Articles tagged "Inside OC"
Jillian Harris sets up award fund to support underrepresented students
August 20, 2021
A much-coveted subscription box from Canadian influencer and Kelowna local Jillian Harris will open up more than just surprises for recipients, but opportunities to support a generation of historically excluded students at °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć with every subscription sold. Jillian Harris, through her fall Jilly Box, is raising $50,000 to create awards for Indigenous students, Black students and students of Colour at °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć. The Jilly Box is seeding the fund with $15,000 and subsequently, will match donations up t...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćAudio Engineering and Music Production grad finds her groove through music during the pandemic
August 18, 2021
It didnāt take a pandemic for Kailee McGuire to realize that she should follow her lifelong passion for music. With her heart set on writing and releasing original music, McGuire decided to shadow an Audio Engineering and Music Production (AEMP) class at °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć to get a feel for what the program was all about. After connecting with Instructor Corey Bell and AEMP students, McGuire was hooked. She was inspired by the energy of the class and felt connected to the students, sharing the same passion for music and desire to ex...
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New Central Okanagan health orders from Interior Health
August 6, 2021
Interior Health has announced new restrictions for the Central Okanagan aimed at reducing the transmission of COVID-19 within the region. Watch the press conference online and read the Interior Health news bulletin with details. For the °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć context, the restrictions are relevant to the Kelowna campus and training centres within the Central Okanagan. Masks remain mandatory for all people age 12 and older in indoor public areas throughout the Central Okanagan - this includes at °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćfacilities (view the current m...
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A perfect pairing: Sandhill invites °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćCulinary Arts students into the kitchen
August 6, 2021
As a student, you never know when opportunities will pop up ā and °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć Culinary Arts students are bubbling over with new experiences thanks to Sandhill Wines. As a result of a unique collaboration with the Kelowna-based winery, Culinary Arts students will cook a three-course plated dinner as part of a pop-up dinner series Aug. 10 to 13. āWe are thrilled to welcome the students of °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć into our kitchen. They have concepted a mouth-watering menu which truly represents their creativity and skill. We are very e...
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Skogieās 50th anniversary adds shine to student experience
July 28, 2021
Skogieās car washes are celebrating 50 years of business by making the ride for °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć students a little easier. For every year the family-run business has been in operation, Skogieās is donating $1,000 to °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć ā for a total of $50,000 in honour of their half-century anniversary. āWe've hired a lot of °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć students over the years,ā says David Skoglund, who founded the company in 1971. āWe want to support young people and help them get ahead and we also wanted to give back to our community.ā The ...
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Employee mental health tips for the transition back to campus
July 20, 2021
Just as none of us had ever lived through a pandemic before COVID-19, none of us have ever emerged from one either. OCās Counselling Services team has compiled these tips to help you prepare for the transitions that lie ahead. Donāt compare yourself. Not with other people and not with where you think you āshould beā at this point. We just lived through a global pandemic! If you had times of feeling not so productive or youāre feeling tired now, youāre not alone and thatās...
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Oral surgeons give to thank Certified Dental Assistants
July 6, 2021
A local oral surgery group with offices in Kelowna and Vernon is investing in the education of Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs) with a gift to °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćās Our Students, Your Health campaign. Dr. Richard Bell, Dr. Russell Naito and Dr. Tom White of Okanagan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates are donating $30,000 to support a state-of-the-art dental clinic in the Collegeās new Health Sciences Centre. The surgeons say the gift is a way to recognize and celebrate the work of their current staff and past employees. āWe...
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LCRB Clarifies Legality of Sample Distribution for Wine Releases
July 5, 2021
Sent on behalf of the BC Beverage Technology Access Centre BC BTAC Consults with Licensing Branch to Confirm Legality of Wine Sample Delivery The provinceās Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) confirmed this week that the local beverage sector may legally deliver taste-sized samples of their product, which is great news for boutique producers and medium to large companies alike as it will allow for the traditional āVintage Releaseā for BC wineries in virtual format. In searching for ways to offer up its services ...
