invites community to explore its Salmon Arm Campus
January 16, 2025
Opportunity is knocking, and it’s time to open the door to new possibilities! () is opening the doors to its Salmon Arm campus on Tuesday, January 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. Community members, future learners, and alumni are all welcome to get a peek behind the scenes at . “We want to give everyone in the community the opportunity to experience and are calling it Doors Open at ,” explained Alison Gibson, dean of community engagement and careers at . “Everyone is welcome to attend to meet and cha...
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Kelowna invited to apply for international designation as Canada’s first ‘City of Gastronomy’
January 15, 2025
Kelowna’s outstanding food and beverage culture and vibrant culinary scene could soon be part of a network of cities around the world celebrated for creativity and innovation.The City of Kelowna, in partnership with Tourism Kelowna and , has accepted an invitation to apply for designation as Canada’s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy, a prestigious title that celebrates a city’s culinary heritage, food culture, and commitment to sustainable development. “Kelowna’s culinary scene is a testament to the passion and cre...
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Students work experience supports local social enterprises and non-profit organizations
January 9, 2025
Not all learning happens in the classroom at . As business student Greta Friesen and her colleagues in the School of Business found out, getting real-world experience through partnerships with local non-profit and social purpose organizations will have lasting impacts on their career journeys.Friesen was among a group of students who worked with Kelowna-based Chickpeace Refillery, a zero-waste company that provides package-free products such as food and soaps to customers.The students joined forces with company ...
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Dispelling victim-blaming myths and supporting survivors of sexual violence
December 23, 2024
To promote dialogue and dispel victim-blaming myths, is bringing back the powerful What Were You Wearing? exhibit this January and February as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The installation, originally created by Jen Brockman and Dr. Mary Wyandt-Hiebert at the University of Arkansas, serves as a stark reminder that clothing is never the cause of sexual violence. This gallery-style exhibit will be traveling to each campus and the Revelstoke Centre for display throughout January an...
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Giving Tuesday raises $12K for student food security
December 18, 2024
Thanks to a number of generous donations from faculty, staff and our community, the shelves in ’s student union food banks and the KLO community fridge will be well stocked for the holidays. Foundation’s Giving Tuesday food drive inspired hundreds of donated food items and cash donations totalling more than $12,000 in support of student food security through November and December. This includes a $5,000 donation from the Faculty Association (FA). Donations made to the Student Food Sec...
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sets tuition rates for 2025/2026
December 13, 2024
Tuition rates for the 2025/26 program year have been approved by the Board of Governors. Domestic student tuition will increase by two per cent, and international student tuition will increase by 4.8 per cent, effective September 2025.Domestic student tuitionThe increase to domestic student tuition complies with B.C.’s tuition limit policy and will come into effect in September 2025. The tuition limit policy applies to domestic tuition only. Post-secondary institutions receive funding from the provincial government&nb...
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