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southeast Kelowna
Kelowna City of Gastronomy announces next steps, community engagement opportunities

The work of advancing Kelowna’s new international designation as a City of Gastronomy through the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is moving into its next phase, with the formation of a new Advisory Council and upcoming opportunities for community members to get involved.
Mariah Matthews
Okanagan College celebrates student ingenuity at annual Student Showcase

Okanagan College student Mariah Matthews is looking forward to showcasing what she has learned in her interdisciplinary studies around gender and psychology at Okanagan College’s fourth annual OC Student Showcase.Taking place on April 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Kelowna campus of…
Gurleen Gang student
Okanagan College grad gains recognition as Canada’s Young Professional of the Year

When Gurleen Gang left Nairobi, Kenya, for Canada a decade ago, he had a dream of becoming a civil engineer. What he didn’t know then was that his journey would lead him to become Canada’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year, recognized nationally by the…
Lauren Cochrane with her PACWEST teammates
Okanagan College CCAA bronze medalist builds success on and off the ice

Lauren Cochrane came to Okanagan College (OC) unsure of her path. Three years later, she’s competing on the national curling stage, supporting fellow students through OC’s Peer Support program and working in the campus fitness facility— all while maintaining a full course load…
enactus
Okanagan College students earn two first place finishes at Enactus Canada regionals

Student entrepreneurs from Okanagan College delivered an outstanding performance at the recent regional competition hosted by Enactus Canada March 12 and 13 in Vancouver, earning two first-place finishes and one second-place finish across three National Impact Challenge…

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A group of people posing together indoors in front of a large wooden structure with curved panels and a staircase in the background.
International students welcomed across Okanagan College campuses

Okanagan College proudly welcomed new international students to campus during the Winter 2026 International Orientation, held Friday, Jan. 2, across the Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton campuses. The day was filled with energy, connection and plenty of smiles as students were…
black history month
Empowering Diversity: Celebrating Student Voices on Campus

In honour of Black History Month in Canada, the International Education Department, in collaboration with the African Caribbean Student Association (ACSA), screened "Black Panther" last week. However, it was more than just entertainment; it served as a powerful celebration…
OC alum Jessica Skerlec
Meet Jessica Skerlec

What is your name?  Jessica Skerlec What are your pronouns?  She/her Where is your hometown and where are you located now?  Raised in Kelowna and still currently living in Kelowna.
OC alum Milanne Desfosses at her workplace
Meet Milanne Desfosses

Q: What is your name? A: Milanne Desfosses Q: What are your pronouns? A: She/her/hers Q: Where is your hometown and where are you located now? A: I’m from Fort St. John, B.C., and now I live in Calgary.
Collage of images of Felix wandering around the campus or being goofy at home
Meet Felix, OC's unofficial campus cat

  It turns out the cat really did come back the next day Students and employees have had paws-itive experiences this term, spending time between classes and meetings getting to know Felix – OC’s unofficial campus cat in Kelowna. The domestic long-hair with tuxedo…

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Featured Events
Event Type (field_event_type)
Audience
06
Apr
Ping Pong - Penticton Campus
Penticton campus
08
Apr
Year-End Carnival Party - Penticton Campus
Penticton campus
08
Apr
Student Showcase 2026 - Kelowna Campus
Kelowna campus
09
Apr
Mindfulness Drop-ins - Penticton campus
Penticton campus
09
Apr
Grad Photo Day
Kelowna campus
09
Apr
It's a Wrap Fun Day
Kelowna campus
09
Apr
Year End BBQ - OCSU and Campus Life
Salmon Arm campus
09
Apr
Anti-Racism Lunch & UNLearn Virtual Workshop Series
Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke Centre, Virtual campuses
09
Apr
Open House - Penticton
Penticton campus
10
Apr
Western Canada RoboCup Junior
Kelowna campus

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