[2008]

June 2008

Algonquin College Spring Convocation

[June 10, 2008]

Approximately 2,000 of the 5,693-strong Algonquin College spring graduating class will attend Convocation ceremonies at Scotiabank Place on Thursday, June 12, and Friday, June 13. Algonquin College President Robert Gillett will preside over the presentation of degrees, diplomas and certificates at four separate ceremonies. In recognition of lifetime achievement and service to the Ottawa Community, Algonquin will be bestowing one of the College's first two Honorary Diplomas on Jacquelin Holzman, former Mayor of the City of Ottawa and community activist. Ms. Holzman will receive her Diploma on Thursday, June 12, at 10:00 a.m. Sean Conway received his Honorary Diploma during the Pembroke Campus Convocation on Saturday, May 31.

Children’s Aid Society Establishes $250,000 in Endowed Bursaries at Algonquin College

[June 4, 2008]

Champions For Children Foundation, the M.A. Teall Foundation, and the Ontario Trust for Student Support will donate $250,000 to the Algonquin College Foundation to establish the first-ever endowment bursaries for Ottawa Children’s Aid Society youth attending Algonquin College. A cheque presentation will take place on Friday, June 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Algonquin College, on the Woodroffe Campus, to recognize this generous donation. The Children's Aid Society of Ottawa is committed to protecting the children and youth of our community from all forms of abuse and neglect. The Society works to keep them safe and secure, both within their families and the communities in which they live.

Algonquin College Heritage Institute Spring Convocation

[June 3, 2008]

One hundred and twenty-five students from Algonquin College Heritage Institute will graduate during the Spring Convocation ceremony taking place at St. John Catholic High School on Thursday, June 5, at 7:00 p.m., in Perth, Ontario. Algonquin College President Robert Gillett will preside over the presentation of diplomas and certificates. Students will be graduating from the Carpentry and Millwork - Heritage, Construction Carpentry - Advanced Housing, Masonry – Heritage and Traditional, Office Administration - Executive, Personal Support Worker, and Social Service Worker Programs.

May 2008

Algonquin celebrates Environment Week with Launch of Canada’s first Green Business Management College Program

[May 29, 2008]

Algonquin College, with the participation of the Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment, will officially launch the Green Business Management Program during Canadian Environment Week, on Monday, June 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on the College’s Woodroffe campus.

Algonquin College Hosts Sixth-Annual ACESS National Conference

[May 9, 2008]

Algonquin College will host the sixth-annual Association of College Educators in Social Service and Social Work Programs in Canada (ACESS) national conference from May 13 to 15, at Code’s Mill, in Perth Ontario. The conference theme will be Anti-oppressive Social Work Practice.  Workshop titles include: Infusing Aboriginal Worldview in Social Service Worker Curriculum, The Community Action Team and Youth in Power Group in Smiths Falls, and Make Poverty History

Algonquin College and Carleton University Reach Out to Students With Learning Disabilities

[May 6, 2008]

Algonquin College and Carleton University will host the Make the CUT (College University Transition) program on Wednesday, May 7, 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 in 2008-2009. It is a joint initiative of Algonquin College's Centre for Students with Disabilities 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.

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April 2008

Algonquin College Student Photography Exhibition and Awards Ceremony

[April 24, 2008]

Students in the Algonquin College Photography program will host “Photography Exhibition 2008” on Monday, April 28, at the Cube Gallery, in Ottawa. This event will feature photography produced by first- and second-year students in the Photography program, an awards ceremony, followed by the launch of Bokeh, a photography book created by Algonquin students.

Algonquin College Students Incorporate Sustainability and Accessibility into Leading-edge e-Quality Home

[April 23, 2008]

Students and staff in the Algonquin College Heritage Institute’s Construction Carpentry - Advanced Housing program will be showcasing the completion of the e-Quality Home class project on Friday, April 25, on the Perth Campus. The 1,000-square foot structure incorporates ‘green’ building design, environmentally sustainable materials, and wheelchair accessibility into the living space.  This unique, state-of-the-art class project provides students with the opportunity to explore the relationship between modular construction and affordable, environmentally sustainable building practices.

