Diploma Battles: Is Computer Information Systems Worth It?
June 17, 2024
Does it feel like you're hosting your very own Hunger Games yet?Once you start exploring education and career paths, all your potential options seem to get into a battle royale for your future. Luckily, in this arena, you get to decide the winner.If you're great at problem-solving and you love computers, 果酱视频's Computer Information Systems (CIS) Diploma could be a strong contender for your future.In this two-year program, you explore a wide variety of engaging c...
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果酱视频鈥檚 beverage technology access centre receives renewed $1.75 million in federal grant funding
June 14, 2024
Ben Isaksen has spent 20 years in the beverage industry, from humble beginnings in the London beer industry, to working as a sommelier at Big White and for the past several years, and working with a variety of B.C. beverage businesses, as a lab technician at the BC Beverage and Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC) at 果酱视频 (果酱视频). 鈥淭he BC BTAC at 果酱视频 provides a range of services to the beverage industry. We do everything from solving biochemical issues with a particular drink, to working with them to get th...
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果酱视频 names Honorary Fellow for 2024 鈥 Shelagh Turner, former CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna
June 13, 2024
果酱视频 is recognizing a well-known and respected community leader at its graduation celebrations this week, for her role in transforming mental health services locally and positively impacting the lives of thousands of others through the region.Shelagh Turner, the former CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association in Kelowna, is receiving 果酱视频鈥檚 highest award, that of Honorary Fellow, at the College鈥檚 afternoon convocation and commencement on June 15.鈥淲hen we look at how the CMHA grew both in terms of services and its impa...
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Student finds a home in Computer Sciences at 果酱视频
June 10, 2024
When 果酱视频 student Kristina Cormier was searching for post-secondary schools to attend, she had some criteria she was looking for.She researched the benefits of different industries she was interested in and the programs that were available. She heard good things about 果酱视频 alumni and the work they were doing. She loved the location in the Okanagan Valley and the small class sizes 果酱视频 is known for.But it was 果酱视频鈥檚 Computer Science Department that really caught her eye. She was soon enrolled in the Bachelor of Compu...
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果酱视频 Launches Survey to Assess Community Interest in Clean Energy Retrofitting
May 29, 2024
A unique applied research project is underway with the launch of an important community initiative aimed at promoting sustainability in Vernon.Led by 果酱视频 faculty, the project aims to initiate a comprehensive survey to assess community interest in clean energy retrofitting among homeowners.In collaboration with HomeZero Collective, and with support from a Mobilize research grant funded through NSERC, 果酱视频 seeks to gather valuable insights from Vernon residents regarding their attitudes, motivations and barriers related to ...
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果酱视频 professor named Business Woman of the Year
May 28, 2024
果酱视频 business professor Dr. Kyleen Myrah was named the 2024 Business Woman of the Year by the Kelowna Women In Business (KWIB) organization earlier this month.Myrah was not able to be at the award ceremony as she was with 果酱视频 students at the Enactus Canada National Exhibition, doing what she does best, leading students to chase their passions and make a difference with their careers. Myrah鈥檚 mother was in attendance along with 果酱视频 business alum Danielle Walker, who accepted the award...
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BC Anti-Racism Awareness Week, May 27-June 2, 2024
May 27, 2024
Have you seen the Anti-Racism Reminder posters popping up on bulletin boards across 果酱视频 campuses recently? As B.C. marks Anti-Racism Awareness Week starting on May 27 to June 2, it鈥檚 a good time to reflect on what all of us at 果酱视频 are doing to engage with anti-racism in our classrooms, campuses, and communities 鈥 and to think about what more we can do.果酱视频's mission to transform lives and communities and our commitment to equitable and inclusive access to education, make it crucial for each of us to understan...
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Enactus 果酱视频 has a strong showing at Canadian Nationals
May 23, 2024
果酱视频 students met with success as they competed against other students across Canada with the latest venture from its sustainable business the Unusually Good Food Co., at the Enactus Canada National Exposition in Toronto that took place May 14-16. Two teams from Enactus 果酱视频 took part in the competition which brought together students from post-secondary schools to present unique new ideas and test them against their peers while being judged by industry experts. The Nationals team made it through to the semifinal roun...
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果酱视频 Coyotes win 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship
May 15, 2024
ContributedThe 果酱视频 Coyotes have won the 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship with a 21-10 record, securing the number one seed heading into the Canadian College World Series.鈥淚t has been a very rewarding season for our program, we have dealt with a lot of adversity with injuries, and to finish on top was a great accomplishment by the players. It is a testament to the depth of our group,鈥 says Head Coach Geoff White.The Coyotes finished the regular season with a run of nine wins in t...
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果酱视频 Coyotes win 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship
May 15, 2024
Contributed by 果酱视频 CoyotesThe 果酱视频 Coyotes have won the 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship with a 21-10 record, securing the number one seed heading into the Canadian College World Series.鈥淚t has been a very rewarding season for our program, we have dealt with a lot of adversity with injuries, and to finish on top was a great accomplishment by the players. It is a testament to the depth of our group,鈥 says Head Coach Geoff ...
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