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Algonquin’s New President Unveils the Path Ahead (with video)
Thursday, August 23, 2012 – Kent MacDonald’s reign as president of Algonquin College has begun with a promise to continue trumpeting the value of hands-on learning and position the school as a global leader for integrating digital technology in the classroom. more…
Services Moving to the Student Commons Building!
Friday, August 17 , 2012 – As many services move into the Robert C. Gillett Student Commons Building, some may be unavailable for a period of time. Please refer to this alphabetical guide for a list of affected services. more…
Future Renderings: A Virtual Look at the Student Commons
Monday, April 23rd, 2012 – Ren·der·ing (noun:) A drawing in perspective of a proposed structure. It seems the days of flat-page blue prints are waning. Today, when architects, planners and urban designers want to convey a building concept, they can do so with startling precision — in three dimensions. The many engaging renderings of the Student Commons have the effect of placing the viewer inside the structure, not necessarily looking in from the outside. more…
Algonquin College community excited to break ground for the new Student Commons
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 – On April 5, 2011, over 150 students, staff, faculty, members of the community, and VIPs joined Jacob Sancartier, President of the Algonquin Students’ Association; and Robert Gillett, President of Algonquin College for the official ground breaking ceremony of the new Algonquin College Student Commons. more…
Algonquin College President Robert Gillett honoured with naming of new Student Commons
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 – When it opens in September of 2012, the College’s latest building will have a distinctive new name – the Robert C. Gillett Student Commons. The Algonquin College Students’ Association and the College’s Board of Governors jointly announced the naming of the new Student Commons facility in recognition of President Robert Gillett’s outstanding contribution to student success. more…