Community contributions diverse from College honorees
May 5, 2010
Four prominent Okanagan residents – a woman who traded local politics for the world of art, a pioneering wine-making couple, and an innovator focused on building high-tech industry in the region – will be honoured by Okanagan College at its convocation and commencement ceremonies this spring and summer. Dorothy Tinning, a former mayor of Penticton, Gray Monk Winery’s founders George and Trudy Heiss, and Peter Haubrich, the founder and president of the Okanagan Research and Innovation Centre (ORIC), will be made Honorary Fellows of ...
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Okanagan College names 2009 Honorary Fellows
April 2, 2009
Robert Fine, Barbara Marchand and Charles Armstrong will join a select group of distinguished individuals who are Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College. The College will acknowledge the achievements of Fine, Manager of Economic Development for the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission; Marchand, First Nations artist and educator; and Armstrong, retired corporate officer, as 2009 Honorary Fellows at a series of Convocation ceremonies this June. “We are fortunate to be associated with three of the Valley’s most community...
Read more...Five prominent citizens to be honoured at College’s Convocations
May 2, 2008
A prominent Okanagan Nation educator and writer, three brothers best known for their contributions to the appreciation of nature, and a well-known area businessman will be recognized as Honorary Fellows this June by Okanagan College. Jeannette Armstrong, the Executive Director of Penticton’s internationally-renowned En’owkin Centre, will be made an Honorary Fellow of Okanagan College at the June 7th afternoon Convocation at the Kelowna campus. Brothers Syd, Dick and Rob Cannings – each of whom have had distinguished careers as bio...
Read more...College bestows honours on three prominent Okanagan residents
May 11, 2007
Three prominent Okanagan residents who personify excellence, innovation and commitment to their communities will be recognized as Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College in June. Lorraine McGrath, Ken Smedley and Ross Gorman have been selected by the College for their ongoing contributions to their communities, personal achievements and dedication to excellence. They will be recognized in convocation ceremonies in June. "We are fortunate to be connected to each of these individuals," says Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton. "T...
Read more...College to recognize three community builders with new honour
May 29, 2006
Three well-known Okanagan citizens will be honoured by Okanagan College at its first convocations in June. Rev. Albert Baldeo, Mike Roberts, and Lois Serwa will each be named as Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College in recognition of their service to the community. "Our first convocations will be held on June 3 and June 29," notes Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton. "As we celebrate the accomplishments of our students on those days, we are also bestowing the Honorary Fellow awards for the first time to recognize the contributi...
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