Posted on Thursday, June 10th, 2021
Kurtis Funai is a 100-per-cent Ottawa success story, someone who grew up in Orleans, followed his passion for computers into studies at Algonquin College, and today is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Fullscript, one of the city’s fastest-growing technology companies.
For his accomplishments, Funai was recently named a recipient of Ottawa’s Forty Under 40 Award for 2021, the region’s most prestigious business award for people under 40. The award, which was also presented this year to fellow Algonquin alumni Nick McRae, President of Roxborough Bus Lines, and Christopher Redmond, Director, Distant Red Pictures, is a joint initiative of the Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade.
“I’m someone who loves technology and simply pursued that passion,” Funai says when asked about the secret to his success. “The majority of my career growth and my success has come from caring about people and what I do. That’s it. There’s no secret beyond putting forward that effort.”
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Posted on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
Spring Convocation is coming up right around the corner! As we prepare for the upcoming celebration, meet some of your valedictorians who will be speaking to their respective classes during their ceremonies!
Fiona McCarthy Kennedy
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management degree, School of Hospitality and Tourism
What is your favourite memory from your time at Algonquin College?
Algonquin College has provided me with many opportunities that have allowed me to grow in ways I could never have imagined. My favourite memory from my time at Algonquin College is going to the TIAC’s annual Tourism Congress. Being given the opportunity to network with students and industry leaders enriched my overall learning experience. I am forever grateful for the opportunity.
What advice do you have for fellow graduates?
The world has changed significantly since our first year at Algonquin. Although we may fear uncertainty in our careers, we are well equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in our fields – don’t forget that. Read more >
Posted on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021
In honour of Canadian Environment Week (May 30-June 5), learn about the College’s holistic approach to sustainability, and how Algonquin College is working towards creating a healthier, more sustainable community.
Thirteen years after becoming the first college in Canada to sign on to the Talloires Declaration, an international agreement that includes a ten-point action plan for incorporating sustainability and environmental literacy into teaching, research, operations and outreach at colleges and universities, Algonquin College took stock of where it stands in its sustainability goals at the recent TEDx Ottawa Climate series. Read more >
