Algonquin College’s We Saved You a Seat program has won an Award of Excellence from Electricity Human Resources Canada.
The program was honoured with the Innovation in HR Practices – Education or Training Institution Award.
We Saved You a Seat was selected for its work “addressing the enrollment gap of women in STEM.” Launched in 2018, the program aims to increase the number of women enrolled in select technology programs at Algonquin. Sara Gauen, the College’s Inclusion and Diversity Specialist, was part of the Algonquin team that accepted the award from EHRC. Continue reading We Saved You a Seat wins Award of Excellence
OTTAWA — Students, employees and friends of Algonquin College will be participating in a special ceremony in an effort to bring the community together following an act of vandalism.
Gathering to Heal will be hosted by Ron (Deganadus) McLester, Algonquin’s Vice President, Truth, Reconciliation and Indigenization, and will include a prayer from an elder, Indigenous drumming, and dance. The event will be held in the shadow of the defaced mural, which has been left visible in an effort to acknowledge the pain it has caused Indigenous learners and employees at the College, as well as the broader community. Continue reading Gathering to Heal: Algonquin College Responds to Mural Vandalism
I am writing this to share some concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus and reported behaviour towards some of our international students. There have been troubling reports from our International Education Centre that students of Chinese heritage are encountering hurtful messages on social media, and are being ostracized by their fellow students.
While I understand there is increasing anxiety surrounding this virus, I want to stress that the Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed the public health risk as “low for Canada and Canadian travelers.” Only those people who become ill within 14 days of having visited Wuhan or who have been in close contact with someone who has a respiratory illness who has been to Wuhan within 14 days prior to the onset of their illness are considered at risk for the coronavirus. Continue reading Message from the President – Coronavirus
I write to you this evening to let you know about an incident that has caused great pain in our College community. I want to acknowledge that, and tell you how I would like to move forward.
On Tuesday evening, someone defaced the three-storey mural in the DARE District, painting graffiti over our beautiful hawk. This mural is very special to our College — the artists who created it did so to mark the opening of our DARE District. It took them seven months to complete, and was created in consultation with our learners and Indigenous elders. Continue reading Message from the President re: vandalism
Algonquin College Security Services is seeking the assistance of the College community to identify the individual in the photos below.
This information is being sought in relation to an incident of vandalism that occurred in C Building on Jan. 28, 2020 at approximately 8:30 p.m. The individual may have been seen on the main floor or 2nd floor of C Building. Continue reading Security alert: Incident of vandalism
OTTAWA — Algonquin College will host 12 of the country’s top chefs this weekend as they do culinary battle in the prestigious Canadian Culinary Championships.
The two-day contest, which begins on Friday and concludes Saturday night, involves three separate competitions: Mystery Wine Pairing, Black Box Competition, and The Grand Finale Competition.
OTTAWA (January 28, 2020) – Algonquin College’s new, innovative home for corporate training in downtown Ottawa reflects the growing demand for lifelong learning.
Located at 700 Sussex Drive, in the heart of the nation’s capital, the 8,800-foot space will serve employers and individuals looking for retraining, skills upkeep and development.
“We want people to know that Algonquin College is not only a place for people preparing for their first career, but their second and third careers,” said Claude Brulé, Algonquin College’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “The Learning Centre will support companies looking to develop, adapt and innovate their workforce – and create opportunities for employees to grow or chart a new path within their organizations.”
We know that many of you have been following news about the novel coronavirus that originated in China and has been particularly devastating in Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak.
At this time, the Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed the public health risk as “low for Canada and Canadian travelers.” Only those people who become ill within 14 days of having visited Wuhan or who have been in close contact with someone who has a respiratory illness who has been to Wuhan within 14 days prior to the onset of their illness are considered at risk for the coronavirus. Continue reading Message from the President Regarding Coronavirus
OTTAWA — Algonquin College is proud to introduce 11 new dogs to its popular therapy dog program, the Dog Squad. This brings the Squad to 18 dogs in total, from Ricky, a majestic Alaskan Husky, to tiny Leo, a loveable Yorkshire Terrier.
The dogs will be introduced at a special ceremony, where they and their owners — all Algonquin College employees — will receive a certificate and officially become full-fledged members of the Dog Squad. All dog/employee teams were assessed by animal behaviour experts and received training from canine expert Jane Madigan, a consultant with the Algonquin College Animal Health Care Advisory Committee who has trained hundreds of dogs around the world. Continue reading Meet the new dogs of Algonquin College’s Dog Squad!
We would like to encourage our learners and colleagues to understand the potential impact to their families due to the ongoing bargaining with teachers for new collective agreements across the province. There may be impacts in both elementary and secondary schools in the coming weeks unless an agreement is reached. We would like to encourage any of you who could be impacted by this situation to consider how it might affect your normal family routines.
Members of our college community are receiving information directly from their school boards and we advise that you review this information and reach out to your schools directly for questions and clarity, particularly if you are unsure whether or how your child’s school will be affected. Continue reading Message from President – School Boards Update
