Message from the President (October 8)

Posted on Friday, October 8th, 2021

Dear Colleagues and Learners,

Every year when autumn arrives and the days get darker sooner, I find myself wondering how did we get here so fast and where did the summer go? As the leaves turn into a magnificent display of colours and everything is being harvested for the long winter months ahead, it is a reminder to be thankful for the bounty that will sustain us as the season changes.

Heading into the Thanksgiving long weekend, I am incredibly grateful that many of us will be able to be with friends and family for the holiday due to the continued progress we are making in our efforts against the pandemic. I am particularly thankful and proud of our own College community’s ongoing commitment to keeping one another safe – including the widespread support for our Mandatory Vaccination Policy for those attending activities on our campuses. You have demonstrated that steadfast commitment to each other throughout the pandemic, and it is steadily paying off.

I am also thankful for the fall harvest – including the corn, beans and squash grown in our own Three Sisters Indigenous garden – which remind us of the vital connection we have with nature.

This weekend, I hope you all have the opportunity to enjoy the crisp, invigorating air, the vivid fall colours, some heart-warming food, and the chance to gather with good friends and loved ones. Whatever your plans, I hope you find time to safely relax, reflect and connect with others.

Again, I give many thanks to our students and employees for all they have done to support one another’s health, safety and success. I wish each and every one of you a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,

Claude Brulé

President and Chief Executive Officer

Algonquin College

 


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