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College Relations

The College Relations department at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is responsible for public relations, media relations, institutional marketing, communications and advertising, social media, website content curation and event promotion and co-ordination (including convocation). The department is also responsible for assisting and guiding production of various institutional materials, including the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Viewbook and numerous community reports. College Relations personnel will also work to connect external organizations with expert speakers among ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's faculty and staff.

Convocation and Commencement

Celebrate your graduation from ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and join in the Convocation and Commencement festivities.

Honorees

Since 2006, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú has bestowed Honorary Fellows designations to deserving individuals as part of Convocation ceremonies.

Media services

Members of the media can send inquiries to collegerelations@okanagan.bc.ca for response within regular business hours. 

Internal services

Event planning

Successful event planning can make a big difference when it comes to community relations. Read event planning resources/protocols below when you start planning an event.

Graphic design

Professional-looking materials for marketing, events and promotions are more successful. Our graphic design team provides creative solutions that uphold ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú brand standards. Submit a project request for the design of print and digital materials.

Internal newsletters

Employees are welcome to submit content for inclusion in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's internal weekly and monthly newsletters.

Photography/videography

Please submit a project request if you require photography or videography services.

Social media

Learn social media best practices and how to get started. 

Website

College Relations manages content on the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú website. Please submit a website request to request a website event or website change.

Meet the team

Jennifer Goodwin

Associate Vice President, College Relations
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4534
Jenn Goodwin

Kevin Parnell

Associate Director, College Relations
Campus: Kelowna

Ginger Albrecht

Communications Advisor, External Relations
Campus: Kelowna

Tiana Langedyk

Digital Marketing Specialist
Campus: Kelowna
Tiana Langedyk

Alex Kladov

User Experience and Web Design Specialist, College Relations
Campus: Kelowna
Photo of Alex Kladov

Kristine Wickner

Recruitment & Events Assistant
Campus: Salmon Arm
Recruitment - Kristine Wickner

John Wecels

Senior Graphic Design
Campus: Kelowna

Len Nickel

Graphic Design
Campus: Kelowna

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