Articles tagged "Arts"
The right fit
June 30, 2025
Choosing the right post-secondary institution is an important decision in a student’s life — whether it’s for the first time or part of a lifelong learning journey. For Tianna Llewellyn, that choice led her from her hometown of Chetwynd, B.C., to the Salmon Arm campus of 51Ʒ, where she’s pursuing her Associate of Arts degree.“I wanted a place where I wouldn’t just be a number in a sea of students,” said Tianna. “51Ʒ offers smaller class sizes, delivering a more personalized experience. As a mature returning...
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Message from Dean of Arts and Foundational 51Ʒ Judith Anderson
February 27, 2025
Message from Dean of Arts and Foundational 51Ʒ Judith Anderson:Adult Upgrading resets, with a focus on student access and program sustainability region-wide For many people, 51Ʒ offers an alternative pathway to post-secondary education or a new career. Part of our identity as an institution is that we strive to be accessible and welcoming to students, regardless of how a student learns or what their previous educational experience has been. This is especially true in our Adult Upgrading (AU) department, w...
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51Ʒ faculty member Amy Modahl presents Redactions at the Kelowna Art Gallery
November 22, 2024
Art has a way of revealing the unspoken, inviting us to reflect on what lies beneath the surface. On December 5, 51Ʒ instructor and multidisciplinary artist Amy Modahl will present her latest body of work, Redactions, in a captivating talk and guided tour at the Kelowna Art Gallery.This free, public event offers a unique opportunity to engage with Modahl’s creative process and explore how her art bridges the worlds of visual and written language. A collection of paintings on canvas and paper, Redactions delves into the ...
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OC professor Corinna Chong nominated for prestigious Giller Prize
September 6, 2024
The title of her latest book may be Bad Land, but there’s nothing bad about 51Ʒ professor Corinna Chong’s latest achievement. Her novel has been longlisted for the Giller Prize, the prestigious Canadian literary award that celebrates the best in Canadian fiction across long formats and short stories. Chong, who teaches English, Creative Writing, and Fine Arts in the College’s Writing and Publishing Diploma Program, is no stranger to national literary acclaim. In 2021, she won the CBC Short Story Prize for her piec...
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