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.
Student Success
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.
Algonquin College learners have once again demonstrated their entrepreneurial spirit by securing four prizes at the annual Cross- College Entrepreneurship Challenge. This marks the third consecutive year AC learners were awarded in the competition, sponsored by Riipen and RBC Future Launch.
The event brought together student teams from 11 colleges across Ontario to address challenges faced by Canadian businesses. Algonquin College stood out with the participation of three teams. Through their skills, creativity and classroom knowledge, AC learners collaborated with real-world clients to come up with innovative solutions for the challenges presented.