Student volunteers gather for a group photo after their hard work preparing meals for the Ottawa Food Bank in partnership with La Tablées Des Chefs.
OTTAWA (Feb. 26, 2024) – Algonquin College learners in the Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Food Science program volunteered their time during their Mid-Term Break Week on Feb. 26 to prepare 2,000 meals for the Ottawa Food Bank in partnership with TabléeDes Chefs: The Solidarity Kitchen – Next Generation Edition project.The prepared meals will feed vulnerable people in the Ottawa area who are seeking emergency food assistance.
To make 2,000 portions, the team used a total of 20kg of pork, 8 boxes of legumes, 8kg of oats, 22kg of potatoes, 15 kg of liquid eggs, 20 kg of shredded cheese, 8 boxes of tomatoes, and 96kg of vegetables. The efforts took a full day of assembly-line style preparation, with 18 learners and 6 faculty dedicating their time to help.
“The collaborative efforts of all those involved in yesterday’s food production of approximately 2,000 meals are truly commendable. La Tablée des Chefs’ and the student and faculty volunteers demonstrated remarkable kindness and generosity. I believe their contribution positively impacted the community,” said Professor and Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Food Science Program Coordinator David Fairbanks, who facilitated the logistics of this initiative.
La Tabléedes Chefs’ mission is to feed and educate — fighting food insecurity and educating young people about their food autonomy as budding culinary experts. Since its start in 2002, the organization has distributed over 13 million cooked meals and educated more than 45,000 youth through its various programs.
The Solidarity Kitchen – Next Generation Edition project mobilizes more than 500 culinary students each year. Since its beginning, the project has allowed culinary students to prepare and distribute more than 1.5 million meals to Quebec and Ontario food banks.
The meals prepared by students today for the Ottawa Food Bank will make a dent in fighting food insecurity and will equip them with knowledge and skills about food autonomy that they can take with them into the working world.
About Algonquin College’s School of Business and Hospitality
The School of Business and Hospitality combines the perfect mix of programs and learning environments to foster creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. Learners can expect an immersive and dynamic experience using analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills in business programs, or showcase their artistic side in hospitality while focusing on people and providing superior customer service.
About Algonquin College
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 200 programs. Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario, with campuses in Ottawa, Perth, Pembroke and AC Online.
Algonquin College has been recognized as a National Capital Region’s Top Employer for 2024, marking the eleventh year in a row since the College first received this honour.
“I am immensely proud of the College’s demonstrated commitment to employee engagement and the opportunities we provide for personal and professional growth,” said Claude Brulé, President and CEO of Algonquin College. “Our employees make up a compassionate, vibrant, effective and diverse workforce, one that works hard every day to ensure the success of our students.”
Canada’s Top Employer is an annual competition that recognizes exceptional workplaces on a national, provincial and regional basis. Algonquin College has won an award in the National Capital Region category every year since 2014.
“Our employees are the driving force behind Algonquin College. The work they do makes a difference every single day, and it is their efforts that make this such a wonderful place to learn and to work,” said Brulé.
Pulse-Pounding Partnership for Heart Month to Raises Awareness
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Jan. 31, 2024, Ottawa, ON – With the cut of a ribbon, City of Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) Foundation’s President Lianne Laing, Algonquin College President and CEO Claude Brulé and Students’ Association President Abigail Soto Carvajal kicked off a series of activities to mark Heart Month on campus and around Ottawa to raise awareness for heart health.
OTTAWA (Dec. 19, 2023) – Algonquin College’s School of Business and Hospitality is pleased to unveil the extensive renovation of its teaching bar lab, aimed at providing an even more immersive and dynamic learning environment for its students.
The renovations, which commenced on April 25, 2023, and concluded on August 30, 2023, represent a significant investment in elevating the practical training facilities available to learners pursuing programs in the School of Business and Hospitality. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to emulate a real-world bar setting, providing students with hands-on experience in bartending, mixology, and customer service.
