Articles tagged "Student"
Construction begins on Penticton Campus housing facility
February 6, 2025
Construction is set to begin on a new 101-bed student housing facility at 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs Penticton campus.Site preparation work is underway this month on the project that was announced by the Province in July of 2024 and full construction will begin soon, with the new facility bringing on-campus housing to 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs Penticton campus for the first time.βStudents have shared with me that secure and affordable on-campus housing helps them get the most out of their post-secondary experience,β said Anne Kang, Minister of Post-Secondary Ed...
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911±¬ΑΟΝψ sets tuition rates for 2025/2026
December 13, 2024
Tuition rates for the 2025/26 program year have been approved by the 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Board of Governors. Domestic student tuition will increase by two per cent, and international student tuition will increase by 4.8 per cent, effective September 2025.Domestic student tuitionThe increase to domestic student tuition complies with B.C.βs tuition limit policy and will come into effect in September 2025. The tuition limit policy applies to domestic tuition only. Post-secondary institutions receive funding from the provincial gover...
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911±¬ΑΟΝψ 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 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs (911±¬ΑΟΝψ) Kelowna Awards Celebration November 21. The event was one of three held in November that saw more than $550,000 distributed to 911±¬ΑΟΝψ students across the region.Weigert is completing his first two years of his undergraduate degree at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ before pursuing medical school.βWhen youβre constantly studying you can ha...
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New Dean of Teaching and Learning joins 911±¬ΑΟΝψ
November 25, 2024
911±¬ΑΟΝψ (911±¬ΑΟΝψ) is pleased to announce that Dr. Paul Martin will join the College as the Dean of Teaching and Learning Innovations, overseeing academic learning resources and 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Library Services."I am thrilled to be joining 911±¬ΑΟΝψ and look forward to working with the teaching and learning teams within the College,β said Dr. Martin. βI am inspired by all I have learned about the work being done by 911±¬ΑΟΝψ faculty and staff to create responsive and transformational learning opportunities for students. I am excited for the o...
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911±¬ΑΟΝψ Community Fridge
August 14, 2024
In an effort to help ease food insecurity, a campus fridge is now available to anyone who needs access to food at 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs Kelowna campus. Located in the hallway outside the 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Student Union office (Room A148), the Kelowna campus fridge is based on the community fridge concept and is available to students during regular building hours. The fridge is volunteer operated and stocked with donated food and is a great example of a collaborative effort to support students with a group of 911±¬ΑΟΝψ instructors known as the Br...
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911±¬ΑΟΝψ students arrive in Indonesia for one-week exchange
February 20, 2024
As part of 911±¬ΑΟΝψ's Study Abroad Exchange program, ten 911±¬ΑΟΝψ 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±¬ΑΟΝψ mobility grant or scholarships from the Government of Canada.Students interested in participating...
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A date with 911±¬ΑΟΝψ: A Valentineβs dinner surprise
February 9, 2021
Last minute Valentineβs day plans arenβt always the most memorable, but 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs restaurant, Infusions, has a solution for you this Saturday that offers an unforgettable dining twist β everything is a surprise. What do we know about this surprise evening? Infusions Restaurant is opening its doors this Saturday, Feb. 13, to offer diners a Valentineβs culinary adventure to remember, where they wonβt know what dish is coming out next. Diners will sit down for a five-course dinner menu created by 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Pastry Arts chef Danny C...
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CIBC gives scholarship boost to Indigenous students
January 18, 2021
When Maria Kruger graduates as a Certified Dental Assistant from 911±¬ΑΟΝψ later this year, she will proudly stand among her people as a skilled professional. Kruger, who is of Okanagan/Shuswap descent, has a goal to graduate and work with people in her community on the Penticton Indian Band. βI want to see our people go into skilled trades and be able to support our own communities. Thatβs one of my main goals,β says Kruger, who also cites her two-year-old son as inspiration behind her return to school. A new donation from...
