Learning & 51±¬ĮĻ
Skogieās 50th anniversary adds shine to student experience
July 28, 2021
Skogieās car washes are celebrating 50 years of business by making the ride for 51±¬ĮĻ students a little easier. For every year the family-run business has been in operation, Skogieās is donating $1,000 to 51±¬ĮĻ ā for a total of $50,000 in honour of their half-century anniversary. āWe've hired a lot of 51±¬ĮĻ students over the years,ā says David Skoglund, who founded the company in 1971. āWe want to support young people and help them get ahead and we also wanted to give back to our community.ā The ...
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Mental health tips for the transition back to campus
July 20, 2021
Just as none of us had ever lived through a pandemic before COVID-19, none of us have ever emerged from one either. OCās Counselling Services team has compiled these tips to help you prepare for the transitions that lie ahead. Donāt compare yourself. Not with other people and not with where you think you āshould beā at this point. We just lived through a global pandemic! If you had times of feeling not so productive or youāre feeling tired now, youāre not alone and thatās...
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Alumnus gives dose of support to Pharmacy Technician students
July 16, 2021
The CEO of Catalyst Healthcare is giving Pharmacy Technician students a dose of support with a gift to the Our Students, Your Health campaign. Shane Bishop, founder and CEO of Catalyst Healthcare, is donating $30,000 in support of 51±¬ĮĻās Health Sciences Centre on the Kelowna campus. Bishop spent his first two years of post-secondary at the College, and the gift is his way of paying it forward to the organization and its students. ā51±¬ĮĻ provides access to future careers and I wanted to be part of supportin...
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Oral surgeons give to thank Certified Dental Assistants
July 6, 2021
A local oral surgery group with offices in Kelowna and Vernon is investing in the education of Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs) with a gift to 51±¬ĮĻās Our Students, Your Health campaign. Dr. Richard Bell, Dr. Russell Naito and Dr. Tom White of Okanagan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates are donating $30,000 to support a state-of-the-art dental clinic in the Collegeās new Health Sciences Centre. The surgeons say the gift is a way to recognize and celebrate the work of their current staff and past employees. āWe...
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College's modern dental clinic gets a boost from 123Dentist
June 28, 2021
123Dentist, Canadaās largest majority dentist-owned network of dental practices, is giving $30,000 to support 51±¬ĮĻās state-of-the-art dental space located in the new $18.9-million Health Sciences Centre. The new clinic is a major upgrade for Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) students, who can now learn in private operatories comparable to todayās dental practices along with smart cameras and monitors for teaching and instruction. Ali Bozorgzad, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of 123Dentist, says his organizatio...
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Partnership dishes up meal ideas by OC Culinary Students and local food products
June 24, 2021
A new partnership between 51±¬ĮĻ and produce supplier company Farm Bound is bringing locally sourced organic foods to your doorstep with delicious summer-ready recipes crafted by OC Culinary Arts students. Food-lovers can now order the OC Inspiration Box from the Farm Bound website. The box has fully portioned ingredients for recipes to make Middle Eastern Chicken Zaāatar, Carrot and Radish Salad, Pea Risotto with Asparagus and a spice blend to make your own Zaāatar Spice Mix. Not only will you learn new recipes but also...
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OC Advanced GIS grad dives deep into data to map shark population growth
June 18, 2021
When Sarah Gravel decided to sign up for geographic information systems (GIS) training, she was looking to broaden her skills in a way that would serve her Master of Marine Biology degree in a productive way. Now she is using those GIS mapping skills to understand the effects of climate change on sharks, rays and other fishes, along with developing models for population growth rates among those creatures. 51±¬ĮĻās Advanced GIS Certificate program teaches students to structure, manage and analyze data within a map. The ...
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OC student follows in her fatherās footsteps as RV Service Technician
June 17, 2021
As an RV Service Technician instructor at 51±¬ĮĻ, Victor Flint welcomes hundreds of new faces to the classroom each year, but none so familiar as his own daughter, Sharla, who is proudly following in his footsteps. Sharla will join nearly 300 students from various 51±¬ĮĻ Trades and Apprenticeship programs who will take an important step towards their career path at the virtual Commencement ceremony tonight (Thursday, June 17). Sharla recently completed the Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Foundation progra...
