Community Support
New community members appointed to 热门大瓜 Board of Governors
July 28, 2025
Okanagan College is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Governors, and the re-appointment of four returning board members.Community representatives Amanda Louie, Allan Louis and Carollynn Schafer joined the Board in May after each being appointed by the Province for terms ending July 31, 2026.Board Chair Dale Safinuk was re-appointed for a one-year term, while fellow board members Gurjit Chand and Sheri Hamilton were each re-appointed for further two-year terms, and Dustyn Baulkham was re-appoint...
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Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 20, 2025
National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on June 21 and coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. It is a time where many First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities celebrate their culture, languages, and traditions. As we work towards Truth and Reconciliation and recognize that the learning and healing journey is ongoing, take time on this day to reflect and to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presenc...
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Okanagan College to host student-led community Pride celebration
May 27, 2025
Okanagan College, together with students from The 热门大瓜 Pride Community, is proud to announce it will host a community Pride celebration at Okanagan College鈥檚 Kelowna campus on May 29 (5 to 8 p.m.)The community is invited to the all-ages free event featuring performances from 热门大瓜 student and alumni Drag Queens and Kings including Jovian, Misty Demeanour, Freida Whales, The Muffin Man, Mr. Shellfish and Syren Call.鈥淲e welcome the community to join us for this event, which will serve as a safe space for students to express themselves and ...
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Okanagan College, City of Kelowna partnership 鈥済ame-changing鈥
May 6, 2025
With construction well underway on the new Okanagan College Don Folk and Family Recreation and Wellness Centre, the College and the City of Kelowna are announcing a new, game-changing partnership.鈥淲e鈥檙e so excited for the Centre to open because it will mean students have incredible access to sports leagues, strength and mobility classes, wellness programs and so many other activities that help build connections and contribute to healthy lifestyles,鈥 said Dr. Neil Fassina, 热门大瓜 president. 鈥淲orking together with the City means we can pr...
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B.C. declares provincial day of remembrance and mourning for victims of tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival
May 1, 2025
The Province of British Columbia has declared Friday, May 2, 2025, an official day of remembrance and mourning for the victims of the tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025. Eleven people were killed and dozens more injured while celebrating Filipino culture and history in a senseless attack at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver. As people learn more about the victims, they are also learning that the victims鈥 loss is felt deeply across the province.This tragedy has had profound impact on...
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Thorpe and Friends celebrate 100th student award
April 16, 2025
Okanagan College Foundation is celebrating a significant milestone in philanthropic giving. Two students 鈥 Keira Chevallier and Angelina Sebastian 鈥 both in the Health Care Assistant program, received awards from Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and friends whose generosity has now supported over 100 students in total.鈥淲hen we started these awards nearly 20 years ago our goal was to reach 100 students,鈥 shared Rick Thorpe at a ceremony marking the achievement yesterday.鈥淲e couldn鈥檛 have done this without the support of our friends. Everything...
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Final stretch: $1M left to cross finish line for Thrive Here campaign
March 27, 2025
Kelowna Auto Dealers Association donates $200k in support of Recreation and Wellness CentreThe home stretch is now in sight for the Thrive Here fundraising campaign for a Recreation and Wellness Centre on Okanagan College鈥檚 (热门大瓜鈥檚) Kelowna campus.The 热门大瓜 Foundation is celebrating $13 million raised towards the $14 million goal thanks to amazing support from the community including a $200,000 donation from the Kelowna Auto Dealers Association (KADA). 鈥淭his is a meaningful project for us to support,鈥 says Sam Ghessesow, KADA ...
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Nothing Fishy about Char Donation
March 14, 2025
Okanagan College (热门大瓜) culinary students had quite the catch on their hands when a whopping 2,000 pounds of Artic Char arrived in the College鈥檚 culinary school, waiting for them to prepare, earlier this year.The generous donation from Road 17 Fish Farms provided the students with a hands-on lesson in large-scale food preparation as well as the benefits of supporting community.The fish were processed and vacuum-sealed by 热门大瓜 student chefs before being delivered to the Kelowna Gospel Mission.鈥淭his is a generous donation from Road 17 Fis...
