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
OTTAWA (July 25, 2024) – Algonquin College’s Applied Research Student Project Showcase highlights leading-edge applied research done in collaboration with industry, institutional and community partners, providing a glimpse into the future of technology and the current state of innovation.
More than 50 student-driven applied research projects will be exhibited, ranging in topics from computer programming, interactive media design, robotics, automation, engineering, interdisciplinary studies in human-centred design and more. The showcase provides an opportunity for employers to engage with talent and pursue collaborative opportunities to support their businesses’ growth and impact.
OTTAWA (June 25, 2024) – Algonquin College is pleased to announce a generous donation of $100,000 from CIBC, to be distributed over the next two years. This significant contribution will support student bursaries for students from the Black community, Indigenous students and students with disabilities. The bursaries will benefit those enrolled in the School of Business & Hospitality, School of Advanced Technology and School of Media & Design across all Algonquin College campuses.
CIBC’s commitment to this initiative underscores their dedication to causes that matter to their clients, employees and communities. By supporting these student bursaries, CIBC is helping to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds have the financial support they need to pursue their educational goals. Continue reading CIBC donates $100,000 to Algonquin College in support of underrepresented students
Algonquin College to bestow degrees and awards at Convocation
Five community leaders to address graduates at Canadian Tire Centre
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June 17, 2024, Ottawa, Ont. — Steve Barkhouse, Graham Bird, Tomson Highway, Dipak Roy and Chris Phillips will be front and centre this week as they are honoured at the Algonquin College Ottawa Campus Convocation Ceremony at the Canadian Tire Centre.
OTTAWA – June 5, 2024, Algonquin College is thrilled to announce a generous donation of $50,000 from the Salo family, establishing The Salo Family Endowment for Social Innovation. This endowment is dedicated to supporting student interns in the Social Innovation Lab, empowering students to engage in meaningful social innovation projects.
The Salo Family Endowment for Social Innovation will provide funding for student intern salaries, allowing them to work on projects that support community-based organizations, including service agencies, charities, non-profits, and social enterprises. This initiative aligns with Algonquin College’s demonstrated culture of social responsibility and community engagement.
“Kwey” shares vocabulary,phrases and information as part of Indigenous Heritage Month
June 3, 2024, Ottawa, ON – As part of its commitment to embracing the traditional Anishinàbe Algonquin language on campus, Algonquin College has created an Indigenous language video series to share common words and sayings with the College community.
The video series is called Kwey, an Algonquin greeting that means hello.
“It is fitting we say kwey as we introduce employees and learners to a series of videos we’re sharing over the next month to familiarize everyone with vocabulary, expressions and phrases in the Anishinàbe Algonquin language, the traditional language of this region,” said Anita Tenasco, Director, Indigenous Initiatives at Algonquin College. Continue reading Algonquin College Launches Indigenous Video Language Series
Chris Phillips is the longest-serving player in Ottawa Senators franchise history and an Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame inductee. Phillips’ professional accomplishments are abundant. He played for Team Canada at the 1996 and 1997 World Juniors, won the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy for rookie of the year, and the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy for top defenceman. Phillips assisted the Senators in reaching the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals, and he was the longest serving alternate captain for the Senators for 10 seasons. His jersey number, #4, was retired by the team in 2019.
In addition to his accomplishments as a professional athlete, Phillips put his business mind to action in 2012 when he became the co-owner of Big Rig, a microbrewery in Ottawa, which he has since sold. In 2014, his Big Rig Black IPA beer won a gold medal at the Ontario Brewing Awards. Continue reading From elite athlete to philanthropy: Chris Phillips on giving back
Dipak Roy knows a thing or two about the future of technology.
With engineering degrees from Kolkata’s Jadavpur University and Ottawa’s Carleton University, two tech patents, appearances in more than 30 technical publications and membership in AOC Global’s Electronic Warfare Technology Hall of Fame — the first Canadian to ever receive this prestigious recognition — Roy has made a name for himself as an authority in the electronic defence sector.
A long-time entrepreneur, Roy started his first company, ICS, in 1978, initially operating out of a warehouse basement. With a focus on sonar, radar and communications technologies for the defence market, his company grew to serve in more than 20 countries and win multimillion dollar contracts, including a $50 million sonar upgrade for the United States Navy. Continue reading Dipak Roy on education, defence and the future of technology
professional accomplishments are abundant. He played for Team Canada at the 1996 and 1997 World Juniors, won the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy for rookie of the year, and the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy for top defenceman. Phillips assisted the Senators in reaching the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals, and he was the longest serving alternate captain for the Senators for 10 seasons. His jersey number, #4, was retired by the team in 2019. 