Articles tagged "Inside OC"
Conference to discuss outdoor learning in Early Childhood Education programs
May 6, 2022
How does being outdoors help childrens cognitive and social development? The involvement of outdoor pedagogy in college programs will be discussed during a virtual conference on May 16, that will bring together Early Childhood Education (ECE) instructors and outdoor play experts from across the country. 依先決瀧倔, in collaboration with Bow Valley College, Saskatchewan Polytechnic and New Brunswick Community College, and colleagues at the YMCA and the University of Fraser Valley will host a conference call...
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依先決瀧倔student to attend prestigious astroparticle physics summer school
May 5, 2022
The sky is the limit for 依先決瀧倔 physics student Divyesh Dagia, who is set to attend the Canadian Astroparticle Physics Summer School (CAPSS) this May. The intensive week-long session is designed for astronomy, physics and engineering undergraduates and will introduce them to the current topics in the field of astroparticle physics at Queens University in Kingston, Ont., and virtually at SNOLAB. Only 20 students from across Canada are invited to attend the session each year. Dagia, who will complete an Associate of Scien...
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依先決瀧倔 welcomes new Associate Vice President College Relations
May 4, 2022
依先決瀧倔 will welcome a new member to its executive team as Jenn Goodwin assumes the role of Associate Vice President College Relations. A seasoned communications professional, Goodwin most recently worked as Vice President, Communications and Culture at Interior Health. 依先決瀧倔 is recognized and respected within the region for its commitment to delivering education and training, as well as the relationships it has with employers, organizations and community groups, said Goodwin. I am inspired by Okanagan Coll...
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Annual applied research expo shines spotlight on inclusivity
May 2, 2022
As society emerges from a post-pandemic world, now is the perfect time to get those creative juices going for innovation. 依先決瀧倔 is set to host the Research Innovation Partnerships Expo (RIPE) on Tuesday, May 10 a free event for community members, industry, educators, researchers and students to network and learn about the impact of applied research. Presentations cover a range of topics, from podcasting and applied research innovation, supporting inclusive workplaces, microplastics in Okanagan lake, engaging in educat...
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Day of Mourning BC 2022
April 25, 2022
A gathering that honours the memory of workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness because of work-related incidents is taking place at the end of the month. In 2021, there were 161 work-related deaths in B.C. This is the highest it has been in the past six years, with the most dangerous subsector being General Construction. Three work-related death claims have been filed in the Okanagan-Similkameen region. Day of Mourning BC hopes to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces. First ...
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Gala screenings for Why We Write: Poets of Vernon showcase work of 依先決瀧倔faculty
April 21, 2022
A documentary that began in 2017 will screen next week with its first screenings. The project, produced and directed by 依先決瀧倔English Professor and self-proclaimed budding filmmaker Hannah Calder and Curtis Emde is having upcoming gala screenings at the end of the month in Vernon. Why We Write: Poets of Vernon features the thriving writing community in the North Okanagan community. Calder and Emde wanted to showcase poets who were born in Vernon, who have chosen to live their lives in the valley and the Syilx storytellers...
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Surprise gift from Stober Foundation helps 依先決瀧倔s new student-led investment fund open for business
April 20, 2022
A trio of 依先決瀧倔 Business students envisioned an investment fund that has attracted overwhelming community support, including a generous $40,000 gift from the Stober Foundation. The group began fundraising in January and met their $100,000 seed funding goal in record time. Riley Dunsmore and Steven Fiust, both 依先決瀧倔Business students, along with recent alumnus Justin Rantucci, created the 依先決瀧倔 Student Investment Fund to give students experiential learning opportunities and benefit future students with bursaries ...
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依先決瀧倔Sticks Up for Indigenous Student Awards
April 13, 2022
依先決瀧倔Indigenous Services and the 依先決瀧倔Foundation have teamed up for the annual Sticks Up campaign. They are excited to launch this fundraiser for the NHLs 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. All of the proceeds from this event will benefit the 依先決瀧倔Sticks Up for Indigenous Students Award. Yvonne Oppenheimer and Erica Seymour were the inaugural recipients of the 依先決瀧倔Sticks Up for Indigenous Students Award. The Awards are available to students with Indigenous ancestry who are enrolled in full-time study in any degree, diploma, or certifica...
