ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ and ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ Indian Band Raise Flag and Celebrate Naming Ceremony at Vernon Campus
September 26, 2024
Visitors to ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Vernon campus will notice the OKIB flag flying proudly in the sky.In a historic and meaningful ceremony at ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Vernon campus, members of the ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ Indian Band (OKIB), students, staff, and local community members came together to raise the OKIB flag. The event also marked a special occasion—the official name-giving ceremony for the newly constructed student housing building on the Vernon campus, which will serve as a welcoming space for learners from across the region.After thoughtful consulta...
Read more...Honouring Tradition: Rhea Dupuis Reflects on ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ's 15th Annual Youth Exhibition Powwow
September 20, 2024
A celebration of culture, resilience, and community that continues to inspire future generations.Since joining ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ as Director of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation two years ago, Rhea Dupuis has been a dedicated advocate for strengthening ties between the College and Indigenous communities. A member of the Penticton Indian Band, Dupuis plays a key role in promoting access to education for Indigenous learners while supporting the College’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.One of the events that holds particular meani...
Read more...Local endurance athlete and OC grad shares insights on sport as keynote speaker at alumni AGM
September 10, 2024
OC Alumni Association kick-off new season with a $25,000 gift to new Recreation and Wellness Centre, encourage all alumni to pledge supportKELOWNA - For ultra-athlete Nick Pelletier, whose adventures have included everything from jumping through the sky to swimming for almost three days straight, if there’s one thing that’s shaped his life – it’s the power of sport.Pelletier, who studied Business and Marketing at ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ from 2016-2019, will be sharing his personal story about the impact of sports for him at the upcoming OC Alumni ...
Read more...OC professor Corinna Chong nominated for prestigious Giller Prize
September 6, 2024
The title of her latest book may be Bad Land, but there’s nothing bad about ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ professor Corinna Chong’s latest achievement. Her novel has been longlisted for the Giller Prize, the prestigious Canadian literary award that celebrates the best in Canadian fiction across long formats and short stories. Chong, who teaches English, Creative Writing, and Fine Arts in the College’s Writing and Publishing Diploma Program, is no stranger to national literary acclaim. In 2021, she won the CBC Short Story Prize for her piece Kids i...
Read more...Welcome students: Excitement is high at ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ
September 5, 2024
A message from ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ President, Dr. Neil Fassina:I can’t help but to feel excited this week.At each of our campuses in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton, students are back – several thousand returning to complete their programs – and more than 3,500 beginning something new.To each one, I extend a sincere welcome and say, with enthusiasm: Congratulations!Today, the demand by employers for college-educated graduates is at an all-time high. More than 50 per cent of jobs now and for the next decade will require learning that ...
Read more...Madison Padgett: Thriving in ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ's School of Business
September 3, 2024
ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ student Madison Padgett knows full well the reason her and her business school colleagues work so hard to attend and compete at business competitions as part of their OC education.As Madison works towards her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Marketing and a concentration in Communications, her journey at OC is nothing short of inspiring.Madison chose ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ for her post-secondary education because it stood out as one of the highest-rated business schools in Western Canada. Her dec...
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