Recsky gift to Recreation and Wellness Centre honours family passion
May 7, 2024
If there was anyone who would understand the need for a Recreation and Wellness Centre at พรพรสำฦต (พรพรสำฦต), it would be Alex Recsky.Recsky was hired as พรพรสำฦตโs first recreation and intramurals programmer in 1986. It was a job he loved and pursued with passion until his retirement 10 years later, introducing thousands of students to sports and recreational opportunities.Now, Alexโs family are honoring him and his wife Ruth, who are both in their 90s, with a $30,000 donation to the Thrive Here campaign for the Recreation and Wellnes...
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พรพรสำฦต Cultivates tasting and learning series highlights innovators in food, beverage and tourism
May 6, 2024
พรพรสำฦตโs newest event series, พรพรสำฦต Cultivates, returned for a second time last week, with tastes and conversations to savour.Thursday night's celebration explored the Okanaganโs unique and exciting food, beverage and tourism industries through a conversation with industry experts, along with delicious pairings from local producers and restaurants. The evening featured an on-stage panel, hosted by radio host Phil Johnson (AM1150), and including Audrey Surrao, co-owner of RauDZ Creative Concepts Restaurant Group; Tony Ste...
Read more...Medicine Walk by Madeline Terbasket sees standing ovation at พรพรสำฦต
April 30, 2024
The พรพรสำฦต Penticton campus was delighted to host Madeline Terbasketโs show โMedicine Walkโ on April 3, 2024, in the Lecture Theatre. Madeline is a local 2Spirit syilx, Ho-chunk and Anishinaabe artist who puts a modern twist on traditional syilx captikสทล and storytelling. "Madelineโs show instantly took us captive by sharing their personal experiences through song, dance and comedy," said Sam Smith, Indigenous St...
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Canada's Chief of Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, Inspires พรพรสำฦต Students
April 30, 2024
พรพรสำฦต history student Joshua Lee may never have thought he would receive advice directly from Canada's highest-ranking soldier, during his พรพรสำฦต education. But that's exactly what happened earlier this year for Lee and a handful of lucky พรพรสำฦต students, when General Wayne Eyre, Canada's Chief of Defence staff, made a visit to พรพรสำฦต. Lee, a student in พรพรสำฦต's Associate of Arts Program, was among an audience of students and employees who met with General Eyre to discuss the role of the armed forces in Cana...
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พรพรสำฦต opening residence early to support residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place
April 29, 2024
Members of the พรพรสำฦต community worked hard over the past several days to make this positive news happen for some Kelowna residents displaced from their homes.Residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place will soon temporarily move into a new residence building at พรพรสำฦต campus imminently. The Pathways Abilities Society is in the process of finalizing a lease with พรพรสำฦต which will run until mid-August. โOur residents have become a tight-knit community in the past year and this opportunity allows them to maintain the supp...
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พรพรสำฦต students win medals at Skills Provincials competition
April 24, 2024
When it comes to Skills Canada competitions, พรพรสำฦต (พรพรสำฦต) students have proven they are among the best in the province, with several moving on to challenge the best in Canada. Seven พรพรสำฦต students won medals at the Skills Canada Provincials held April 17 in Abbotsford, a local high school student also medaled, and four students have advanced to the Skills Nationals in Quebec. Olivia Tinling (IT Office Software), Hunter Campbell (Refrigeration) and Joel Galbraith (IT Network Systems Administration), won gold medals wh...
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Set yourself apart in the tourism industry: benefits of our program
April 24, 2024
Choosing the right career path can be difficult, especially in todayโs turbulent job market. With so many options, you may find it challenging to decide what you want to do and how to cultivate the necessary skills. The hospitality and tourism industry is one field that continues to grow, offering promising opportunities to dedicated individuals.If you're committed to making your mark in the tourism industry, building a solid foundation and learning unique skills are crucia...
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Major gift from BMO to support community progress is worth smiling about
April 9, 2024
A major gift from BMO will support community dental care while making it easier for more people to train to become in-demand Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs).BMO is giving $250,000 to พรพรสำฦตโs (พรพรสำฦต) Our Students, Your Health campaign in support of the CDA program. พรพรสำฦตโs state-of-the-art dental suite, used for training and as a community clinic, will receive $150,000. An additional $100,000 will be used to kickstart a hands-on learning pilot program that will enable people to become CDAs while they continue to work.In...
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Enactus พรพรสำฦต shines at regional competitionโฏโฏ
April 4, 2024
พรพรสำฦต School of Business students representing Enactus พรพรสำฦต (Enactusพรพรสำฦต) achieved four podium finishes at a recent Enactus Canada Regional Exposition. โฏ โฏ For Rebekah Dingwall, an พรพรสำฦต student and the Enactusพรพรสำฦต President, the competition was an opportunity to showcase her skills and make a positive impact on her community. โฏโฏ "I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a remarkable team of students, faculty, alumni and community partners,โ said Dingwall. โThe success of our team at t...
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Unleash your potential: พรพรสำฦต invites community to "Try a Trade"
April 3, 2024
Are the trades for you? Have you ever felt the call of a different career path? Are you curious about trades but unsure where to start? Look no further! พรพรสำฦต (พรพรสำฦต), in partnership with the Canadian Home Buildersโ Association โ Central Okanagan (CHBA-CO), is thrilled to announce its upcoming "Try a Trade" event, inviting all eager learners and aspiring tradespeople to explore a world of possibilities on April 25 at พรพรสำฦตโs Kelowna campus.โพรพรสำฦต is pleased to partner with CHBA-CO to offer the Try a Trade event....
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