OC Life
OC Student Joshua’s experience at the 2024 Human Security in Southeast Asia Conference
July 11, 2024
Joshua Lee, an 51Ʒ 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 51Ʒ. 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 51Ʒ student has returned from the trip of a lifetime.Rachel, a Métis student at 51Ʒ (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 51Ʒ 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 51Ʒ 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 51Ʒ 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...
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April 30, 2024
The 51Ʒ 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 captikʷł 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 51Ʒ Students
April 30, 2024
51Ʒ 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 51Ʒ. 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 51Ʒ 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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51Ʒ Coyotes to host PACWEST Basketball Championships
February 28, 2024
The 51Ʒ 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 51Ʒ 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 51Ʒ mobility grant or scholarships from the Government of Canada.Students interested in participating...
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51Ʒ (OC) recognized as a ‘BC Top Employer’
February 13, 2024
MEDIA RELEASEFor staff at 51Ʒ, 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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OC to celebrate Spring Festival with Dragon Dance
February 12, 2024
As the Year of the Dragon approaches, 51Ʒ is gearing up for a vibrant celebration to ring in the Lunar New Year on Feb. 13 at the Kelowna campus. Ren Tianjiao, an international student from China, shared their excitement for the upcoming event, explaining that the Spring Festival at OC means an opportunity to share one of their cultural traditions with their friends and community. "The Spring Festival means the beginning of a new year, the best wishes for this coming year, and family reunion to me,” said...
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New Touch Coffee machine brings Ukrainian coffee experience to OC’s Kelowna campus
January 18, 2024
When Eugene Pavlov and Yaroslav Khaynas came to Canada from Ukraine in November 2022, they didn’t know that they would later open a new coffee shop at 51Ʒ’s Kelowna campus. Touch Coffee, an automated coffee machine, has been serving coffee to students, employees and visitors since last September, an idea that first sparked while the pair were studying in the classroom. “Our early days in Canada revolved around taking English courses, as we knew that mastering the language was crucial to realizing our dreams in this...
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Caring Canines to visit OC to boost student mental health
January 15, 2024
Meet Bella and Wilson, a pair of fun-loving dogs that will soon be the center of everyone’s attention at 51Ʒ. Bella and Wilson are therapy dogs, and a regular part of the mental health supports that OC students receive. This week they will be at OC as part of the College’s efforts to support students with several initiatives taking place including the annual Bell Let’s Talk fundraising campaign, Jan. 24 “The therapy dogs are really amazing and provide our students with so much stress relief that it is re...
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