OTTAWA (Sept. 5, 2023) – Algonquin College will celebrate the achievements of 10 graduates and one alumni employer at the seventh annual Alumni of Distinction Awards in the College’s Algonquin Commons Theatre on Nov. 2.
Honourees include the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian arm of a global iconic brand, a leader in the automotive industry, an internationally acclaimed digital artist and a master chef who has worked in multiple Michelin-Star restaurants worldwide.
Also being recognized is a passionate champion for youth, a tireless advocate for the less fortunate, a leader in the local fight against food insecurity and a caring bedside nurse who is now an executive vice-president of the city’s largest hospital.
And lastly to be acclaimed are an IT specialist who was at the forefront of introducing the Internet to his native country of Barbados and an ardent supporter of public justice for the Cree Nation in her home province of Quebec.
“Algonquin College transforms the hopes and dreams of its learners into lifelong success,” said Mark Savenkoff, Algonquin College’s Vice President, Advancement and Strategy. “Our alumni of distinction honourees have all shown that you can reach new heights and lift up others along the way.”
In addition to the individual honourees, this year’s Alumni Employer of the Year is a local tech giant that has hired scores of Algonquin College graduates and has contributed to the College’s cooperative education program in significant ways.
The 2023 Algonquin College Alumni of Distinction are:
Alumna of the Year: Michèle Boudria – President and Chief Executive Officer, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada (Journalism – Class of 1988)
Employer of the Year: Nokia Canada
Apprenticeship Award: Imrun Texeira – Chef and Owner, Wanderlust (Cook Apprentice – Class of 2014)
Business Award: James Hallett – Former Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board at KAR Global; current Chairman and CEO at Hallett Sports and Entertainment; and member of the Board of Directors for OPENLANE (NYSE:KAR) (Recreation Management – Class of 1975)
Changing Lives Award: Adam Joiner – CEO, BGC Ottawa (formerly the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa) – (Social Service Worker – Class of 2003)
Community Services Award: Rachael Wilson – CEO, Ottawa Food Bank (Small Business Management – Class of 2000)
Creative Arts & Design Award: Eric Chan (a.k.a. EEPMON) – Digital Artist and Founder of EEPMON Creative Studio (Computer Engineering Technology – Computing Science – Class of 2003, and Bachelor of Information Technology – Interactive Multimedia and Design – Class of 2008)
Health Sciences Award: Suzanne Madore – Executive Vice-President, Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer, the Ottawa Hospital (Nursing – Class of 1990)
Brian Fraser Recent Graduate Award: Alycia Lameboy-Dixon – Justice Projects Officer, under the Department of Justice and Correctional Services at the Cree Nation Government (Law Clerk – Class of 2019)
Rena Bowen Volunteer of the Year Award: Nathalie Maione– Directrice Générale, Action Logement and President/Co-Founder of Helping with Furniture (Early Childhood Education – Class of 1983)
Technology Award: Niel Harper – Board Director & Chair, Innovation & Technology Committee – ISACA (Business Information Systems – Class of 1995)
For more details on the awards, recipients and the Nov. 2 event, including ticket purchases, please click this link.
OTTAWA (Aug. 2, 2023) – The Office of Applied Research at Algonquin College is hosting an In-Class Projects Showcase on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
At the event, students will exhibit forward-looking research and technology projects produced in collaboration with industry, institutional and community partners, providing a glimpse into the future of technology and the current state of innovation. Ranging from robotics to artificial intelligence, fundraising to civic engagement, the projects students work on are incredibly diverse.
Judges from local employer partners, including Natural Resources Canada, Ingenium and the Kanata North Business Association will be in attendance to discuss project details with the student-led teams.
When: Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Awards Presentations: 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Algonquin College, Ottawa Campus, DARE District (C Building), 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8.
OTTAWA (June 28, 2023) – Algonquin College is launching a new honours bachelor’s degree program to prepare future leaders in human resources management. The Bachelor of Commerce (Strategic Human Resources Management) program combines foundational business knowledge with human capital strategy, providing graduates with a unique skillset to leverage when entering the workforce.