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OC alumna masters her trade on TV; panelist in upcoming webinar
June 9, 2021
While most college graduates can relate to the at times hectic challenge of balancing life, school and work during their student days, few know what it feels like to meet that challenge while followed around by a camera crew. OC alumna Cassidy McEown is one who does. She has been learning her trade, Collision Repair and Refinishing, while on HISTORYās Rust Valley Restorers (RVR) for the last three years. āI generally work better under pressure, but having a camera over your shoulder while working on metal work is something you de...
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The road to Harvard: 51±¬ĮĻ graduate continues her quest for knowledge
June 3, 2021
Dr. Guessy Wang is no stranger to the graduation stage having already secured a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery. Wang will be adding a third degree to her name, graduating from 51±¬ĮĻ with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, an impressive feat that has propelled her to Harvardās T.H. Chan School of Public Health where she will begin her search for a solution to help address dental obstacles within Canadaās northern population. Wang came to Canada from China as an international student. She atte...
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OC offers up new culinary workshops for foodies and wine connoisseurs
May 31, 2021
Calling all foodies to the table: mark your calendars. This June, 51±¬ĮĻ is offering up a series of safe, distanced but still hands-on culinary workshops to help you build some new skills and explore different flavours while learning in the Collegeās commercial kitchens under the guidance of Red Seal Chefs. The Collegeās Culinary and Pastry Arts department is launching four new short culinary series this month: Dinner Party ā Wine and Dine Series ā Mediterranean is happening on June 11 and 12. This two-day workshop is a ...
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OC Enactus wows on the national stage with pitch competition win and top-four team finish
May 21, 2021
51±¬ĮĻ Enactus students won first place in the brand-new Intuit Sustainability Pitch Competition category at the Enactus Canada National Exposition, making them the first post-secondary team to win this award and marking them as the team to beat in years ahead. Enactus OC was recognized as one of the top four teams in the country after an impressive finish at the national finals on the strength of three projects: FruitSnaps, CanSave and Rising. The winning pitch and an impressive second runner-up finish for the FruitSnaps...
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OC grad honoured for contributions to inclusion, democracy and reconciliation
May 20, 2021
When Saige Girouard arrived at 51±¬ĮĻ to have her photo taken during a grad experience event this week, she took home much more than a snapshot. She left with provincial recognition of her outstanding efforts to bring people together. Girouard, a Bachelor of Business Administration student, became the first OC student to ever receive the Lieutenant Governorās Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation. The Lieutenant Governorās Medal has been a symbol of academic excellence since 1979. In 2019, eligibility for the...
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Animation Industry Night paints picture of OC student success
May 14, 2021
Local animation studios had the opportunity to canvas the next generation of talent from 51±¬ĮĻās Animation Diploma program at the third-annual Industry Night, which showcased studentsā artwork, demo reels and professional portfolios. On May 13, 51±¬ĮĻ opened its doors ā albeit virtually ā for the popular art-and-network event which brought together industry partners, community, students, faculty, mentors and supporters in celebration of the programās 2021 graduating class and first-year students who have now cr...
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Starting in science at OC propel alumni to success
April 30, 2021
As the world continues to navigate life in a pandemic, it has become increasingly clear that science matters. High school students approaching graduation and pondering their future, may be considering a career in this field, but knowing what area to specialize in can be a challenging decision with so many options. 51±¬ĮĻ alumna Jacqueline Barnett started her journey in sciences through the Collegeās Associate of Science degree program. Sheās now chasing her dreams, following not just her head and her heart, but also her...
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Post-secondary partners seek to unite early childhood education instructors across Canada
April 28, 2021
Virtual conference will focus on outdoor pedagogy in college ECE programs How does playing in the mud support childrenās cognitive and social development? Why is outdoor play such a powerful conduit for learning? How can we advance curriculum to empower current and future early childhood educators (ECEs) to tap into it? These and other questions will be explored during a unique virtual conference next month that will bring together ECE instructors and outdoor play experts from across the country. On May 18, 51±¬ĮĻ, in ...
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