พรพรสำฦต Launches Survey to Assess Community Interest in Clean Energy Retrofitting
May 29, 2024
A unique applied research project is underway with the launch of an important community initiative aimed at promoting sustainability in Vernon.Led by พรพรสำฦต faculty, the project aims to initiate a comprehensive survey to assess community interest in clean energy retrofitting among homeowners.In collaboration with HomeZero Collective, and with support from a Mobilize research grant funded through NSERC, พรพรสำฦต seeks to gather valuable insights from Vernon residents regarding their attitudes, motivations and barriers related to ...
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พรพรสำฦต professor named Business Woman of the Year
May 28, 2024
พรพรสำฦต business professor Dr. Kyleen Myrah was named the 2024 Business Woman of the Year by the Kelowna Women In Business (KWIB) organization earlier this month.Myrah was not able to be at the award ceremony as she was with พรพรสำฦต students at the Enactus Canada National Exhibition, doing what she does best, leading students to chase their passions and make a difference with their careers. Myrahโs mother was in attendance along with พรพรสำฦต business alum Danielle Walker, who accepted the award...
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BC Anti-Racism Awareness Week, May 27-June 2, 2024
May 27, 2024
Have you seen the Anti-Racism Reminder posters popping up on bulletin boards across พรพรสำฦต campuses recently? As B.C. marks Anti-Racism Awareness Week starting on May 27 to June 2, itโs a good time to reflect on what all of us at พรพรสำฦต are doing to engage with anti-racism in our classrooms, campuses, and communities โ and to think about what more we can do.พรพรสำฦต's mission to transform lives and communities and our commitment to equitable and inclusive access to education, make it crucial for each of us to understan...
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Enactus พรพรสำฦต has a strong showing at Canadian Nationals
May 23, 2024
พรพรสำฦต students met with success as they competed against other students across Canada with the latest venture from its sustainable business the Unusually Good Food Co., at the Enactus Canada National Exposition in Toronto that took place May 14-16. Two teams from Enactus พรพรสำฦต took part in the competition which brought together students from post-secondary schools to present unique new ideas and test them against their peers while being judged by industry experts. The Nationals team made it through to the semifinal roun...
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พรพรสำฦต Coyotes win 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship
May 15, 2024
ContributedThe พรพรสำฦต Coyotes have won the 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship with a 21-10 record, securing the number one seed heading into the Canadian College World Series.โIt has been a very rewarding season for our program, we have dealt with a lot of adversity with injuries, and to finish on top was a great accomplishment by the players. It is a testament to the depth of our group,โ says Head Coach Geoff White.The Coyotes finished the regular season with a run of nine wins in t...
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พรพรสำฦต Coyotes win 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship
May 15, 2024
Contributed by พรพรสำฦต CoyotesThe พรพรสำฦต Coyotes have won the 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship with a 21-10 record, securing the number one seed heading into the Canadian College World Series.โIt has been a very rewarding season for our program, we have dealt with a lot of adversity with injuries, and to finish on top was a great accomplishment by the players. It is a testament to the depth of our group,โ says Head Coach Geoff ...
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Women empowering high school girls to step into trades
May 14, 2024
One hundred female high school students from the Okanagan, Similkameen and Shuswap will be learning from successful women this week at พรพรสำฦต at the inaugural Jill of All Trades event, to be held at พรพรสำฦตโs Kelowna campus Wednesday, May 15. Mentors like Sandy Morris, who has been involved in residential construction for more than 15 years and now owns her own construction business, will be at พรพรสำฦต to help introduce careers in trades to young women. Morris will be joined by other female industry mentors, including aircraft ...
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Students discuss cultural diversity and community involvement
May 8, 2024
The Asian Heritage Month 2024 opening event hosted by the พรพรสำฦตCA Communities Association showcased diverse discussions and captivating performances. พรพรสำฦต was a proud supporter of the event alongside UBC Okanagan. The event celebrated cultural diversity and emphasized community involvement.The panel discussion was led by Dr. Shirley Chau, Associate Professor at the School of Social Work at UBC Okanagan. Students of Asian heritage from พรพรสำฦต, UBC Okanagan, and OKM Secondary joined the discussion, sharing their sto...
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Robocup Junior takes over Kelowna Campus
May 8, 2024
For August Beetlestone, a lead educator at the Okanagan Robotics Academy, seeing his students compete in Robocup is an incredible source of pride. Beetlestoneโs students meet weekly to design, build and program robots while fostering lifelong friendships centred on a love of robotics, electronics and engineering. The Okanagan Robotics Academy brings educators together with a goal to enhance student experience in real-world robotics, electronics, and engineering through competit...
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Okanagan high school students Experience พรพรสำฦต
May 7, 2024
This yearsโ Experience พรพรสำฦต events across พรพรสำฦต campuses continue this week with events in Vernon (May 8) and Penticton (May 9). พรพรสำฦต campuses will welcome more than 750 local high school students from Okanagan Valley school districts as students will get a firsthand look at college life. พรพรสำฦต teams will be helping guide students through the maze of career options available beyond high school.Experience พรพรสำฦต details here.Experience พรพรสำฦต is designed to address one of the most pressing challenges faced by students today: the uncertainty of wh...
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