ACDAY 1

Posted on Friday, October 2nd, 2020

The prepared remarks of President Claude Brulé.

May 05, 2020

Hello, everyone. Bonjour. Kwe.

Welcome to AC Day 1, which marks the beginning of a new term.
My name is Claude Brulé and I’m your President.

Normally, we would all be gathered together on campus and I would be welcoming you in person, but things are a little different this year. With that said, I would like to virtually welcome you to your Spring Term.

These are unprecedented times. As we are all still adjusting to this “new normal,” I take comfort in knowing that we are united in spirit – a spirit that is strong and that will guide our way forward to a time when we can all be together again. For now, we continue to find innovative and creative ways to connect, teach and learn to provide you with the best college experience possible.

We may not be able to gather face-to-face, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t connected. I encourage you to get involved in campus life through the AC Hub, where you will find a variety of virtual events — from live music and exercise classes, to preparing for virtual interviews, and much more.

In a continued effort to help make the virtual transition as seamless as possible, we are still providing you with the same services that have always been available — just in a different way. Health Services, Counselling, Peer tutoring, Financial Aid, and the Mamidosewin Centre are just some of the supports for learners that are now virtually accessible.

Another helpful resource is our COVID-19 website at algonquincollege.com/coronavirus. This page includes all the latest information that you need to know, including resources such as Frequently Asked Questions, and a Student Learning Kit.

I am inspired every day by the strength and dedication of our College community — a community that includes you, our learners. We are here to help you succeed, and to support you as you achieve your hopes and dreams.

No doubt the year ahead will be filled with challenges, but it will also be filled with endless opportunities and choices. You have already started your year on a solid footing by making a very important choice — to study here, at Algonquin.

Algonquin has always led the way in education excellence, and as technology continues to evolve, so do we.

Now more than ever, we remain connected and resilient.

This day marks the beginning of your path to success and I wish you all the best.

Thank you. Merci. Miigwetch.


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