Graduates will play a role in meeting the mental health and development needs of young people, families, and communities.
Oct. 21, 2024, Ottawa, Ont. – Algonquin College has introduced a new four-year, degree program that prepares students for front-line and/or supervisory roles contributing to the care, welfare and positive health and development of children, youth, and families.
OTTAWA (Oct. 1, 2024) – Algonquin College joins the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) in celebrating the inaugural cohort of students in the Smith Engineering Bridge pathway, who have successfully transitioned from a diploma to a degree program and joined their peers in the Smith Engineering Faculty.
The bridge pathway is a route for graduates of an advanced diploma in Engineering Technology to transfer into an upper year of the civil, mining, mechanical or chemical degree programs offered by Smith Engineering at Queen’s University. This pathway is a faster and more cost-effective route to becoming a professional engineer in Ontario, in comparison to completing a standalone degree after college.
OTTAWA (September 24, 2024) – Algonquin College will celebrate the achievements of 10 distinguished graduates and one top employer at the College’s annual Alumni of Distinction Awards in the Algonquin Commons Theatre on October 24, 2024.
Algonquin College is recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 with a variety of engaging and meaningful activities and events at the College’s Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke campuses.
Nokia Canada donates over $530,000 in cutting-edge technology to Algonquin College, building an industry ecosystem of innovation
OTTAWA(Sept. 23, 2024)–In a demonstration of their continued commitment to empowering students and driving innovation, Nokia Canada has donated over $530,000 in carrier-grade equipment to Algonquin College’s Computer Systems Technology and Networking programs. This generous gift is the latest in a long-standing partnership that exemplifies the power of collaboration between academia and industry, ensuring that students are prepared to make an impact in their fields from day one.
Sept. 4, 2024, Ottawa, ON – Algonquin College has welcomed back more than just its students this fall. The Kwey Indigenous Video Language Series has returned with new video content, reaffirming the college’s commitment to embracing the traditional Anishinàbe Algonquin language on campus.
The video series is called Kwey, an Algonquin greeting that means hello. Launched in June 2024, the videos expanded on the College’s commitment to language revitalization to enhance and increase hearing and speaking the Anishinábe Algonquin language.
Ottawa, Aug. 15, 2024 — Algonquin College is proud to announce that two of its buildings have received prestigious and globally recognized Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications, showcasing the College’s commitment to green building and environmental sustainability.
After extensive review from the Canada Green Building Council, which administers LEED in Canada, the College’s Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) has earned LEED Silver certification, and its DARE District achieved LEED Gold certification. These buildings join the growing ranks of the College’s LEED-recognized structures, alongside the Gold Certified Perth and Pembroke campus buildings and the Platinum Certified Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence. This means that every College building opened since 2011 has received LEED recognition — a monumental achievement.
Aug. 1, 2024, Ottawa, ONT — Four Algonquin College students recently returned to Ottawa from studying in Wollongong, Australia, for two and a half weeks after participating in a for-credit study abroad experience at the University of Wollongong.
Students embarked on the transformative two-week study tour in Wollongong, where they were exposed to an immersive exploration into the rich tapestry of Indigenous Australia. Highlights included a visit to the Daintree Rainforest, where they participated in a “Welcome to Country” and “Dreamtime Walk,” as well as Stories with Elders and Rangers, a whale watching cruise with First Nations experts, a guest lecture on Indigenous whale stories and a guest lecture with Indigenous artist Josie Atkinson-Flanders about using art for sharing stories and activism. Continue reading Four Algonquin College Indigenous students return from Turtle Island Indigenous Cultural Exchange Project in Australia
OTTAWA, July 31, 2024 – Algonquin College is proudly teaming up with SpacesShared, an innovative online homesharing platform, to help solve the growing challenge of affordable student housing on its Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke campuses.
SpacesShared uses an online platform and a team of people to match students who are looking for safe and affordable homesharing with hosts. This service is now available to Algonquin College students.
“We’re delighted to work with SpacesShared because it will provide additional housing options to our learners,” said Brittany Moore, Algonquin College Student Housing Co-ordinator. “Where you choose to live during your studies is an important decision and different options serve different needs for different learners. SpacesShared is an option for learners looking for a specific residential, home-like setting that offers a safe, social and affordable option.” Continue reading Algonquin College and SpacesShared create new homesharing option for students
activities and events at the College’s Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke campuses.
Language Series has returned with new video content, reaffirming the college’s commitment to embracing the traditional Anishinàbe Algonquin language on campus. 