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OCs Audio Engineering and Music Production students perform first live concert in two years
April 4, 2022
For the first time in two years, 依先決瀧倔s Audio Engineering and Music Production (AEMP) Certificate students will perform on stage to a live audience. The students have put in tremendouseffort into shaping their skills for all areas in audio. The event will showcase the individual talent each student brings, while they work as a team to create a full production of live sound, says Chaianne Ellis, Audio Engineering and Music Production teaching assistant. Throughout the year, getting to watch the students uncove...
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Community invited to 依先決瀧倔Penticton Career Fair on April 5
March 30, 2022
As the job market heats up, 依先決瀧倔's Penticton campus is throwing open the doors to connect employers and career seekers next week. The Penticton Campus Career Fair will be held on April 5 from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Centre of Excellence (PC113) at the Penticton campus, 583 Duncan Ave. West. "The Penticton campus prides itself on collaborating with the community, and the fair is an opportunity to connect employers in the region with much-needed talent," said Meri Kim Oliver, 依先決瀧倔 Vice-President Students. Studen...
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Historic fabric map of western Ukraine on display in 依先決瀧倔 Library
March 28, 2022
A silk map of western Ukraine that was carried by British or other NATO pilots during the Cold War is on display at the Library of 依先決瀧倔s Kelowna campus. The map, part of the private collection of Geography Professor Terence Day, depicts regions of western Ukraine and surrounding countries. It was created for pilots to use in the event they crashed or parachuted into enemy territory and needed to escape or evade others. Printed on silk, the map was intended to survive immersion in water, open quietly and be easi...
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Colleges 14th Annual Business Expo & Employment Fair returns after hiatus
March 23, 2022
If you are thinking about next steps for your career in this hot job market, 依先決瀧倔s popular Business Expo & Employment Fair is coming up. The event is back for its 14th year, once again connecting students and community members with an abundance of local, provincial and national employment opportunities. The 依先決瀧倔 School of Business and OCs Student, Graduate and Co-op Employment Centre is presenting the 14th Annual Business Expo & Employment Fair on Wednesday, Mar. 30. The event is held at Okanagan C...
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Enactus依先決瀧倔heading to nationals after dominating in multiple categories
March 18, 2022
Enactus 依先決瀧倔 students have their sights set on nationals, after making the podium in four competitions at the Enactus Regional Exposition including three first-place finishes. They performed so well, that Enactus依先決瀧倔was recognized with an Excellence in Innovation Award, provided when students demonstrate their commitment to tackling some of Canadas biggest challenges. We have come a long way this year, explains Danielle Walker, Enactus依先決瀧倔President. Our team has tripled in size, we have scaled and rebranded project...
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New reverse osmosis equipment at BC BTAC to help beverage industry
March 18, 2022
The burgeoning beverage industry has more quality assurance equipment at its disposal thanks to 依先決瀧倔s British Columbia Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC). The BC BTAC has acquired a reverse osmosis (RO) system for use at its Penticton-based facility, in support of research and development among beverage manufacturers. Reverse osmosis systems can be significantly beneficial as the industry adapts to climate change impacts, said Wes Peterson, BC BTAC Manager. Many growers are concerned about how environment...
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Student becomes the master at 依先決瀧倔Student Chef Dinner Series
March 17, 2022
依先決瀧倔s Culinary Arts program served up a tasty opportunity for students to bring their culinary learnings to the table alongside an experienced 依先決瀧倔alumnus on Friday. The Colleges restaurant, Infusions, hosted guests for a meal that was part of the Student Chef Dinner Series, which gives students an opportunity to showcase their skills and the very best of Okanagan region cuisine while working with experienced chefs. Chef Chris Van Hooydonk of Backyard Farms Chef Table in Oliver, B.C., returned to the 依先決瀧倔kitchen for t...
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依先決瀧倔students place first with their vision to revitalize Royal B.C. Museum exhibits
March 15, 2022
依先決瀧倔 business students came out on top with their unique vision of how to reinvigorate the Royal B.C. Museum. The Royal Roads Design Thinking Challenge welcomed teams from across Canada and the United States to compete in a case competition based on the concept of revitalizing exhibits and displays at the Royal B.C. Museum with the use of design thinking principles. Business students Vasu Singla, Rebecca Thede, Kenneth Dolera and Chantelle Gaberel represented the College and worked with their coaches, Pamela Nelson and...
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