OTTAWA (Dec. 18, 2023) – Algonquin College has received a $358,508 grant to further collaborative research supporting survivors of intimate partner violence. As part of the College and Community Innovation (CCI) program grants issued by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), this funding will strengthen collaborative research between Canadian colleges and partners from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
“We are pleased to announce the launch of our exciting new project, Applying Concussion Recovery Technology to Support Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, at Algonquin College,” said Kristine Dawson, Associate Vice President, Algonquin College. “This project not only offers invaluable experiential learning opportunities for our students but also addresses a critical community need. We extend our gratitude to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research grant for recognizing and supporting the significance of this initiative.”
Ottawa, ON, December 18, 2023 — Claude Brulé, Algonquin President and CEO, is pleased to share that Algonquin College has won the CICan’s ImpAct-Climate Challenge, with the highest number of submissions in the large institution category.
The project received over 2,100 entries from staff, students, and faculty across the country, from more than 46 colleges and institutes.
OTTAWA (Dec. 4, 2023) – The Office of Applied Research at Algonquin College is hosting the RE/ACTION In-Class Projects Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This edition of RE/ACTION has a special focus on public health, with over 50 student teams displaying projects on topics ranging from improving health care in Indigenous communities, increasing public awareness on the benefits of influenza immunization, drafting non-stigmatizing terminology in medical and nursing documentation related to substance use health, and creating activities for residents at The Oaks, a managed alcohol program in Ottawa. The full list of projects is available here.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Awards Presentations: 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Algonquin College Ottawa Campus DARE District (C Building), 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8. Continue reading Algonquin College hosts student research showcase
OTTAWA (Nov. 30, 2023) – Graduates from the fall cohort of the Skills for Success program will receive their certificates in front of friends and family on Friday, Dec. 8 at Algonquin College. The College experienced overwhelming interest in the program funded by the Government of Ontario, receiving over 900 applicants for the fall and winter sessions. Forty-two graduates have successfully completed the fall program, with a new cohort of 50 students starting in Winter 2024. Graduates are now working with the program partner, Altis Recruitment, to find meaningful employment.
Supported through funding provided by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Skills for Success is a free 11-week program offering women newcomers to Canada skills training for entry level office administration roles. Participants must reside within the National Capital Region, hold a valid SIN and have emigrated to Canada within the last five years.
Included in the graduation event is an awards presentation, with categories in highest academic achievement in digital, communications, and mathematical skills.
Date: Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 Time: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., reception to follow Location: Room C100, C Building, Ottawa Campus, Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave.
Skills for Success graduates are available for interview by request.
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 200 programs. Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario, with campuses in Ottawa, Perth, Pembroke and AC Online.
OTTAWA (Nov. 21, 2023) – Algonquin College has entered into a partnership contract with CityStudio Ottawa, a globally-recognized framework for students to collaborate on civic engagement through experiential learning with faculty, city administration and community partners. Through its community relationships, CityStudio Ottawa provides a framework for knowledge exchange as students cross-collaborate on real-world projects that have a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of residents within the Ottawa region.
“By joining CityStudio Ottawa, Algonquin College is demonstrating our commitment to experiential learning with an emerging research focus on community engaged learning,” said Kristine Dawson, Associate Vice President, Experiential Learning and Innovation. “The CityStudio partnership is the first step in advancing our strategic vision for increased applied research focused on community-based research. This exciting partnership will provide new opportunities for our students and faculty to support city building activities that advance our community in a positive way.”
OTTAWA (Oct. 25, 2023) – Algonquin College’s Ottawa Campus is hosting its Fall Open House, an event dedicated to helping learners shape their own futures on Saturday, Nov. 4.
Join us for an immersive experience, where prospective students will have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of academic and career-focused programs available across all four campuses – Ottawa, Perth, Pembroke and AC Online. Continue reading Media Advisory – Algonquin College Open House on Nov. 4