Market trends support the need for a human resources management-focused commerce program. The strategic business nature of this program will provide students with unique and desirable qualifications upon graduation. Graduates will have a wide choice of employment opportunities, including human resources management generalist, recruiter, human resources business partner, human resources manager, training and development specialist and human resources management advisor.
As we embrace the summer season and a well-deserved long weekend, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your tremendous efforts in ensuring the success of our recent graduates and the 2023 Spring convocation ceremonies. These ceremonies are always a highlight for me as we witness our graduates proudly crossing the stage and celebrating with their loved ones, as we honour their achievements. Continue reading Message from the President: June 27, 2023
Please be advised the Ottawa Campus electrical shutdown period has concluded ahead of schedule with full power re-established on campus the evening of June 26. College facilities are open should learners and employees require workspaces during regular business hours on June 27. Comfort levels may be impacted throughout the day as it may take some time to meet set temperatures in all facilities across campus. Continue reading Ottawa Campus Electrical Shutdown: Power Restored
OTTAWA (June 27, 2023) – Registration is now open for the new Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) Honours program, one of latest offerings from the School of Business at Algonquin College. As the only program of its kind in Ontario to offer three co-operative (co-op) education work terms, graduates will be well-positioned to connect with industry professionals while leveraging applied learning in business marketing.
The program emphasizes how emerging digital marketing technologies operate within today’s business environment. These learning outcomes align with trends in labour market data which identify a growing demand for skilled digital marketers with a strong foundation in business.
Traditional business disciplines like accounting, finance, human resources and economics comprise the first two years of the program. Learners will collaborate with industry professionals through three mandatory co-op placements in their last two years of study. Through these work terms, learned marketing strategies and tactics are applied to make data-informed marketing decisions in the workplace.
OTTAWA (June 26, 2023) – Algonquin College is announcing a free training program for women newcomers to Canada. The Skills for Success program is open to new Canadians seeking to upgrade their skills 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.
Supported through funding provided by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the pilot program offers entry dates in Fall 2023 and Winter 2024. Up to 50 students per session will attend 20 hours of training per week for 11 weeks at Algonquin College’s Ottawa Campus, where they will learn skills in communication, math and digital technology. Program graduates will be well prepared for an administrative career in customer service, data-entry, human resources and accounting.
Ten Algonquin College students have been awarded a $2,000 PCL Constructors DARE6 Bursary. PCL’s partnership with Algonquin College benefits the local construction company on many fronts.
Paul Knowles, Vice President and District Manager of PCL Constructors’ Ottawa office, says it means a lot to him to also be able to give back and connect with today’s learners. He points to the growing association with Indigenous learners as just one of those special relationships. Continue reading Algonquin College students awarded PCL Constructors DARE6 bursaries
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for the regions encompassing Ottawa, Pembroke and Perth with the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) being in the high-risk category due to wildfire smoke.
You can find the latest Environment Canada statements at the links below:
In the span of a lifetime people wear many hats. In her long, distinguished and varied career Wendy Jocko has worn a hard hat, a helmet and a headdress. The former chief of the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation, Jocko, 63 will be donning a ceremonial mortarboard this June when she is awarded an honorary degree from Algonquin College at its 2023 Spring Convocation. Continue reading Wendy Jocko awarded honorary degree from Algonquin College
wanted to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your tremendous efforts in ensuring the success of our recent graduates and the 2023 Spring convocation ceremonies. These ceremonies are always a highlight for me as we witness our graduates proudly crossing the stage and celebrating with their loved ones, as we honour their achievements. 
varied career Wendy Jocko has worn a hard hat, a helmet and a headdress. The former chief of the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation, Jocko, 63 will be donning a ceremonial mortarboard this June when she is awarded an honorary degree from Algonquin College at its 2023 Spring Convocation.