Message from President Neil Fassina
August 19, 2025
To the À¦°óSM:It is hard to believe we’re in the last few weeks of August already. Today, as you know, is the first day of our annual Connections conference, a two-day event planned and run by employees for the À¦°óSM. I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at the sessions and during the social at the end of the day, and I especially want to extend thanks to the organizing committee and everyone who is contributing to this year’s Connections. Your efforts are appreciated!At this time of year, I know many OC team membe...
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Temporary changes to Kelowna campus bus loopÂ
August 15, 2025
The BC Transit bus loop at À¦°óSM’s Kelowna campus on K.L.O. Road is being temporarily relocated to accommodate construction activity underway on campus.The work is scheduled to take place between Aug. 18 and Sept. 1 and be completed for the start of the fall semester.During this time, the BC Transit stops for routes #1 and #8 will move to K.L.O. Road between Casorso Road and Campus West Road, in front of the new campus housing building. Note that bus route #12 will not be affected and will continue regular service at its ...
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OC Adult Upgrading instructor helps learners rewrite their futures
August 6, 2025
Some instructors teach math. Sofia Sookochoff teaches students to believe in themselves.For nearly two decades, Sookochoff has been a steady force with À¦°óSM’s Adult Upgrading program as an educator, but also as a champion of second (or third) chances.“I’ve been a math educator for over 20 years,†said Sookochoff. “Seventeen of those have been with Adult Upgrading at À¦°óSM. It is so rewarding to support students who are coming back to school — often after years away — and help them move forward.â€In her classes,...
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New Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship coming back to BC
July 29, 2025
À¦°óSM is pleased to announce that Caitlin Hartigan, a former B.C. resident and an experienced and passionate leader in the skilled trades sector, has been named the new Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship at À¦°óSM.Originally from Vancouver Island, Hartigan joins À¦°óSM from her current position as the Director of Programming & Client Operations at Women Building Futures in Edmonton. Prior to that she was the Dean of Skilled Trades at Northwestern Polytechnic and the Dean of Trades & Heavy Indust...
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New community members appointed to OC Board of Governors
July 28, 2025
À¦°óSM is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Governors, and the re-appointment of four returning board members.Community representatives Amanda Louie, Allan Louis and Carollynn Schafer joined the Board in May after each being appointed by the Province for terms ending July 31, 2026.Board Chair Dale Safinuk was re-appointed for a one-year term, while fellow board members Gurjit Chand and Sheri Hamilton were each re-appointed for further two-year terms, and Dustyn Baulkham was re-appoint...
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New Associate Dean in OC's School of Business
July 22, 2025
Dr. Agnes Weighill has been appointed as the new Associate Dean of the À¦°óSM School of Business.Her first day will be August 5."We are delighted to welcome Aggie Weighill to this new leadership role. With over 20 years of experience in academic leadership, research, and community engagement, Aggie brings a wealth of expertise to the School of Business. She has a proven track record of fostering industry partnerships, advancing experiential and applied education, and guiding strategic initiatives," said Dean of the School ...
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