From November 15 to November 17, 2024, Algonquin College proudly hosted The Crunch, an interdisciplinary entrepreneurship competition that brought together students from four post-secondary institutions: Algonquin College, Carleton University, the University of Ottawa, and Collège La Cité.
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Chefs at the Castle: A Michelin Star Culinary Experience at Fairmont Château Laurier is a first-of-its-kind event in Canada, bringing together world-renowned chefs for exclusive multi-course dinners and interactive cooking classes. From Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 2024, each evening showcased exceptional fine dining and culinary artistry, with chefs presenting signature dishes and sharing insights with guests. Algonquin College culinary and pastry arts students were invited to assist chefs at the event, with the coordination efforts of culinary and pastry arts program coordinators and Acting Chair, Harsh Singh.
Fifteen students from Nunavut and the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) have come to Algonquin College to participate in this year’s Northern Youth Abroad (NYA) Next program. Open to youth aged 16-22, NYA Next students live at the Ottawa Campus while receiving individual career coaching, volunteering in the community and learning presentation skills. They leave the program with high school credits, career preparedness, and the experience of living on a college campus.