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Algonquin College students get access to Shopify’s Open Learning Program

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Algonquin College students get access to Shopify’s Open Learning Program

– Students registered in approved Algonquin College programs will have free subscriptions to the online business platform –

OTTAWA – Algonquin College students registered in approved programs will benefit from free subscriptions to Shopify as part of the company’s Open Learning program.

Starting in September 2019, Shopify will provide free subscriptions to Algonquin College students. Business Management and Entrepreneurship (BME) is one example of a program that will participate in the partnership as Shopify and BME have the shared goal of empowering entrepreneurs. Continue reading Algonquin College students get access to Shopify’s Open Learning Program


College Emergency Broadcast System Test: Sunday, August 25

Risk Management and ITS are working on enhancing the College Emergency Broadcast System. As part of this work, test messages will be broadcast to speakers and phones in ALL buildings at the Ottawa Campus on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. There is no action required during this test.

The test messages will state the following: THIS IS A TEST OF THE ALGONQUIN COLLEGE EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTIFICATION. THIS IS A TEST ONLY.

During this period, If you hear fire alarms or different emergency broadcasts, you should follow your regular emergency procedures and any instructions that are provided through the emergency broadcast system.


Information and Communications and Technology Council to bring new Work Integrated Learning opportunities to Algonquin College

OTTAWA – Algonquin College students will benefit from new, experiential learning opportunities that prepare them to succeed in high-growth sectors of the digital economy.

Algonquin College is collaborating with the Information and Communications and Technology Council (ICTC) to support education-industry partnerships that will enhance opportunities for students in the digital economy as part of ICTC’s Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital Program.

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Algonquin College announces 2019 Alumni of Distinction

OTTAWA – Algonquin College celebrates some of its most accomplished alumni at the third annual Alumni of Distinction Awards Gala Thurs. Sept. 26 in the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) Building’s Minto Hall.

The gala honours the achievements of 10 alumni and one community employer who have made distinctive contributions in their fields of endeavour and their communities.

Click here for more information about the gala and event tickets.

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RE/ACTION Applied Research Showcase: Friday, Aug. 9

Algonquin College’s Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship will be holding its applied research showcase: “RE/ACTION” on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019.

“RE/ACTION” highlights leading-edge applied research done in collaboration with industry, institutional and community partners. Run three times every year, this event provides a glimpse into the future of technology and the current state of innovation. Discover and explore our research teams’ incredible findings and creations ranging from robotics to biology to User Experience Design and anywhere in between. The projects this summer are incredibly diverse, including a Voice-Activated Bionic Arm and Autonomous Robotic Chimney Cleaner.


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Algonquin College recognized for its commitment to spark and accelerate changemakers

OTTAWA —Algonquin College has become one of only three colleges in Canada to be recognized for its commitment to accelerate changemaking.

The recognition comes from Ashoka U as part of its global #MillionsofChangemakers campaign. Ashoka U is the higher education initiative of Ashoka – the world’s largest community of changemakers. Continue reading Algonquin College recognized for its commitment to spark and accelerate changemakers


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.