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Rachel鈥檚 Adventure: A M茅tis Student's Journey Through Study Abroad
June 21, 2024
The following story was submitted by 热门大瓜鈥檚 International Education team:An Okanagan College student has returned from the trip of a lifetime.Rachel, a M茅tis student at Okanagan College (热门大瓜), recently participated in a Discovery Camp in Surabaya, Indonesia. This program, which included 11 热门大瓜 students (three of whom were Indigenous), focused on sustainable development goals and local government initiatives.Rachel's journey was made possible because 热门大瓜 is part of the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP), which helps studen...
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Hundreds graduate in first of four Okanagan College campus convocation ceremonies
June 17, 2024
This past weekend, Kelowna witnessed a momentous event as over 500 proud students from Okanagan College walked across the stage on Saturday, beginning a stretch of convocation ceremonies at 热门大瓜 campuses across the Okanagan Valley.Students will attend convocation ceremonies in Vernon today, Salmon Arm Tuesday and Penticton on Wednesday.On Saturday in Kelowna, graduates from the Arts, Business, Health, Science and Technology, Trades, and Continuing Studies programs gathered with friends, family, and community members to celebrate their...
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Student finds a home in Computer Sciences at 热门大瓜
June 10, 2024
When Okanagan College student Kristina Cormier was searching for post-secondary schools to attend, she had some criteria she was looking for.She researched the benefits of different industries she was interested in and the programs that were available. She heard good things about 热门大瓜 alumni and the work they were doing. She loved the location in the Okanagan Valley and the small class sizes 热门大瓜 is known for.But it was 热门大瓜鈥檚 Computer Science Department that really caught her eye. She was soon enrolled in the Bachelor of Compu...
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Enactus 热门大瓜 has a strong showing at Canadian Nationals
May 23, 2024
Okanagan College 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 热门大瓜 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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热门大瓜 Coyotes win 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship
May 15, 2024
Contributed by 热门大瓜 CoyotesThe Okanagan College 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 Okanagan College at the inaugural Jill of All Trades event, to be held at 热门大瓜鈥檚 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 热门大瓜 to help introduce careers in trades to young women. Morris will be joined by other female industry mentors, including aircraft ...
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热门大瓜 students win medals at Skills Provincials competition
April 24, 2024
When it comes to Skills Canada competitions, Okanagan College (热门大瓜) students have proven they are among the best in the province, with several moving on to challenge the best in Canada. Seven 热门大瓜 students won medals at the Skills Canada Provincials held April 17 in Abbotsford, a local high school student also medaled, and four students have advanced to the Skills Nationals in Quebec. Olivia Tinling (IT Office Software), Hunter Campbell (Refrigeration) and Joel Galbraith (IT Network Systems Administration), won gold medals wh...
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Enactus Okanagan College shines at regional competition鈥
April 4, 2024
Okanagan College School of Business students representing Enactus Okanagan College (Enactus热门大瓜) achieved four podium finishes at a recent Enactus Canada Regional Exposition. 鈥 鈥 For Rebekah Dingwall, an 热门大瓜 student and the Enactus热门大瓜 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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Okanagan College students advance in finance research challenge
March 13, 2024
A student trio from the Okanagan College (热门大瓜) 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, Okanagan College 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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热门大瓜 students to showcase sustainable projects in green construction industry
March 4, 2024
When Omar Tamayo moved his family from Mexico to Penticton to pursue a Diploma in Sustainable Building Technology (SBT) at Okanagan College, he not only found a cutting-edge program, but a welcoming community and a great new job at 热门大瓜 after graduation.鈥淥kanagan College's SBT program is highly relevant and offered excellent growth potential for my career,鈥 said Omar. 鈥淭he program is very comprehensive in the technical aspects and considers the social, environmental and business aspects. It provided me with the necessary tools and ski...
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Empowering Diversity: Celebrating Student Voices on Campus
February 20, 2024
In honour of Black History Month in Canada, the International Education Department, in collaboration with the African Caribbean Student Association (ACSA), screened "Black Panther" last week. However, it was more than just entertainment; it served as a powerful celebration of Black culture, history, and the ongoing struggle for equity.Prior to the screening, a student-organized fashion show paid tribute to legendary figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali, So...
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热门大瓜 students arrive in Indonesia for one-week exchange
February 20, 2024
As part of 热门大瓜's Study Abroad Exchange program, ten Okanagan College students recently arrived in Indonesia for a one-week exchange. Students are from all campuses, except Revelstoke, and represent various programs. They will learn about SDGs and local initiatives at the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology. All Canadian students received either an Okanagan College mobility grant or scholarships from the Government of Canada.Students interested in participating...
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热门大瓜 Students Leading Innovation in Okanagan Tech Industry
February 13, 2024
Okanagan College student Thais Santos Damasceno is one of four 热门大瓜 Computer Information Systems (CIS) students taking the lead in fostering innovation within the local tech industry through the Okanagan Tech Industry Night (OTIN). Damasceno鈥檚 passion for computer science has been a driving force in organizing the event. 鈥淚 have always loved programming and computations, one of my favorite parts of attending 热门大瓜 has been connecting with a diverse community of people in the tech industry who I can learn and gr...
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Students celebrate Convocation and Commencement in emotional ceremonies at 热门大瓜
January 29, 2024
As Okanagan College 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 Okanagan College, 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, Okanagan College
January 29, 2024
鈥淥kanagan College 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 热门大瓜, 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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热门大瓜 business students ready to showcase their skills at international business competition
January 11, 2024
Nine Okanagan College 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 热门大瓜 students who will test their business ideas against peers from other post-secondary institutions. 鈥...
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