Community Support
Giving Tuesday raises $12K for student food security
December 18, 2024
Thanks to a number of generous donations from 91制片厂 faculty, staff and our community, the shelves in 91制片厂鈥檚 student union food banks and the KLO community fridge will be well stocked for the holidays. 91制片厂 Foundation鈥檚 Giving Tuesday food drive inspired hundreds of donated food items and cash donations totalling more than $12,000 in support of student food security through November and December. This includes a $5,000 donation from the 91制片厂 Faculty Association (91制片厂FA). Donations made to the Student ...
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91制片厂 Foundation distributes over $500,000 in student awards for fall semester
December 4, 2024
For Lucas Weigert, receiving awards was the moment he knew he had made the right choice to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor.Weigert, a second year Associate of Science student, was a student speaker at 91制片厂鈥檚 (91制片厂) Kelowna Awards Celebration November 21. The event was one of three held in November that saw more than $550,000 distributed to 91制片厂 students across the region.Weigert is completing his first two years of his undergraduate degree at 91制片厂 before pursuing medical school.鈥淲hen you鈥檙e constantly studying you can ha...
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Community rallies for recreation: Thrive Here campaign hits major fundraising milestone
November 27, 2024
Thanks to a number of passionate individuals and organizations, the finish line for the Thrive Here campaign to build a gymnasium at 91制片厂 is now in sight.The 91制片厂 (91制片厂) Foundation is announcing it has raised $12 million towards its $14-million goal to build a Recreation and Wellness Centre on the Kelowna campus.鈥淚t is truly a team effort by our community to make this centre a reality,鈥 says Helen Jackman, executive director of the 91制片厂 Foundation.鈥淲e want to thank everyone who has selflessly donated to help us g...
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91制片厂 faculty member Amy Modahl presents Redactions at the Kelowna Art Gallery
November 22, 2024
Art has a way of revealing the unspoken, inviting us to reflect on what lies beneath the surface. On December 5, 91制片厂 instructor and multidisciplinary artist Amy Modahl will present her latest body of work, Redactions, in a captivating talk and guided tour at the Kelowna Art Gallery.This free, public event offers a unique opportunity to engage with Modahl鈥檚 creative process and explore how her art bridges the worlds of visual and written language. A collection of paintings on canvas and paper, Redactions delves into the ...
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Vernon community help Sunflower Childcare Centre blossom into reality
November 13, 2024
When Clara Cheung gets ready to travel to 91制片厂 (91制片厂) each morning, she now is able to do so with her two-year-old son Pak Sen in tow.Clara is on her way to attend class at the Vernon campus; Pak Sen is about to enter the campus鈥檚 new childcare centre.The Sunflower Childcare Centre / sm煤kwa蕯xn虛 sc蓹c蓹malla itskn snma蕯maya蕯tn on 91制片厂鈥檚 Vernon campus opened at the start of October, creating much-needed new childcare spaces for student parents, faculty and community members.鈥淔or me, this centre has made a huge impact on my ...
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91制片厂 alum gives $25K to power of sport
November 8, 2024
鈥楽port teaches you to handle any challenge,鈥 says Kelly LoudounKelly Loudoun has no regrets when he looks back at his decision to attend 91制片厂 (91制片厂) and study business, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration Honours.鈥淵ou can鈥檛 deny the power of the 91制片厂 business degree,鈥 says Loudoun, who owns Loudoun Construction and Development, now in its fifth year.鈥淏eing an entrepreneur is difficult and it鈥檚 a lot of hard work. Having been through those challenging experiences and lean years, it becomes quite rewarding as...
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Unwrap a winter of fun with Camp 91制片厂-inspired After School Programs at 91制片厂
October 31, 2024
Local parent Angie Kunz enrolled her daughter in Camp 91制片厂 for the first time this past summer and was impressed by the diverse course offerings and incredible staff.Now, Angie and families in Kelowna and Penticton have the opportunity to introduce their kids to education-focused programs with the expansion of Camp 91制片厂 from summer camps to include After School Programs beginning in January 2025."I chose Camp 91制片厂 for my daughter because there were several programs that fit her interests,鈥 shares Angie. 鈥淪he had such a great experience at...
