Collaboration & Partnerships
Ruurs, Gopal, Henderson and Benson to receive College’s highest honour
May 14, 2014
Margriet Ruurs, Raghwa Gopal, Jim Henderson, and Garry Benson will take their place among an elite group as 91Ƭ’s 2014 Honorary Fellows – the highest honour the College bestows. “These four individuals have made meaningful contributions in a range of areas – from the promotion of children’s literacy, to economic development and mentorship, First Nations and environmental advocacy, to fundraising,” said Jim Hamilton, president of 91Ƭ. “And while the diversity is great, what they share in common is even more...
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Philip, Gatzke and Lapointe named College’s Honorary Fellows
May 15, 2013
91Ƭ will bestow its highest honour on three local respected and innovative community leaders during a series of Convocation ceremonies in June. Ernie Philip, Alan Gatzke and Barry Lapointe will be recognized as Honorary Fellows of the College for their contributions and leadership in the areas of cultural awareness, the agricultural industry and in aviation entrepreneurship, respectively. “I am proud to welcome Ernie, Alan and Barry as Honorary Fellows of 91Ƭ,” said President Jim Hamilton. “When I think ...
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College honours Williams with Distinguished Service Award
May 9, 2012
A retired 91Ƭ employee who ensured the health and safety of thousands of students for more than a decade has been named the 2012 recipient of the 91Ƭ Distinguished Service Award. Catherine Williams worked at the College for 34 years until her retirement two years ago. She spent her last 11 years as the College’s safety officer. Williams will be honoured for her dedicated service at 91Ƭ’s Spring Convocation ceremony on June 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kelowna campus. Williams is only the third per...
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Passion and achievement common threads among College honorees
April 12, 2012
91Ƭ’s 2012 Honorary Fellows each have something in common – the three local recipients are renowned for their vision, advocacy for youth, and impact on the people of the Okanagan. Yasmin John-Thorpe, Lane Merrifield and Janet Shaw have each been granted 91Ƭ’s highest recognition as Honorary Fellows. “It is a privilege to welcome the 2012 Honorary Fellows to 91Ƭ,” said President Jim Hamilton. “To say this year’s recipients have had a deep impact on our communities is an understatement. In th...
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Dickinson recognized for distinguished service in education
May 11, 2011
Dr. Gary Dickinson will be honoured by 91Ƭ at its Summer Convocation ceremony with the Distinguished Service Award for two decades of leadership and dedication to 91Ƭ as well as for outstanding service to his community. Dickinson has a long and valued history with 91Ƭ and its predecessor, Okanagan University College. With a career devoted to education that spanned more than 35 years, Dickinson worked in B.C. Secondary schools and post-secondary institutions until retiring in 2000. The last 20...
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Respected researcher, top-ranking RCMP member and community-minded entrepreneur are College’s 2011 Honorary Fellows
May 4, 2011
On the day it honours and celebrates the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2011, 91Ƭ will also recognize the contributions, careers and service of three community-minded leaders that include a world renowned researcher, Canada’s highest-ranking female RCMP member, and an entrepreneur whose fabric stores dominate the Canadian textile industry. 91Ƭ will bestow the title of Honorary Fellow on Dr. Tom Landecker, Principal Research Officer at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO), Beverle...
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Former Dean honoured for distinguished service
May 6, 2010
91Ƭ’s former Regional Dean of the Shuswap-Revelstoke region will be honoured at the 2010 Spring Convocation with the distinguished service award. Lynda Wilson will be recognized for her dedication to 91Ƭ, its students and staff, as well as for outstanding service to her community on Saturday, June 5 in Kelowna. Wilson joined Okanagan University College in 2000, taking on the role of Regional Dean. She spent a decade at the helm of the region and carries much responsibility for the growth and development o...
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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 91Ƭ 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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91Ƭ 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 91Ƭ. 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 91Ƭ. Jeannette Armstrong, the Executive Director of Penticton’s internationally-renowned En’owkin Centre, will be made an Honorary Fellow of 91Ƭ 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 91Ƭ 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 91Ƭ 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 91Ƭ at its first convocations in June. Rev. Albert Baldeo, Mike Roberts, and Lois Serwa will each be named as Honorary Fellows of 91Ƭ in recognition of their service to the community. "Our first convocations will be held on June 3 and June 29," notes 91Ƭ 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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