Hundreds of students converge on 91̽ for Skills Regionals.
March 4, 2025
Sparks flew, culinary creations delighted, and engineering expertise were on display as 225 competitors converged on the Kelowna campus for the 2025 Skills Canada BC Regional Trades and Technologies and Spaghetti Bridge Building competitions on Friday, Feb. 28.Eight Central Okanagan students in grades 7 to 9 have now advanced to the 2025 Skills Nationals in Abbotsford.Students worked on projects as part of their school curriculum and then came to 91̽ and took part in a timed competition."I learned quite a bit from ...
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Message from Dean of Arts and Foundational Programs Judith Anderson
February 27, 2025
Message from Dean of Arts and Foundational Programs Judith Anderson:Adult Upgrading resets, with a focus on student access and program sustainability region-wide For many people, 91̽ offers an alternative pathway to post-secondary education or a new career. Part of our identity as an institution is that we strive to be accessible and welcoming to students, regardless of how a student learns or what their previous educational experience has been. This is especially true in our Adult Upgrading (AU) department, w...
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Skills Regionals and Spaghetti Bridge at 91̽ February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025
Members of the media are invited to attend the Skills Regionals 2025 event, including the annual Spaghetti Bridge competition, at 91̽’s Kelowna campus this Friday. Over 200 school students from across the Okanagan Valley will take part in skills building events in carpentry, welding, culinary, engineering and architecture, introducing them to the 91̽ community. When: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025Most competitions start at 10 a.m.Spaghetti Bridge: Bridge building 10 a.m. to noon. Judging at noon.Closing ceremony a...
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Message from 91̽ President Neil Fassina
February 24, 2025
Message from 91̽ President Neil Fassina:As everyone across our college community is aware, post-secondary institutions across the country are facing a degree of uncertainty right now. 91̽ is no exception.Although 91̽ enjoys a strong history in this region – of over sixty years – we are feeling the impacts of new federal immigration policies, rising costs and unknowns in the economy, and changing student enrolment.When our enrolment goes up and it is possible to add capacity, we expand by hiring team members and creating n...
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Gear up for adventure this summer with Camp 91̽
February 21, 2025
For many families, Camp 91̽ is more than just a summer camp — it’s a welcoming and inspiring community where kids can explore their interests, build confidence and experience hands-on learning in a college environment. Axelle Bazett, a Kelowna parent, shares how Camp 91̽ has become a vital part of her son’s summer experience.“We’re now headed into our fourth year of registering our nine-year-old son to enjoy his summers at Camp 91̽,” said Bazett. “He loves the engaging camps, especially Minecraft, Lego Robotics, Drama Llama and O...
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Camp 91̽ in Penticton: “Safe and supportive” Spring Break edition
February 14, 2025
91̽ is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever Spring Break kids’ camps in Penticton, bringing innovative and engaging educational experiences to local youth during the upcoming break.For many families, activity camps are more than just a way to keep kids active during the break — they’re an opportunity for growth, learning, and confidence building. For Isabella Tamayo, Camp 91̽ provided exactly that.Last summer in Penticton, Isabella attended the Survivor and Babysitting camps where she discovered new interest...
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The Power of Microcredentials in Workforce Readiness
February 11, 2025
Reproduced with permission from The Evolllution.Microcredentials are transforming education and workforce readiness by offering flexible, stackable learning opportunities that align with industry needs. These programs enable learners to build relevant skills at their own pace while empowering institutions to support lifelong learning and adapt to the demands of a rapidly changing job market. In this interview, Danelle Greebe, 91̽'s Director of Continuing Studies & Corporate Training and Mary Kline, Associate Director, discuss the...
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Message from 91̽ Provost Samantha Lenci
February 11, 2025
To all 91̽ students and members of our 91̽ community: It is hard to believe that it is already February! For our 91̽ students, many of you will be preparing for Winter Break – whether that means time to study and work on projects, or an opportunity to take some time off and relax (or perhaps both!) – we wish you the best over the next few days. As many of you will be aware, colleges across the country are experiencing challenges related to decreasing enrolment, and in particular following changes made by t...
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Construction begins on Penticton Campus housing facility
February 6, 2025
Construction is set to begin on a new 101-bed student housing facility at 91̽’s Penticton campus.Site preparation work is underway this month on the project that was announced by the Province in July of 2024 and full construction will begin soon, with the new facility bringing on-campus housing to 91̽’s Penticton campus for the first time.“Students have shared with me that secure and affordable on-campus housing helps them get the most out of their post-secondary experience,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Post-Secondary Ed...
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Audio Engineering students at 91̽ strike the right chord
February 6, 2025
At 91̽ (91̽), students are empowered to turn their passion and learnings into real-world experiences. For 91̽ Audio Engineering and Music Production (AEMP) student, Andrew Malyk, that meant embracing the challenge of organizing a live concert with his classmates — the exciting capstone project of the AEMP program at 91̽.“It’s like solving a fun puzzle,” said Malyk. “Preparing and troubleshooting the audio gear for a live show has been so rewarding. Watching everything come together is an incredible feeling.”This evening, M...
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