Celebrate World Water Day with Tips from a Water Expert (and AC Alum)

World Water DayMonday, March 22 marks World Water Day. A day acknowledging what water means to people, its true value and how we can better protect this vital resource.

AC graduate Breanna Foster and colleague Christine Gan are dedicated to water conservation. Gan, an engineering specialist at Bishop Water explains that there are simple things people can do every day to conserve water. That in turn will reduce the load on local water treatment plants, which can have a lasting impact on the community. Read more >


Remember to be #SocialWise this St. Patrick’s Day!

Social wise Virtual events

Top of the morning! Today marks St. Patrick’s Day, an occasion typically filled with celebrations, gatherings of friends, and the occasional Irish beverage to top it all off.

While we can all still celebrate this year, it is important to remember to stay #SocialWise in all of your St. Pat’s festivities, and respect Public Health guidelines. We all have a responsibility to keep one another safe, and our actions today can help protect the most vulnerable in our community. Decorate your home, stay in and enjoy virtual events happening throughout the day — or plan your own virtual festivities. Create new, lucky, #Socialwise traditions!
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Algonquin College Celebrates International Women’s Day

March 8th marks International Women’s Day around the globe, a day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while also calling attention towards accelerating women’s equality. The AC team spoke to a number of AC students who are out changing the world about their experiences. Hear what they had to say:


Ameera Brown

International Women’s Day is something Ameera Brown celebrates with her family. With four sisters, Brown says the day is one she recognizes with her siblings. Read more >