Articles tagged "COVID-19 students"
On-campus vaccination clinics on Sept. 7
August 26, 2021
Interior Health (IH) will be offering drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics for 49ͼ students and employees on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at the times and locations below: Kelowna 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. L100, Centre for Learning (E building) Penticton 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. PC113 Vernon 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. E103 Salmon Arm 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. SA - 133 See the IH booth at Orientation for more details IH is strongly encouraging everyone to be vaccinated as soon as possible, so please see their COVID-19 Immunization Clinics page for more information and dates, t...
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New Central Okanagan health orders from Interior Health
August 6, 2021
Interior Health has announced new restrictions for the Central Okanagan aimed at reducing the transmission of COVID-19 within the region. Watch the press conference online and read the Interior Health news bulletin with details. For the 49ͼ context, the restrictions are relevant to the Kelowna campus and training centres within the Central Okanagan. Masks remain mandatory for all people age 12 and older in indoor public areas throughout the Central Okanagan - this includes at 49ͼ facilities (view the current mask dire...
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Read 49ͼ's communicable disease plan
July 30, 2021
I hope this finds you enjoying summer as we all look for ways to stay cool amid the hot and dry temperatures that are now predicted to stick around well into August. On that note, with wildfires continuing to burn around the region, I wanted to draw your attention to the College’s alerts page where you’ll find information on what to do if you’re impacted by a wildfire and the supports available to you. The College will continue to carefully monitor the situation, update our alerts page and k...
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Mental health tips for the transition back to campus
July 20, 2021
Just as none of us had ever lived through a pandemic before COVID-19, none of us have ever emerged from one either. 49ͼ’s Counselling Services team has compiled these tips to help you prepare for the transitions that lie ahead. Don’t compare yourself. Not with other people and not with where you think you ‘should be’ at this point. We just lived through a global pandemic! If you had times of feeling not so productive or you’re feeling tired now, you’re not alone and that’s complet...
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Education support only a click away with 49ͼ Support online booking system
September 28, 2020
49ͼ has launched a new online system for students to book appointments with student support services from the comfort and safety of home. “49ͼ is committed to enhancing student access to services during COVID-19 and this new online booking system will help learners connect with people who can help,” says Meri Kim Oliver, 49ͼ Vice-President Students. 49ͼ Support is available at https://okanagan.bc.ca/support, allowing students to book appointments with: Education Advisors Indigenous Transit...
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