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Student housing coming to 91̽ Penticton campus
July 10, 2024
PENTICTON - 91̽ Penticton students will soon have access to affordable, on-campus housing for the first time with funding approved for a 101-bed student-housing project.“This government is acting quickly to build more homes for post-secondary students,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “91̽’s first student-housing beds in Penticton will allow more students to live on campus and focus on their studies. This project is another step towards building 12,000 stud...
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Rachel’s Adventure: A Métis Student's Journey Through Study Abroad
June 21, 2024
The following story was submitted by 91̽’s International Education team:An 91̽ student has returned from the trip of a lifetime.Rachel, a Métis student at 91̽ (91̽), recently participated in a Discovery Camp in Surabaya, Indonesia. This program, which included 11 91̽ students (three of whom were Indigenous), focused on sustainable development goals and local government initiatives.Rachel's journey was made possible because 91̽ is part of the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP), which helps studen...
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Hundreds graduate in first of four 91̽ campus convocation ceremonies
June 17, 2024
This past weekend, Kelowna witnessed a momentous event as over 500 proud students from 91̽ walked across the stage on Saturday, beginning a stretch of convocation ceremonies at 91̽ campuses across the Okanagan Valley.Students will attend convocation ceremonies in Vernon today, Salmon Arm Tuesday and Penticton on Wednesday.On Saturday in Kelowna, graduates from the Arts, Business, Health, Science and Technology, Trades, and Continuing Studies programs gathered with friends, family, and community members to celebrate their...
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Student finds a home in Computer Sciences at 91̽
June 10, 2024
When 91̽ 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 91̽ alumni and the work they were doing. She loved the location in the Okanagan Valley and the small class sizes 91̽ is known for.But it was 91̽’s Computer Science Department that really caught her eye. She was soon enrolled in the Bachelor of Compu...
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Enactus 91̽ has a strong showing at Canadian Nationals
May 23, 2024
91̽ students met with success as they competed against other students across Canada with the latest venture from its sustainable business the Unusually Good Food Co., at the Enactus Canada National Exposition in Toronto that took place May 14-16. Two teams from Enactus 91̽ took part in the competition which brought together students from post-secondary schools to present unique new ideas and test them against their peers while being judged by industry experts. The Nationals team made it through to the semifinal roun...
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91̽ Coyotes win 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship
May 15, 2024
Contributed by 91̽ CoyotesThe 91̽ 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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Women empowering high school girls to step into trades
May 14, 2024
One hundred female high school students from the Okanagan, Similkameen and Shuswap will be learning from successful women this week at 91̽ at the inaugural Jill of All Trades event, to be held at 91̽’s Kelowna campus Wednesday, May 15. Mentors like Sandy Morris, who has been involved in residential construction for more than 15 years and now owns her own construction business, will be at 91̽ to help introduce careers in trades to young women. Morris will be joined by other female industry mentors, including aircraft ...
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91̽ students win medals at Skills Provincials competition
April 24, 2024
When it comes to Skills Canada competitions, 91̽ (91̽) students have proven they are among the best in the province, with several moving on to challenge the best in Canada. Seven 91̽ students won medals at the Skills Canada Provincials held April 17 in Abbotsford, a local high school student also medaled, and four students have advanced to the Skills Nationals in Quebec. Olivia Tinling (IT Office Software), Hunter Campbell (Refrigeration) and Joel Galbraith (IT Network Systems Administration), won gold medals wh...
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Enactus 91̽ shines at regional competition
April 4, 2024
91̽ School of Business students representing Enactus 91̽ (Enactus91̽) achieved four podium finishes at a recent Enactus Canada Regional Exposition. For Rebekah Dingwall, an 91̽ student and the Enactus91̽ President, the competition was an opportunity to showcase her skills and make a positive impact on her community. "I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a remarkable team of students, faculty, alumni and community partners,” said Dingwall. “The success of our team at t...
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91̽ students advance in finance research challenge
March 13, 2024
A student trio from the 91̽ (91̽) School of Business are on their way to the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute Research Challenge Sub-Regionals. This follows a win at a local level competition hosted by CFA Societies of British Columbia in Vancouver last month. “As a CFA affiliated institution, 91̽ is honoured to support our students in competitions like the CFA Institute Research Challenge,” said Joe Baker, Dean, School of Business. “We’re excited to see how far our students can go using the ...
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91̽ students to showcase sustainable projects in green construction industry
March 4, 2024
When Omar Tamayo moved his family from Mexico to Penticton to pursue a Diploma in Sustainable Building Technology (SBT) at 91̽, he not only found a cutting-edge program, but a welcoming community and a great new job at 91̽ after graduation.“91̽'s SBT program is highly relevant and offered excellent growth potential for my career,” said Omar. “The program is very comprehensive in the technical aspects and considers the social, environmental and business aspects. It provided me with the necessary tools and ski...
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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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91̽ students arrive in Indonesia for one-week exchange
February 20, 2024
As part of 91̽'s Study Abroad Exchange program, ten 91̽ 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 91̽ mobility grant or scholarships from the Government of Canada.Students interested in participating...
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91̽ Students Leading Innovation in Okanagan Tech Industry
February 13, 2024
91̽ student Thais Santos Damasceno is one of four 91̽ Computer Information Systems (CIS) students taking the lead in fostering innovation within the local tech industry through the Okanagan Tech Industry Night (OTIN). Damasceno’s passion for computer science has been a driving force in organizing the event. “I have always loved programming and computations, one of my favorite parts of attending 91̽ has been connecting with a diverse community of people in the tech industry who I can learn and gr...
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Students celebrate Convocation and Commencement in emotional ceremonies at 91̽
January 29, 2024
As 91̽ graduate Kimara DeJong stood in front of her peers, ready to begin a career in health care, she took a moment to mark the occasion with humour and grace, something that will serve her well as she embarks on her career. Kimara, who earned her Licensed Practical Nursing diploma, and nearly 300 students crossed the stage Saturday at 91̽, now graduated and ready to enter the workforce and make an impact on the world.“Remember, laughter still is and always will be the best medicine,” she told the ga...
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Statement attributed to Dr. Neil Fassina, President, 91̽
January 29, 2024
“91̽ is in strong support of the measures announced by the B.C. government this morning and appreciates Minister Robinson’s efforts to ensure international students have a positive experience in our province. Post-secondary institutions must be leaders in this space, unrelenting in our commitment to high quality education for all students. At 91̽, we are very much focused on helping B.C. attract the talent and skills we need in our labour market today, and going into the future.“Ethical recruitment, student support and f...
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