OC professor Corinna Chong nominated for prestigious Giller Prize
September 6, 2024
The title of her latest book may be Bad Land, but there’s nothing bad about À¦°óSM professor Corinna Chong’s latest achievement. Her novel has been longlisted for the Giller Prize, the prestigious Canadian literary award that celebrates the best in Canadian fiction across long formats and short stories. Chong, who teaches English, Creative Writing, and Fine Arts in the College’s Writing and Publishing Diploma Program, is no stranger to national literary acclaim. In 2021, she won the CBC Short Story Prize for her piece Kids i...
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Welcome students: Excitement is high at À¦°óSM
September 5, 2024
A message from À¦°óSM President, Dr. Neil Fassina:I can’t help but to feel excited this week.At each of our campuses in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton, students are back – several thousand returning to complete their programs – and more than 3,500 beginning something new.To each one, I extend a sincere welcome and say, with enthusiasm: Congratulations!Today, the demand by employers for college-educated graduates is at an all-time high. More than 50 per cent of jobs now and for the next decade will require learning that ...
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Madison Padgett: Thriving in À¦°óSM's School of Business
September 3, 2024
À¦°óSM student Madison Padgett knows full well the reason her and her business school colleagues work so hard to attend and compete at business competitions as part of their OC education.As Madison works towards her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Marketing and a concentration in Communications, her journey at OC is nothing short of inspiring.Madison chose À¦°óSM for her post-secondary education because it stood out as one of the highest-rated business schools in Western Canada. Her dec...
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À¦°óSM welcomes new Associate Director of Data, Analytics & Reporting
August 26, 2024
À¦°óSM is pleased to welcome Sai Manda as the new Associate Director of Data, Analytics & Reporting.Sai has joined the new Data Analytics team, formerly known as Institutional Research, and is a passionate leader in data and a seasoned Business Intelligence professional. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Sastra University. He also has a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Subsea Engineering and Energy Trading, both from the University of Houston where he discovered his love for data.Man...
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Premier Eby officially opens OC student housing in Vernon, Kelowna
August 23, 2024
À¦°óSM (OC) students now have access to more on-campus housing with the opening of new student housing at the Vernon and Kelowna campuses, reducing housing pressures in both communities and making it easier for students to focus on their studies.“The first day of school is a time when students should be focused on their studies and their future, instead of worrying about where to live,†said Premier David Eby. “These new residences for À¦°óSM students in Vernon and Kelowna allow students to concentrate on their classes w...
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Tom Dyck joins OC Foundation Board of Directors
August 20, 2024
The À¦°óSM Foundation is pleased to welcome Tom Dyck, who is joining its Board of Directors for a four-year term. Tom is a retired senior executive who has worked in banking at a national and international level for a large part of his career. We asked Tom to share what motivated him to volunteer his time and how education has transformed his own life.What inspired you to join the À¦°óSM Foundation board of directors?The types of skills people learn at À¦°óSM are in such demand and are just not provided by...
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4 Reasons Why Trades Training in BC is a Smart Career Move
August 19, 2024
Lots of us grow up with a narrow awareness of all the possible careers in the world. Is there anything left for us if we don’t want to be a computer programmer, police officer, pilot, nurse, lawyer, fireman, or doctor? Most of the other careers seem fuzzy and undefined.Well, there is a whole swath of careers that promise stability, growth, and satisfaction. Look no further than the trades.Want a highly competitive salary? It’s the trades.Want job security, even in economic downturns? It’s the trades again.With low tuition for most programs ...
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High Satisfaction Careers — How an Applied Bachelor of Arts in Community Research Leads to Fulfilling Jobs
August 14, 2024
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Then here’s something you should consider: for most people, their sense of purpose will come from the career they choose—according to a 2022 McKinsey & Company survey that number is over 70 per cent.As you explore your career options, keep in mind that you’ll put a lot of your time and creative energy into your career, so it’s wise to choose one that will dovetail into your desire to impact the world in a meaningful way.One of the best ways to pursue a fulfilling job that w...
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OC Community Fridge
August 14, 2024
In an effort to help ease food insecurity, a campus fridge is now available to anyone who needs access to food at À¦°óSM’s Kelowna campus. Located in the hallway outside the OC Student Union office (Room A148), the Kelowna campus fridge is based on the community fridge concept and is available to students during regular building hours. The fridge is volunteer operated and stocked with donated food and is a great example of a collaborative effort to support students with a group of OC instructors known as the Breakfast ...
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À¦°óSM Welcomes New Board of Governors
August 14, 2024
À¦°óSM is pleased to announce new members who will be joining the À¦°óSM Board of Governors as of July 31, 2024.Sheri Hamilton and Gurjit Chand have been appointed to the board for a one-year term.A mother of two, Hamilton has already contributed significantly to À¦°óSM, serving as a Foundation Director and Chair of the Finance Committee from 2018 to 2024, and as the past Chair of the À¦°óSM Regional Advisory Committee (Shuswap Region). In 2024, she began her term as a Board member of CPHR BC & Yu...
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