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Mature student hits the books after writing a book
November 17, 2020
YouTuber and mental health advocate Mare McHale turns to 911±¬ΑΟΝψ for transfer studies Every challenge presents opportunity. For Penticton student Mare McHale, returning to school last September was yet another twist in 2020 that she hadnβt planned, but also an opportunity to invest in her future. βSo much has changed this year, but having time at home means reflecting on where our family could be after the pandemic passes. In that lens, going back to class just made sense,β she explains. βWhen I was taking those first st...
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Student has clear vision to graduate as Health Care Assistant
October 27, 2020
Fifty-two-year-old Jacquie Thom can feel victorious as she graduates as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) from 911±¬ΑΟΝψ this month. Thom is legally blind and was born with an eye condition called coloboma. She describes her vision as blurry and like seeing through a tunnel. Yet despite her vision impairment, she was inspired to pursue a career caring for the elderly after taking care of her parents when they were palliative. βSupporting my parents showed me that it is such an honour to help someone through that period of time ...
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Students thankful for new laptops
October 9, 2020
A donation from Staples Kelowna is helping 911±¬ΑΟΝψ students succeed in an online learning environment. In September, Staples donated laptops to eight students who do not have access to the technology needed to successfully participate and complete their programs online. Bree Edler was one of the recipients to receive a new Asus computer. βIβm in shock. Iβve never received anything like this before so I feel very fortunate,β says Edler. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Edler was a travel agent. With international travel ...
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New work-integrated learning opportunities for 911±¬ΑΟΝψ students and employers across the region
October 5, 2020
Earlier this year, 911±¬ΑΟΝψ announced new opportunities through the Student, Graduate and Co-op Employment office for Indigenous learners and students who face accessibility challenges. With funding from the provincial government, the College is set to launch a third project to increase access to co-op and work-integrated learning for 911±¬ΑΟΝψ students and employers. Overseeing the project at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ is Alison Beaumont, a Coordinator in the Student, Graduate and Co-op Employment office. She notes that the new project has dual opportun...
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Education support only a click away with 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Support online booking system
September 28, 2020
911±¬ΑΟΝψ has launched a new online system for students to book appointments with student support services from the comfort and safety of home. β911±¬ΑΟΝψ is committed to enhancing student access to services during COVID-19 and this new online booking system will help learners connect with people who can help,β says Meri Kim Oliver, 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Vice-President Students. 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Support is available at https://okanagan.bc.ca/support, allowing students to book appointments with: Education Advisors Indigenous...
Read more...Health Care Assistants thankful for bursary support
September 14, 2020
Twenty-three-year-old Shoshanna Fremont works the night shift as a Care Aide at a local long-term care home, a shift she loves as it gives her an opportunity to provide precious one-on-one time with residents who are up during the night. βWhen you get them a glass of water and take the time to hold their hand, especially when they canβt have many visitors, their entire mood changes,β says Fremont. βWhen I go home I take comfort that I took care of people today, I made them smile, or helped in whatever way I could.β Fremont is o...
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College Perianesthesia Nursing grad juggles family and school, puts her skills to work on the frontline
September 8, 2020
For Kayley Herman, the last couple of years have been busy ones as she navigated going back to school at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ for advanced perianesthesia (PAR) training and welcoming a new baby. Herman, who worked as a PAR nurse in Saskatchewan before moving to B.C., needed to gain proper certification for PAR work in the province. She applied for and received educational funding through Interior Health to complete that training at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ. βMy journey with the training was unique because I completed the theory portion of the course while...
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Student parking update for fall 2020
August 31, 2020
Please note: this announcement relates to Fall 2020. This article is available for archival purposes only; parking fees have been reinstated for Fall 2021 going forward. ___ 911±¬ΑΟΝψ is waiving parking fees for students this coming semester. βMany of our students will be learning online or via remote delivery this fall, and we expect that those who are on campus for experiential learning in labs or shops may be spending less time on campus than normal,β explains Curtis Morcom, 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs Vice President Employee and Corporate Se...
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