Algonquin College Students host the Fourth-Annual Movie Night Film Festival and Awards Ceremony

[April 15, 2008]

The Algonquin College General Arts and Science, Media and Communication students will host the fourth-annual Movie Night Film Festival and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 17, on the College’s Woodroffe Campus. The evening will showcase short documentaries, comedies, dramas and animations directed and produced by Algonquin’s film studies students. Alan Neal, host of CBC Radio’s Bandwidth and Canada Live, will emcee the event that will also feature poetry, music and visual art produced by Algonquin College students.

Algonquin College and OCRI Host the Sixth-Annual Applied Research Day

[April 8, 2008]

Algonquin College will showcase its internationally recognized research projects from the School of Advanced Technology, School of Media and Design and School of Health and Community Studies. Algonquin, in conjunction with OCRI (Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation), is hosting the sixth-annual Applied Research Day.  Tours will be given of Algonquin’s leading-edge Simulation Centre for Health Studies, the Telecommunications Lab, the HaptoVisual Research Centre, the OptoPhotonics Lab and the Digital Cinema Centre.

Algonquin College hosts the Knorr/Canadian Culinary Federation Ontario Junior Culinary Challenge

[April 3, 2008]

Algonquin College will host the Knorr/Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC) Ontario Junior Culinary Challenge, on Saturday, April 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Restaurant International, on the College’s Woodroffe Campus.  Four of Algonquin’s Culinary Management and Culinary Skills - Chef Training Program students will be competing in a field of 10 to be named best junior cook in Ontario and win a chance to represent the province in the National Junior Culinary Challenge to be held on Friday, April 25, in Montreal, Quebec.  The Knorr/CCFCC Ontario Junior Culinary Challenge is based on points earned for creating appetizers, entrées and desserts. Each competitor will be judged by CCFCC - approved experienced chefs on cooking techniques and skills, presentation, taste, work plan and menu, organizational skills, product utilization, and safety and sanitation.

March 2008

Algonquin’s Sport Business Management Program Hosts Sport Business Symposium
[March 20, 2008]

Students and recent graduates of Algonquin College’s Sport Business Management Graduate Certificate Program will host its third-annual Sport Business Symposium on Thursday, March 20, at Scotiabank Place. This event features an opening keynote address by CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon, two panel sessions with professional and amateur sport leaders, followed by a dinner keynote address from Robert Mimeault, President and COO of Kangaroo TV. Members of the Professional Sport Panel Session include: Miles Wolff, Commissioner of the Can Am Baseball League and John Pugh, CEO and General Manager, Ottawa Fury Soccer Club. Members of the High Performance Sports Panel Session include: Jean Dupré , Director General, Speed Skating Canada and Pierre Lafontaine, CEO and National Coach, Swimming Canada.

Ottawa-Area Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Dealers Address Automotive Skills Shortage with a $50,000 Donation to Algonquin College
[March 6, 2008]

Three Ottawa-area Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep dealers are addressing the current skilled-trades
shortage in the automotive industry with a donation to the Algonquin College Foundation and the College’s Transportation Technology Centre. The $50,000 donation from Capital Dodge Chrysler Jeep, CarCanada Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Southbank Dodge Chrysler Jeep will go towards the Algonquin College Foundation’s Transportation Technology Campaign.

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February 2008

Algonquin College Hosts Tenth-Annual Career Networking Fair
[February 20, 2008]

Algonquin College is holding its tenth-annual Career Networking Fair on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. This event, sponsored by the College’s Alumni Association and Student Services Department, is an opportunity for College students and alumni to network with more than 60 area employers, submit résumés and obtain up-to-date information on the current job market.

