Event/Program

East Coast Kitchen Party – Farewell to Kent

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.

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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!

Professional Development

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.

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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!

ACCC 2014 Conference

Collaboration ● Innovation ● Transformation is the theme for this year’s ACCC Conference. This exceptional conference provides an opportunity for you to network and discuss current higher education issues and trends. Together, attendees will learn about leading-edge practices in teaching and learning, quality, governance, leadership and collaborative partnerships. This year’s program will feature a mix of Keynotes, Workshops, Lightning Talks, and the Innovative eLearning Applications and Adaptive Technologies Showcase.

ACCC

The ACCC 2014 Annual Conference will be held in Ottawa, with the Official Opening taking place on the afternoon of Sunday, May 25. Pre-Conference events will be held on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. The Conference will conclude with a Closing Dinner on Tuesday, May 27.

Take a peak at the speakers on the ACCC Keynote Speakers page.

Visit the ACCC registration page for more information on the program details, fees and registration process.

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Employee Awards – What? When?

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Kent MacDonald announcing the 2013 recipients

The Employee Awards program is one way to say thank you to all those who live the College values and go above and beyond expectations on a regular basis in their roles. Over the past several weeks, employees shared their pride by submitting a nomination to help us acknowledge colleagues’ successes, strengths, and commitment to excellence.

Currently, submissions of all the great nominees are under review. Nominees and Nominators will be celebrated at the Employee Awards Reception on Friday, May 9, 2014. The Employee Award Recipients will be announced at the President’s BBQ and Employee Awards on Thursday, May 15, 2014.

For more information, please visit Employee Awards. Please contact Catherine Bisson at bissonc@algonquincollege.com or ext. 7664 ?if your submission has not been acknowledged.

Kaleidoscope – Registration Opens

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Registration opens on April 24th for our Kaleidoscope College Conference – a yearly professional development conference for all Algonquin College employees. It is your chance to attend workshops that cover a variety of engaging topics, and further your professional development objectives.

To learn more about the programs and its speakers, please visit the Kaleidoscope website and register on April 24th!

Introducing terra20 – Savings for Change Program – Save 10%

logoAligned with efforts to pave a more sustainable path, Algonquin College has developed a new partnership with a local, green retailer. terra20 is an Ottawa-based retailer aimed at encouraging a healthier and sustainable lifestyle. terra20 does this by seeking out innovative products: from sustainable fashion to green household supplies to all-natural baby products, terra20 maintains the largest selection of environmentally-friendly products under one roof.

Algonquin College employees, students and faculty are eligible to save 10% on all regular-priced products by enrolling in the Saving for Change program!

For more information on how to enroll, visit Card Services.

“Community. Convenience. Credibility. These are the words that define terra20’s vision.”