OC Life
À¦°óSM Delegation Engages Global Education Issues at BC International Education Week 2024
August 13, 2024
In the spirit of collaboration and learning À¦°óSM’s International department was well-represented at a recent conference examining global education issues. À¦°óSM team members spoke at the BC International Education Week 2024 Conference in Vancouver, a gathering of educators and administrators from various institutions.The conference discussed insights on international education, and OC's delegation made a notable impact.Three employees from OC led insightful sessions al...
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College professor Celebrates Chinese Canadian history at Commando Bay 80th anniversary
August 9, 2024
À¦°óSM history professor Howard Hisdal celebrated a major milestone in the history of Chinese Canadian right to vote. Hisdal was invited by Shaun Boo to make the trip to Commando Bay on Okanagan Lake to commemorate the 1944 British Special Operations (SOE) training of 13 Chinese Canadian commandos. The event included members of the Kelowna Chinese History Group, the Chinese Freemasons of Kelowna, and Military Historian Keith Boehmer of the Okanagan Military Museum. “The training of the 13 Chinese Canadians ...
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Camp OC: Where Summer Fun Meets Support
July 29, 2024
Summer is in full swing at À¦°óSM campuses across Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and Salmon Arm, where Camp OC has opened its doors once again. Running throughout the summer, Camp OC aims to engage children in a variety of interests from engineering and arts to music, science, culinary arts, trades, and computers. With hundreds of children expected weekly, the campuses are buzzing with laughter and excitement as kids dive into their passions.For families like the Smiths, Camp OC isn't just a summer camp—it's a vital sup...
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OC Student Joshua’s experience at the 2024 Human Security in Southeast Asia Conference
July 11, 2024
Joshua Lee, an À¦°óSM Associate of Arts student, had a special opportunity this April. He attended the Human Security in Southeast Asia Conference, which was a big step for him as it was his first serious trip outside of vacationing.The conference wasn't just about attending talks. It was a chance for Joshua to learn firsthand about global issues like human security. He was so interested that he wrote a detailed rapporteur's report about what he learned, which he's excited to share with everyone at À¦°óSM. His ac...
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Rachel’s Adventure: A Métis Student's Journey Through Study Abroad
June 21, 2024
The following story was submitted by OC’s International Education team:An À¦°óSM student has returned from the trip of a lifetime.Rachel, a Métis student at À¦°óSM (OC), recently participated in a Discovery Camp in Surabaya, Indonesia. This program, which included 11 OC students (three of whom were Indigenous), focused on sustainable development goals and local government initiatives.Rachel's journey was made possible because OC is part of the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP), which helps studen...
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Student finds a home in Computer Sciences at OC
June 10, 2024
When À¦°óSM student Kristina Cormier was searching for post-secondary schools to attend, she had some criteria she was looking for.She researched the benefits of different industries she was interested in and the programs that were available. She heard good things about OC alumni and the work they were doing. She loved the location in the Okanagan Valley and the small class sizes OC is known for.But it was OC’s Computer Science Department that really caught her eye. She was soon enrolled in the Bachelor of Compu...
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OC Coyotes win 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship
May 15, 2024
ContributedThe À¦°óSM 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.“It 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,†says Head Coach Geoff White.The Coyotes finished the regular season with a run of nine wins in t...
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OC Coyotes win 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship
May 15, 2024
Contributed by OC CoyotesThe À¦°óSM 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.“It 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,†says Head Coach Geoff ...
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Okanagan high school students Experience OC
May 7, 2024
This years’ Experience OC events across OC campuses continue this week with events in Vernon (May 8) and Penticton (May 9). OC 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. OC teams will be helping guide students through the maze of career options available beyond high school.Experience OC details here.Experience OC is designed to address one of the most pressing challenges faced by students today: the uncertainty of wh...
Read more...Medicine Walk by Madeline Terbasket sees standing ovation at OC
April 30, 2024
The À¦°óSM Penticton campus was delighted to host Madeline Terbasket’s show “Medicine Walk†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 captikÊ·Å‚ and storytelling. "Madeline’s 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 À¦°óSM Students
April 30, 2024
À¦°óSM history student Joshua Lee may never have thought he would receive advice directly from Canada's highest-ranking soldier, during his OC education. But that's exactly what happened earlier this year for Lee and a handful of lucky OC students, when General Wayne Eyre, Canada's Chief of Defence staff, made a visit to À¦°óSM. Lee, a student in OC'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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How to work with College Relations
March 13, 2024
The College Relations department at À¦°óSM is responsible for public relations, media relations, institutional marketing, communications and advertising, social media, graphic design and institutional event promotion and co-ordination (including convocation). We support the College’s web properties and social media channels, develop marketing assets for the recruitment team and program and service areas, publish the OC This Week employee newsletter, and support ou...
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À¦°óSM Coyotes to host PACWEST Basketball Championships
February 28, 2024
The À¦°óSM Coyotes are excited to host the women’s and men’s PACWEST basketball provincial championship tournament beginning this Thursday at Kelowna Christian School.The three-day championship tournament will feature four games a day concluding with the medal games on Saturday. The women’s bracket will begin each day at 12:30 p.m. and conclude each night with the men’s bracket at 8:00 p.m.The Coyotes will welcome the six-team bracket to Kelowna for the first time in school history. Teams will battle for the Conference gol...
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Empowering Diversity: Celebrating Student Voices on Campus
February 20, 2024
In honour of Black History Month in Canada, the International Education Department, in collaboration with the African Caribbean Student Association (ACSA), screened "Black Panther" last week. However, it was more than just entertainment; it served as a powerful celebration of Black culture, history, and the ongoing struggle for equity.Prior to the screening, a student-organized fashion show paid tribute to legendary figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali, So...
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OC students arrive in Indonesia for one-week exchange
February 20, 2024
As part of OC's Study Abroad Exchange program, ten À¦°óSM students recently arrived in Indonesia for a one-week exchange. Students are from all campuses, except Revelstoke, and represent various programs. They will learn about SDGs and local initiatives at the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology. All Canadian students received either an À¦°óSM mobility grant or scholarships from the Government of Canada.Students interested in participating...
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À¦°óSM (OC) recognized as a ‘BC Top Employer’
February 13, 2024
MEDIA RELEASEFor staff at À¦°óSM, having a job in a place where there is a strong sense of connection to community, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students are just some of the reasons they’re proud to be part of OC. “The community OC has is unreal,†said Douglas Noble, Chair, Motor Vehicle Trades. “We have amazing instructors, amazing students.†“The existing relationships are also what makes it unique; this is truly a community c...
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