Students celebrate Convocation and Commencement in emotional ceremonies at 91探花
January 29, 2024
As 91探花 graduate Kimara DeJong stood in front of her peers, ready to begin a career in health care, she took a moment to mark the occasion with humour and grace, something that will serve her well as she embarks on her career. Kimara, who earned her Licensed Practical Nursing diploma, and nearly 300 students crossed the stage Saturday at 91探花, now graduated and ready to enter the workforce and make an impact on the world.鈥淩emember, laughter still is and always will be the best medicine,鈥 she told the ga...
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Statement attributed to Dr. Neil Fassina, President, 91探花
January 29, 2024
鈥91探花 is in strong support of the measures announced by the B.C. government this morning and appreciates Minister Robinson鈥檚 efforts to ensure international students have a positive experience in our province. Post-secondary institutions must be leaders in this space, unrelenting in our commitment to high quality education for all students. At 91探花, we are very much focused on helping B.C. attract the talent and skills we need in our labour market today, and going into the future.鈥淓thical recruitment, student support and f...
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New Touch Coffee machine brings Ukrainian coffee experience to 91探花鈥檚 Kelowna campus
January 18, 2024
When Eugene Pavlov and Yaroslav Khaynas came to Canada from Ukraine in November 2022, they didn鈥檛 know that they would later open a new coffee shop at 91探花鈥檚 Kelowna campus. Touch Coffee, an automated coffee machine, has been serving coffee to students, employees and visitors since last September, an idea that first sparked while the pair were studying in the classroom. 鈥淥ur early days in Canada revolved around taking English courses, as we knew that mastering the language was crucial to realizing our dreams in this...
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Caring Canines to visit 91探花 to boost student mental health
January 15, 2024
Meet Bella and Wilson, a pair of fun-loving dogs that will soon be the center of everyone鈥檚 attention at 91探花. Bella and Wilson are therapy dogs, and a regular part of the mental health supports that 91探花 students receive. This week they will be at 91探花 as part of the College鈥檚 efforts to support students with several initiatives taking place including the annual Bell Let鈥檚 Talk fundraising campaign, Jan. 24 鈥淭he therapy dogs are really amazing and provide our students with so much stress relief that it is re...
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91探花 business students ready to showcase their skills at international business competition
January 11, 2024
Nine 91探花 School of Business students are preparing to compete at the 2024 Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C). Hosted at Queen鈥檚 University in Kingston from January 12 to 14, the three-day event is Canada鈥檚 largest and longest-standing undergraduate case competition. Finance duo Manmeet Dhaliwal and Jonathan Van Dam, coached by faculty members Graham Moir and Mike Hazen, are among the group of 91探花 students who will test their business ideas against peers from other post-secondary institutions. 鈥...
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Free Early Childhood Education program offered in Salmon Arm
January 2, 2024
Flexible course delivery that includes online and in-person instruction and full tuition support will allow more people in the Salmon Arm-Shuswap to pursue education and training in early childhood education beginning this month. The Shuswap Children鈥檚 Association (SCA) and 91探花 (91探花) are launching a new intake of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program at 91探花鈥檚 Salmon Arm campus, with classes beginning Jan. 8, 2024. Tuition is fully funded through the Government of Canada through the Canada-BC Workforce Develop...
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91探花 provides golden opportunity for local seniors
December 20, 2023
Learning can be for everyone, and 67-year-old 91探花 graduate Denise Dickson is living proof. At 67 years young, Denise's decision to pursue post-secondary education was motivated by a desire to stay mentally and socially active. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Denise felt the pinch of social isolation. Additionally, she wanted to upgrade her skills while enjoying the challenge of learning something new. "Learning keeps one younger. It keeps your mind active and engaged,鈥 she said. 鈥淚鈥檝e found formal learning has made my m...
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91探花 announces new chair, vice chair
December 19, 2023
91探花 (91探花) is pleased to announce Dale Safinuk as the new chair of the Board of Governors, following an election at the Board鈥檚 December meeting. Safinuk, a retired financial services executive with TD Bank, was appointed by the province to the 91探花 Board in 2019 and replaces outgoing chair Juliette Cunningham, a business owner and former Vernon city councillor, who was first elected chair in 2021. 鈥91探花鈥檚 commitment to students and to this region is unparalleled,鈥 said Safinuk. 鈥淢y heart is truly aligned to the College an...
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Celebrating the 91探花 career of Dr. Bill Gillett
December 13, 2023
With the retirement of Dr. William Gillett (Bill), 91探花 will certainly miss the former Dean of the School of Business. But we are in a celebratory mood and wish Bill all the best with his well-deserved retirement after a long career. "It has been a distinct pleasure and true privilege to be a part of the Okanagan School of Business and witness the incredible skill and dedication of the faculty and instructors as they inspire and guide our students to success in their careers and lives," said Bill. "The entire Okanagan communit...
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New Dean to join 91探花鈥檚 School of Business
December 8, 2023
91探花 is pleased to announce that Joe Baker, a passionate academic leader and entrepreneur within Canada鈥檚 education, tourism and hospitality sectors, has been named the new Dean of the 91探花 School of Business. Baker spent nearly 15 years in academic leadership roles at George Brown College and Centennial College. Over the last several years he has led his own consulting business, providing leadership and support to several workforce development initiatives, with a focus on the public sector. 鈥淚 was born and raised in Van...
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