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Diane McCutcheon, Vice President, Human Resources, celebrates retirement after 34 years of service

With rousing tributes, including a musical sendoff from her team, Diane McCutcheon celebrated her retirement after serving as the Vice President, Human Resources at Algonquin College for the past five and a half years – and an AC career spanning 34 years.

Well wishers, including many returning AC retirees, gathered in Nawapon to toast Diane, who was joined by her husband and children for the celebration. Over her multi-decade career at the College, she has provided leadership and strategic direction in the development of the organization’s human resources strategy for nearly six years. She led, coached and mentored a group of human resources professionals who add value and deliver a high standard of services that align to Algonquin College’s Strategic Business Plan. Diane served as a strategic advisor to the president and Board of Governors on human resources matters. Continue reading

Meet our Valedictorian Kevin Labelle

As we prepare for the upcoming 2024 Spring Convocation, we are pleased to highlight our valedictorians who will be speaking to theirHeadshot and program information about valedictorian Kevin Labelle respective classes during their ceremonies.

Valedictorian Kevin Labelle is graduating from the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence as an Electrical Engineering Technician.

Listen as Kevin shares his advice to future students.

More information about the Algonquin College convocation ceremonies can be found here. Continue reading

Meet our Pembroke Campus Valedictorian Samantha Monforton

As we prepare for the upcoming 2024 Spring Convocation, we are pleased to highlight our valedictorians who will be speaking to theirheadshot and program info about valedictorian Samantha Monforton respective classes during their ceremonies.

Samantha Monforton is the valedictorian from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at our Pembroke Campus.

Samantha’s advice to future students’ is don’t be afraid to make connections with classmates and faculty and build that social support network.

More information about the Algonquin College convocation ceremonies can be found here. Continue reading