Articles tagged "Vernon"
Signature Speaker Series explores slavery, murder, and piracy on the high seas
February 19, 2020
How do piracy, human trafficking and other serious international maritime crimes relate to commercial fisheries and the choices we are left with as a consumer? How does one go about solving cold cases? What is it like to defuse a hostage crisis and provide support to victims in the aftermath? Karsten von Hoesslin will delve into all this and more during his presentation “Slavery, Murder, and Piracy on the High Seas: Is there a direct line between human trafficking and the seafood that ends up on your plate?” on Monday, March 2 at 7:30...
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OC Vernon open house offers a behind-the-scenes look at fine press printing
January 22, 2020
Have you ever wondered how books were printed 100 years ago? This month Ƶ is kicking off a series of Open Houses at the Vernon Campus for creative individuals interested in writing and publishing careers. The College will open its doors on Jan. 31, Feb 28 and March 20 from 2 – 4 p.m. in Room E102 at 7000 College Way. Parking will be free. Participants can meet experienced faculty members, learn about how the program blends traditional and cutting-edge publishing techniques and tour the Ƶ Print Shop, affection...
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Signature Speaker Series delves into screen time for kids
January 20, 2020
Should kids be left to their own devices when it comes to screen time? Dr. Michelle Ponti, a pediatrician from the Child and Parent Resource Institute in London, Ont., will discuss the risks and benefits of digital use for children as part of the Ƶ Vernon campus’ Signature Speaker Series. “Screen Time: Should we leave kids to their own devices?” will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in the lecture theatre of the Vernon campus. “Parents, caregivers and teachers are constantly challenged with the dilemma o...
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Start the presses! Writing and Publishing Diploma returns to Vernon
May 6, 2019
Publishing isn’t dead – just experiencing an explosive rebirth as storytelling undergoes a digital transformation. To meet the content needs of the coming generation, the Writing and Publishing Diploma program at Ƶ returns to the Vernon campus starting in September. The program infuses the range of English, creative writing, editing and communications material with applied technical skills in graphic design, typography, coding and book publishing, producing students who can publish quality content in a range of media. For ...
Read more...Fruitful idea earns OC Vernon students top prize at Enactus Western Canada Regionals
March 6, 2019
Ƶ Media Release A team of business students from Ƶ’s Vernon campus notched one of three first-place finishes for OC at Enactus Regionals over the weekend and their idea – which is already feeding an Indigenous daycare, a homeless shelter, an elementary school and an after-school program – has earned them a spot at Nationals. Vernon’s Macy Burke, Karsten Ensz, Abby Lagerquist and Mitchell Vanlerberg had the winning green touch as they took top spot in the Scotiabank Environmental Challenge, sharing top honours...
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College opens new Trades Training Centre in Vernon
August 7, 2018
A class of Plumbing and Piping Foundation trades students were the first to step through the doors of the newly completed Trades Training Centre at Ƶ’s Vernon campus at 7 a.m. this morning. A few hours later, they helped to officially open the space where they will hone their trade. Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna - Lake Country and The Hon. Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training joined Ƶ President Jim Hamilton and other College officials, donors, industry and co...
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