Explore OC and apply for free this October
October 1, 2024
Itβs a win-win this October with Free Application Nights at all four campuses of ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ (OC). Future students can check out an OC campus, explore programs, and apply for free β all in one visit. As a bonus, attendees can enter the draw to win a $500 tuition voucher. Itβs the perfect opportunity to take the next step toward a quality education and an enriching student experience at OC.βWe are excited to introduce Free Application Night in support of future students as they take the next steps toward their academic and caree...
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²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ and Okanagan Indian Band Raise Flag and Celebrate Naming Ceremony at Vernon Campus
September 26, 2024
Visitors to ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅βs Vernon campus will notice the OKIB flag flying proudly in the sky.In a historic and meaningful ceremony at ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅βs Vernon campus, members of the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB), students, staff, and local community members came together to raise the OKIB flag. The event also marked a special occasionβthe official name-giving ceremony for the newly constructed student housing building on the Vernon campus, which will serve as a welcoming space for learners from across the region.After thoughtful ...
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Honouring Tradition: Rhea Dupuis Reflects on ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅'s 15th Annual Youth Exhibition Powwow
September 20, 2024
A celebration of culture, resilience, and community that continues to inspire future generations.Since joining ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ as Director of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation two years ago, Rhea Dupuis has been a dedicated advocate for strengthening ties between the College and Indigenous communities. A member of the Penticton Indian Band, Dupuis plays a key role in promoting access to education for Indigenous learners while supporting the Collegeβs commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.One of the events that holds particul...
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Local endurance athlete and OC grad shares insights on sport as keynote speaker at alumni AGM
September 10, 2024
OC Alumni Association kick-off new season with a $25,000 gift to new Recreation and Wellness Centre, encourage all alumni to pledge supportKELOWNA - For ultra-athlete Nick Pelletier, whose adventures have included everything from jumping through the sky to swimming for almost three days straight, if thereβs one thing thatβs shaped his life β itβs the power of sport.Pelletier, who studied Business and Marketing at ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ from 2016-2019, will be sharing his personal story about the impact of sports for him at the upcoming OC...
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OC professor Corinna Chong nominated for prestigious Giller Prize
September 6, 2024
The title of her latest book may be Bad Land, but thereβs nothing bad about ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ professor Corinna Chongβs latest achievement. Her novel has been longlisted for the Giller Prize, the prestigious Canadian literary award that celebrates the best in Canadian fiction across long formats and short stories. Chong, who teaches English, Creative Writing, and Fine Arts in the Collegeβs Writing and Publishing Diploma Program, is no stranger to national literary acclaim. In 2021, she won the CBC Short Story Prize for her piec...
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Welcome students: Excitement is high at ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅
September 5, 2024
A message from ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ President, Dr. Neil Fassina:I canβt help but to feel excited this week.At each of our campuses in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton, students are back β several thousand returning to complete their programs β and more than 3,500 beginning something new.To each one, I extend a sincere welcome and say, with enthusiasm: Congratulations!Today, the demand by employers for college-educated graduates is at an all-time high. More than 50 per cent of jobs now and for the next decade will require learni...
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Madison Padgett: Thriving in ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅'s School of Business
September 3, 2024
²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ student Madison Padgett knows full well the reason her and her business school colleagues work so hard to attend and compete at business competitions as part of their OC education.As Madison works towards her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Marketing and a concentration in Communications, her journey at OC is nothing short of inspiring.Madison chose ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ for her post-secondary education because it stood out as one of the highest-rated business schools in Western Canada....
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²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ welcomes new Associate Director of Data, Analytics & Reporting
August 26, 2024
²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ is pleased to welcome Sai Manda as the new Associate Director of Data, Analytics & Reporting.Sai has joined the new Data Analytics team, formerly known as Institutional Research, and is a passionate leader in data and a seasoned Business Intelligence professional. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Sastra University. He also has a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Subsea Engineering and Energy Trading, both from the University of Houston where he discovered his love for ...
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Premier Eby officially opens OC student housing in Vernon, Kelowna
August 23, 2024
²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ (OC) students now have access to more on-campus housing with the opening of new student housing at the Vernon and Kelowna campuses, reducing housing pressures in both communities and making it easier for students to focus on their studies.βThe first day of school is a time when students should be focused on their studies and their future, instead of worrying about where to live,β said Premier David Eby. βThese new residences for ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ students in Vernon and Kelowna allow students to concentrate on their c...
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Tom Dyck joins OC Foundation Board of Directors
August 20, 2024
The ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ 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 ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ Foundation board of directors?The types of skills people learn at ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ are in such demand and are just not pro...
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