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EnactusOC Team at the Enactus Canada Regional Exposition.
Enactus Okanagan College shines at regional competition  

Okanagan College School of Business students representing Enactus Okanagan College (EnactusOC) achieved four podium finishes at a recent Enactus Canada Regional Exposition.     For Rebekah Dingwall, an OC student and the EnactusOC President, the competition was an…
Image of the front page of the OC website.
Help us enhance the OC website and win OC merch!

College Relations has embarked on several web-related projects to enhance the student experience on the OC website, making access to our programming as easy as possible.We need the help of our OC community and we've got OC-branded draw prizes for your help!Take the OC website…
White poster with blue squiggly lines. Poster reads: AFP March 21st, 2024, 6 - 9 pm. Life in progress student showcase.
Students to explore theme of progress at showcase event

For Nikita Worm, attending Adult Upgrading classes at Okanagan College changed her outlook and gave her life new meaning.  Learning new skills through one of OC’s foundational programs, was just the tonic to help support her in her outlook on life.  "The…
Cast of Murder on the Orient Express
Suspense and intrigue guaranteed in Red Dot Players' biggest production yet

Get your ticket and climb aboard for a delightful evening of murder and mystery as OC’s Red Dot Players bring to life Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. For the play’s assistant Director and OC alumna Kendra Holly Grant, the support of Red Dot Players and her…
Sustainable Building Technology Capstone Showcase
OC students to showcase sustainable projects in green construction industry

When Omar Tamayo moved his family from Mexico to Penticton to pursue a Diploma in Sustainable Building Technology (SBT) at Okanagan College, he not only found a cutting-edge program, but a welcoming community and a great new job at OC after graduation.

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black history month
Empowering Diversity: Celebrating Student Voices on Campus

In honor 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…
OC alum Jessica Skerlec
Meet Jessica Skerlec

What is your name?  Jessica Skerlec What are your pronouns?  She/her Where is your hometown and where are you located now?  Raised in Kelowna and still currently living in Kelowna.
OC alum Milanne Desfosses at her workplace
Meet Milanne Desfosses

Q: What is your name? A: Milanne Desfosses Q: What are your pronouns? A: She/her/hers Q: Where is your hometown and where are you located now? A: I’m from Fort St. John, B.C., and now I live in Calgary.
Collage of images of Felix wandering around the campus or being goofy at home
Meet Felix, OC's unofficial campus cat

  It turns out the cat really did come back the next day Students and employees have had paws-itive experiences this term, spending time between classes and meetings getting to know Felix – OC’s unofficial campus cat in Kelowna. The domestic long-hair with tuxedo…
Sasha Lewis-Parker
Meet Sasha Lewis-Parker

Q: What is your name? A: Sasha Lewis-Parker Q: What are your pronouns? A: She/Her Q: Where is your hometown and where are you located now? A: Dunster, B.C. is where I grew up, living off the land with my sisters and parents and our pack of wolf dogs and horses. I currently…

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Event Type (field_event_type)
Audience
18
Apr
Respectful Relationships in the Workplace - Homewood Health workshop
Virtual campus
19
Apr
Careers Hub Virtual Drop-In
Virtual campus
22
Apr
Careers Hub Virtual Drop-In
Virtual campus
23
Apr
Mindfulness Drop-in
Penticton campus
23
Apr
EdTech Hub: Workshops, Support, and Consultations in Room L100
Kelowna campus
25
Apr
EdTech Hub: Workshops, Support, and Consultations in Room L100
Kelowna campus
25
Apr
EdTech Hub: Workshops, Support, and Consultations in Room L100
Kelowna campus
25
Apr
Sustainable Building Technology Diploma Info Session
Virtual campus
25
Apr
Try a Trade
Kelowna campus
26
Apr
Careers Hub Virtual Drop-In
Virtual campus

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