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It had been two long years since Algonquin College had celebrated its graduates with an in person ceremony, but on Friday, June 3 the traditional pomp and circumstance of a convocation ceremony returned to the venerable Pembroke Memorial Centre. The 70-year old arena that has hosted the Pembroke Campus annual celebration of its graduates for more than a decade was transformed, decorated in black curtains, large video screens and a well lit stage with the College’s Coat of Arms as its focal point.

All of the elements of a convocation ceremony were back. The President’s address, a message from the school valedictorian, the conferring of certificates, diplomas and degrees and most noticeably, the clapping and cheering for the graduates. It was special. It reminded all of us of what we had missed over the past 24 months. Continue reading →

Have you noticed the pillars at the College’s Ottawa Campus main intersection, known as the ‘four corners’, have taken on a new look?

In recognition of Deafblind Awareness Month in Canada, Algonquin College is part of a community-wide ‘yarn bombing’ initiative with the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind).

CNIB Deafblind Community Services members have been on campus attaching the display of knitted/crocheted squares to the pillars. The display includes a small sign describing the purpose of the activity.

This initiative, which is being carried out in communities around the world this month, symbolizes the coming together of people in the field of Deafblindness. The goal is to increase awareness and knowledge of Deafblindness as a unique disability as well as to advocate for appropriate services for people around the world who are deafblind.

Learn how you can support the CNIB in its efforts by visiting the following link:

Support CNIB by donating, volunteering, and more | CNIB

“Each year since 1977, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has organized International Museum Day, which represents a unique moment for the international museum community.

The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.” Last year, more than 37,000 museums participated in the event in about 158 countries and territories.” – International Council of Museums

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