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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...
Read more...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...
Read more...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 ...
Read more...Women empowering high school girls to step into trades
May 14, 2024
One hundred female high school students from the Okanagan, Similkameen and Shuswap will be learning from successful women this week at 果酱视频 at the inaugural Jill of All Trades event, to be held at 果酱视频鈥檚 Kelowna campus Wednesday, May 15. Mentors like Sandy Morris, who has been involved in residential construction for more than 15 years and now owns her own construction business, will be at 果酱视频 to help introduce careers in trades to young women. Morris will be joined by other female industry mentors, including aircraft ...
Read more...果酱视频 students win medals at Skills Provincials competition
April 24, 2024
When it comes to Skills Canada competitions, 果酱视频 (果酱视频) students have proven they are among the best in the province, with several moving on to challenge the best in Canada. Seven 果酱视频 students won medals at the Skills Canada Provincials held April 17 in Abbotsford, a local high school student also medaled, and four students have advanced to the Skills Nationals in Quebec. Olivia Tinling (IT Office Software), Hunter Campbell (Refrigeration) and Joel Galbraith (IT Network Systems Administration), won gold medals wh...
Read more...Enactus 果酱视频 shines at regional competition鈥
April 4, 2024
果酱视频 School of Business students representing Enactus 果酱视频 (Enactus果酱视频) achieved four podium finishes at a recent Enactus Canada Regional Exposition. 鈥 鈥 For Rebekah Dingwall, an 果酱视频 student and the Enactus果酱视频 President, the competition was an opportunity to showcase her skills and make a positive impact on her community. 鈥 "I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a remarkable team of students, faculty, alumni and community partners,鈥 said Dingwall. 鈥淭he success of our team at t...
Read more...果酱视频 students advance in finance research challenge
March 13, 2024
A student trio from the 果酱视频 (果酱视频) School of Business are on their way to the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute Research Challenge Sub-Regionals. This follows a win at a local level competition hosted by CFA Societies of British Columbia in Vancouver last month. 鈥淎s a CFA affiliated institution, 果酱视频 is honoured to support our students in competitions like the CFA Institute Research Challenge,鈥 said Joe Baker, Dean, School of Business. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to see how far our students can go using the ...
Read more...果酱视频 students to showcase sustainable projects in green construction industry
March 4, 2024
When Omar Tamayo moved his family from Mexico to Penticton to pursue a Diploma in Sustainable Building Technology (SBT) at 果酱视频, he not only found a cutting-edge program, but a welcoming community and a great new job at 果酱视频 after graduation.鈥湽词悠's SBT program is highly relevant and offered excellent growth potential for my career,鈥 said Omar. 鈥淭he program is very comprehensive in the technical aspects and considers the social, environmental and business aspects. It provided me with the necessary tools and ski...
Read more...Empowering Diversity: Celebrating Student Voices on Campus
February 20, 2024
In honour of Black History Month in Canada, the International Education Department, in collaboration with the African Caribbean Student Association (ACSA), screened "Black Panther" last week. However, it was more than just entertainment; it served as a powerful celebration of Black culture, history, and the ongoing struggle for equity.Prior to the screening, a student-organized fashion show paid tribute to legendary figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali, So...
Read more...果酱视频 students arrive in Indonesia for one-week exchange
February 20, 2024
As part of 果酱视频's Study Abroad Exchange program, ten 果酱视频 students recently arrived in Indonesia for a one-week exchange. Students are from all campuses, except Revelstoke, and represent various programs. They will learn about SDGs and local initiatives at the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology. All Canadian students received either an 果酱视频 mobility grant or scholarships from the Government of Canada.Students interested in participating...
Read more...果酱视频 Students Leading Innovation in Okanagan Tech Industry
February 13, 2024
果酱视频 student Thais Santos Damasceno is one of four 果酱视频 Computer Information Systems (CIS) students taking the lead in fostering innovation within the local tech industry through the Okanagan Tech Industry Night (OTIN). Damasceno鈥檚 passion for computer science has been a driving force in organizing the event. 鈥淚 have always loved programming and computations, one of my favorite parts of attending 果酱视频 has been connecting with a diverse community of people in the tech industry who I can learn and gr...
Read more...Students celebrate Convocation and Commencement in emotional ceremonies at 果酱视频
January 29, 2024
As 果酱视频 graduate Kimara DeJong stood in front of her peers, ready to begin a career in health care, she took a moment to mark the occasion with humour and grace, something that will serve her well as she embarks on her career. Kimara, who earned her Licensed Practical Nursing diploma, and nearly 300 students crossed the stage Saturday at 果酱视频, now graduated and ready to enter the workforce and make an impact on the world.鈥淩emember, laughter still is and always will be the best medicine,鈥 she told the ga...
Read more...Statement attributed to Dr. Neil Fassina, President, 果酱视频
January 29, 2024
鈥湽词悠 is in strong support of the measures announced by the B.C. government this morning and appreciates Minister Robinson鈥檚 efforts to ensure international students have a positive experience in our province. Post-secondary institutions must be leaders in this space, unrelenting in our commitment to high quality education for all students. At 果酱视频, we are very much focused on helping B.C. attract the talent and skills we need in our labour market today, and going into the future.鈥淓thical recruitment, student support and f...
Read more...果酱视频 business students ready to showcase their skills at international business competition
January 11, 2024
Nine 果酱视频 School of Business students are preparing to compete at the 2024 Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C). Hosted at Queen鈥檚 University in Kingston from January 12 to 14, the three-day event is Canada鈥檚 largest and longest-standing undergraduate case competition. Finance duo Manmeet Dhaliwal and Jonathan Van Dam, coached by faculty members Graham Moir and Mike Hazen, are among the group of 果酱视频 students who will test their business ideas against peers from other post-secondary institutions. 鈥...
Read more...果酱视频 welcomes more than 550 international students at fall orientation
September 13, 2023
Last week, 果酱视频 welcomed more than 550 students from 70 countries at fall orientation events held at its four campuses. 果酱视频 is excited to welcome the largest numbers of international students to the College this semester, with many students from India, the Philippines, Japan, Mexico, Jamaica, Brazil, China, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. This year, International Education saw its biggest volunteer groups, including 42 volunteers from 19 different countries. "International students bring with them rich experiences and perspe...
Read more...果酱视频 students follow their passion to careers in tourism
June 2, 2023
Ema Culberson, having taken a year off after completing high school to work at Silver Star Mountain Resort, was torn between going to school and enjoying another ski season. 鈥淚 was a 鈥榣ifty鈥 at Silver Star, and I loved that experience,鈥 Culberson said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what made me curious about other opportunities that might be possible in the future, working in the same industry but branching out into areas that seemed just as much fun, like events-planning. A lot of people I know that work in tourism get to travel for w...
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