91制片厂 students arrive in Indonesia for one-week exchange
February 20, 2024
As part of 91制片厂's Study Abroad Exchange program, ten 91制片厂 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 91制片厂 mobility grant or scholarships from the Government of Canada.Students interested in participating in an u...
Read more...91制片厂 Students Leading Innovation in Okanagan Tech Industry
February 13, 2024
91制片厂 student Thais Santos Damasceno is one of four 91制片厂 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 91制片厂 has been connecting with a diverse community of people in the tech industry who I can learn and grow with....
Read more...91制片厂 (91制片厂) recognized as a 鈥楤C Top Employer鈥
February 13, 2024
MEDIA RELEASEFor staff at 91制片厂, having a job in a place where there is a strong sense of connection to community, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students are just some of the reasons they鈥檙e proud to be part of 91制片厂. 鈥淭he community 91制片厂 has is unreal,鈥 said Douglas Noble, Chair, Motor Vehicle Trades. 鈥淲e have amazing instructors, amazing students.鈥 鈥淭he existing relationships are also what makes it unique; this is truly a community college,鈥...
Read more...91制片厂 to celebrate Spring Festival with Dragon Dance
February 12, 2024
As the Year of the Dragon approaches, 91制片厂 is gearing up for a vibrant celebration to ring in the Lunar New Year on Feb. 13 at the Kelowna campus. Ren Tianjiao, an international student from China, shared their excitement for the upcoming event, explaining that the Spring Festival at 91制片厂 means an opportunity to share one of their cultural traditions with their friends and community. "The Spring Festival means the beginning of a new year, the best wishes for this coming year, and family reunion to me,鈥 said Tianjia...
Read more...Serwa Spirit Match to raise $1M for Thrive Here campaign for a Recreation and Wellness Centre
February 7, 2024
Cliff Serwa describes himself and his wife Lois as just 鈥榦rdinary people with a fair bit of determination working to make things happen.鈥 That may be true, but the results and impact of their determination on the community, the province and beyond are far reaching and forever lasting. And now they are leading the way to a better future for students at 91制片厂 (91制片厂).When approached to support the Thrive Here campaign to build a much-needed Recreation and Wellness Centre at the College鈥檚 Kelowna campus, not only did Cliff and Loi...
Read more...Students celebrate Convocation and Commencement in emotional ceremonies at 91制片厂
January 29, 2024
As 91制片厂 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 91制片厂, 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 gathered c...
Read more...Statement attributed to Dr. Neil Fassina, President, 91制片厂
January 29, 2024
鈥91制片厂 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 91制片厂, 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 fair trea...
Read more...New Touch Coffee machine brings Ukrainian coffee experience to 91制片厂鈥檚 Kelowna campus
January 18, 2024
When Eugene Pavlov and Yaroslav Khaynas came to Canada from Ukraine in November 2022, they didn鈥檛 know that they would later open a new coffee shop at 91制片厂鈥檚 Kelowna campus. Touch Coffee, an automated coffee machine, has been serving coffee to students, employees and visitors since last September, an idea that first sparked while the pair were studying in the classroom. 鈥淥ur early days in Canada revolved around taking English courses, as we knew that mastering the language was crucial to realizing our dreams in this new cou...
Read more...Caring Canines to visit 91制片厂 to boost student mental health
January 15, 2024
Meet Bella and Wilson, a pair of fun-loving dogs that will soon be the center of everyone鈥檚 attention at 91制片厂. Bella and Wilson are therapy dogs, and a regular part of the mental health supports that 91制片厂 students receive. This week they will be at 91制片厂 as part of the College鈥檚 efforts to support students with several initiatives taking place including the annual Bell Let鈥檚 Talk fundraising campaign, Jan. 24 鈥淭he therapy dogs are really amazing and provide our students with so much stress relief that it is really imp...
Read more...91制片厂 business students ready to showcase their skills at international business competition
January 11, 2024
Nine 91制片厂 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 91制片厂 students who will test their business ideas against peers from other post-secondary institutions. 鈥淥ur team...
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