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Cellist presents pro series recital Brandon University | November 9, 2006 As in previous years, Brandon is one of the stops on the Eckhardt-Gramatté (E-gré) National Music Competition first place winner’s tour....[continue] Malaspina University-College Culinary Art student earns $1000 scholarship Malaspina University College | September 8, 2006 Endless enthusiasm, effort and work ethic earned Malaspina University-College Culinary Arts student Jennifer Cline a $1000 scholarship from the Canadian Restaurant and Food Services Association....[continue] TRU, City, celebrate BCNET high-speed global connection Thompson Rivers University | September 5, 2006 Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and community leaders in education, research and business kicked off the fall semester today with the launch of accelerated, super high-performance connectivity for research and higher education communications through BCNET's Kamloops transit exchange....[continue] University of Saskatchewan graduate student working with BUs Dr. David Greenwood to reconstruct ancient B.C. ecosystem Brandon University | August 30, 2006 On August 27, University of Saskatchewan graduate student in Environmental Science Robin Smith visited Brandon University to meet with one of her advisors, BU's Dr. David Greenwood....[continue] Report Calls for More Child-Friendly Court System University of Victoria | August 30, 2006 Children need better support and should be consulted more about the legal decisions affecting them....[continue] Demand for a UBC Education Increases: 12,100 Fresh Faces Expected at UBC this Fall University of British Columbia | August 28, 2006 A substantial increase in applications for a University of British Columbia education means 12,100 new students will begin classes on Sept. 5, including a doubling of new student enrollment at UBC Okanagan....[continue] Life-long interest in meteorites pays off for B.C. woman University of Calgary | July 31, 2006 The first new meteorite identified in Canada this year is also one of the smallest ever found in the country and is the highlight of a British Columbia woman’s life-long interest in space rocks, after she discovered the specimen in 1968....[continue] Diethard Bohme wins prestigious prize York University | July 31, 2006 York's Canada Research Chair in Chemical Mass Spectrometry, Diethard Bohme, has received the Gerhard Herzberg Award this year for outstanding achievement in the science of spectroscopy....[continue] Where's the beef (cutter)? Thompson Rivers University | July 26, 2006 "Meat-cutters tend to go back to the communities they came from to work or start their own businesses," said Thompson Rivers University (TRU) meat-cutting program coordinator Ken Jakes, who has been involved in the program, the only one of its kind in the province, for many of its 30-plus years....[continue] Scotiabank supports BCIT's new Aerospace Technology Campus and students with gift of $125,000 British Columbia Institute of Technology | June 27, 2006 BCIT students will benefit from the opening of the new Aerospace Technology Campus, an elite facility currently under construction on 12.2 acres at the gateway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), thanks in part to a $125,000 donation from Scotiabank....[continue] Gift from HSBC Bank Canada to support students in BCIT’s aerospace programs British Columbia Institute of Technology | June 19, 2006 HSBC Bank Canada is stepping up to provide funding for BCIT’s innovative new Aerospace Technology Campus (ATC) through a new fund for students....[continue] Trades ceremonies are largest ever held Okanagan University College | June 14, 2006 More than 130 Okanagan College trades students are registered to attend two ceremonies Thursday in Kelowna to mark the completion of their courses....[continue] Grads participate in first Spring Convocation for Okanagan College Okanagan University College | June 1, 2006 Okanagan College will confer more than 300 degrees and diplomas on graduates from a variety of programs at two ceremonies on Saturday....[continue] UVic to Present Academic Medals at Convocation University of Victoria | May 30, 2006 The University of Victoria will recognize its highest achieving students among the Class of 2006—in subjects from genetics to intellectual property law—during Spring Convocation ceremonies June 6-9....[continue] SMU Librarian Receives Big Award St. Mary's University | May 29, 2006 The Atlantic Provinces Library Association is pleased to announce that Madeleine Lefebvre, Saint Mary's University Librarian, is the 2006 recipient of the APLA Merit Award....[continue] College to recognize three community builders with new honour Okanagan University College | May 29, 2006 Three well-known Okanagan citizens will be honoured by Okanagan College at its first convocations in June....[continue] Convocation 2006 Augustana University College | May 28, 2006 Neither the weather nor overzealous hockey celebrations kept the convocation crowd away from the University of Alberta Augustana Campus in Camrose on Sunday afternoon....[continue] UBC Okanagan’s Next Leader "An Academic’s Academic" University of British Columbia | April 20, 2006 Dr. Doug Owram, a former Vice President (Academic) and Provost at the University of Alberta, has been named UBC Okanagan Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC). He will take up his new duties on July 1, 2006....[continue] Sweet taste of success for Mal-U students Malaspina University College | April 20, 2006 Students in Malaspina University-College’s world renowned Culinary Arts and Professional Baking programs are enjoying the sweet taste of success after winning seven gold medals at a sugar sculpture competition in Kelowna....