Pinning Ceremony celebrates Practical Nursing graduates

Posted on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023

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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Meet our Valedictorian Emma Martin

Posted on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023

As we prepare for the upcoming 2023 Spring Convocation, we are pleased toWhite background with headshot of Perth campus valedictorian Emma Martin highlight our valedictorians who will be speaking to their respective classes during their ceremonies.

Why did you choose Algonquin College?

When choosing where I would continue my education, it was important to me that I picked somewhere with a smaller campus, where I could know all my classmates and could create a lasting legacy somewhere. Picking Algonquin was a hard choice as for me personally it was five hours away from where I call home and away from everything that was familiar. Seeing the beautiful campus, connecting with some great staff and enjoying the small-town feel helped me make my decision. Read more >

Pembroke Campus dedicates Indigenous Medicine Wheel Garden

Posted on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

It has been planned for many years and now it is part of the campus grounds atOutdoor shot of Claude Brule with Pembroke leaders at dedication of new medicine wheel garden. People in a line holding a wampum belt the Pembroke Waterfront Campus. A new Indigenous Medicine Wheel Garden, located on the Western tip of the campus property, was dedicated recently in a special ceremony that celebrated what the space means to the college and broader community. Read more >