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“Our diversity is our medicine”: new murals reflect the rich diversity of the AC community 

Algonquin College’s beautiful homage to indigenization and diversity was unveiled today at the Ottawa, Pembroke, Perth and AC Online campuses. The new cross-campus murals, entitled “Stronger Together,” represent the rich diversity of the AC community and its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion on the path forward. 

To mark the ceremonious occasion, Algonquin College President Claude Brulé, representing the Ottawa campus, was joined virtually by Deans of the other three Algonquin College campuses — Pembroke Acting Dean Sarah Hall, Perth Dean Chris Hahn and AC Online Acting Dean Farbod Karimi. 

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AC student raises funds for local Ottawa not-for-profit 

After a long year of online schooling, missed placement opportunities, and little peer– to– peer interaction, working with Ausome Ottawa was just the burnout medicine that Katie Groves needed.

Ausome Ottawa is a not-for-profit dedicated to enriching the lives of families living with autism through sport. Algonquin College’s Occupational and Physical Therapy programs have proudly partnered with Ausome Ottawa’s Fine Motor Program for many years now, working in tandem to provide a safe space where children can thrive, and AC students can gain hands– on experience.

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