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Algonquin College names Claude Brulé new President and Chief Executive Officer

Claude BruléClaude Brulé will become the ninth President and Chief Executive Officer of Algonquin College.

A 20-year-veteran of the College, Brulé has served as the College’s Senior Vice President, Academic since 2012.

“Algonquin College is an outstanding postsecondary institution, with an enviable reputation not only in the Ottawa Valley region and throughout the province, but also across the nation and internationally as well,” Brulé said at Thursday’s announcement at the College’s Ottawa Campus. “This is something we can never assume or take for granted, and I know that together, we will continue to safeguard and enhance our college’s brand and standing in all of the communities we serve.” Continue reading Algonquin College names Claude Brulé new President and Chief Executive Officer



Algonquin College and George Brown College form new Research & Innovation partnership

Algonquin College and George Brown College have formed a research alliance to explore new ways to collaborate and redefine the Canadian College research landscape.

By utilizing in-house expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, Canadian colleges help industry partners design, prototype and take new products and services to market, playing a critical role in social and economic development. The unique partnership between Algonquin and George Brown marks an important step forward, where two colleges will explore opportunities to share resources, develop best practices and enhance applied research across the region. Continue reading Algonquin College and George Brown College form new Research & Innovation partnership


Service Restored: Incoming calls to Ottawa Campus main lines

UPDATE (July 12 – 12:55 P.M.): Functionality appears to be restored in regards to incoming calls. We thank everyone for their patience.

(July 12 – 10:25 A.M.) Please be advised that Algonquin College’s Ottawa Campus is currently experiencing an issue with receiving phone calls to our main lines (613 727-4732 and 613 727-0002). Callers are experiencing a busy signal or, if the call is picked up, the call is dropped afterwards. Internal extension to extension calling is still functioning as is outbound calls from the college.

Bell has acknowledged that the issue is related to their equipment but have not offered and estimated time to restoration.

Thank you for your patience. We will provide further updates when available.

 


Algonquin College Names Dr. Keltie Jones New Dean of Pembroke Waterfront Campus

Dr. Keltie Jones will become the sixth Dean in the 52 year history of Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus. The College’s Senior Vice President, Academic, Claude Brulé, has announced Dr. Jones will begin her tenure on August 26 following an extensive cross country search to find a new Dean for the College’s largest regional campus.

“Dr. Jones has an impressive background in post-secondary education and I look forward to working with her and seeing the Pembroke Campus continue to flourish under her guidance and leadership,” says Brulé.

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Algonquin College BHTM students place second in global hospitality competition

Algonquin College Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management studentsThree Algonquin College Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management students took home second place in Take Off!, a global hospitality competition held in Paris this week. Their ground-breaking concept for the hotel room of the future — a highly customizable, multi-sensory, AI environment — impressed the judges.

Brielle Pelletier, Yuxiang Jiang, and Tsvetan Stanchulov — also known by their team name “Cultures United” — won the chance to compete against over 500 worldwide competitors with their pitch on how Artificial Intelligence can enhance the experiences of hotel guests. As finalists, they presented their concept to Accor’s top hotel management. Continue reading Algonquin College BHTM students place second in global hospitality competition


Algonquin College Spring Convocation

Algonquin College Spring Convocation

Algonquin College is proud to celebrate the Class of 2019 at this month’s Spring Convocation ceremonies in Pembroke, Perth and Ottawa.
Over the next few weeks graduates and their families will gather together to mark the milestone of graduation as students cross the stage to receive degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

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CHEO CEO Alex Munter to speak at Algonquin College on May 31

OTTAWA — Algonquin College and the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) are pleased to present the latest instalment of the Future of Health and Wellness Speaker Series on Friday, May 31, 2019.

Alex Munter, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, is the keynote speaker. His discussion will focus on youth mental health.

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Feedback on our Sex Assault/Violence Policy

The Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities has requested that all post-secondary institutions in Ontario conduct a review of their Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence Policy prior to September 2019.

A cross-College team will be reviewing Algonquin’s policy SA16 over the summer to meet this deadline. We welcome any comments or suggestions you have on this policy by June 17.
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Algonquin College launches Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design

OTTAWA – Algonquin College is launching a new, innovative program to train the problem solvers of tomorrow.

The Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design program, launching in Fall 2019, will prepare students for a career in design research and strategy. In this one-year Graduate Certificate students will examine the intersection of research, technology, business and design to develop strategic direction for products and services. Continue reading Algonquin College launches Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design