Algonquin College students are bringing home gold, silver and bronze after competing in Canada’s largest skilled trade and technology competition this week.
Twenty-seven Algonquin students travelled to the Toronto Congress Centre on Sunday to take part in the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, where they competed against hundreds of students from across the province for the right to compete nationally at Skills Canada. Continue reading Algonquin College Wins Gold At Ontario Tech Skills Competition
For the past several days, Algonquin College’s Emergency Management team and the leadership team at the Pembroke Campus have been closely monitoring water levels on the Ottawa River as the Pembroke area experiences flooding conditions brought on by spring run-off and heavy rainfall. At this point, the Pembroke Campus is not in danger of experiencing any flooding damage.
The City of Pembroke is monitoring properties along the waterfront continuously and will advise the College immediately should the current outlook worsen. The Ottawa River has been rising, as have several other lakes and rivers in the area and the City is now on official flood status.
The City is communicating with various organizations that are part of the emergency planning effort, including Ontario Power Generation and the Ministry of Natural Resources, and has been keeping the College informed of any changing conditions. Weather forecasts, which call for heavy rain on Friday and Saturday are also being monitored.
The College community will be updated as the situation develops.
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For more information please contact:
Jamie Bramburger
Manager, Community & Student Affairs
Algonquin College
brambuj@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 2756
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 185 programs. Based in the Ottawa Valley, Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario. Visit algonquincollege.com.
OTTAWA — Two Algonquin College employees, both innovators in their fields, have been recognized with Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) awards.
Kevin Holmes, Manager of the College’s Health and Wellness Research Centre, has been named the 2017 recipient of the Silver Leadership Excellence award for managerial staff, while Patti Church, the facilitator for the College’s summer intensive entrepreneurship program (SUMMIT), has received the Bronze Leadership Excellence award for non-managerial staff.
“I want to congratulate Kevin and Patti for this phenomenal achievement”, said President Cheryl Jensen. “They enrich our College community, bringing fresh thinking, new ideas, and an entrepreneurial spirit to their work. Patti and Kevin are true leaders, and highly deserving of this recognition.”
Holmes was recognized for the many local partnerships he helped to create at Algonquin College, including #FlashForward – an after-school program which brings together high school students and post-secondary mentors to create safety videos for use at The Ottawa Hospital. Holmes also played a key role in two other projects with The Ottawa Hospital – the massively popular Immunity Warriors interactive digital comic book, and the Smart Moms mobile application which facilitates optimal gestational weight gains. Additionally, Holmes has championed the “Best Gift Ever” campaign at the College, prompting many students and employees to register as organ donors.
Church was celebrated for her effort in designing, programming, and launching the SUMMIT program – an annual bootcamp for up to 20 students which prepares these learners to launch their own businesses or refine their business ideas. Church also played a key role in launching the College’s employee portal, championing a new smartboard technology at the College, and leading a cross-departmental team to apply for an eCampus Ontario research project. She has built a reputation as an organizer from large initiatives like SUMMIT, to a now-annual “5 Days of Kindness” campaign which coincides with the week before exams.
All CICan award winners were announced during the Colleges and Institutes 2017 Conference at the Shaw Centre today.
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For more information please contact:
Ruth Dunley
Manager, Communications
Communications, Marketing and External Relations
Algonquin College
dunleyr@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 6452
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 185 programs. Based in the Ottawa Valley, Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario. Visit algonquincollege.com.
OTTAWA — Algonquin College and Carleton University will host the Make the CUT (College University Transition) program on Wednesday, May 3, at Algonquin College.
This unique initiative is designed for Grade 12 students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder who are planning to attend college or university. It is a joint initiative of Algonquin College’s Centre for Accessible Learning and Carleton University’s Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities. This one-day event will focus on preparation and self-advocacy, educational assistive technology, and learning strategies, with workshops highlighting the first-year experience.
What: Make the CUT (College University Transition) program
Who:
• Trina Budd, Manager, Centre for Accessible Learning, Algonquin College
• Larry McCloskey, Director, Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities, Carleton University
• Linda Stewart, Transitions Coordinator, Make the CUT
When: Wednesday, May 3, 2017
8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Best time for photos: 9 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.
Best time for interviews: 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Room T102, Algonquin College
Algonquin College is number one for graduate satisfaction among large Ontario colleges! Recently released Key Performance Indicator (KPI) survey data showed exactly 80 percent of Algonquin College graduates are very satisfied/satisfied with their college experience, while just 7.9 percent are dissatisfied. Continue reading Algonquin College Students and Graduates Give the College A Strong Report Card
This Thursday, April 20, teams of young filmmakers will descend on Algonquin College for the culmination of the third season of #FlashForward, a 10-week program that sees high-school students team up with college student mentors to collaborate with The Ottawa Hospital.
“This is our third year hosting the program and we are consistently impressed by the quality of work done by the high school students,” says Kevin Holmes, project manager for Algonquin College’s Health and Wellness Research Centre. “The videos are outstanding, and I think that can be attributed to the dedication of the secondary students, but also to the guidance they receive from our amazing college student mentors here at Algonquin.” Continue reading Algonquin College, Ottawa Hospital to Host Premier Screening Of #Flashforward Season III
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne speaks to Algonquin College students regarding the $2.9 million that Algonquin College will be receiving. (Algonquin College)
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne today announced that Algonquin College will receive $2.9 million as part of the province’s $50-million investment in Ontario’s 24 community colleges.
The College plans to use the funds to support the construction of a new Indigenous Commons
and “Collaboratory,” which will complement the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Learning Centre, and Institute for Indigenous Entrepreneurship announced last fall. An expandable, circular, gathering space, the area will be used for lectures, galas, and celebrations, and will provide an area for community members to interact and experience applications of Indigenous knowledge. Continue reading Premier Wynne announces $2.9m for Algonquin College’s 50th
OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne will visit Algonquin College on Tuesday, April 18 for a funding announcement related to the College’s 50th anniversary.
OTTAWA — For the fourth consecutive year, Algonquin College has been named one of the National Capital Region’ Top 25 Employers. The winners were announced today in a special insert in The Ottawa Citizen which recognizes the 2017 National Capital Region’s Top Employers.
“Algonquin College’s success is dependent on our ability to attract and retain exceptional people who have our learners as their primary focus,” said Cathy Frederick, Vice President, Human Resources. “This year marks the first year of our new strategic plan, and in that plan we set a goal of being recognized by the community and our employees as an exceptional place to work. This recognition is an important milestone on our journey to achieving this goal.” Continue reading Algonquin College Named a Top Employer in the National Capital Region for Fourth Consecutive Year
OTTAWA — Algonquin College will receive new funding as part of the Ontario government’s plans to invest $50-million into the province’s 24 publicly assisted colleges.
Deb Matthews, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development, made the announcement on Monday as part of Colleges Week festivities in Toronto. She explained the funding is part of the province’s efforts to mark the 50th anniversary of the college system. Continue reading Algonquin College to Receive New Government Funding
