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UbiSim Virtual Reality Nursing EdTech Solution Named Career Prep Platform of the Year

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Giovedì, Giugno 13, 2024
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UbiSim ( www.ubisimvr.com ), the world’s first immersive virtual reality (VR) training platform built specifically for nurses and nursing simulation by Labster ( www.labster.com ), has won the “Career Prep Platform of the Year” award in the sixth annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program.

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  • UbiSim ( www.ubisimvr.com ), the world’s first immersive virtual reality (VR) training platform built specifically for nurses and nursing simulation by Labster ( www.labster.com ), has won the “Career Prep Platform of the Year” award in the sixth annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program.
  • Now in use at hundreds of nursing institutions in North America and Europe, the UbiSim platform is supporting tremendous subscriber expansion across universities, community colleges, technical colleges, and medical centers within 13 countries.
  • “Receiving the EdTech Breakthrough award for ‘Career Prep Platform of the Year’ validates our efforts to transform nursing education with technology and expand training opportunities through immersive, customizable VR scenarios,” said Shawn Boom , chief executive officer of Labster, the parent company of UbiSim.
  • Visitors to booth 417 on June 12-14 can expect to see how the robust, immersive UbiSim scenarios help learners succeed.

Bow Valley College once again named one of Alberta’s Top 75 Employers

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Martedì, Gennaio 30, 2024
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Calgary, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bow Valley College is honoured to maintain its standing as one of Alberta’s Top 75 Employers .

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  • Calgary, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bow Valley College is honoured to maintain its standing as one of Alberta’s Top 75 Employers .
  • Eligible Bow Valley College employees are also enjoying increased flexibility with a special taxable account funded by the college through the Wellness Spending Account.
  • Its main campus is conveniently located in downtown Calgary, with the newly named City Hall – Bow Valley College CTrain station at its doorstep.
  • Bow Valley College has regional campuses located in Okotoks, Airdrie, Cochrane, and Banff.

Bow Valley College and Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council awarded $9.4 million research grant to support foreign-trained nurses

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Lunedì, Gennaio 15, 2024
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Calgary, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bow Valley College and partner Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC) have received a $9.4 million grant from the Government of Canada to help Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) gain employment in Canada.

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  • Calgary, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bow Valley College and partner Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC) have received a $9.4 million grant from the Government of Canada to help Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) gain employment in Canada.
  • “We are overjoyed to receive this historical and significant investment that will help talented nurses start their new lives in Canada,” says Nora Maclachlan, Special Advisor, Health at Bow Valley College.
  • We are incredibly excited to bring our expertise and experience working with internationally trained professionals to this project with Bow Valley College."
  • After starting the program in Alberta, Bow Valley College and CRIEC intend to collaborate across Canada and expand into British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Bow Valley College celebrates 2023’s most memorable moments

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Giovedì, Dicembre 21, 2023
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Join us for a trip back in time as we look at the greatest Bow Valley College moments and stories of 2023.

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  • Join us for a trip back in time as we look at the greatest Bow Valley College moments and stories of 2023.
  • Bow Valley College invites the community to become champions and continue to inspire brighter futures for students.
  • In September 2023, the City of Calgary and Bow Valley College announced the renaming of City Hall Station to City Hall/Bow Valley College Station.
  • Bow Valley College looks forward to sharing more exciting projects, announcements, and programs for students in 2024.

OCIF invests in the Calgary Entertainment Arts Production Hub at Bow Valley College

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Giovedì, Novembre 16, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund ("OCIF") is positioning Calgary to seize new opportunities in digital media and entertainment arts by investing up to $5.5 million into the Calgary Entertainment Arts Production Hub ("CEAPH") at Bow Valley College.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund ("OCIF") is positioning Calgary to seize new opportunities in digital media and entertainment arts by investing up to $5.5 million into the Calgary Entertainment Arts Production Hub ("CEAPH") at Bow Valley College.
  • Supporting business incubation, applied research, community-building, and youth engagement, the Calgary Entertainment Arts Production Hub at Bow Valley College will be a catalyst for economic growth, supporting business development activities in the entertainment arts industry and attracting more investment to Calgary in this exciting sector.
  • We are thrilled to partner with the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund to build a world-class hub for the next generation of creative minds," said Dr. Misheck Mwaba, President and CEO of Bow Valley College.
  • OCIF is a $100-million initiative launched by the City of Calgary in 2018 to make strategic investments to diversify and transform the economy.

