The College community is mourning the sudden passing of first-year Pre-Health Sciences Pathway’s student, Savanna Pikuyak. Savanna, aged 22, was studying at the Ottawa Campus and had come to Algonquin College from Nunavut.
A community gathering to honour Savanna will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. in Ishkodewan (rain location in Nawapon). Community members are invited to mourn, pay respects and come together at this challenging time.
As we grieve this senseless and tragic loss, the College is making resources available, including counselling services, to any employee or learner in need of assistance. Program chairs and faculty are also coordinating any support required for classmates, teachers and friends of Savanna at this difficult time.
For updates and information, check back here before the event.
The following email is sent on behalf of Maureen Castella, Senior Manager, Total Compensation, Human Resources
********************************************************************************************** Note to People Leaders regarding Upcoming Federal Declaration of Statutory Day Off (September 19, 2022)
We have been receiving questions regarding yesterday’s federal announcement that advised that Monday, September 19 will be designated as a federal statutory holiday in recognition of the service for Queen Elizabeth II.
The federal announcement applies to federal employees only. As Algonquin College is a provincial employer, we abide by decisions made by the Premier of Ontario. The Premier’s Office has declared that Monday, September 19 will be a provincial day of mourning in lieu of a provincial holiday. A moment of silence may be observed at 1:00 pm.
The College will be open for regular business on Monday, September 19, 2022.
OTTAWA (September 7, 2022) – Algonquin College is pleased to announce the recipients of its sixth annual Alumni of Distinction Awards, and the return to an in-person awards celebration. The Alumni of Distinction Awards Night will be held in the Algonquin Commons Theatre on Sept. 29.
The event will officially celebrate 10 Algonquin College alumni for their outstanding professional and community contributions, plus an employer from our campus communities who has empowered our graduates to make a difference.
This year’s honourees have demonstrated remarkable dedication to the well-being of others. They include a Paralympian and accessibility champion, a medical devices inventor, a pioneer for women in trades, a leader in the care of seniors, a constable with strong community involvement, a top fundraiser and radio host, an abilities advocate and long-time volunteer, an industry authority on cybersecurity, a global youth entrepreneurship leader, and a lifelong entrepreneur and philanthropist.
OTTAWA (Aug. 10, 2022) — The Algonquin College Office of Applied Research will host its RE/ACTION Applied Research Showcase on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.
The event highlights innovations in applied research undertaken by students, including an online portal documenting the crimes against the Yazidi people, personal security app technology, multiple initiatives to increase food sovereignty for struggling students and many other exciting projects.
Please join us this Friday to watch the finalists compete in hybrid format and go through the catalogue of projects.
When: Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Algonquin College is pleased to announce a $400,000 gift from the Canerector Foundation that will support as many as 125 first-year students in 13 skilled trades programs over the next four years. This gift will also help promote skilled trades as an excellent career choice.
“We are pleased to announce the Canerector Foundation’s donation to Algonquin College to support skilled trades, which played a pivotal role in Canerector Inc.’s history and development. It is a special honour to support a field that is critical not just at Canerector, but in our overall economy. We hope that these scholarships and the mentorship provided by Algonquin College will attract and encourage students to join these rewarding and in-demand careers across our country.” – Amanda Hawkins, Director, Canerector Foundation.
(OTTAWA – JULY 14, 2022) – Monday, July 18, marks the official launch of the All Hands on Deck (AHOD) campaign — a fundraiser for The Royal Ottawa Foundation for mental health. The launch event will take place in Algonquin College’s Student Commons Building from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The campaign is being organized and executed by 18 students from Algonquin College’s public relations program.
“Young people are struggling with their mental health and should not have to suffer in silence,” says campaign director, Sacha Foster. “We are partnering with The Royal to address what has been called the ‘invisible pandemic’ — the youth mental health crisis brought on by COVID-19.”
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), only one in five children receive appropriate mental health care in Canada. In Ontario, the reality is much the same. Mental health experts have expressed serious concern over the well-being of children and youth during COVID-19 — saying they’ve seen the number of mental health related walk-ins double in Ontario.
“This campaign is organized at no cost to the organization — 62 cents of every dollar raised will go directly to funding youth mental health care and research at The Royal,” says Foster. “For over 25 years the annual ACPR charitable campaigns have raised money and awareness for local organizations within the city of Ottawa and we are so proud to uphold that philanthropic tradition.”
The campaign will give students practical hands-on events and logistic experience while giving back to the community in which they live, learn and grow. To date, ACPR’s charitable campaigns have raised over $500,000 for local organizations.
The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health is a not-for-profit that raises funds to support research and care at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Center, the Brockville Mental Health Center, and the uOttawa Institute of Mental Health Research.
