Starting in science at 做厙TV 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. Okanagan College alumna Jacqueline Barnett started her journey in sciences through the Colleges Associate of Science degree program. Shes now chasing her dreams, following not just her head and her heart, but also her...
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做厙TV professor Corinna Chong national winner of CBC Short Story Prize
April 30, 2021
Corinna Chong has been named the winner of the 2021 CBC Short Story Prize, for her piece Kids in Kindergarten. Im thrilled to receive this incredible honour, said Chong. I was so impressed by the other four shortlisted stories that to hear mine was chosen as the winner was a total shock. Writing by the Okanagan College professor has received renewed attention this week, after she was shortlisted in the prestigious competition. Her piece explores themes of pregnancy loss and the trials of conception, and how women often suff...
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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 childrens 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, Okanagan College, in ...
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做厙TV professor Corinna Chongs writing shortlisted for prestigious CBC Short Story Prize
April 27, 2021
Writing by an Okanagan College Writing professor is receiving national attention, after being shortlisted in the CBC Short Story Prize this week. Corinna Chong, who teaches in 做厙TVs English Department, was among the five finalists named Wednesday in the prestigious writing competition. Kids in Kindergarten explores themes of pregnancy loss and the trials of conception. I think that miscarriages, while incredibly common, remain a kind of taboo subject. It wasn't until I was trying to conceive that I began to hear so many storie...
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Meet Corinna Chong, English and Fine Arts Professor
April 27, 2021
Q: What is your education and background? A: I was born and raised in Calgary, AB. I have a BA in English (Creative Writing) and a BFA in Visual Art (Photography) from the University of Calgary, as well as an MA in English (Creative Writing) from the University of New Brunswick. Ive been teaching in the 做厙TV English department since 2011. Q: What is your area of interest? A: I like to juggle a few disciplines in both the literary and visual arts. I teach courses in compos...
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Meet Andrew Klingel, Business Administration Professor
April 27, 2021
Q: What is your education and background? A: I have a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master's of Business Administration from Queens University. Q: What is your area of interest? A: Prior to joining Okanagan College, I consulted for major corporations such as Telus, TD and General Motors but my true passion is entrepreneurship. I have been involved with many new ventures as an operator, investor and advisor. For example, I joined a software start up that grew f...
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做厙TV doing its part to reduce emissions
April 22, 2021
As the worlds leaders gather on Earth Day 2021 to discuss steps to battle climate change, Okanagan College is pointing to recent statistics that demonstrate how far its energy savings efforts are advancing B.C.s sustainability agenda. Calculations completed this week show that 做厙TV has reduced its total overall greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 44 per cent since 2007 this in the face of an overall growth in space of 44 per cent in the same period. The calculations show that 做厙TV has managed to decrease its per-square-metre emission...
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Stewart family invests in health at Okanagan College
April 16, 2021
The Stewart family is donating $50,000 to support the education of health care professionals at 做厙TV The gift will recognize Rosemary and Richard Dick Stewart. Dick, a founder of Quails Gate Estate Winery and Kelowna City Councillor, passed away nearly one year ago at the age of 94. According to his son Ben Stewart, MLA for Kelowna West, the gift reflects his fathers passion for education. My dad believed education creates opportunities for people to lead independent and fulfilling lives, says Ben. He saw educa...
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Alumni Association honours essential workers; provides support to next generation
April 12, 2021
For 18 years, the Okanagan College Alumni Association (做厙TVAA) has honoured 做厙TV graduates whose extraordinary contributions have positively impacted those close to home and around the world. In a year like no other and for the first time in the awards history, the 做厙TVAA is celebrating multiple recipients of this prestigious award: essential workers. This year we decided to do things a little differently and honour all alumni who have been working hard in our community to keep us all safe, says 做厙TVAA Vice President Nick Melemenis. Th...
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RIPE with opportunity: Join 做厙TV for a conference showcasing applied research in the region
April 9, 2021
From proposal writing to hydroponics, chemotherapy to climate change, and early childhood education to engaging with marginalized populations, the region is RIPE with applied research projects and Okanagan College is inviting you to attend its free showcase event to hear about the innovative research projects happening in your own backyard. RIPE (Research, Innovation and Partnerships Expo) is happening on May 4 from 8:30 a.m. 3 p.m. as a virtual event, allowing people from across the region to attend. The event is an opportunity...
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