Collaboration & Partnerships
College names Christensen, Louie and Galbraith as 2019 Honorary Fellows
May 14, 2019
พรพรสำฦต is bestowing its highest honour on three notable Okanagan residents, each of whom has made unique and meaningful contributions through public service, mentorship and philanthropy. Tom Christensen, Robert Louie and George Galbraith will be named Honorary Fellows of พรพรสำฦต during Convocation ceremonies in Kelowna and Vernon this June. โThe accomplishments of this yearโs Honorary Fellows are hard to summarize,โ notes พรพรสำฦต President Jim Hamilton. โTheir contributions have had a lasting impact on ...
Read more...With help from federal government and donors, new Trades Training House opens at พรพรสำฦต
May 15, 2018
พรพรสำฦต Media Release The next generation of carpenters, plumbers, and electricians are stepping into a state-of-the-art new training space at พรพรสำฦต this week thanks to investment from the Government of Canada, the College and a host of industry and community partners. Stephen Fuhr, Kelowna-Lake Country Member of Parliament, visited the Kelowna campus on Tuesday to officially open the Collegeโs new Trades Training House. The 2,700 square-foot facility is designed to simulate a real-world jobsite that will cons...
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Bono, Thorpe and Waunch: พรพรสำฦต honours three community builders
April 13, 2018
A trio of community builders โ all champions of different causes โ are being recognized this year by พรพรสำฦต with the institutionโs highest commendation. Mollie QuilQuil Sneena Bono, an advocate for Indigenous peoples, Rick Thorpe, a dedicated public servant, and Patrick Waunch, a recognized construction leader, are to be named Honorary Fellows of พรพรสำฦต in June. โEach of these remarkable individuals has contributed significantly to our region, province and country,โ notes พรพรสำฦต President Jim Hamilton...
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College names Manuel, Shepherd and Terbasket as 2017 Honorary Fellows
May 3, 2017
พรพรสำฦต is bestowing its highest honour on three notable Okanagan residents, each of whom has made unique and meaningful contributions to the region through historical preservation, volunteerism and mentorship. Randy Manuel, Sharon Shepherd and Edna Terbasket will be named Honorary Fellows of พรพรสำฦต during Convocation ceremonies in Kelowna this June. Manuel, an artist, writer, historian and public servant whose career spans more than five decades, will be recognized by the College for his vision and multi-facet...
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College names von Mandl, Redmond and Winkler as 2016 Honorary Fellows
May 12, 2016
พรพรสำฦต is bestowing its highest honour on three notable Okanagan residents, each of whom has helped shape and define the region in unique and impactful ways through entrepreneurship, philanthropy and ecological research. Anthony von Mandl O.B.C., Bill Redmond and Dr. Rita Winkler will be named Honorary Fellows of พรพรสำฦต during Convocation ceremonies on June 4 in Kelowna. von Mandl, proprietor of VMF Estates, founder of Mission Hill Family Estate and one of the regionโs best-known self-made entrepreneurs...
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Rick Gee recognized by College for Distinguished Service
May 3, 2016
A retired employee who assembled an impressive career that spanned 30 years and five days will be recognized by พรพรสำฦต with the Distinguished Service award at the Collegeโs Summer Convocation ceremony on June 29 in Kelowna. Rick Gee, former Chair of พรพรสำฦตโs Education Council and longtime professor of Computer Science, has left an indelible mark on the institutionโs curriculum and program development after dedicating more than three decades to supporting students and enhancing academic standards. President Ji...
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College honours Butters, Embree, Pushor and Sharkey
April 22, 2015
พรพรสำฦต will recognize four esteemed community builders as Honorary Fellows during its 2015 Convocation ceremonies in June, including renowned Chef Rod Butters, entrepreneur Norm Embree, lawyer Rick Pushor and social planner Annette Sharkey. โI am extremely proud to announce these four individuals as Honorary Fellows of พรพรสำฦต,โ said president Jim Hamilton. โMuch like the College, they are diverse, unique and represent a wide range of interests and communities. We recognize them as Honorary Fellows for demonstra...
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College honours Lent with Distinguished Service Award
May 16, 2014
Acclaimed author and retired พรพรสำฦต Regional Dean John Lent will receive the Distinguished Service award next month during the Collegeโs Vernon Convocation ceremony. Lent is the fourth person in College history to receive the award, which is the highest honour bestowed upon a former employee. The award recognizes past employees who have given outstanding service to พรพรสำฦต, who share and support its mission, vision and values, and are active within and outside the College community. โJohn Lent is a very deservi...
