Campus Life
Can flowers, planted to attract pollinators, benefit neighbouring crops?
UBCO researchers have determined that flower gardens intentionally planted beside fruit crops can double crop yield if the timing and blossoms appeal to the...
Students celebrate Convocation and Commencement in emotional ceremonies at OC
As Okanagan College 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...
Statement attributed to Dr. Neil Fassina, President, Okanagan College
“Okanagan College is in strong support of the measures announced by the B.C. government this morning and appreciates Minister Robinson’s efforts to ensure...
New research shows invasive ants alter lion's hunting habits in Kenya
UBCO's Dr. Adam Ford was part of a research team investigating how a tiny invasive ant is changing the eating habits of Kenya's lions and improving the...
New Touch Coffee machine brings Ukrainian coffee experience to OC’s Kelowna campus
When Eugene Pavlov and Yaroslav Khaynas came to Canada from Ukraine in November 2022, they didn’t know that they would later open a new coffee shop at...
UBCO's Writer in Residence to work with local emerging writers
Local writer Shelley Wood is UBCO's latest Writer in Residence and this year's judge of the annual short story contest. Kelowna-based author Shelley Wood is...
Caring Canines to visit OC to boost student mental health
Meet Bella and Wilson, a pair of fun-loving dogs that will soon be the center of everyone’s attention at Okanagan College. Bella and Wilson are therapy dogs,...
OC business students ready to showcase their skills at international business competition
Nine Okanagan College School of Business students are preparing to compete at the 2024 Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C). Hosted at Queen’s...
Artificial intelligence helps unlock advances in wireless communications
Next-generation mobile networks are expected to outperform 5G on many fronts thanks to research from UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering. A new wave of...
Free Early Childhood Education program offered in Salmon Arm
Flexible course delivery that includes online and in-person instruction and full tuition support will allow more people in the Salmon Arm-Shuswap to pursue...
Okanagan College provides golden opportunity for local seniors
Learning can be for everyone, and 67-year-old Okanagan College graduate Denise Dickson is living proof. At 67 years young, Denise's decision to pursue...
Okanagan College announces new chair, vice chair
Okanagan College (OC) is pleased to announce Dale Safinuk as the new chair of the Board of Governors, following an election at the Board’s December meeting....
UBCO faculty and staff host international students at Christmas
UBCO faculty and staff have been invited to host an international student and their families over the winter break. While Christmas can be a joyous time of...
Celebrating the OC career of Dr. Bill Gillett
With the retirement of Dr. William Gillett (Bill), OC will certainly miss the former Dean of the School of Business. But we are in a celebratory mood and wish...
Taking physics beyond space and time
Researchers have created a physical theory encompassing both quantum mechanics and general relativity which can help scientists construct a complete theory of...
Climate change leads engineers to harness the power of green
UBC Okanagan uses several low-impact developments, like this vegetative area outside the Commons building, that are intentionally created to help control and...
New Dean to join Okanagan College’s School of Business
Okanagan College is pleased to announce that Joe Baker, a passionate academic leader and entrepreneur within Canada’s education, tourism and hospitality...
UBC Okanagan appoints Willard inaugural gallery director
Assistant Professor Tania Willard is the inaugural Director of the UBC Okanagan art gallery. Photo credit: Billie Jean Gabriel. UBC has appointed accomplished...
UBCO adds Indigenous Knowledges theme to Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies programs
Evangeline John wears a ribbon skirt she created in a field filled with balsam root sunflowers in Secwepemcúl'ecw. Photo courtesy of UBCO Indigenous Art...
UBC Okanagan's new Master of Design builds leadership potential
Dr. Megan Smith and Sessional Lecturer Gao Yujie discuss their work on an installation in UBC Okanagan's Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. The newly...