Campus Life
Advanced wildfire research could save billions, protect vital power supply
UBC Okanagan researchers Dr. John Braun and Dr. Kevin Hanna are among the first to join the newly created US-Canada Centre on Climate-Resilient Western...
OC fundraiser to light way for new childcare centre
Dress up with your kids, enjoy a matinee, then parade downtown Vernon with glow up lanterns and a stilt walker. An upcoming event aims to cast a glow on...
UBCO researchers hope to prevent catastrophes with next-generation sensors
UBCO researchers are investigating ways to ensure wear-resistant coatings, designed to protect turbines, propellers, bridges and other structures, are not...
UBCO to host second debate: Free Speech is Not Dead
On October 24, UBCO will host its second debate this year, following up on the successful event this spring. This topic this fall: Free Speech is Not Dead....
Okanagan Nation Alliance and UBC Okanagan recommit to formal agreement
Chief Clarence Louie, left, and UBCO Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Lesley Cormack sign the memorandum of understanding between the Okanagan Nation...
Hundreds of students graduate into workforce at OC’s Fall Convocation and Commencement
When Okanagan College student Miranda Lockhart crossed the stage to be awarded her Okanagan College certificate as a health care assistant today, it will be...
Empowering Tomorrow: Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Scholarship Celebrates Future Leaders
The Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Scholarship continues to be a launchpad for South Okanagan high school graduates as they begin their educational journey...
Okanagan College raises Penticton Indian Band and Okanagan Nation flags at Penticton campus
A ceremony held today at Okanagan College’s Penticton campus welcomed the permanent raising of the Penticton Indian Band and Okanagan Nation flags. Community...
Apprentice Hiring Project supports accessible workplace
The work of custom wood framing apprentice Blair Jones is top notch. At work sites he adapts and learns quickly, working alongside colleagues to accomplish...
UBCO researcher examines how wildfires can transform rivers
An aerial view of the Bonaparte River (Kluhtows to the Shuswap people) floodplain surrounded by burnt slopes. Photo credit: Dr. Alessandro Ielpi. After...
Okanagan College connects students and employers with new Careers Hub
Okanagan College is making it easier for students to connect with employers to gain practical learning experiences as an integral part of their OC education. OC...
UBCO researchers dive into ways to make public pools more environmentally sustainable
Goal is to reduce costs, environmental impacts and health risks of aquatic centres UBC Okanagan researchers are taking a deep dive into the analytical data of...
OC welcomes more than 550 international students at fall orientation
Last week, Okanagan College welcomed more than 550 students from 70 countries at fall orientation events held at its four campuses. OC is excited to welcome the...
Celebrating 60: Welcome to the 2023/24 academic year at OC
A message from Okanagan College President, Dr. Neil Fassina: For many people, this week marks the start of a new chapter. The first day of classes, a return to...
UBCO welcomes students to campus for start of new term
Student orientation programs will be in full swing Monday as UBCO's Create takes place as part of a welcome for students new to campus. Classes for the academic...
Unity amidst adversity
UBC Okanagan became a temporary shelter for hundreds of firefighters who were in Kelowna battling wildfires near the campus. Last week when the flames of the...
OC student chefs supporting community
You can call it cooking with love. Students from the Okanagan Chef School at Okanagan College dropped plans this week for a final feast to celebrate the end...
Got space? Can you help a UBCO student?
There are several easy ways for people to support UBCO students using Places4Students. While the wildfire situation has improved, and many evacuation orders and...
OC community steps up to support wildfire efforts
The OC community has been busy this week, stepping up to support wildfire efforts in their communities and supporting friends, family and neighbours in many...
OC alum turns passion for music into a career in DJing
Set to release six original songs next month on Apple Music and Spotify, Himrose Bajaj’s career as DJ Hamy Shah is hitting new high notes. As a child,...