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Returning to Education Seminar supports adult learners looking to take the leap
March 17, 2021
Adults looking to return to education can feel confident in taking the next steps thanks to an upcoming virtual seminar offered by 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College. On March 31, mature students in the North 新加坡六合彩官方网站 and Shuswap looking to make a career change or jump back into school can discover programs, funding options and the support network available to assist their transition. The Returning to Education Seminar supports adults in deciding whether retraining or upgrading their education is right for them. 鈥淩eturning to class may seem like big step...
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College culinary program supports students facing food insecurity
March 15, 2021
When Mariko Nagata picks up a free lunch at 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College she likens it to a warm hug. The mother of two was laid off during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic giving her a chance to return to school and enrol in the Culinary and Pastry Arts program. Now, she's helping cook healthy meals that not only support her during her studies but a range of fellow students who are facing food insecurity. 鈥淚t's nice to be able to access this help and the food is always so beautifully presented,鈥 says Nagata. 鈥淚 think it makes a difference in a l...
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Retired nurse donates $50k to Health Sciences Centre
March 11, 2021
Many things have changed since Delphine Stone went to nursing school more than 60 years ago, but she鈥檚 sure one element still holds true: the positive role education plays in one鈥檚 life. In honour of the value of education, Stone is donating $50,000 to the Our Students, Your Health campaign for a new Health Sciences Centre on the Kelowna campus. 鈥淓ducation really changed my life,鈥 recalls Stone, who was the youngest of 11 children and grew up on a farm near Battleford, Saskatchewan. Stone remembers receiving a $100 award from the Hosp...
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OC offers up weekend Trades courses for DIYers and hobbyists
March 10, 2021
DIYers, hobbyists and makers: mark your calendars. 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College is offering up a series of safe, distanced but still hands-on courses to help you build some new skills this spring. The College鈥檚 Trades and Apprenticeship department is launching two new short courses this month. Auto Master 鈥 Women is happening on Sat., March 27. This one-day, all-female workshop introduces the basics of car maintenance. Practical lessons will include learning how to change a tire, the purpose of coolant, oil changes, and what to touch and not touch un...
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Enactus OC鈥檚 CANsave program celebrates remarkable reach, new financial literacy resources for youth with diverse needs
March 9, 2021
新加坡六合彩官方网站 College鈥檚 Enactus team is marking a memorable milestone this month, having mentored more than 50,000 Canadian children through its CANsave financial literacy program 鈥 and the program鈥檚 latest focus may be its most inspiring yet. Developed entirely by 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College students, CANsave teaches youth important financial literacy skills like saving for tomorrow, differences between good and bad debt, and the importance of saving to help others in need. CANsave launched in 2016 with a focus on teaching students in Grades 1 a...
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新加坡六合彩官方网站 College automotive program receives donation from Ford of Canada and Orchard Ford
March 8, 2021
Contribution of a 2020 Ford F-150 will allow students to gain valuable hands-on experience Automotive trades students at 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College are getting a big boost for their education with the arrival of a shiny new training tool on which they can hone their skills. Ford of Canada and Orchard Ford are donating a 2020 Ford F-150 to the College to be used by students in its automotive service training programs. The vehicle has arrived at the Kelowna campus and will be put to good use in the shop immediately, notes Dean of Trades Steve Moores....
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College offers summer courses and virtual information sessions to help students get ahead
March 4, 2021
Summer plans uncertain because of COVID? 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College is once again offering its summer session courses online and via flexible distance education options to help students get ahead on their studies. The College鈥檚 first summer session of online courses will run May 10-June 18 and the second summer session begins on July 5. Distance education courses start on May 10 and run through late August. Current and prospective students can now explore courses and register online at www.okanagan.bc.ca/summer. To check course availability, you c...
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CFUW Kelowna celebrates 60 years of empowering women
February 26, 2021
Before there was 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College or the University of British Columbia 新加坡六合彩官方网站 (UBCO), a small group of women met to discuss how they could contribute to their community and promote higher education for women. Today, that group, known as the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Kelowna chapter, are celebrating 60 years of community impact and support for female students. More than $175,000 has been donated to female students at 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College over the last 30 years including eight awards for students this year alone. 鈥淚f we...
