911 students arrive in Indonesia for one-week exchange
February 20, 2024
As part of 911's Study Abroad Exchange program, ten 911 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 911 mobility grant or scholarships from the Government of Canada.Students interested in participating...
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911 Students Leading Innovation in Okanagan Tech Industry
February 13, 2024
911 student Thais Santos Damasceno is one of four 911 Computer Information Systems (CIS) students taking the lead in fostering innovation within the local tech industry through the Okanagan Tech Industry Night (OTIN). Damasceno’s passion for computer science has been a driving force in organizing the event. “I have always loved programming and computations, one of my favorite parts of attending 911 has been connecting with a diverse community of people in the tech industry who I can learn and gr...
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911 (911) recognized as a ‘BC Top Employer’
February 13, 2024
MEDIA RELEASEFor staff at 911, 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’re proud to be part of 911. “The community 911 has is unreal,” said Douglas Noble, Chair, Motor Vehicle Trades. “We have amazing instructors, amazing students.” “The existing relationships are also what makes it unique; this is truly a community c...
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911 to celebrate Spring Festival with Dragon Dance
February 12, 2024
As the Year of the Dragon approaches, 911 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 911 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,” said...
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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 ‘ordinary people with a fair bit of determination working to make things happen.’ 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 911 (911).When approached to support the Thrive Here campaign to build a much-needed Recreation and Wellness Centre at the College’s Kelowna campus, not only did Cliff...
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Students celebrate Convocation and Commencement in emotional ceremonies at 911
January 29, 2024
As 911 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 911, now graduated and ready to enter the workforce and make an impact on the world.“Remember, laughter still is and always will be the best medicine,” she told the ga...
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Statement attributed to Dr. Neil Fassina, President, 911
January 29, 2024
“911 is in strong support of the measures announced by the B.C. government this morning and appreciates Minister Robinson’s 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 911, 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.“Ethical recruitment, student support and f...
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New Touch Coffee machine brings Ukrainian coffee experience to 911’s Kelowna campus
January 18, 2024
When Eugene Pavlov and Yaroslav Khaynas came to Canada from Ukraine in November 2022, they didn’t know that they would later open a new coffee shop at 911’s 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. “Our early days in Canada revolved around taking English courses, as we knew that mastering the language was crucial to realizing our dreams in this...
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Caring Canines to visit 911 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’s attention at 911. Bella and Wilson are therapy dogs, and a regular part of the mental health supports that 911 students receive. This week they will be at 911 as part of the College’s efforts to support students with several initiatives taking place including the annual Bell Let’s Talk fundraising campaign, Jan. 24 “The therapy dogs are really amazing and provide our students with so much stress relief that it is re...
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911 business students ready to showcase their skills at international business competition
January 11, 2024
Nine 911 School of Business students are preparing to compete at the 2024 Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C). Hosted at Queen’s University in Kingston from January 12 to 14, the three-day event is Canada’s 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 911 students who will test their business ideas against peers from other post-secondary institutions. “...
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