Chef set to shine in a new role
Renowned Chef Bernard Casavant is leaving Okanagan College, but he’s not leaving the institution or his devotion to culinary education behind.
In The News
At BC Colleges, we want to acknowledge the successes of our colleges, especially excellence in teaching and community building. We celebrate the many milestones, projects, collaborations and announcements from our colleges on our website, in our monthly newsletter, and throughout our social media channels.
Read about the latest news and activities happening at colleges throughout BC in this month’s What’s New at BC Colleges? e-newsletter.
Lumby siblings shine at Spaghetti Bridge contest
Two very determined defending champions, a dash of friendly sibling rivalry and a home team hungry for victory spelled the recipe for a dramatic finish at the 35th annual Spaghetti Bridge Building Heavyweight competition at Okanagan College.
Selkirk College Student Fights for International Justice in The Hague
After landing a dream internship in the Netherlands, Geographic Information Systems Program student Karen Godbout is now using her education and skills to help the fight against the worst international crimes and help bring justice to the victims.
Selkirk College Lights Castlegar Campus for the Future
With an eye on safety and sustainability, outdoor lighting on the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus has been taken to a new level with the installation of more than 100 luminaires and a computerized system that provides a model for the future.
Selkirk College Welding Students Earn Medals in Skills Competition
The annual BC Skills Competition puts students to the test where they match their skills and knowledge to compete with others across the province. Two Selkirk College Welder Foundation Program students flew the flag proudly in Cranbrook and returned to the West Kootenay with medals.
Okanagan College Enactus and Valley First celebrate $100,000 of support
Okanagan College’s Enactus team hosted a ceremony this week to mark a milestone in support from one of the team’s key sponsors.
CNC Human Resources Student Sets Out to Write Unique Policy
College of New Caledonia (CNC) Human Resources Management Post-Diploma practicum student Caitlyn Soder is working with Theatre Northwest to write a policy on Intimate Choreography.
CNC signs historic MOU with Cheslatta
The College of New Caledonia (CNC) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cheslatta Carrier Nation during the grand opening of the community’s new Education Centre on March 28.
Selkirk College Welcomes Dr. Leroy Little Bear
From a residential school on the Blood Reserve in Southern Alberta to the founding director of Harvard University’s Native American Program, Dr. Leroy Little Bear is recognized as one of the continent’s leaders in the advancement and acceptance of Indigenous worldview in education.
Langara research project receives $90,000 BC Innovation Council Ignite Award
Langara College has been awarded a BC Innovation Council Ignite Award. This marks the first time BC colleges have received the award.