Algonquin College hosts the 13th Annual Hot Food Competition
[February 16, 2008]

Algonquin College will host the 13th Annual Hot Food Competition, on Saturday, February 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Restaurant International, on the College’s Woodroffe Campus. Twenty-four of Algonquin’s Culinary Management and Culinary Skills - Chef Training Program students will be competing to win a chance to represent the College at the Skills Canada - Ontario Competition taking place during the first week of May, in Kitchener, Ontario. The Hot Food Competition is based on points earned for creating individual dishes. Each student will create soups, appetizers, entrees and deserts that will be served in the College’s Restaurant International and evaluated by chefs from the Ottawa Chapter of Toques Blanches, an international hospitality industry association.

Algonquin College and Industry Leaders Discuss the Workforce Needs of Eastern Ontario at Breakfast Forum
[February 13, 2008]

Algonquin College is hosting a breakfast meeting entitled Addressing the Workforce Needs of Eastern Ontario on Wednesday, February 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., on the College’s Woodroffe Campus. Dr. Kurtis Kitagawa, Principal Research Associate, Education and Learning, Conference Board of Canada, will be the guest speaker for this event, which will include an update on the College’s expansion proposals and the ongoing efforts to secure provincial and federal funding. Senior business and industry leaders and government officials will be in attendance at this event.

Algonquin College hosts Student Action for Global Development Forum
[February 7, 2008]

As a part of Canada’s International Development Week, Algonquin College’s International Education Centre (IEC) will host a student forum entitled Student Action for Global Development on Thursday, February 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Twenty Canadian international development organizations, including the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) will be in attendance to provide students with information, resources and opportunities to work or volunteer abroad.

January 2008

Algonquin College and Hydro One Address the Skills Shortages in the Electrical Delivery Sector

[January 3, 2008]
Robert Gillett, President of Algonquin College, will welcome Paul St. Denis, Hydro One Superintendant, to tour the College’s Electrical Engineering Technician and Technology programs’ facilities as part of a partnership that will address the skilled trades shortage in this industry. Algonquin and Hydro One
recently signed an agreement that is designed to attract students into the electrical transmission and distribution utility sector.

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November 2007

Algonquin Hosts Christmas Flower Show Opening Night Celebration

[December 4, 2007]
Algonquin College’s Horticulture and Florist students will be hosting their annual Christmas Show entitled The Christmas Parade, starting with opening night celebrations on Tuesday, December 4, and running until Friday, December 21.

Algonquin College Welcomes Renowned Architect Avi Friedman for Currents Guest Lecture
[November 30, 2007]

Algonquin College’s Faculty of Arts, Media and Design will host its second Currents Speaker Series lecture titled Thinking Outside the Box about Homes and Communities on Friday, November 30, in room T 102 on the College’s Woodroffe Campus. The event will feature Avi Friedman, Architect and Director, Affordable Homes Program, School of Architecture, McGill University. During his visit to the College, Avi will deliver a lecture focused on building affordable housing and sustainable communities, followed by a question and answer session.

Algonquin College Celebrates Outstanding United Way Campaign

[November 29, 2007]
Algonquin College will announce the results of its successful 2007 United Way Campaign at its Campaign Touchdown at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 29. The occasion marks the official end to the College’s 2007 campaign and is an opportunity to thank all members of the Algonquin College community for their continued, outstanding support.

Algonquin College Bunkhouse Donation to Camp Smitty

[November 27, 2007]
Algonquin College will donate two student-made bunkhouses to Camp Smitty on Tuesday, November 27. Students in the Building Construction Technician Program built two completely finished 14' x 28' x 12’ bunkhouses that will increase the housing capacity on the Camp Smitty grounds.

Algonquin First Canadian College to Sign International Energy Conservation Agreement

[November 23, 2007]
Algonquin College will receive recognition for its commitment to energy conservation during the College’s “Energy Awareness Day” on Friday, November 23. Peter Love, Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer, will present Robert Gillett, President of Algonquin College, with an Ontario Power Authority Certificate of Recognition for the College’s dedication to the reduction of energy consumption, promotion of energy awareness amongst the student body and the integration of energy conservation within the College’s larger sustainability planning.

