Celebrate Valentine's with Enactus ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ fundraiser
February 8, 2023
Enactus ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ will celebrate Valentine's Day in Kelowna E Building Atrium on Feb. 14 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please join us to share the love and support to Enactus ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ Students competing in the upcoming Regional Competition this March 2023. Enactus will have snacks, games, and Unusually Good Candles. We will be selling the UGFC Candles for $15 each. Pre-orders are accepted. Send a text message to 236-853-3612 or e-mail vppenticton@enactusoc.ca. You can place an order online too at Apple Pomace Candle Un...
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Okanagan resident sharpens skills with Continuing Studies program
February 7, 2023
Vernon resident Keith Schmaltz spent most of his career working in the heavy-duty equipment industry. But after a nearly 40-year career, he decided he wanted to learn some new skills and continue that career in a related field. Enter ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨’s Continuing Studies department, offering programs and courses to suit all different learning needs. Keith enrolled in the Professional Industry Driver program, offered by ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ in collaboration with Taylor Pro Training and BC Forest Safety Council. The program is funded by...
Read more...Huge thanks to the ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ community
February 3, 2023
President Neil Fassina wanted to share the following message of gratitude to ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ students and employees for navigating the challenges and uncertainties from the past month. ...
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Halsall nominated for 2023 Community Sport Hero Award
February 2, 2023
An ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ employee is being recognized for making a splash in the sport community. Ben Halsall, an Educational Technology Coordinator with Learning and Applied Research, has been nominated for a 2023 Community Sport Hero Award, in the category of Volunteer/Sport Leader. The Community Sport Hero Awards were created by the City of Kelowna and PacificSport Okanagan, recognizing athletes, sport leaders and volunteers for their outstanding contributions to sport in the community. This year will continue to focus on those who ...
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BC BTAC recommends client Nonny Beer for DryFeb Challenge
February 2, 2023
Thinking of joining Dry February this year, but struggle to say goodbye to beer for a month? The BC Beverage Technology Access Centre at ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ is shining the spotlight on one of its clients, Nonny Beer, for its commitment to all the craft beer taste without the alcohol content. Nonny is brewed with traditional ingredients -- all natural with no preservatives -- and lacking the traditional downside of alcoholic beer. "My brother Leigh and I have had a lot of beers together ... because beers are fun. According to all the...
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Update: Related to the cyber-incident, Jan. 2023
January 31, 2023
Dear ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ community, Thank you for your continued support through the past few weeks. We recognize that there are many questions circulating and are making every effort to share information as it is confirmed through the ongoing and active investigation. Below are questions and answers addressing where we are today. ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ will continue to provide updates as we are able, with a focus on prioritizing our community’s safety and security. Neil Fassina President, ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ Was it ransomware? It...
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Update to the ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ Community on the recent cyber-incident
January 30, 2023
Good afternoon ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ students and staff, As you are aware, on Jan. 9, ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ responded to an incident in which an unauthorized group gained access to our technology systems. As soon as the intrusion was detected, we took steps to contain the incident and engaged police and cyber-security experts to assist with the investigation of the incident and the restoration of our systems, both of which are active and ongoing. Specifically, we notified agencies including the RCMP, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissione...
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´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ to celebrate first graduates of 2023
January 26, 2023
Amanda Jones will be one of hundreds of ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ graduates taking a momentous step this weekend, as she and her peers cross the red carpet at the College’s first Convocation ceremonies of the year. And for the Penticton mother of two – who juggled a return to classroom with supporting a family and running a successful business during a global pandemic – the long-awaited moment brings feelings of pride and a continued desire to keep learning. ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ will recognize graduates at two ceremonies in Kelowna on Saturday: 10:30 a...
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Business students bring home medals from Canada’s oldest business school competition
January 24, 2023
Students from the School of Business at ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ (´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨) were front and centre at the prestigious Queen's University Inter-Collegiate Business Competition this month, with 15 students combining for four medals, including the team award for exceptional team spirit. The competition, held Jan. 13 to15 in Kingston, ON, saw seven teams from the Okanagan School of Business competing in the final weekend of the event. Two-person teams were presented with a business scenario to analyze, develop a solution, and create a presentation to...
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College notifies current students and employees of privacy incident and offers credit monitoring
January 23, 2023
On Monday, January 9, ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ responded to an incident in which an unauthorized entity gained access to certain ´ó·¢¿ìÈýƽ̨ technology systems. As soon as the intrusion was detected, the College took steps to contain the incident and engaged cyber-security experts to assist with the response and investigation. In the course of the investigation, it has been determined that certain information belonging to current students and employees may have been subject to risk as result of the incident. The College has notified ...
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