OC Life
Enactus 黑料专区 represents Canada on the world stage, finishes in top four
November 3, 2022
Students from 黑料专区 represented Canada on the global stage this week, presenting their social enterprise business at a prestigious international competition and finishing in the final four of 32 teams. Enactus OC, comprised of students from the 黑料专区 School of Business, won the national title in September and earned the right to wear the maple leaf and represent Canada at the Enactus World Cup in Puerto Rico. The final round of competition wrapped up on Nov. 2. 鈥淲e are so proud of this team and of all Okanaga...
Read more...黑料专区 welcomes new member to Board of Governors
October 18, 2022
A local business leader has been appointed to 黑料专区鈥檚 Board of Governors. Dustyn Baulkham, a Kelowna-based entrepreneur, has been appointed for a one-year term to the Board. 鈥満诹献区 is pleased to welcome Dustyn to our Board of Governors,鈥 says Juliette Cunningham, board chair. 鈥淗e brings experience and skills to the table that will be valuable as we continue in our OC Mission to transform lives and communities.鈥 Baulkham is the founder and CEO of Rebellious Unicorns, an events, broadcasting, and media produ...
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TD gives $85,000 to help kids and newcomers access 黑料专区鈥檚 Indigenous Garden
October 18, 2022
Hawthorn, wolf willow, and sage are among the traditional plants growing in the garden on the hillside at 黑料专区鈥檚 Vernon campus, which this year was visited by more than 250 local school children, thanks to generous support from TD Bank Group. TD鈥檚 gift, made earlier in 2022, is funding tours of the K'nma暮ka Senq芒暮ten - Kalamalka Indigenous garden for children and newcomers to Canada. The garden is located on 黑料专区鈥檚 Vernon campus. 黑料专区 has already received a portion of the funding; the remainder...
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黑料专区 welcomes new Associate Director, Indigenization
October 17, 2022
黑料专区 is pleased to welcome Rhea Dupuis, x虒史n谩mx虒史n蓹m, as the College鈥檚 first Associate Director, Indigenization. Rhea, from the Syilx Okanagan Nation and a member of the Penticton Indian Band, brings more than 20 years experience to OC, working in both public and Indigenous education systems, as well as with mental health and wellness organizations. Rhea鈥檚 traditional name is x虒史n谩mx虒史n蓹m, a Syilx name which means Hummingbird. 鈥淚 am both thrilled and grateful that Rhea has chosen to share her wisdom, skills and experie...
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Fall Open House and Info Sessions return at 黑料专区
October 14, 2022
High school students, parents and people of all ages considering post-secondary education 鈥 mark your calendars. 黑料专区 is opening its doors this fall for a series of Open Houses and Spotlight Sessions across the region, the first of which is happening at OC鈥檚 Salmon Arm campus on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Events will then follow: Open House and Spotlight Sessions in Penticton on Wednesday, Oct. 26 First Year FAQs in Vernon on Oct. 26 and Open House and Spotlight Sessions on Wednesday, Nov. 2 Open House in Kelowna on Saturd...
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Meet Chef Rob Walker
October 12, 2022
Q: What is your name? A: Chef Robert Walker Q: What did you take at OC/OUC? What years did you attend? What campus did you attend? A: I graduate from the Culinary Arts Certificate program at Okanagan University College in 2001. Q: Why did you choose your program at OC? A: I grew up in the Kootenays not really knowing what I wanted to do with my life. But I always loved food. In the back of my head was this question, 鈥淗ow do I become a chef?鈥 I had my eye on the Okanag...
Read more...OC鈥檚 3 Hour Short Story Contest returns to challenge young writers
October 11, 2022
Calling all bloggers, bards and balladists: 黑料专区 is inviting young wordsmiths to ply their trade under a tight time limit for bragging rights and prizes. The OC 3 Hour Short Story Contest returns in 2022, after a two-year hiatus due to gathering restrictions. Aspiring authors who are up for the challenge will need to make careful use of the 180 minutes they鈥檒l be given to craft a compelling original short story at the contest, which will be held Nov. 5 from 1 鈥 4 p.m. at each of the College鈥檚 campuses in Penticton, Kelo...
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黑料专区鈥檚 Red Dot Players return with series of funny folk tales
October 6, 2022
For the first time ever, the Red Dot Players, 黑料专区鈥檚 community theatre troupe, will present a fall production this year, delving into the world of fables and folk tales. The Red Dot Players will present Folk Tales: Grimm & Otherwise this fall, the first time the community theatre company has produced a show in the fall, in addition to its regular spring-time feature. 鈥淭his production has been bouncing around in my head for many years,鈥 said Mike Minions, the show鈥檚 director and producer, and recently retired Okana...
