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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.
Camosun Students Fundraise for Exciting New Songhees Partnership
With the success of last year’s event to build on, Camosun students in Culinary Arts, Anthropology and Hospitality Management are preparing to host the second annual Cooking for Reconciliation dinner at the Songhees Wellness Centre on Friday, March 29, 2019.
Transforming Kitchen Culture at VCC
As a young chef in Switzerland, VCC honorary alumnus Bruno Marti recalls a men-only kitchen culture of intimidation and competition where apprentices did their assigned work and little more.
Olympic Athletes, Sports Mentors Gear up to Inspire Girls at Penticton Campus
The need for speed should not be defined by gender. Approximately 100 girls between eight and 13 years will be descending on the Penticton campus of Okanagan College on March 10 to take part in Fast and Female, a free event celebrating female participation in sport and exercise.
College Of The Rockies Hosting Career And Job Fair
College of the Rockies’ annual Career and Job Fair will be taking place in the College gym on Wednesday, March 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will feature representatives from local and provincial companies, government agencies, and professional associations.
Okanagan College News: MQN Sets Foundation for Next Generation of Tradespeople
For students stepping into trades training at Okanagan College, several new bursaries established by MQN Architecture and Interior Design will help provide a solid foundation.
Okanagan College Spaghetti Bridge Contest Support Continues to Grow
A new supporter has come aboard for Okanagan College’s 36th annual Spaghetti Bridge Building Contest. Faction Projects Inc. is title sponsor for Okanagan College’s Spaghetti Bridge Building Contest in 2019.
Okanagan College to Launch Indigenous-Knowledge Infused Professional Cook Training
Okanagan College is turning to Indigenous knowledge keepers, chefs and foragers to help incorporate traditional knowledge and practices into an intake of its professional cook training program this spring – and any interested future chefs can step into the College’s kitchen this week to learn more and have their questions answered.
College Of The Rockies Nursing Students Embarking On Geneva Field Trip
Seven College of the Rockies Bachelor of Science in Nursing students are heading to Geneva, Switzerland for a week-long field trip.
College of New Caledonia Carpentry Students Build Flag Holders for Para Nordic
The craftsmanship of College of New Caledonia (CNC) carpentry students is helping flags fly during the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2019 World Para Nordic Skiing Championship Feb. 15 and 24.