finance research challenge
March 13, 2024
A student trio from the 91探花 (91探花) School of Business are on their way to the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute Research Challenge Sub-Regionals. This follows a win at a local level competition hosted by CFA Societies of British Columbia in Vancouver last month. 鈥淎s a CFA affiliated institution, 91探花 is honoured to support our students in competitions like the CFA Institute Research Challenge,鈥 said Joe Baker, Dean, School of Business. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to see how far our students can go using the ...
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Students to explore theme of progress at showcase event
March 11, 2024
For Nikita Worm, attending Adult Upgrading classes at 91探花 changed her outlook and gave her life new meaning. Learning new skills through one of 91探花鈥檚 foundational programs, was just the tonic to help support her in her outlook on life. "The College and the courses here have helped me to be so positive about my life and my future. I feel like I鈥檓 worth something now," said Worm. Worm will be one of many students presenting their work at an upcoming student showcase, scheduled to take ...
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Suspense and intrigue guaranteed in Red Dot Players' biggest production yet
March 8, 2024
Get your ticket and climb aboard for a delightful evening of murder and mystery as 91探花鈥檚 Red Dot Players bring to life Agatha Christie鈥檚 Murder on the Orient Express. For the play鈥檚 assistant Director and 91探花 alumna Kendra Holly Grant, the support of Red Dot Players and her former professor has given her the opportunity to take her skills from the classroom to directing her first show. 鈥淚 am very excited to progress my knowledge with Jeremy Beaulne, who was my teacher and mentor while attending 91探花,鈥 said ...
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Thrive Here video celebrates lessons learned in a 'classroom like no other'
March 8, 2024
For 20-year-old AJ Nguoth, playing basketball is about more than jump shots and free throws.On the court, Nguoth says he works through real life struggles as he's putting his energy into the game. Playing basketball is also a reminder that he is on the right path. The sport has been his north star since he was 11, keeping him focused on school and inspiring him to dream big for his life.Nguoth, an 91探花 Coyotes Basketball player and first-year 91探花 student, is one of several student athletes featured in a new video by the O...
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