Algonquin College, Carleton University, University of Ottawa, and College La Cite on Saturday. Algonquin and Carleton joined forces to compete on two teams, Hackey Sack, who won first place, and Taylor Swift who placed third. The Boys from La Cité came in second place.
In total, 24 students competed for bragging rights, a trophy, entry to the CyberSCI National Finals in April in Ottawa, the opportunity to represent Canada at the European Championship in Vienna, Austria in November, and a chance at one of many jobs provided by sponsors Bank of Canada, Bell, BriteSky, CGI and Rigel Kent. Continue reading Algonquin-Carleton Team Places First in Cyber Security Challenge
It is with great sadness that we have learned today of the loss of life in the crash of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 travelling from Tehran to Kyiv. This included the deaths of 63 Canadians and, among that number, students from at least four Canadian postsecondary institutions, including our Ottawa partners, the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. Continue reading Message from the President – Condolences from Algonquin College
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that it intends to hold a one-day walkout for all members on Wednesday, Jan. 8 unless an agreement is reached. If this occurs, all teachers and education workers represented by OSSTF in eight school boards will be closed to students. The boards affected are:
• Renfrew County District School Board
• Peel District School Board
• District School Board of Niagara
• Algoma District School Board
• Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
• Greater Essex County District School Board
• Avon Maitland District School Board
• Limestone District School Board Continue reading Message from the President – Potential OSSTF Walkout
On Christmas Eve, Operation Big Turkey will be serving free holiday meals at five locations across Ottawa. Made from scratch, this delicious feast for 1600 guests will be prepared by the faculty chefs and students from Algonquin College’s School of Hospitality and Tourism, as well as volunteers, starting on December 23. Fresh ingredients for the traditional turkey meal, with a vegetarian option, will be generously donated by long time supporter Farm Boy. Continue reading Algonquin College’s School of Hospitality & Tourism Cooking for Operation Big Turkey
All systems have been fully restored following Sunday’s power failure in the Ottawa area that included the Ottawa Campus.
Unfortunately, the incident caused some technical difficulties with our Information Technology (IT) network – impacting several systems to various degrees. Continue reading Power Outage Update
As a result of a power failure in the Ottawa area that included the Ottawa Campus last night, the College is experiencing some technical difficulties with its Information Technology (IT) network — several of our systems are affected to varying degrees.
The new policy was announced Thursday by President Claude Brulé. It expresses Algonquin College’s beliefs, values and commitment regarding inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
“In Canada, our country aspires to equality and the protection of fundamental rights, building it into our own Charter of Rights and Freedoms,” Brulé said. “That belief in equality is also what we aspire to every day at Algonquin College. Not just because it is the law, but because it is the right thing to do.”
Brulé said the policy is the foundation upon which the College will build a “house for diversity,” and the plan to build this “house” is the new 2019-2022 Inclusion and Diversity Blueprint, a three-year action plan. “In real terms, these documents demonstrate how we will achieve the commitment I made to the Algonquin College community when I took the role of President: that we would be a place where everyone belongs.”
Algonquin College is proud to host 40 citizenship candidates and their families for a special Citizenship Ceremony in partnership with the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on Dec. 12.
This special ceremony will include roundtable discussions with the citizenship candidates, their families, and local community leaders and Algonquin College staff. The roundtables provide a unique opportunity for new Canadian citizens and community members to build connection, share experiences of being Canadian, and discover commonalities. Continue reading Algonquin College to host Citizenship Ceremony
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that it intends to hold a one-day walkout for all members on Wednesday, Dec. 4, unless an agreement is reached. If this occurs, all Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) elementary and secondary schools will be closed to students. In addition, the two Ottawa French-language school boards have announced that their schools will have to close to ensure student safety.
While we remain optimistic that a settlement can be reached prior to the commencement of a one-day walkout, 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. Continue reading Message from the President – Potential OSSTF Walkout