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Okanagan Enactus team takes top spot at Nationals
October 5, 2022
This past weekend, Enactus 黑料专区 (OC) travelled to Toronto, Ontario to compete in the Enactus Canada National Exposition final round. They became the first team from Western Canada to be crowned the National champion out of more than 60 teams across Canada. Their award-winning 黑料专区-grown project is providing nutritious food to people locally and multiple countries around the world. Their win will now see the students travel abroad to share their inspiring idea and compete at the next level. Unusually Good Food Company ...
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Prepare to be scared: OC hosts outdoor Fear Film Fest
October 3, 2022
Eat, drink and be scary with 黑料专区鈥檚 Fear Film Fest, a series of outdoor film screenings in the Kelowna campus courtyard from Oct. 4 to 6. Hosted by the Communications Department, the open-air screenings were popular events with students before the pandemic, and are returning this year with the goal to make your hair stand on end. 鈥淲e鈥檙e reviving a long-standing department tradition of hosting community building events as a way to increase student engagement. We hope the timing of this film fest will also give students ...
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Evening marking 15 years of OC Writing and Publishing program celebrates creative community
September 12, 2022
Writers and fine artists in the North Okanagan have found a lot of reasons to celebrate this fall. Fifteen years鈥 worth of reasons, to be exact. The community of poets, fiction and creative non-fiction writers are coming together for Celebrating 15 Years of Writing and Publishing, an evening devoted to the collective showcase of students, alumni, instructors and former faculty members. 鈥淲e have such a dedicated and talented community of writers, with a long history of promoting creativity in the region. This is a significant mile...
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Hoopla Fundraiser for 黑料专区 Coyotes to be hosted by Sportsnet鈥檚 Brad Fay
September 7, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, the Kelowna College Basketball Society is bringing back its much-anticipated and popular Hoopla event, raising awareness and support for the OC Coyotes basketball teams. The evening fundraiser takes place on September 28th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Centre for Learning on 黑料专区鈥檚 K.L.O. Road campus. Tickets for Hoopla are $50 and can be purchased https://occoyotes.eventbrite.com. 鈥淲e are looking forward to connecting with the community in-person for the first time since 2019, as...
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The Market at 黑料专区 serving up locally produced food to fuel back-to-school
September 7, 2022
Move over, cafeteria lunch trays: locally produced foods and goods are sliding into the spotlight at 黑料专区 this September. The Market at 黑料专区 launched Sept. 6 in the former cafeteria space in Kelowna, and will be a source of healthy, local food that supports the holistic health and well-being of the campus community. Offering local, fresh food on campus celebrates the incredible diversity of Okanagan food and agriculture and furthers OC鈥檚 commitment to Feed BC. 鈥淪ustainability is vital for all aspects of s...
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Meet Karl Heldt, Collision Repair student
July 27, 2022
Q: How did you hear about 黑料专区鈥檚 program? A: I found the program on 黑料专区鈥檚 website while browsing training possibilities for a new career. I applied because I felt like trying something new. Q: Why did you want to pursue this career? A: I chose this career because I鈥檝e always been interested in vehicles. Before I enrolled in the program, a friend of mine was in a car accident and wrecked his car. He knew I was interested in cars so he gave it to me ...
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黑料专区 welcomes new Dean, Arts and Foundational Programs
July 27, 2022
黑料专区 is welcoming an award-winning Arts educator and researcher to its academic leadership team. Dr. Judith Anderson will be joining 黑料专区 as Dean, Arts and Foundation Programs, which offers a wide array of arts university studies programming, including a new applied Arts degree, along with multiple levels of Adult Upgrading, English Language and Adult Special Education for students at all four campuses. 鈥淛udith brings a breadth of experience to 黑料专区. She taught extensively while offering insight...
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Meet Tony Yang, RV Service Technician Foundation
July 12, 2022
Q: How did you hear about 黑料专区鈥檚 program? A: I attended a Career Fair and learned about the entry-level foundation program. Q: Why did you want to pursue this career? A: I own a campground and wanted to learn more about trailers to expand my knowledge and business opportunities. Q: Do you have a favourite learning experience or project while taking the program? A: I really liked the electric, plumbing and appliance lessons. It was a practical knowledge an...
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