The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Center (The Royal)
The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Center is one of Canada’s leading mental health treatment and research centre. The Royal serves people ages 16 and older with highly specialized treatment and care. The Royal serves its patients through outpatient services, counselling, crisis intervention, and in-patient treatment at their 186-bed state-of-the-art centre. The Royal’s Youth Mental Health Program treats people aged 16 to 18 with a multi-dimensional team of professionals at The Royal ready to help when a young person is in crisis or in need of long-term care. That team includes psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, recreational therapists, and many other specialties.
For more information:
Reo Stubbs, Head of Media Relations, AHOD Campaign
Please be advised that Rogers internet service has now been restored to Algonquin College campuses and to those using College devices. Information Technology Services has verified that all systems are operating normally. All classes and services will be running on regular schedules at Ottawa, Pembroke, Perth and AC Online campuses as of Monday, July 11. Service has also been restored to 700 Sussex.
Rogers has indicated there are still some customers who may experience a delay in regaining full service. For learners who may still be experiencing connectivity issues on Monday, July 11, please advise your program co-ordinator when possible. For employees who may still be experiencing connectivity issues, please contact your supervisor/manager when possible.
(OTTAWA – JUNE 17, 2022) – Algonquin College is now receiving applications for a new intake of its Personal Support Worker Accelerated training program (PSW-A) starting July 11 at its Ottawa campus.
This intake is part of the Ontario government’s plan to train new PSWs and address the high demand for skilled workers in the province’s health and long-term care sectors. This program is part of the province’s Long-Term Care Staffing Plan, one of the largest health-related recruiting drives in Ontario’s history.
“Personal support workers play a vital role in nursing homes and health-care facilities to provide patients with care and comfort,” said Carmen Hust, Chair, Nursing Studies at Algonquin College. “There is a great demand for these services currently, and Algonquin College and our industry partners have the expertise to equip learners with the skills and confidence they need to enter this field and explore the many pathways and opportunities it has to offer.”
As a result of the provincial training initiative, students in the accelerated PSW program can expect no tuition fee, books and technology aids. The six-month accelerated program features 12 weeks of college courses and eight weeks of paid placement, which can include on-site work in long-term care homes or community care environments.
These features make the accelerated program an attractive option for anyone considering a new career in a high-demand field. To register for the College’ accelerated PSW program, please click on this link: Ontario College Application Service.
The mission of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. Algonquin College, an Ontario public sector community college, does this by offering hands-on, digitally connected, experiential learning in more than 185 programs. Based in the Ottawa Valley, Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario.
Algonquin College is making final preparations for its Ottawa 2022 Spring Convocation ceremonies, which will include an in-person component for the first time in two years. The 11 ceremonies will take place over four days, commencing June 21, and will mark one of the largest graduation events in the College’s history.
Just over 10,500 graduates are eligible for the ceremonies in Ottawa next week. Ceremonies at Algonquin’s Pembroke and Perth campuses also took place earlier this month. The in-person Ottawa ceremonies will be held at the Canadian Tire Centre, and are open to graduates from Spring and Fall 2021 classes, and Winter 2022 graduates. Continue reading Algonquin College set to celebrate one of largest convocation ceremonies in its history
On June 7 the School of Hospitality and Tourism presented a check for $8,500 to World Central Kitchen, an organization that provides meals to countries in crisis such as Ukraine.
In March 2022, Algonquin College instructor Chef Tanya Skeates came up with the brilliant idea to organize a culinary fundraiser in support of Ukraine. Chef Skeates and her colleagues put their heads together and created a Ukrainian-inspired food sampler — an opportunity for all Ottawans to donate and dine!
The goal of the fundraiser was two-fold: provide tangible support to a country in crisis and raise awareness by showcasing the culinary delicacies of the region.
With the support of the College community and the broader public behind them, the team was able to sell over 150 samplers in less than 24 hours.
The sought-after samplers included pampushky garlic bread rolls, Kyiv-inspired chicken canapés, Ukrainian pierogis and Easter sugar cookies.
Chef Skeates says that while the idea may have been hers, the project’s overwhelming success would not have been possible without the support of her colleagues and students.
A special thanks to Chef Cory Haskins, Cathy Dewar, Chef Sean Edwards, Chef Margrit Werner, Chef Mary Kosta, Chef Scot Foeller, and the additional 15 faculty and 20 student volunteers who all graciously donated their time to ensure the fundraiser’s success.
Chef Skeates (bottom left) and President & CEO Claude Brulé (second row from bottom, middle-left) are joined by students and faculty who were integral to the fundraiser’s success.
student, Savanna Pikuyak. Savanna, aged 22, was studying at the Ottawa Campus and had come to Algonquin College from Nunavut.
support as many as 125 first-year students in 13 skilled trades programs over the next four years. This gift will also help promote skilled trades as an excellent career choice.
which will include an in-person component for the first time in two years. The 11 ceremonies will take place over four days, commencing June 21, and will mark one of the largest graduation events in the College’s history.