Come March with Us at the Pride Parade

Come March and Show Your Algonquin Pride!

Watch the Invitation Video from Cheryl Jensen and Deijanelle Simon!

As part of living the value of equity and diversity in our community, Algonquin College and the Students’ Association will be participating in the Capital Pride Parade 2018. Read more >


Kitchen skills: Syrian refugee preps a new dream in Algonquin’s culinary labs

Samir Masoud and his family arrived in Canada from war-ravaged Syria in the summer of 2016, knowing little of their new country, but happy to be safe.

A year later both Masoud and his wife were Algonquin graduates much closer to their dream of starting their own business in Ottawa.

The couple were among the first graduates of a unique college program, Culinary and Job Skills for Newcomers to Canada. The program, which combines food preparation courses with job readiness training, was designed specifically in response to the influx of Syrian refugees. Read more >


Eleven recipients will be recognized at the 2018 Alumni of Distinction Awards

Every year, Algonquin College celebrates the incredible achievements of its alumni through the Alumni of Distinction Awards. These awards honour the extraordinary contributions our graduates make to the community while achieving career success. Meet the 2018 recipients!

Donna Dooher

Alumna of the Year: Donna Dooher

Chef and Owner, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen
Culinary Arts, Cook Training – Class of 1983

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