The University of Lethbridge and Bow Valley College offer a new academic pathway in supply chain management

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Martedì, Novembre 7, 2023
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Calgary, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Lethbridge and Bow Valley College are pleased to announce a unique new program that will train students for the high-demand profession of supply chain management.

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  • Calgary, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Lethbridge and Bow Valley College are pleased to announce a unique new program that will train students for the high-demand profession of supply chain management.
  • The Business and Supply Chain Management integrated pathway program will see students earn a Business Administration Diploma with a major in supply chain management through Bow Valley College and a Bachelor of Management with a major in general management through the University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business .
  • “Expertise in supply chain and logistics is critical in the movement of goods and commodities to consumers, manufacturers and wholesalers.
  • The University of Lethbridge and Bow Valley College will work alongside Supply Chain Canada to support graduates pursuing a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation.

Bow Valley College scholarship recipients recognized at 26th Annual Premier’s Scholarship Luncheon

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Venerdì, Ottobre 27, 2023
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Calgary, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Danielle Smith was on hand at Bow Valley College for the Premier’s Scholarship Luncheon, honouring students for their exceptional academic achievements and inspirational service to our community.

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  • Calgary, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Danielle Smith was on hand at Bow Valley College for the Premier’s Scholarship Luncheon, honouring students for their exceptional academic achievements and inspirational service to our community.
  • The Premier’s Scholarship Luncheon celebrates 26 years of supporting students to realize their academic, career, and life goals.
  • Congratulations to each student and thank you to everyone at Bow Valley College for your tireless work and support.” – Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta.
  • A significant fundraiser for the College, the Premier’s Scholarship Luncheon has raised more than $2 million since its inception, removing financial barriers and empowering students to focus on their studies.

Bow Valley College announces new Vice President, External

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Martedì, Ottobre 24, 2023
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Calgary, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bow Valley College is pleased to announce the appointment of Tasneem Rahim as Vice President, External, effective immediately.

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  • Calgary, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bow Valley College is pleased to announce the appointment of Tasneem Rahim as Vice President, External, effective immediately.
  • “We have a phenomenal team passionate about opening more doors to our learners, offering our stakeholders an exceptional experience, and finding innovative ways to grow our college,” says Tasneem Rahim, Vice President, External of Bow Valley College.
  • “We are thrilled to have Tasneem Rahim continue as a senior member of our leadership team,” says Dr. Misheck Mwaba, President and CEO of Bow Valley College.
  • Tasneem Rahim, Vice President, External of Bow Valley College is available for interviews.

Bow Valley College Centre for Entertainment Arts unveils larger-than-life statue of Wonder Woman

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Sabato, Settembre 9, 2023
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Sept. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wonder Woman has joined the Bow Valley College Centre for Entertainment Arts (CEA) universe.

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  • Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Sept. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wonder Woman has joined the Bow Valley College Centre for Entertainment Arts (CEA) universe.
  • “We wanted something to inspire our Centre for Entertainment Arts students as they arrive for classes,” says Alison Anderson, Dean of Business, Technology, and Centre for Entertainment Arts.
  • On October 21, 2023, Bow Valley College is hosting its Open House, which also happens to be Wonder Woman Day, celebrating her debut in the 1940s.
  • And while at Open House, be sure to pose for a social media moment with Wonder Woman.”
    For more information on Bow Valley College Centre for Entertainment Arts, click here .

Bow Valley College announces collaboration with Microsoft Canada to drive innovation and digital transformation

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Mercoledì, Giugno 21, 2023
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Calgary, June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bow Valley College is proud to announce a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Microsoft Canada, with the goal of advancing the college’s digital transformation journey and helping to offer an innovative, future-ready digital experience to its students and employees.

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  • Calgary, June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bow Valley College is proud to announce a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Microsoft Canada, with the goal of advancing the college’s digital transformation journey and helping to offer an innovative, future-ready digital experience to its students and employees.
  • “Collaborating with technology powerhouse Microsoft Canada will guide us in our pursuit to provide an exceptional experience for our students and employees, drive innovation, and attain operational excellence,” says Dr. Misheck Mwaba, President and CEO, Bow Valley College.
  • The College is the first post-secondary institution to announce a collaboration of this kind with Microsoft Canada.
  • “We have a bold vision to shape the future of college education and to be a leading access college in Canada,” says Dr. Mwaba.