Inclusion & Diversity

Tanya Buckley, AC Board of Governors member, recognized for philanthropic efforts

On Thursday, July 11, the Advancement & Strategy office celebrated Board of Governor member, Tanya Buckley, for her philanthropic efforts in creating The Cardel Homes Bursary and The Cardel Homes Scholarship.

Tanya Buckley, Senior Vice President, Cardel Homes Ontario Division, poses for a photo with 10 of her female staff members, and Algonquin College President and CEO Claude Brulé, Chris Hahn, Dean, ACCE and Perth, Nancy Druick, Manager, Philanthropy, Mistalyn Seguin, Director, Philanthropy, and Amanda Selvey, Chair, Architecture, Civil and Construction.

Tanya Buckley, Senior Vice President, Cardel Homes Ontario Division, poses for a photo with 10 of her female staff members, and Algonquin College’s President and CEO Claude Brulé, Chris Hahn, Dean, ACCE and Perth, Nancy Druick, Manager, Philanthropy, Mistalyn Seguin, Director, Philanthropy, and Amanda Selvey, Chair, Architecture, Civil and Construction.

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Black History Month at the Library

February is Black History Month; a time to honor and celebrate the culture, contributions, and legacies of Black Canadians and others around the globe.

In honour of this month, we are highlighting resources and books available in the Algonquin College Library to help guide the College community in learning about the achievements made and adversities faced by Black individuals over the course of history.

Below, we have a highlighted selection of available books in honor of Black History Month. We encourage all to drop-by the library and discover a variety of novels featuring prominent Black authors, non-fiction narratives that foster allyship, award-winning children’s books, and more.

Below is a list of a few examples of books you can find in the Library to read during Black History Month:

Explore our online collections to find more recommended resources in celebration of Black History Month:

New all-gender and universal washrooms available at the Ottawa Campus

Image of a washrooms with stall doors closed and a text-based wall mural on either side of the image

The four-corners washroom in A Building

Algonquin College is proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to inclusion, diversity and breaking down barriers within the College community. Facilities Management has recently completed extensive renovations to multiple washrooms on the Ottawa Campus, culminating in the creation of inclusive, all-gender and universal washroom facilities, as well as the first deliberately designed and constructed all-gender washrooms in College-owned facilities. 

This project has been in the works since 2022, with the overarching goal of fostering inclusivity across campus. A dedicated working group was formed to identify the diverse needs of the College community, including learners, employees and the public who use our facilities. Collaborating with consultants, we set ambitious standards for these all-inclusive washrooms, incorporating valuable lessons learned from the Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre project completed in 2021. 

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