Event/Program

TEDMED 2014

TEDMED_WH_CMYKTEDMED, a merge of the program name “TED” and the term “Medical”, is a community of progressive thinkers and leaders that provide the beginnings of innovative work in the fields of health and medicine. TEDMED 2014 is a series of 9 panels with over 75 speakers from the fields of science, journalism, education, business and technology; the focus of this year is “Unlocking Imagination in Service of Health and Medicine”. These speakers aim to get you thinking differently about their topics in health and medicine, as well as inspire you to take new and unprecedented approaches to your own problems and projects.

Algonquin College is streaming the entire event from September 10th to 12th in the AC Hub, on the 2nd floor of E Building (conveniently above the Starbucks.) You can also “attend” from your own computer, using the affiliate code L13781, although we highly encourage you to join at the Hub! The entire schedule can be found here.

Engage with the TEDMED community by using #TEDMED, and connect with the Algonquin community during these series by using #ACHub and #ACResearch.

Young Professionals Rapido – Sept 24 *update*

Eight presenters, plus Q&A, in 50 minutes? Yes we can!

In this fast paced event, employees from across their College will share their passions, ideas, and thoughts with the Young Professionals crowd. But, there’s a twist! They will have exactly five minutes and 10 PowerPoint slides to get their point across…otherwise, they get the hook!

Bring your lunch and network with your fellow Young Professionals at Algonquin College at this fast paced, exciting learning event! And bring a friend!

Learn more about Young Professionals at Algonquin College – visit www.algonquincollege.com/hr/young-professionals.

Location: T102, Woodroffe Campus –

Agenda:

  • 12 – 12:20 p.m. – Lunch and networking
  • 12:20 – 1:10 p.m. – Presentations
  • 1:10 p.m. – Networking and close

Many thanks to Kelly Harper for volunteering her time to take the photos. Visit her gallery at KellyHarperPhotography.

To review all the slides that were presented by the Rapido presenters, please visit this PDF slide deck.

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For more information on Young Professionals, visit our page.

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Accepted!

The Ice Bucket Challenge has literally soaked North America in the last couple of weeks! This great campaign champions increased awareness and funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease. The disease attacks nerve cells and can lead to complete paralysis and death. Average life expectancy is two to five years after diagnosis, according to the ALS Association. The dare sweeping the nation has already raised nearly US$42 million, compared with $2.1 million between July 29 and Aug. 21 last year.

In addition to high-profile individuals getting involved such as Bill Gates, Duane McNair and Gerry Barker , Algonquin College’s Human Resources team has also joined the challenge to raise funds to support ALS.

Human Resources nominates Dean Dave Donaldson, Justin Parker and Lindsay Hinds & his team to continue the domino effect of great spirit and donations!

192.00 was donated by the Human Resources team! To donate to the ALS Association, please visit the ALS website.

Summer Fun

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!

Festivals

Ottawa Chamberfest – July 24 – August 7

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.

Ottawa International Buskerfest – August 1-4 @ Sparks Street Village

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!
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Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light – August 2, 6, 9, 13, 16 @ Museum of History

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!

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Strawberries Anyone?

AC Employees

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.

AC Family Fun Day – Picnic Edition *recap*

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!
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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.

Picnic

We’ll provide a fun filled day, for all ages, that includes:

  • Cold drinks, cotton candy, and freezies
  • Bouncy obstacle course and castle
  • Instrument making for interactive show with Junkyard Symphony
  • Scavenger hunts
  • Fun filled traditional games

This is an all ages event! Questions? Please contact Jen Monk at monkj@algonquincollege.com Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 7th!