Algonquin College Media Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

[November 7, 2007]
Algonquin College’s School of Media and Design has established a hall of fame to honour industry leaders in several media and media-related fields. Inductees will be honoured at the Media Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, November 7, in the Restaurant International on the College’s Woodroffe Campus. The highprofile inductees are leaders in the media industry and have been
selected based on individual excellence, innovation, and contributions to their professions and the community. Russell Mills, Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts, Media and Design, will host this inaugural event.

Algonquin’s Heritage Institute Launches eQuality Home Project

[November 5, 2007]
The students and staff in the Algonquin College Heritage Institute’s Construction CarpentryAdvanced
Housing program will launch the eQuality Home project on Monday, November 5. When completed
in 2008, it will be a fully accessible home that has minimal impact on the environment and is
affordable to build. Algonquin’s eQuality Home project is unique to Canadian colleges and will
provide students the opportunity to explore the relationship between modular construction and
affordable, environmentally responsible building practices.

October 2007

Algonquin College’s 40th Anniversary Gala
[October 24, 2007]
Algonquin College will celebrate four decades of student success at its 40 th Anniversary Gala in the Grand Hall at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. "Stuntman Stu" Schwartz and Connie Bernardi, Radio Broadcasting program graduates, Class of ’97, will be the Masters of Ceremony at this special event. Close to 600 high-profile guests will be in attendance, including local government officials and embassy dignitaries.

Algonquin College to Confer Bachelor’s Degrees at Fall Convocation
[October 16, 2007]
Approximately 400 graduates will be attending Algonquin College’s Fall Convocation ceremony to be held at the National Arts Centre on Tuesday, October 16, 2007. This ceremony will be the first to confer Algonquin’s Bachelor’s Degrees in Applied Studies to graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Business (eBusiness Supply Chain Management) program.

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September 2007

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE HOSTS 8 th ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY FAIR

[September 12, 2007]
Algonquin College’s New Technology Store will be showcasing their 8th annual "Technology Fair" on Wednesday, September 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the 'C' Building Courtyard, on the Woodroffe Campus. Leading-edge computer hardware, software packages and electronic devices from the world’s leading high-tech manufacturers will be featured at this event. Company representatives from Apple, Toshiba, Virgin Mobile, Lenova and Lexmark, will be on hand to answer questions and to  demonstrate their latest products.

Algonquin College Welcomes Students to New Academic Year
[September 4, 2007]
Algonquin College President Robert Gillett and Students’ Association President Joan Wright will
be serving coffee, juice and donuts on Tuesday, September 4, at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe
Campus to welcome students to the first day of classes for the 20072008
academic year.

June 2007

Honda Dealers Address Automotive Skills Shortage with a $100,000 Donation to Algonquin College

[June 25, 2007]
Ottawa-Area
Four Ottawa-area Honda dealers are addressing the current skilled-trades shortage in the automotive industry with a donation to the Algonquin College Foundation and the College’s Transportation Technology Centre. The $100,000 donation from Civic Motors, Dow Honda, Hunt Club Honda and Ottawa Honda will go to the Algonquin College Foundation’s Transportation Technology Campaign.

Algonquin College Spring Convocation

[June7 - 8, 2007]
More than 2,000 of the 5,829 potential graduates from Algonquin College this year
will attend Spring Convocation ceremonies at the Scotiabank Place on Thursday,
June 7, and Friday, June 8. Algonquin College President Robert Gillett will preside
over the presentation of diplomas and certificates at four separate ceremonies.

May 2007

Algonquin College Hosts Fourth Computer Programming Olympics for High School Students
[May 12, 2007]

The Computer Studies Department in Algonquin College's School of Advanced Technology is hosting its fourth Computer Programming Olympics. This year’s contest theme is CSI Algonquin: Case of the Phantom. The contest is open to Ottawaarea high school students who register and qualify within a fourweek preliminary phase that ended on April 27, solving a series of computer problems in an attempt to locate “The Phantom” by decoding sound files with cryptic clues. Qualifying teams are invited for a final day event at Algonquin College on Saturday, May 12, where students will compete
for valuable prizes and medals with enhanced programming problems. The winning teams will receive their awards at a closing ceremony presentation.

