911±¬ΑΟΝψ Life
In Memory of Earl (Ted) Vince
March 7, 2022
To the 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Community, Flags have been lowered at the Penticton campus and this notice is shared in memory of 911±¬ΑΟΝψ student Earl (Ted) Vince, who passed away on Feb. 23, 2022. After losing both his legs in a workplace accident at the age of 20, Ted went on to become a highly decorated athlete on the international stage. He played wheelchair basketball and excelled at wheelchair racing, winning many awards and medals. Ted won the 1988 London Marathon men's wheelchair race, defe...
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In Memory of Andrea Deakin
March 7, 2022
To the 911±¬ΑΟΝψ community: Flags have been lowered at 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs campuses and this notice is shared in memory of Dr. Andrea Deakin, a long-time supporter of 911±¬ΑΟΝψ students and recipient of an Honorary Doctorate (2004) from OUC, who passed away recently. Deakin, formerly a Salmon Arm resident, retired teacher, and reviewer and critic of children's books since 1971, was instrumental in the development, recognition, and promotion of children's literature and literacy in Cana...
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911±¬ΑΟΝψ unveils Inspire strategic plan
February 28, 2022
After nearly 60 years of transforming lives and communities, 911±¬ΑΟΝψ has unveiled the roadmap to its future with an inspiring new plan that keeps the needs of learners β and a growing and changing region β at the forefront. 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs Board of Governors recently gave unanimous approval to Inspire, the Collegeβs new strategic plan that maps out the mission, vision and priorities of the institution for the coming years. β911±¬ΑΟΝψ has long taken its mission to heart, striving to transform lives and communities,β said Julie...
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Collegeβs Red Dot Players return to the stage with Wonder of the Age
February 22, 2022
Curtain up! After a two-year, pandemic-imposed hiatus, 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs theatre troupe, the Red Dot Players, are bringing back the wonder of live theatre this March. Wonder of the Age is an original comedy by playwright and director Jeremy Beaulne about a medical hoax that scandalized eighteenth-century London. The show will run March 10-13 in the theatre at 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs Kelowna Campus, 1000 KLO Road at the following times: Thursday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2 p...
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Meet Tara Laveay, Therapist Assistant student
February 20, 2022
Q: What is your name/preferred name? A: Tara Laveay Q: What are your pronouns? A: She/Her Q: What program and year of study are you in at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ? A: First year, Therapist Assistant Diploma Q: Which campus do you primarily study at? A: Kelowna Q: What drew you to that program? A: Everything! This is a prog...
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Meet Mikala Vujcich, Therapist Assistant student
February 16, 2022
Q: What is your name/preferred name? A: Mikala Q: What are your pronouns? A: she/her Q: What program and year of study are you in at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ? A: I am in my last semester of the Therapist Assistant Diploma Q: Which campus do you primarily study at? A: Kelowna Q: What drew you to that program? A: The TAD program is a defined diploma program, meaning it is designed and built to direct successful gra...
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911±¬ΑΟΝψ employees shine in Salmon Arm Top 20 Under 40
February 16, 2022
911±¬ΑΟΝψ instructor Shelley Desautels and Marketing Assistant Kristine Wickner usually have a full agenda, but itβs never too full that they canβt tackle another challenge. Desautels and Wickner, who both work at the Salmon Arm campus, were recently nominated as one of the cityβs Top 20 Under 40, highlighting their contributions within the community. Wickner was nominated to the list in fall 2021, when the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society and the Salmon Arm Chamber of Co...
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911±¬ΑΟΝψ remembers Don Herring
February 15, 2022
Flags will be lowered in memory of Don Herring, Air Brakes Instructor, who passed on Feb. 3. Don was born in Edmonton, AB and obtained his education in Vancouver, BC. He was with 911±¬ΑΟΝψ for 12 years and is fondly remembered by those he worked with. βDon was one of the most welcoming people that I have met,β says Tanya Tarlit, Program Administrator with Trades and Apprenticeship. βWhen I took over the role of Program Administrator, h...