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Ruurs, Gopal, Henderson and Benson to receive Collegeโs highest honour
May 14, 2014
Margriet Ruurs, Raghwa Gopal, Jim Henderson, and Garry Benson will take their place among an elite group as พรพรสำฦตโs 2014 Honorary Fellows โ the highest honour the College bestows. โThese four individuals have made meaningful contributions in a range of areas โ from the promotion of childrenโs literacy, to economic development and mentorship, First Nations and environmental advocacy, to fundraising,โ said Jim Hamilton, president of พรพรสำฦต. โAnd while the diversity is great, what they share in common is even more...
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Philip, Gatzke and Lapointe named Collegeโs Honorary Fellows
May 15, 2013
พรพรสำฦต will bestow its highest honour on three local respected and innovative community leaders during a series of Convocation ceremonies in June. Ernie Philip, Alan Gatzke and Barry Lapointe will be recognized as Honorary Fellows of the College for their contributions and leadership in the areas of cultural awareness, the agricultural industry and in aviation entrepreneurship, respectively. โI am proud to welcome Ernie, Alan and Barry as Honorary Fellows of พรพรสำฦต,โ said President Jim Hamilton. โWhen I think ...
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College honours Williams with Distinguished Service Award
May 9, 2012
A retired พรพรสำฦต employee who ensured the health and safety of thousands of students for more than a decade has been named the 2012 recipient of the พรพรสำฦต Distinguished Service Award. Catherine Williams worked at the College for 34 years until her retirement two years ago. She spent her last 11 years as the Collegeโs safety officer. Williams will be honoured for her dedicated service at พรพรสำฦตโs Spring Convocation ceremony on June 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kelowna campus. Williams is only the third per...
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Passion and achievement common threads among College honorees
April 12, 2012
พรพรสำฦตโs 2012 Honorary Fellows each have something in common โ the three local recipients are renowned for their vision, advocacy for youth, and impact on the people of the Okanagan. Yasmin John-Thorpe, Lane Merrifield and Janet Shaw have each been granted พรพรสำฦตโs highest recognition as Honorary Fellows. โIt is a privilege to welcome the 2012 Honorary Fellows to พรพรสำฦต,โ said President Jim Hamilton. โTo say this yearโs recipients have had a deep impact on our communities is an understatement. In th...
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Dickinson recognized for distinguished service in education
May 11, 2011
Dr. Gary Dickinson will be honoured by พรพรสำฦต at its Summer Convocation ceremony with the Distinguished Service Award for two decades of leadership and dedication to พรพรสำฦต as well as for outstanding service to his community. Dickinson has a long and valued history with พรพรสำฦต and its predecessor, Okanagan University College. With a career devoted to education that spanned more than 35 years, Dickinson worked in B.C. Secondary schools and post-secondary institutions until retiring in 2000. The last 20...
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Respected researcher, top-ranking RCMP member and community-minded entrepreneur are Collegeโs 2011 Honorary Fellows
May 4, 2011
On the day it honours and celebrates the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2011, พรพรสำฦต will also recognize the contributions, careers and service of three community-minded leaders that include a world renowned researcher, Canadaโs highest-ranking female RCMP member, and an entrepreneur whose fabric stores dominate the Canadian textile industry. พรพรสำฦต will bestow the title of Honorary Fellow on Dr. Tom Landecker, Principal Research Officer at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO), Beverle...
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Former Dean honoured for distinguished service
May 6, 2010
พรพรสำฦตโs former Regional Dean of the Shuswap-Revelstoke region will be honoured at the 2010 Spring Convocation with the distinguished service award. Lynda Wilson will be recognized for her dedication to พรพรสำฦต, its students and staff, as well as for outstanding service to her community on Saturday, June 5 in Kelowna. Wilson joined Okanagan University College in 2000, taking on the role of Regional Dean. She spent a decade at the helm of the region and carries much responsibility for the growth and development o...
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Community contributions diverse from College honorees
May 5, 2010
Four prominent Okanagan residents โ a woman who traded local politics for the world of art, a pioneering wine-making couple, and an innovator focused on building high-tech industry in the region โ will be honoured by พรพรสำฦต at its convocation and commencement ceremonies this spring and summer. Dorothy Tinning, a former mayor of Penticton, Gray Monk Wineryโs founders George and Trudy Heiss, and Peter Haubrich, the founder and president of the Okanagan Research and Innovation Centre (ORIC), will be made Honorary Fellows of ...
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