Posted on Thursday, July 24th, 2014
The College Employer Council has launched a new website which provides updates on collective bargaining with academic and support staff. The current collective agreements for both academic and support staff expire Aug. 31. Bargaining is scheduled to run throughout the summer.
Current agreements end Aug. 31
Posted on Tuesday, July 15th, 2014
Ottawa is well known for its vibrant festival culture – and summer is when it’s at its best! Make the most out of your time off by enjoying the city’s culture, arts, sports, and most importantly, food. Many of these have extra perks or special events for children and families, so keep on the lookout for those!
Held by the Ottawa Chamber Music Society (OCMS), Chamberfest is an exhaustive series of classical, pop and jazz composers hosted in various churches and cultural sites of downtown Ottawa. The (free!) Bring The Children series are a fun way to explore your kids’ creativity.
Buskerfest showcases a wide variety of world-renowned street performers, fire-breathers, knife jugglers, magicians, and escape artists, hosted in the bustling Sparks Street. These are the kind of shows you don’t see too often!
The Sound of Light is a series of “pyromusicals” – combining music with beautiful fireworks shooting from behind the Museum of History over the Ottawa River. Free for kids under 11!
Posted on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014
On June 20, 2014, over 100 College retirees came back to Algonquin to catch up with friends, make some new ones and enjoy seasonal strawberries at the second annual Retiree Strawberry Social. The event continues to grow with an increase of 40 retirees over the previous year.
Algonquin College President, Kent MacDonald, officially welcomed the retirees and thanked them for their years of service and commitment to Algonquin. President MacDonald said good bye after 16 years at Algonquin, the last two in the capacity of President. Mr. MacDonald leaves Algonquin College this summer to take on the new role of President and CEO of St. Francis Xavier University.
Shawn McCord, Alumni Affinity partner from Johnsons Inc., also provided a very informative presentation on travel insurance tips, which the retirees appreciated very much.
During the Strawberry Social event, Human Resources gathered contact information from several attendees to obtain feedback on the topic of the online presence of Retiree resources. Human Resources intends on reaching out shortly to the individuals on the list.
We could not post an update on the recent retiree event without acknowledging the passing of Wayne McIntyre who was so actively involved and committed to the retiree group at Algonquin. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Wayne – a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and volunteer. Wayne McIntyre has been a Professor in the School of Business at Algonquin College for 15 years and held administrative positions for another 13 years. Many wonderful words portray his kind nature, some of which can be viewed on his obituary guest book. May he rest in peace.
Posted on Sunday, June 22nd, 2014
The AC Family Fun Day was a wonderfully great success. The Picnic Edition delivered its promise to be a great day spent outside – a wonderful experience for all ages! Congratulation to all prize winners and thank you for helping to keep this event as sustainable as possible!
Join us on Saturday, June 7 from 11:00 – 3:00pm for the next AC Family Fun Day – The Picnic Edition. Please pack your picnic and we’ll supply the entertainment with fun filled treats! Take on the challenge of the bouncy obstacle course, enjoy an interactive show with Junkyard Symphony and enter to win prizes by completing the scavenger hunt.
We’ll provide a fun filled day, for all ages, that includes:
This is an all ages event! Questions? Please contact Jen Monk at monkj@algonquincollege.com Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 7th!
Posted on Monday, June 16th, 2014
We’re saying farewell to Kent and making his wish come true by hosting an Algonquin College East Coast Kitchen Party, and you are invited to join us! On June 20th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., we’re taking care of the kitchen party theme, all you need to bring is yourself and a couple of colleague-friends who want to party!
Your $20 ticket includes the sounds of the East Coast band Signal Hill and a variety of appetizing food stations featuring popular dishes from Ontario and the Maritimes (cash bar). This is not your typical reception! Ties will be cut off at the door which means casual dress is best! This will be a farewell party to remember – looking forward to seeing you there! Follow the excitement with #ACKitchenParty on Twitter.
Complimentary parking available in lots 8, 9 and 12. Map of the campus and parking instructions
Make sure to purchase your ticket before June 18th!
Posted on Monday, June 16th, 2014
Algonquin College supports the development of its employees through various workshops, programs, conferences and support activities. A mixture of classroom, one-on-one and just-in-time web-based resources are now available.
You are able to select and register for a variety of activities.
Whether you’re a keen academic employee with interest in E-books, a support staff interested in PC Spring Cleaning and Maintenance, or an admin staff looking to refresh your excel skills; the Center for Organizational Learning has the right activity for you! In addition, the Ottawa Paramedic Service will be offering a 2-day course providing First Aid with CPR C and AED Certification Training during the week of June 23rd!