Algonquin College and Carleton University Reach Out to Students With Learning Disabilities

[May 9, 2007]
Algonquin College and Carleton University are hosting the Make the CUT (College University
Transition) program on Wednesday, May 9, 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 in Ontario this fall. It is a joint initiative
of Carleton University's Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities and Algonquin
College's Centre for Students with Disabilities.

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April 2007

Year-End Celebrations in Algonquin College’s Faculty of Arts, Media and Design

[April 21 - May 3, 2007]
Students from Algonquin College’s Faculty of Arts, Media and Design celebrate the end of another successful school year with a variety of yearend graduation shows, exhibitions and award ceremonies.

Discover Algonquin’s Heritage Institute at its Annual Spring Open House

[April 14, 2007]
The Algonquin College Heritage Institute in Perth, Ontario, will host its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 14. The public will have the opportunity to tour the campus, talk to instructors and students and learn more about the Campus’ unique programs. The event will include a donor appreciation presentation, a Heritage Masonry program information session and an Office Administration program session entitled “Office Admin – How Your Career Can Begin!” which will include a draw to win a portable DVD player.

Algonquin College and OCRI Host Applied Research Day

[April 12, 2007]
Algonquin College will showcase its internationally-recognized research projects in the School of Advanced Technology, School of Media and Design and School of Health and Community Studies. Algonquin, in conjunction with the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) is holding its fifthannual Applied Research Day. Tours will be given of Algonquin’s leading-edge Simulation
Centre for Health Studies, the Telecommunications Lab, the HaptoVisual Research Centre, the OptoPhotonics Lab and the Digital Cinema Centre.

Algonquin College Officially Opens its New Animal Health Care Facility

[April 11, 2007]
Algonquin College is pleased to officially open its $3.8 million Animal Health Care Facility on Wednesday, April 11. This 10,000 sq. ft. stateoftheart learning centre replicates the features of an actual animal clinic allowing students to learn in a realistic environment. Students in Algonquin’s fulltime Veterinary Technician Diploma program and part-time Veterinary Assistant Certificate program will benefit from learning in this leading-edge facility as it helps prepare highly-skilled
graduates for the animal health care industry.

Algonquin College, CBC Ottawa, Habitat for Humanity and Skills/Compétences Canada Host “Skilled Trades Fair”

[April 4, 2007]
Algonquin College is pleased to present the “Skilled Trades Fair” in partnership with CBC Ottawa, Habitat for Humanity and Skills/Compétences Canada. Adrian Harewood, host of CBC Radio’s All in A Day, will emcee the evening, which includes a building demonstration by doityourself expert Mag Ruffman and a showcase of Algonquin College’s skilled trades programs.

March 2007

Algonquin College Welcomes Design Industry Leaders

[March 23, 2007]
Algonquin College’s Faculty of Arts, Media and Design will host its inaugural Currents
Speaker Series, this year titled Why Design? on Friday, March 23, in Room T 102 on the
College’s Woodroffe Campus. The event will feature Paul duBellet Kariouk and Henk van
Assen, two leaders in the design industry. During their visit to the College, they will speak to
Interior Design and Graphic Design students informally, deliver a joint lecture, and answer
questions regarding their respective fields in a Q&A afterwards.

Algonquin College Celebrates Cultural Diversity

[March 14, 2007]
Algonquin College will host its 10th Annual Celebration of Cultures on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in the Marketplace Food Court on Algonquin’s Woodroffe Campus. This event is held every year to celebrate the College’s culturallydiverse student population and features food, cultural artifacts,
tourism information, culinary delights and entertainment.

February 2007

Algonquin College Hosts Ninth-Annual Career Networking Fair

[February 20, 2007]

Algonquin College is holding its ninth-annual Career Networking Fair on Tuesday, February 20, 2007. This event, sponsored by the College’s Alumni Association and Student Services Department, is an opportunity for College students and alumni to network with more than 60 area employers, submit resumés and obtain up-to-date information on the current job market.