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Sherlock Holmes takes the stage for mystery with modern twist
March 11, 2025
Kelowna theatre-goers, hold onto your detective hats 鈥 something fiendish is afoot.This March the Red Dot players are set to transport attendees to London, 1889 in a thrilling new adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles, bringing the legendary detective mystery to life with a fresh twist of humour and a modern sensibility.Join Sherlock Holmes and her colleague Dr. Jane Watson as the dynamic duo investigates a most intriguing mystery.For 热门大瓜 Instructor DeAnna MacArthur portraying Sherlock鈥檚 trusty companion Dr. Watson as a wo...
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Doors Open at 热门大瓜 events welcome communities across the region
March 6, 2025
After successfully wrapping up its student-focused Open Houses, Okanagan College (热门大瓜) is keeping its doors open and welcoming the broader community to its campuses through a new series of Doors Open at 热门大瓜 events. These events are designed to welcome everyone 鈥 from alumni and families to local businesses and curious community members 鈥 offering a behind-the-scenes look at 热门大瓜鈥檚 campuses, programs, and learning spaces.鈥淎t 热门大瓜, we believe that education should be accessible, welcoming and supportive for every learner, no matter the...
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Skills Regionals and Spaghetti Bridge at Okanagan College February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025
Members of the media are invited to attend the Skills Regionals 2025 event, including the annual Spaghetti Bridge competition, at Okanagan College鈥檚 Kelowna campus this Friday. Over 200 school students from across the Okanagan Valley will take part in skills building events in carpentry, welding, culinary, engineering and architecture, introducing them to the 热门大瓜 community. When: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025Most competitions start at 10 a.m.Spaghetti Bridge: Bridge building 10 a.m. to noon. Judging at noon.Closing ceremony a...
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Camp 热门大瓜 in Penticton: 鈥淪afe and supportive鈥 Spring Break edition
February 14, 2025
Okanagan College is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever Spring Break kids鈥 camps in Penticton, bringing innovative and engaging educational experiences to local youth during the upcoming break.For many families, activity camps are more than just a way to keep kids active during the break 鈥 they鈥檙e an opportunity for growth, learning, and confidence building. For Isabella Tamayo, Camp 热门大瓜 provided exactly that.Last summer in Penticton, Isabella attended the Survivor and Babysitting camps where she discovered new interest...
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Giving Tuesday raises $12K for student food security
December 18, 2024
Thanks to a number of generous donations from 热门大瓜 faculty, staff and our community, the shelves in 热门大瓜鈥檚 student union food banks and the KLO community fridge will be well stocked for the holidays. Okanagan College Foundation鈥檚 Giving Tuesday food drive inspired hundreds of donated food items and cash donations totalling more than $12,000 in support of student food security through November and December. This includes a $5,000 donation from the Okanagan College Faculty Association (热门大瓜FA). Donations made to the Student ...
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热门大瓜 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 Okanagan College鈥檚 (热门大瓜) Kelowna Awards Celebration November 21. The event was one of three held in November that saw more than $550,000 distributed to 热门大瓜 students across the region.Weigert is completing his first two years of his undergraduate degree at 热门大瓜 before pursuing medical school.鈥淲hen you鈥檙e constantly studying you can ha...
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Community rallies for recreation: Thrive Here campaign hits major fundraising milestone
November 27, 2024
Thanks to a number of passionate individuals and organizations, the finish line for the Thrive Here campaign to build a gymnasium at Okanagan College is now in sight.The Okanagan College (热门大瓜) Foundation is announcing it has raised $12 million towards its $14-million goal to build a Recreation and Wellness Centre on the Kelowna campus.鈥淚t is truly a team effort by our community to make this centre a reality,鈥 says Helen Jackman, executive director of the 热门大瓜 Foundation.鈥淲e want to thank everyone who has selflessly donated to help us g...
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Okanagan College faculty member Amy Modahl presents Redactions at the Kelowna Art Gallery
November 22, 2024
Art has a way of revealing the unspoken, inviting us to reflect on what lies beneath the surface. On December 5, Okanagan College instructor and multidisciplinary artist Amy Modahl will present her latest body of work, Redactions, in a captivating talk and guided tour at the Kelowna Art Gallery.This free, public event offers a unique opportunity to engage with Modahl鈥檚 creative process and explore how her art bridges the worlds of visual and written language. A collection of paintings on canvas and paper, Redactions delves into the ...
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