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91制片厂 students lead the charge with Enactus91制片厂鈥檚 project on renewable energy education
October 28, 2024
For 91制片厂 students Reece LeGuilloux and Kayla Warner, their involvement with the student business club Enactus 91制片厂 (Enactus91制片厂) is about more than just extracurricular activities, it鈥檚 about making a real difference.The two second-year business students recently achieved a major milestone when the Enactus91制片厂 project, 鈥淩evive,鈥 was awarded $4,300 in funding by 100 Women Who Care in the South Okanagan/Similkameen area. This funding will help expand their renewable energy education program to middle schools a...
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Award-Winning Chef Shucks Up Fun at Upcoming Tasting Festival
October 23, 2024
Infusions Restaurant at 91制片厂 has been one of Kelowna鈥檚 best-kept culinary secrets, but word is getting out as diners are going public, serving up excellent reviews. The restaurant, led by former Top Chef contestant Ruth Wigman, received OpenTable鈥檚 2024 Diner鈥檚 Choice award, which recognizes outstanding restaurants based on feedback from local diners.Chef Wigman, who competed on Food Network鈥檚 Canada鈥檚 Top Chef and Beat Bobby Flay, noted the impressive achievement is a testament to the student chefs who prepar...
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Tom Dyck joins 91制片厂 Foundation Board of Directors
August 20, 2024
The 91制片厂 Foundation is pleased to welcome Tom Dyck, who is joining its Board of Directors for a four-year term. Tom is a retired senior executive who has worked in banking at a national and international level for a large part of his career. We asked Tom to share what motivated him to volunteer his time and how education has transformed his own life.What inspired you to join the 91制片厂 Foundation board of directors?The types of skills people learn at 91制片厂 are in such demand and are just not pro...
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Camp 91制片厂: Where Summer Fun Meets Support
July 29, 2024
Summer is in full swing at 91制片厂 campuses across Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and Salmon Arm, where Camp 91制片厂 has opened its doors once again. Running throughout the summer, Camp 91制片厂 aims to engage children in a variety of interests from engineering and arts to music, science, culinary arts, trades, and computers. With hundreds of children expected weekly, the campuses are buzzing with laughter and excitement as kids dive into their passions.For families like the Smiths, Camp 91制片厂 isn't just a summer camp鈥攊t's a vital sup...
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Paddle fundraiser raises over $29,000 for Sunflower Childcare Centre
July 25, 2024
On July 20th, Kristin (Postill) Holomis and her team paddled the length of Kalamalka Lake (18km) in support of the 91制片厂 Foundation鈥檚 Sunflower childcare campaign, raising more than $29,000 in just a few weeks.鈥淪tand Up For鈥 is an annual local fundraising effort by Kristin Holomis and Brittney Page where they paddleboard the length of Kalamalka Lake in support of a chosen charity. This year they paddled for 91制片厂鈥檚 new Sunflower Childcare Centre, located on the Vernon campus. Scheduled to open in September, The Sunflower Chi...
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Community leader shares personal story of how sport transformed her life
July 23, 2024
Paula Quinn was only seven years old when she first stepped onto a running track but that experience with athletics dramatically changed her life.Quinn is the former Executive Director of the KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence and is active in the Kelowna community sitting on four volunteer boards including the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, Regional District of Central Okanagan, B.C. Cancer Foundation and the Airport Advisory Committee.Quinn is now among a growing number of local residents putting their support behind the Thrive Here...
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91制片厂 celebrates 鈥榗onstruction kick off鈥 for Recreation and Wellness Centre
June 20, 2024
There was jumping, cartwheels and a full crowd of cheering spectators on Thursday at 91制片厂 to mark an exciting milestone that will transform student life at 91制片厂 for years to come.Kelowna Cheer Athletics was on hand to help the 91制片厂 Foundation celebrate a major fundraising achievement - they鈥檝e raised $10 million for the Thrive Here campaign, and construction can kick off for the future home of the College鈥檚 Recreation and Wellness Centre. 鈥淭oday is a very meaningful day,鈥 remarked Helen Jackman, exec...
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91制片厂 professor named Business Woman of the Year
May 28, 2024
91制片厂 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 91制片厂 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 91制片厂 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 91制片厂 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 91制片厂 are doing to engage with anti-racism in our classrooms, campuses, and communities 鈥 and to think about what more we can do.91制片厂'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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