Huge thanks to the OC community
February 3, 2023
President Neil Fassina wanted to share the following message of gratitude to OC students and employees for navigating the challenges and uncertainties from the past month. ...
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Halsall nominated for 2023 Community Sport Hero Award
February 2, 2023
An AVÌìÌà employee is being recognized for making a splash in the sport community. Ben Halsall, an AVÌìÌÃal Technology Coordinator with Learning and Applied Research, has been nominated for a 2023 Community Sport Hero Award, in the category of Volunteer/Sport Leader. The Community Sport Hero Awards were created by the City of Kelowna and PacificSport Okanagan, recognizing athletes, sport leaders and volunteers for their outstanding contributions to sport in the community. This year will continue to focus on those who demonstr...
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BC BTAC recommends client Nonny Beer for DryFeb Challenge
February 2, 2023
Thinking of joining Dry February this year, but struggle to say goodbye to beer for a month? The BC Beverage Technology Access Centre at AVÌìÌà is shining the spotlight on one of its clients, Nonny Beer, for its commitment to all the craft beer taste without the alcohol content. Nonny is brewed with traditional ingredients -- all natural with no preservatives -- and lacking the traditional downside of alcoholic beer. "My brother Leigh and I have had a lot of beers together ... because beers are fun. According to all the booze a...
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Update: Related to the cyber-incident, Jan. 2023
January 31, 2023
Dear OC community, Thank you for your continued support through the past few weeks. We recognize that there are many questions circulating and are making every effort to share information as it is confirmed through the ongoing and active investigation. Below are questions and answers addressing where we are today. AVÌìÌà will continue to provide updates as we are able, with a focus on prioritizing our community’s safety and security. Neil Fassina President, AVÌìÌà Was it ransomware? It would b...
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Update to the OC Community on the recent cyber-incident
January 30, 2023
Good afternoon OC students and staff, As you are aware, on Jan. 9, AVÌìÌà responded to an incident in which an unauthorized group gained access to our technology systems. As soon as the intrusion was detected, we took steps to contain the incident and engaged police and cyber-security experts to assist with the investigation of the incident and the restoration of our systems, both of which are active and ongoing. Specifically, we notified agencies including the RCMP, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for B....
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OC to celebrate first graduates of 2023
January 26, 2023
Amanda Jones will be one of hundreds of OC graduates taking a momentous step this weekend, as she and her peers cross the red carpet at the College’s first Convocation ceremonies of the year. And for the Penticton mother of two – who juggled a return to classroom with supporting a family and running a successful business during a global pandemic – the long-awaited moment brings feelings of pride and a continued desire to keep learning. AVÌìÌà will recognize graduates at two ceremonies in Kelowna on Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – Sc...
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Business students bring home medals from Canada’s oldest business school competition
January 24, 2023
Students from the School of Business at AVÌìÌà (OC) were front and centre at the prestigious Queen's University Inter-Collegiate Business Competition this month, with 15 students combining for four medals, including the team award for exceptional team spirit. The competition, held Jan. 13 to15 in Kingston, ON, saw seven teams from the Okanagan School of Business competing in the final weekend of the event. Two-person teams were presented with a business scenario to analyze, develop a solution, and create a presentation to be pres...
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College notifies current students and employees of privacy incident and offers credit monitoring
January 23, 2023
On Monday, January 9, AVÌìÌà responded to an incident in which an unauthorized entity gained access to certain AVÌìÌà technology systems. As soon as the intrusion was detected, the College took steps to contain the incident and engaged cyber-security experts to assist with the response and investigation. In the course of the investigation, it has been determined that certain information belonging to current students and employees may have been subject to risk as result of the incident. The College has notified the Offi...
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AVÌìÌà alumni team up to launch new EP as annual music concert set to take place
January 20, 2023
As a kid, Jessica Bourelle dreamed of being a musician, singing along to songs she heard on the radio or ones that she had written herself. She had the heart of a poet, loved writing and dreamed of a career in music. But like a lot of creative forces, Jessica wondered if her songs were good enough. Enter AVÌìÌÃ’s Audio Engineering and Music Production program, a certificate course that prepares individuals to work in a variety of different music production careers. It was in the program that Jessica’s confidenc...
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AVÌìÌÃ’s 15th annual Business Expo and Employment Fair returns on Feb. 1
January 18, 2023
For those on the hunt for a new job – or wondering about the educational pathway to kickstart a career change – one of AVÌìÌÃ’s most popular community events is back and bigger than ever in 2022. OC’s Business Expo & Employment Fair will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Centre for Learning (E Building) Atrium and in the Trades (T Building) Atrium at the Kelowna Campus, 1000 KLO Rd. The Expo is presented by the College’s School of Business, in collaboration with OC’s Trades and Apprenticeship and...
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