49ͼ Life
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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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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49ͼ Community Fridge
August 14, 2024
In an effort to help ease food insecurity, a campus fridge is now available to anyone who needs access to food at 49ͼ’s Kelowna campus. Located in the hallway outside the 49ͼ Student Union office (Room A148), the Kelowna campus fridge is based on the community fridge concept and is available to students during regular building hours. The fridge is volunteer operated and stocked with donated food and is a great example of a collaborative effort to support students with a group of 49ͼ instructors known as the Breakfast ...
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49ͼ Welcomes New Board of Governors
August 14, 2024
49ͼ is pleased to announce new members who will be joining the 49ͼ Board of Governors as of July 31, 2024.Sheri Hamilton and Gurjit Chand have been appointed to the board for a one-year term.A mother of two, Hamilton has already contributed significantly to 49ͼ, serving as a Foundation Director and Chair of the Finance Committee from 2018 to 2024, and as the past Chair of the 49ͼ Regional Advisory Committee (Shuswap Region). In 2024, she began her term as a Board member of CPHR BC & Yu...
Read more...49ͼ Delegation Engages Global Education Issues at BC International Education Week 2024
August 13, 2024
In the spirit of collaboration and learning 49ͼ’s International department was well-represented at a recent conference examining global education issues. 49ͼ team members spoke at the BC International Education Week 2024 Conference in Vancouver, a gathering of educators and administrators from various institutions.The conference discussed insights on international education, and 49ͼ's delegation made a notable impact.Three employees from 49ͼ led insightful sessions alongside ...
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College professor Celebrates Chinese Canadian history at Commando Bay 80th anniversary
August 9, 2024
49ͼ history professor Howard Hisdal celebrated a major milestone in the history of Chinese Canadian right to vote. Hisdal was invited by Shaun Boo to make the trip to Commando Bay on Okanagan Lake to commemorate the 1944 British Special Operations (SOE) training of 13 Chinese Canadian commandos. The event included members of the Kelowna Chinese History Group, the Chinese Freemasons of Kelowna, and Military Historian Keith Boehmer of the Okanagan Military Museum. “The training of the 13 Chinese Canadians at Comma...
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Camp 49ͼ: Where Summer Fun Meets Support
July 29, 2024
Summer is in full swing at 49ͼ campuses across Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and Salmon Arm, where Camp 49ͼ has opened its doors once again. Running throughout the summer, Camp 49ͼ aims to engage children in a variety of interests from engineering and arts to music, science, culinary arts, trades, and computers. With hundreds of children expected weekly, the campuses are buzzing with laughter and excitement as kids dive into their passions.For families like the Smiths, Camp 49ͼ isn't just a summer camp—it's a vital support sys...
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49ͼ Student Joshua’s experience at the 2024 Human Security in Southeast Asia Conference
July 11, 2024
Joshua Lee, an 49ͼ 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 49ͼ. His achievemen...
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Rachel’s Adventure: A Métis Student's Journey Through Study Abroad
June 21, 2024
The following story was submitted by 49ͼ’s International Education team:An 49ͼ student has returned from the trip of a lifetime.Rachel, a Métis student at 49ͼ (49ͼ), recently participated in a Discovery Camp in Surabaya, Indonesia. This program, which included 11 49ͼ students (three of whom were Indigenous), focused on sustainable development goals and local government initiatives.Rachel's journey was made possible because 49ͼ is part of the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP), which helps students’ stud...
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Student finds a home in Computer Sciences at 49ͼ
June 10, 2024
When 49ͼ 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 49ͼ alumni and the work they were doing. She loved the location in the Okanagan Valley and the small class sizes 49ͼ is known for.But it was 49ͼ’s Computer Science Department that really caught her eye. She was soon enrolled in the Bachelor of Computer Info...
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49ͼ Coyotes win 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship
May 15, 2024
ContributedThe 49ͼ 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 the last ...
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49ͼ Coyotes win 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference regular season championship
May 15, 2024
Contributed by 49ͼ CoyotesThe 49ͼ 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.Th...
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Okanagan high school students Experience 49ͼ
May 7, 2024
This years’ Experience 49ͼ events across 49ͼ campuses continue this week with events in Vernon (May 8) and Penticton (May 9). 49ͼ 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. 49ͼ teams will be helping guide students through the maze of career options available beyond high school.Experience 49ͼ details here.Experience 49ͼ is designed to address one of the most pressing challenges faced by students today: the uncertainty of where to b...
Read more...Medicine Walk by Madeline Terbasket sees standing ovation at 49ͼ
April 30, 2024
The 49ͼ 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 Student Se...
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Canada's Chief of Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, Inspires 49ͼ Students
April 30, 2024
49ͼ history student Joshua Lee may never have thought he would receive advice directly from Canada's highest-ranking soldier, during his 49ͼ education. But that's exactly what happened earlier this year for Lee and a handful of lucky 49ͼ students, when General Wayne Eyre, Canada's Chief of Defence staff, made a visit to 49ͼ. Lee, a student in 49ͼ'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 Canada as we...
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