Student Success

Pinning Ceremony celebrates Practical Nursing graduates

Practical Nursing program graduates on the stage of the Algonquin Commons Theatre.

The 2023 graduating class of the Practical Nursing program.

More than 100 graduates from the Practical Nursing program were recognized at a pinning ceremony on Thursday, June 1 at the Algonquin Commons Theatre on the Ottawa Campus. During the ceremony, a special pin is affixed to the graduate’s clothing by a fellow practicing nurse, symbolizing their professional entrance into the nursing field.

A reception preceded the ceremony where students and their families gathered to mingle and sample various canapés on offer. Algonquin College President and CEO Claude Brulé was on hand to take part in photos with students in front of a practical nursing backdrop.

President and CEO Claude Brulé poses with graduates in front of a black backdrop with green and gold balloons.

President Brulé with Practical Nursing program graduates.

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Hospitality and Tourism degree students raise over $26K for local charities

Group of smiling students from the Hospitality and Tourism program posing for the cameraCongratulations to our latest cohort of graduating Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHTM) students that raised $26,324.62 for five local charities:

  • CHEO
  • Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
  • Do it for Daron
  • Canadian Guide Dogs
  • Harmer House

In addition, 10% of monies raised went towards a scholarship to help BHTM students in need.

This group of students has shown perseverance and dedication to their industry through planning, executing and hosting live events this spring – all on a zero budget. These events are now in the history books but the impact of the money raised remains.

We wish them well in their future endeavours.

Free menstrual products now available in AC’s Ottawa Campus washrooms

Algonquin College has recently partnered with Aunt Flow to begin offering free period products in the Ottawa Campus washrooms. Aunt Flow dispensers are stocked with organic cotton tampons and pads to ensure that menstruators never have to miss out on activities or classes due to their period or need to sacrifice something else within their budget to afford menstrual products. 

Photo of Aunt Flow dispensers in Algonquin College washroom. Dispenser is silver and has two small signs that read "free".

Aunt Flow dispenser in AC washroom.

According to statistics referenced by both the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario, 63 per cent of those who menstruate had concerns about not being able to access either menstrual products or proper sanitation facilities, and 34 per cent had faced budget/affordability issues.

AC believes in creating an accessible and equitable environment; if toilet paper and soap are freely accessible, period products should be too. Aunt Flow period products, serviced by Citron Hygiene, are 100 per cent organic cotton, chemical free, sustainably made and ensure the needs of the entire College community are met.

Aunt Flow is a brand focused on changing how periods are perceived, shedding the stigma and making period products available for free to all menstruators in away-from-home washrooms. For every 10 products purchased, Aunt Flow donates one to a menstruator in need.

Looking for products? Dispensers are located in 43 washrooms across campus; find the machine nearest to you here. Remember there is limited supply, and while best efforts will be made to keep them fully stocked, the Colleges asks to please only take what you need, when you need it.