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Open education efforts continue to enhance access for OC students
February 25, 2021
Thanks to a grant from BCcampus, over the next several months 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College will be adding to its strong track record for promoting and supporting open education practices, including the creation, use and adaptation of open educational resources (OER). The $10,000 grant is empowering project lead Ro毛n Janyk, Web Services Librarian, and a group of OC employees and student union representatives who have been meeting for the past several years, to focus their efforts on honing an open education strategy and action plan for the College. ...
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College and Monashee applied research projects seeks participants
February 16, 2021
An applied research project by 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College and Monashee Health Collective, a local allied health professional clinic, is in need of participants to help guide the creation of a cutting-edge new tool to enhance communication between patients and health care professionals. Funded by a grant from the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the goal of the project is to launch a prototype holistic wellness app. 鈥淲e are looking for people to participate in this research project to investigate the impact of a new health...
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OC students get primed for financial success
February 16, 2021
A local partnership with a non-profit company, Launch Financial Education Society (Launch 新加坡六合彩官方网站), is powering up to help 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College students boost their financial literacy this spring. Starting March 2, OC students will benefit from a free financial literacy program hosted online by Launch 新加坡六合彩官方网站. The Primer for Life series is an interactive, five-week program that offers students a chance to learn about their relationship with money, consumerism, budgeting, saving and credit. A number of 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College Business students ...
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Experience OC takes post-secondary explorations virtual
February 5, 2021
Experience OC, from the safety of home. The College鈥檚 premiere participation event for prospective students is making the leap to the online world, with virtual Experience OC sessions launching next month. Starting Feb. 16, College professors will welcome prospective students, parents and employers in for program overviews or a glimpse of what a post-secondary classroom is like. Participants will get a first-hand look at the topics covered in these programs, including sustainability, Indigenous and technological issues facing the world t...
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Giving to the health of the community
January 29, 2021
A retired Kelowna couple are donating $30,000 to 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College鈥檚 Health Sciences Centre to support the health of the community. Jim Hodgson and Joy Bianco are supporting the Our Students and Your Health Campaign with a gift they say recognizes their passion for the 新加坡六合彩官方网站. 鈥淜elowna is a beautiful place. We鈥檝e seen so many changes here for the positive, and it鈥檚 feels good to support the community,鈥 says Bianco, who was born in Kelowna but spent her formative years in Vancouver. Bianco adds education has always been central to her f...
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OC Business students shine at international competition
January 28, 2021
While COVID-19 travel restrictions cheated two 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College business administration students out of an opportunity to visit Kingston, Ont. in mid-winter, the duo now have an international quality achievement that will serve to enhance their post-graduation resumes. As the OC Accounting team, Kayla Berlinski and Zina Park earned a third-place finish at the Queen鈥檚 University Intercollegiate Business Competition (ICBC), which draws post-secondary business student teams from around the world. Organizers describe the event as 鈥淐anada鈥檚 lar...
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OC health care grad launches her own business
January 21, 2021
A desire to better understand her mother鈥檚 struggle with dementia, and support her through it, inspired Susan Kyle to go back to school. This Saturday, Kyle will be among the more than 2,000 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College students receiving their credentials during OC鈥檚 first-ever virtual convocation ceremony. 鈥淐ongratulations to all of our graduating students from the Revelstoke and Salmon Arm campuses,鈥 says Joan Ragsdale, Regional Dean for Shuswap-Revelstoke. 鈥淥ver the past year, you鈥檝e demonstrated resilience, determination and tremendous flexibil...
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College Esthetics grad lets creativity shine
January 20, 2021
Grads celebrate educational achievements with virtual ceremony Jan. 23. Aja Zenuik knew she had an artistic eye and wanted to apply her creativity to an industry that would keep her skills in demand in the 新加坡六合彩官方网站 and beyond. She found that opportunity through the Esthetics and Nail Technology certificate program at 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College. On Jan. 23, she will join more than 2,000 OC students being recognized during the College鈥檚 first-ever online convocation ceremony which celebrates the efforts of students graduating from June 2020 to this ...
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