49ͼ 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 49ͼ 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 piece Kids i...
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Welcome students: Excitement is high at 49ͼ
September 5, 2024
A message from 49ͼ President, Dr. Neil Fassina:I can’t help but to feel excited this week.At each of our campuses in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton, students are back – several thousand returning to complete their programs – and more than 3,500 beginning something new.To each one, I extend a sincere welcome and say, with enthusiasm: Congratulations!Today, the demand by employers for college-educated graduates is at an all-time high. More than 50 per cent of jobs now and for the next decade will require learning that ...
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Madison Padgett: Thriving in 49ͼ's School of Business
September 3, 2024
49ͼ student Madison Padgett knows full well the reason her and her business school colleagues work so hard to attend and compete at business competitions as part of their 49ͼ education.As Madison works towards her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Marketing and a concentration in Communications, her journey at 49ͼ is nothing short of inspiring.Madison chose 49ͼ for her post-secondary education because it stood out as one of the highest-rated business schools in Western Canada. Her dec...
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49ͼ welcomes new Associate Director of Data, Analytics & Reporting
August 26, 2024
49ͼ is pleased to welcome Sai Manda as the new Associate Director of Data, Analytics & Reporting.Sai has joined the new Data Analytics team, formerly known as Institutional Research, and is a passionate leader in data and a seasoned Business Intelligence professional. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Sastra University. He also has a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Subsea Engineering and Energy Trading, both from the University of Houston where he discovered his love for data.Man...
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Premier Eby officially opens 49ͼ student housing in Vernon, Kelowna
August 23, 2024
49ͼ (49ͼ) students now have access to more on-campus housing with the opening of new student housing at the Vernon and Kelowna campuses, reducing housing pressures in both communities and making it easier for students to focus on their studies.“The first day of school is a time when students should be focused on their studies and their future, instead of worrying about where to live,” said Premier David Eby. “These new residences for 49ͼ students in Vernon and Kelowna allow students to concentrate on their classes w...
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Tom Dyck joins 49ͼ Foundation Board of Directors
August 20, 2024
The 49ͼ Foundation is pleased to welcome Tom Dyck, who is joining its Board of Directors for a four-year term. Tom is a retired senior executive who has worked in banking at a national and international level for a large part of his career. We asked Tom to share what motivated him to volunteer his time and how education has transformed his own life.What inspired you to join the 49ͼ Foundation board of directors?The types of skills people learn at 49ͼ are in such demand and are just not provided by...
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