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911±¬ΑΟΝψ launches online reporting for campus sexual violence
February 3, 2022
911±¬ΑΟΝψ has partnered with REES (Respect, Educate, Empower Survivors), a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week centralized online reporting and information platform that provides increased options for students and employees to report campus sexual harassment, misconduct and assault. REES includes multiple reporting options and critical information about resources and supports available both on campus and in community. βWhile our sincerest hope is that no 911±¬ΑΟΝψ student will ever have need to use this platform, sadly we kn...
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Success brewing for 911±¬ΑΟΝψ student with bursary award
January 31, 2022
Mother, volunteer, former brewer, Business student and now, award-winner. Annika Kirk has many titles and is used to juggling work, life and every other curveball that comes her way, which helped her shine when she applied for the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary Award. Kirk received the news in a unique way: 911±¬ΑΟΝψ President Neil Fassina announced she won the bursary during a meeting of the Board of Governors, of which she is a student representative. βIt was a complete shock an...
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911±¬ΑΟΝψ remembers Steve Robinson
January 25, 2022
Flags have been lowered and this notice is shared in memory of former 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Director of International Education Steven (Steve) G. Robinson who passed away on Jan. 22, 2022. Robinson served as Director of 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs International Education department from June 2009 until his retirement in June 2012. He oversaw the launch of international student recruitment in India and the Middle East, helping to raise awareness of the Collegeβs reputation internationally. When h...
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
January 25, 2022
The following is a statement from the Sexual Violence Prevention Committee at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ. According to a Statistics Canada report, 71% of students witnessed or experienced unwanted sexualized behaviours in a Canadian post-secondary setting in 2019. These behaviours reportedly happened on campus, or in an off-campus situation that involved students or other people associated with the school. Among students, 45% of those who identified as women and 32% of those who identified as men personally experienced at least one such beha...
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Meet Kylee Seddon-Johnstone, SBT graduate
January 19, 2022
Q: What is your name? A: Kylee Seddon-Johnstone Q: What are your pronouns? A: She / Her / Hers Q: Where is your hometown and where are you located now? A: I grew up in Naramata, B.C., left for 10 years after high school and then returned back to Naramata to raise my two girls. Iβm currently working out of my home office. Q: What did you take at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ? When did you graduate? A: I took the Sustainable Building Technology Diploma (formerly known as the S...
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Generous gift will advance 911±¬ΑΟΝψ health-care education
January 19, 2022
A local family foundation is investing in the future of health-care education with a generous gift to 911±¬ΑΟΝψ. The Merrifield Family Foundation is donating $100,000 to the Our Students, Your Health campaign for a modern Health Sciences Centre on the Collegeβs Kelowna campus. The gift will support technology upgrades and new equipment for eight professions ranging from Pharmacy Technician Assistants and nurses to Therapist Assistants. Lane Merrifield, a well-known entrepreneur, says he values the College's focus on applie...
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Meet David Sawatzky, SBT graduate
January 19, 2022
Q: What is your name? A: David Sawatzky Q: What are your pronouns? A: He / Him / His Q: Where is your hometown and where are you located now? A: Originally from Kelowna, B.C., now I am located in Coldstream, B.C. where I am working on projects in the central and north Okanagan. Q: What program did you take at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ? When did you graduate? A: I completed the Sustainable Building Technology Diploma (formerly Sustainable Construction Management Technology D...
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Meet Brendon Gray, SBT graduate
January 19, 2022
Q: What is your name? A: Brendon Gray Q: Where is your hometown and where are you located now? A: Iβm a second generation born and raised Kelowna resident. Q: What program did you take at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ? A: Electrical Apprenticeship and Sustainable Building Technology (SBT). Q: What is your current position? A: Principal at Egnite Sustainability and Registered Energy Advisor. Q: Why did you choose your program at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ? How does it relate to what youβre doing no...
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