[continue] Okanagan College answers call for more trades people with new facility; expanded training opportunities Okanagan University College | April 18, 2006 The quandary for Okanagan College of late has been how to address the burgeoning demand for skilled trades people in the region when its Kelowna Campus, which houses the Trades and Apprenticeship programs, is bursting at the seams....[continue] Slam Poet returns home Okanagan University College | March 7, 2006 Shane Koyczan, an internationally acclaimed slam poet, will perform at Okanagan College this month as part of his Coming Home tour....[continue] 23rd Annual Spaghetti Bridge results Okanagan University College | March 3, 2006 You could have cut the tension with knife at the HMA Architects World Heavy Weight competition at Okanagan College’s 23rd Annual Spaghetti Bridge Contest. That is until the lights went out....[continue] BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus capital campaign soars with gift from BMO Financial Group British Columbia Institute of Technology | March 3, 2006 BCIT Students will benefit from the opening of the new Aerospace Technology Campus, an elite facility currently under construction on 12.2 acres at the gateway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), thanks in part to a $250,000 donation from BMO Financial Group....[continue] BCIT welcomes investments by key financial institutions in elite Aerospace Technology Campus British Columbia Institute of Technology | March 3, 2006 The financial sector in Canada is stepping up to provide funding for BCIT’s innovative new aerospace campus, an elite facility currently under construction in Richmond....[continue] Okanagan Wine Festivals Society establishes award for Culinary Arts students Okanagan University College | March 1, 2006 Students in Okanagan College’s Advanced Culinary Arts program will benefit from a newly established award by the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society....[continue] Schneider chosen as new Dean for Central Okanagan Region Okanagan University College | January 23, 2006 Okanagan College has a new Dean, responsible for the Central Okanagan region....[continue] Hughes joins College Board of Governors Okanagan University College | January 23, 2006 Okanagan College has a new Board of Governors member – Brian Hughes, a well-known investment advisor in the South Okanagan, has had extensive volunteer experience in support of education....[continue] BCIT celebrates Okanagan-based aerospace partnership British Columbia Institute of Technology | January 6, 2006 The aerospace industry has seen increased demand for job-ready technicians to work on new aircraft and new technologies, and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), in partnership with Kelowna Flightcraft and Rutland High School in Kelowna, will be able to deliver first-class aerospace training in the Okanagan to help fill these jobs....[continue] UBC Okanagan Expansion Adds Six Board of Governors Seats University of British Columbia | December 15, 2005 The University of British Columbia Board of Governors chair Brad Bennett welcomes six new members to the university board....[continue] CBU Grad Represents First Nations Youth University College of Cape Breton | December 2, 2005 The Assembly of First Nations chose Cape Breton University graduate and current instructor Jaime Battiste to represent Canadian First Nations Youth at the First Ministers Conference on Aboriginal Affairs in Kelowna last week....[continue] CBU Instructor To Represent Canadian Aboriginal Youth University College of Cape Breton | November 22, 2005 The Assembly of First Nations has chosen Cape Breton University Instructor Jaime Battiste to represent Canadian Aboriginal Youth at the up-coming First Ministers Conference on Aboriginal Affairs in Kelowna later this week....[continue] $2 Million Commitment to Create Meekison Student Centre at UBC Okanagan University of British Columbia | November 3, 2005 UBC Okanagan is creating a student centre in honor of UBC alumnus Dr. J. Peter Meekison, made possible by a $2 million commitment from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous....[continue] Public Consultation on Northern BC Cancer Care to Involve UNBC President University of Northern British Columbia | November 2, 2005 In an announcement made in Prince George on April 14, 2005, Premier Campbell commissioned Dr. Charles Jago, President of the University of Northern BC, and Jeff Burghardt, Chair of Northern Health, "to lead a comprehensive consultation process on access to cancer care in the north"....[continue] Soprano Layla Claire to perform at Mount A, Oct. 31 Mount Allison University | October 25, 2005 On Monday, October 31, Mount Allison University’s music department will host a guest recital by soprano Layla Claire, winner of the 2005 Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition....[continue] Noted death penalty opponent to give major public lecture Queen's University | September 16, 2005 Sister Helen Prejean, noted death penalty opponent and author of the best-selling Dead Man Walking, will give this year’s prestigious Dunning Trust Lecture at Queen’s University....[continue] Students and Faculty Make History at Opening of UBC Okanagan in Kelowna University of British Columbia | September 8, 2005 After months of intense preparation, 3,500 students will join more than 400 faculty and staff along with Okanagan residents and distinguished international guests to turn a page in British Columbia post-secondary history today by officially opening UBC Okanagan....[continue] Tufts nets Alumni teaching award Queen's University | September 7, 2005 Bruce Tufts has a gift for bringing learning to life....[continue] Objects of Bright Pride: auction to feature Northwest Coast Art Simon Fraser University | September 6, 2005 The Bill Reid Foundation and Simon Fraser University will present Objects of Bright Pride....[continue]
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