BC Anti-Racism Awareness Week, May 27-June 2, 2024
May 27, 2024
Have you seen the Anti-Racism Reminder posters popping up on bulletin boards across 91探花 campuses recently? As B.C. marks Anti-Racism Awareness Week starting on May 27 to June 2, it鈥檚 a good time to reflect on what all of us at 91探花 are doing to engage with anti-racism in our classrooms, campuses, and communities 鈥 and to think about what more we can do.91探花's mission to transform lives and communities and our commitment to equitable and inclusive access to education, make it crucial for each of us to understan...
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Enactus 91探花 has a strong showing at Canadian Nationals
May 23, 2024
91探花 students met with success as they competed against other students across Canada with the latest venture from its sustainable business the Unusually Good Food Co., at the Enactus Canada National Exposition in Toronto that took place May 14-16. Two teams from Enactus 91探花 took part in the competition which brought together students from post-secondary schools to present unique new ideas and test them against their peers while being judged by industry experts. The Nationals team made it through to the semifinal roun...
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91探花 Coyotes win 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship
May 15, 2024
ContributedThe 91探花 Coyotes have won the 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship with a 21-10 record, securing the number one seed heading into the Canadian College World Series.鈥淚t has been a very rewarding season for our program, we have dealt with a lot of adversity with injuries, and to finish on top was a great accomplishment by the players. It is a testament to the depth of our group,鈥 says Head Coach Geoff White.The Coyotes finished the regular season with a run of nine wins in t...
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91探花 Coyotes win 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship
May 15, 2024
Contributed by 91探花 CoyotesThe 91探花 Coyotes have won the 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship with a 21-10 record, securing the number one seed heading into the Canadian College World Series.鈥淚t has been a very rewarding season for our program, we have dealt with a lot of adversity with injuries, and to finish on top was a great accomplishment by the players. It is a testament to the depth of our group,鈥 says Head Coach Geoff ...
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Women empowering high school girls to step into trades
May 14, 2024
One hundred female high school students from the Okanagan, Similkameen and Shuswap will be learning from successful women this week at 91探花 at the inaugural Jill of All Trades event, to be held at 91探花鈥檚 Kelowna campus Wednesday, May 15. Mentors like Sandy Morris, who has been involved in residential construction for more than 15 years and now owns her own construction business, will be at 91探花 to help introduce careers in trades to young women. Morris will be joined by other female industry mentors, including aircraft ...
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Students discuss cultural diversity and community involvement
May 8, 2024
The Asian Heritage Month 2024 opening event hosted by the 91探花CA Communities Association showcased diverse discussions and captivating performances. 91探花 was a proud supporter of the event alongside UBC Okanagan. The event celebrated cultural diversity and emphasized community involvement.The panel discussion was led by Dr. Shirley Chau, Associate Professor at the School of Social Work at UBC Okanagan. Students of Asian heritage from 91探花, UBC Okanagan, and OKM Secondary joined the discussion, sharing their sto...
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Robocup Junior takes over Kelowna Campus
May 8, 2024
For August Beetlestone, a lead educator at the Okanagan Robotics Academy, seeing his students compete in Robocup is an incredible source of pride. Beetlestone鈥檚 students meet weekly to design, build and program robots while fostering lifelong friendships centred on a love of robotics, electronics and engineering. The Okanagan Robotics Academy brings educators together with a goal to enhance student experience in real-world robotics, electronics, and engineering through competit...
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Okanagan high school students Experience 91探花
May 7, 2024
This years鈥 Experience 91探花 events across 91探花 campuses continue this week with events in Vernon (May 8) and Penticton (May 9). 91探花 campuses will welcome more than 750 local high school students from Okanagan Valley school districts as students will get a firsthand look at college life. 91探花 teams will be helping guide students through the maze of career options available beyond high school.Experience 91探花 details here.Experience 91探花 is designed to address one of the most pressing challenges faced by students today: the uncertainty of wh...
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Recsky gift to Recreation and Wellness Centre honours family passion
May 7, 2024
If there was anyone who would understand the need for a Recreation and Wellness Centre at 91探花 (91探花), it would be Alex Recsky.Recsky was hired as 91探花鈥檚 first recreation and intramurals programmer in 1986. It was a job he loved and pursued with passion until his retirement 10 years later, introducing thousands of students to sports and recreational opportunities.Now, Alex鈥檚 family are honoring him and his wife Ruth, who are both in their 90s, with a $30,000 donation to the Thrive Here campaign for the Recreation and Wellnes...
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91探花 Cultivates tasting and learning series highlights innovators in food, beverage and tourism
May 6, 2024
91探花鈥檚 newest event series, 91探花 Cultivates, returned for a second time last week, with tastes and conversations to savour.Thursday night's celebration explored the Okanagan鈥檚 unique and exciting food, beverage and tourism industries through a conversation with industry experts, along with delicious pairings from local producers and restaurants. The evening featured an on-stage panel, hosted by radio host Phil Johnson (AM1150), and including Audrey Surrao, co-owner of RauDZ Creative Concepts Restaurant Group; Tony Ste...
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