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January 2007

Music Industry Leaders Visit Algonquin College
[January 18, 2007]

Students in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Management Program at Algonquin College are ‘rocking’ through their curriculum while learning marketing strategies through a unique collaboration with major and independent record labels.  The program will feature guest visits from music industry leaders such as Mary Jelley, from Warner Music Canada, and Ricky Paquette, sixteen-year-old Gatineau-based blues guitarist and 2006 winner of the LYS Blues Best New Artist Award, on Thursday, January 18. 

Algonquin College Discovery Evening

[January 15, 2007]

Algonquin College is hosting a Discovery Evening for prospective students on Wednesday, January 17.  Algonquin faculty and staff will be on hand to talk to students about their career options as well as the broad range of programs and services available at Algonquin College.  Participants will be able to attend program-specific tours and presentations.

November 2006

Algonquin Hosts Christmas Flower Show Opening Night Celebration

[November 29, 2006]

Algonquin College’s second-year Horticulture and Florist students will be hosting their annual Christmas Show entitled Plantasia, starting with opening night celebrations on November 29, and running until December 31. Wayne Rostad, Ottawa singer and host of CBC’s On the Road Again,
will be on hand to launch the evening’s event with a song and participate in the ribbon-cutting
ceremony to officially open this year’s show.

Toyota Canada Foundation Addresses Automotive Skills Shortage with a $275,000 Donation to Algonquin College

[November 28, 2006]

The Toyota Canada Foundation and three Ottawa-area Toyota dealers are addressing the current skilled-trades shortage in the automotive industry with a donation to the Algonquin College Foundation and the College’s Transportation Technology Centre. Donations from Tony Graham Lexus Toyota, Mendes Toyota, BelAir Lexus Toyota, the Toyota Canada Foundation, and the Ontario Trust for Student Support will total $275,000.

Algonquin College Hosts African Expedition Experience for OCDSB Students

[November 27, 2006]

More than 200 students from the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) will take part in the Small World, Big Picture – African Expedition Experience event at Algonquin College on November 27. This interactive event will begin with an overview of the Expedition Africa project from Kent MacDonald, Executive Director of Algonquin’s Strategy and Business Development Division, and Shawn Allenby, Secondary Information Technology Consultant, OttawaCarleton District School Board.

Algonquin Hosts Skills Agenda Roundtable Discussion

[November 24, 2006]

Algonquin College will host an important dialogue and roundtable discussion on the current and future needs of the construction sector and related trades on Friday, November 24, in Algonquin College’s Restaurant International. The aim of this discussion is to help facilitate a planned approach to meeting the construction community’s strategic staffing and development needs through the creation of a
state-of-the-art teaching, applied research and application training centre.

Algonquin Hosts Provincial Marketing Competition

[November 16 - 17, 2006]
Algonquin College, along with its Competition Sponsor, Bell Canada, will host the Ontario Colleges' Marketing Competition (OCMC) 2006 on November 16 and 17. OCMC 2006 will bring hundreds of highly-motivated graduate-level business students and dynamic faculty together from across Ontario to Ottawa to showcase their business talents and earn top awards for teamwork and strategic thinking. Students will compete in several marketing case study competitions, to be judged by marketing-industry experts from across Canada.

GIS Day Open House and GeoCache Challenge

[November 15, 2006]
As part of "Geography Awareness Week" Algonquin College's Geographic Information Systems program is hosting a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Day Open House and GeoCache Challenge on Wednesday, November 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Professors, students and graduates of the College’s GIS program, as well as GIS industry experts, will be on hand to answer questions while attendees are invited to tour the GIS lab and see demonstrations of powerful GIS tools.

Algonquin College Celebrates Outstanding United Way Campaign

[November 3, 2006]
Algonquin College will announce the results of its successful 2006 United Way Campaign at its

Campaign Touchdown at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 3. The occasion marks the official end to the College’s 2006 campaign and is an opportunity to thank all members of the Algonquin College community for their continued, outstanding support of the community at large.

