Okanagan College alum gives $25K to power of sport
November 8, 2024
‘Sport teaches you to handle any challenge,’ says Kelly LoudounKelly Loudoun has no regrets when he looks back at his decision to attend Okanagan College (OC) and study business, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration Honours.“You can’t deny the power of the Â黨´«Ã½business degree,†says Loudoun, who owns Loudoun Construction and Development, now in its fifth year.“Being an entrepreneur is difficult and it’s 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 OC-inspired After School Â黨´«Ã½ at Okanagan College
October 31, 2024
Local parent Angie Kunz enrolled her daughter in Camp Â黨´«Ã½for 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 Â黨´«Ã½from summer camps to include After School Â黨´«Ã½ beginning in January 2025."I chose Camp Â黨´«Ã½for my daughter because there were several programs that fit her interests,†shares Angie. “She had such a great experience at...
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Okanagan College students lead the charge with EnactusOC’s project on renewable energy education
October 28, 2024
For Okanagan College students Reece LeGuilloux and Kayla Warner, their involvement with the student business club Enactus Okanagan College (EnactusOC) is about more than just extracurricular activities, it’s about making a real difference.The two second-year business students recently achieved a major milestone when the EnactusÂ黨´«Ã½project, “Revive,†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 Okanagan College has been one of Kelowna’s 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’s 2024 Diner’s Choice award, which recognizes outstanding restaurants based on feedback from local diners.Chef Wigman, who competed on Food Network’s Canada’s Top Chef and Beat Bobby Flay, noted the impressive achievement is a testament to the student chefs who prepar...
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Local playwright hits the right notes featuring 1950s Kelowna in original musical
October 21, 2024
Travel back in time to 1958, where rock and roll is causing trouble in Southeast Kelowna! Michael Minions, recently retired as Okanagan College’s Education Technology Coordinator. Minions found an unconventional way to stay active in retirement – writing a musical inspired by popular music from the 1950s with plenty of references to Kelowna’s early days. The play is titled Society for the Prevention of Rock and Roll and is proudly presented by Okanagan College’s Red Dot players. “The idea for Society for the Prev...
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Â黨´«Ã½Cultivates tasting and learning series heads for Penticton
October 16, 2024
Penticton and area residents have the chance to sip wine and talk food with elite culinary and wine professionals at Okanagan College next week. Â黨´«Ã½Cultivates is happening at the Penticton campus on Friday, Oct. 25, and will celebrate B.C. innovators in food, beverage and tourism, encouraging people to support homegrown talent. Featured guests include:Nk’Mip Cellars Winemaker and Â黨´«Ã½alum Justin Hall, known as one of the first Indigenous winemakers in North AmericaKathy Malone, the Winemaker at Hillside Winery and a longtim...
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Health grads and more set to enter the workforce after Â黨´«Ã½Convocation and Commencement ceremonies
October 4, 2024
When Â黨´«Ã½student Vaneet Verma steps to the podium on Saturday to speak to his colleagues at Okanagan College’s Fall convocation, he will be representing more than 450 graduates, including a large proportion that will enter the workforce in different health care fields. More than 130 graduates are from health care programs including Health Care Assistant, a program Verma graduated from earlier this year. The course teaches the skills necessary to work in continuing care such as in home support, adult day care, assisted living an...
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National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and Two-Spirit People
October 4, 2024
October 4th is National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and Two-Spirit People.On this day we honour the lives of the many Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people who have been murdered or are missing. The red dress has become a symbol of loss for those who have been taken too soon, and a call to end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people. On this day we prioritize healing and the Calls for Justice.It is imperative that we continue to uplift and listen to the voices of ...
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Relationship builder, long-time leader to be honoured by Â黨´«Ã½at fall convocation
October 2, 2024
Okanagan College is recognizing a long-serving leader and champion of post-secondary education at its fall convocation and commencement ceremonies this weekend.Allan Coyle, the former Associate Vice President, External and Strategic Initiatives, worked at Â黨´«Ã½for nearly 23 years between 1998 and 2021, and in honour of his contributions, will be receiving the College’s Distinguished Service Award.“Allan Coyle was instrumental in establishing the strong and well-respected reputation of Okanagan College that continues to exist today,†s...
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OpEd: Now is not the time to discourage students from choosing public colleges
October 2, 2024
By Colin Ewart - President, BC CollegesLast week, the federal government announced further restrictions on international students. And once again, colleges are taking the hit – framed as the least valuable post-secondary option.It is a damaging characterization when communities across British Columbia are starved for skilled professionals in all sectors.B.C.’s colleges prepare graduates for careers building homes, working in hospitals and long-term care facilities, growing businesses and developing new technologies. They have jobs i...
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