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. I鈥檝e been teaching in the 香港王中王论坛资料 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 composition, E...
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Meet Andrew Klingel, Business Administration Professor
April 27, 2021
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April 22, 2021
As the world鈥檚 leaders gather on Earth Day 2021 to discuss steps to battle climate change, 香港王中王论坛资料 is pointing to recent statistics that demonstrate how far its energy savings efforts are advancing B.C.鈥檚 sustainability agenda. Calculations completed this week show that 香港王中王论坛资料 has reduced its total overall greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 44 per cent since 2007 鈥 this in the face of an overall growth in space of 44 per cent in the same period. The calculations show that 香港王中王论坛资料 has managed to decrease its per-square-metre emissions by mor...
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Stewart family invests in health at 香港王中王论坛资料
April 16, 2021
The Stewart family is donating $50,000 to support the education of health care professionals at 香港王中王论坛资料. The gift will recognize Rosemary and Richard 鈥淒ick鈥 Stewart. Dick, a founder of Quails鈥 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 father鈥檚 passion for education. 鈥淢y dad believed education creates opportunities for people to lead independent and fulfilling lives,鈥 says Ben. 鈥淗e saw education as ...
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Alumni Association honours essential workers; provides support to next generation
April 12, 2021
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RIPE with opportunity: Join 香港王中王论坛资料 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 香港王中王论坛资料 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. 鈥 3 p.m. as a virtual event, allowing people from across the region to attend. The event is an opportunity for com...
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Students invest in Health Sciences Centre
April 7, 2021
It鈥檚 an investment in future students and community health, and one the 香港王中王论坛资料 Students鈥 Union (香港王中王论坛资料SU) says is even more important in light of the ongoing pandemic. 香港王中王论坛资料SU is donating $15,000 to the 香港王中王论坛资料 Foundation鈥檚 Our Students, Your Health campaign to complete construction of a new Health Sciences Centre on the Kelowna campus. 鈥淚t鈥檚 always good to invest in education, but the pandemic has really brought to the forefront how important nurses and other health care providers are," says Joseph Welton, 香港王中王论坛资料SU board member. ...
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Long Night long on benefits for 香港王中王论坛资料 students
April 1, 2021
If there is power in numbers when fighting procrastination, then 香港王中王论坛资料 was fully plugged in last week. Long Night Against Procrastination, held Thursday March 25th, was organized by Penticton Librarian Eva Gavaris, in concert with several 香港王中王论坛资料 instructors and staff members who volunteered their time to slay the beast of procrastination. More than 230 students registered for access, and at the peak, Gavaris said there were approximately 100 students in a variety of break-out rooms. 鈥淥ver the past year, Okanaga...
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College Pastry Arts students craft creative Easter confections
April 1, 2021
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Speers to lead Trades and Apprenticeship at 香港王中王论坛资料
April 1, 2021
香港王中王论坛资料 will welcome a new Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship this spring with the arrival of Stephen Speers, who brings extensive experience as a post-secondary administrator and an impressive record of public service in Ontario. Speers will start in the role on April 19. He comes to the College having most recently served as Chair of Workforce Development and Partnerships in the School of Trades and Apprenticeship at Conestoga College in southern Ontario. For much of his 16-year career at Conestoga, Speers has been responsible ...
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