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Edible garden project at OCās Penticton campus to feed students, community members
June 29, 2021
A partnership between °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć's Penticton campus and the Medical Arts Research Group is helping to root out food insecurity amongst students and local families. An edible garden program is being established on the north end of the Penticton campus, with the aim to provide fresh vegetables to °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćstudents and food bank patrons in the community. Medical Arts Research Group donated the wood and fence material for the project. Raised garden beds were built in May by students in the Women in Trades Training program, and install...
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College's modern dental clinic gets a boost from 123Dentist
June 28, 2021
123Dentist, Canadaās largest majority dentist-owned network of dental practices, is giving $30,000 to support °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćās state-of-the-art dental space located in the new $18.9-million Health Sciences Centre. The new clinic is a major upgrade for Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) students, who can now learn in private operatories comparable to todayās dental practices along with smart cameras and monitors for teaching and instruction. Ali Bozorgzad, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of 123Dentist, says his organizatio...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćoffers condolences to the Cowessess First Nation and all those impacted and in mourning
June 25, 2021
This statement contains content about residential schools that we recognize may be triggering. If you need immediate emotional assistance or crisis support, please see the supports (bolded) below. °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć respectfully acknowledges that our Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan people and our Salmon Arm campus is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwepemc. On Thursday, June 24, the Cowessess First Nation confirmed the ...
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Partnership dishes up meal ideas by °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćCulinary Students and local food products
June 24, 2021
A new partnership between °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć and produce supplier company Farm Bound is bringing locally sourced organic foods to your doorstep with delicious summer-ready recipes crafted by °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćCulinary Arts students. Food-lovers can now order the °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćInspiration Box from the Farm Bound website. The box has fully portioned ingredients for recipes to make Middle Eastern Chicken Zaāatar, Carrot and Radish Salad, Pea Risotto with Asparagus and a spice blend to make your own Zaāatar Spice Mix. Not only will you learn new recipes but also...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćAdvanced GIS grad dives deep into data to map shark population growth
June 18, 2021
When Sarah Gravel decided to sign up for geographic information systems (GIS) training, she was looking to broaden her skills in a way that would serve her Master of Marine Biology degree in a productive way. Now she is using those GIS mapping skills to understand the effects of climate change on sharks, rays and other fishes, along with developing models for population growth rates among those creatures. °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćās Advanced GIS Certificate program teaches students to structure, manage and analyze data within a map. The ...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćstudent follows in her fatherās footsteps as RV Service Technician
June 17, 2021
As an RV Service Technician instructor at °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć, Victor Flint welcomes hundreds of new faces to the classroom each year, but none so familiar as his own daughter, Sharla, who is proudly following in his footsteps. Sharla will join nearly 300 students from various °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć Trades and Apprenticeship programs who will take an important step towards their career path at the virtual Commencement ceremony tonight (Thursday, June 17). Sharla recently completed the Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Foundation progra...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćalumna masters her trade on TV; panelist in upcoming webinar
June 9, 2021
While most college graduates can relate to the at times hectic challenge of balancing life, school and work during their student days, few know what it feels like to meet that challenge while followed around by a camera crew. °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćalumna Cassidy McEown is one who does. She has been learning her trade, Collision Repair and Refinishing, while on HISTORYās Rust Valley Restorers (RVR) for the last three years. āI generally work better under pressure, but having a camera over your shoulder while working on metal work is something you de...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćoffers up new culinary workshops for foodies and wine connoisseurs
May 31, 2021
Calling all foodies to the table: mark your calendars. This June, °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć is offering up a series of safe, distanced but still hands-on culinary workshops to help you build some new skills and explore different flavours while learning in the Collegeās commercial kitchens under the guidance of Red Seal Chefs. The Collegeās Culinary and Pastry Arts department is launching four new short culinary series this month: Dinner Party ā Wine and Dine Series ā Mediterranean is happening on June 11 and 12. This two-day workshop is a ...
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