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October 2006

Algonquin Hosts Musem Volunteer Event

[October 30, 2006]

Volunteers within the museum community are always in high demand. With this in mind, Algonquin College’s Applied Museum Studies program is bringing together 21 regional museums, several professional museum organizations and 128 museum studies students for an evening of insight, networking and volunteer opportunities. The event, entitled Opportunities 06/07 – Regional
Museum Volunteerism, provides regional cultural institutions an occasion to present volunteer projects and opportunities to students and potential volunteers in attendance.

Algonquin College Fall Convocation

[October 19, 2006]

Close to 400 graduates will be attending Algonquin College’s Fall Convocation to be held at the National Arts Centre on Monday, October 23, 2006. Mike Therien, EditorinChief for the Ottawa Sun, will be the Guest Speaker at the College’s Fall Convocation. Mr. Therien is a 1998 graduate of Algonquin College’s Print Journalism program and has won numerous awards for special editorial projects and  newspaper design.

Algonquin Foundation Announces New Bursaries at the Perth Campus
[October 17, 2006]

The Algonquin College Foundation will announce two new student bursaries provided by
the Perth and District Community Foundation at the annual Algonquin College Heritage
Institute Campus Donor Recognition event on Tuesday, October 17, in Perth, Ontario.

Algonquin College Fall Open House
[October 12, 2006]

Algonquin College invites prospective high school students and those who wish to return to postsecondary education to attend Algonquin's Open House on the Woodroffe Campus on Thursday, October 12, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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September 2006

Algonquin College's United Way Kick-Off Breakfast 2006

[September 29, 2006]

Algonquin College will kick off its annual United Way Campaign at its United Way Breakfast on Friday, September 29, on the College’s Woodroffe Campus. Mark Sutcliffe, Chair of Board of Directors for the 2006 Ottawa United Way - Centraide Campaign, will speak at this annual event where the College's campaign goal will be revealed. 

Small World, Big Picture – Expedition Africa Project Launch

[September 14, 2006]

The Small World, Big Picture – Expedition Africa Project will be officially launched at Algonquin College on Thursday, September 14, featuring a video link with Ben Webster, expedition leader, from Cairo, Egypt. The Small World, Big Picture – Expedition Africa Project will traverse the continent of Africa from Egypt to South Africa.

Algonquin Hosts 7th Annual Tech Fair

[September 13, 2006]

Algonquin College’s New Technology Store presents the 7 th annual Technology Fair. The 2006 Technology Fair showcases cuttingedge computer hardware, software packages and electronic devices from the world’s leading hightech manufacturers. Company representatives will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate their latest products.

August 2006

Local Subaru Dealers Donate More than $30,000 to the Algonquin College Foundation

[August 28, 2006]

Local Ottawa-area Subaru dealers are helping to address the current skilledtrades shortage in the automotive industry through a donation to the Algonquin College Foundation’s Transportation Technology Centre Campaign.

Algonquin College Welcomes Students to New Academic Year

[August 23, 2006]

Algonquin College President Robert Gillett and Students’ Association President Joan Wright will be serving coffee, juice and donuts on Monday, August 28, at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe Campus to welcome students to the first day of classes for the 2006-2007 academic year.

July 2006

Girls’ Television and New Media Camp Gala Screening
[July 12, 2006]
Girls from the Women in Media Foundation’s (WIMF) Girls’ Television and New Media Camp will unveil
two films that they have created at a gala screening event taking place at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe Campus.

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June 2006

Local Hyundai Dealers Donate $50,000 to the Algonquin College Foundation

[June 10, 2006]

Two Ottawa-area Hyundai dealers are helping to address the current skilled-trades shortage in the automotive industry through a donation to the Algonquin College Foundation’s Transportation Technology Centre Campaign. Donations from West Ottawa Hyundai and Pathway Hyundai, totaling $50,000, will go towards the College’s $6.8 million state-of-the-art transportation facility built for students studying in the Motive Power Technician program and the automotive apprenticeship programs.

Algonquin College Spring Convocation

[June 2, 2006]
More than 2,000 of the 5,674 students graduating from Algonquin College this year
will attend Spring Convocation ceremonies at the Scotiabank Place on Thursday,
June 8, and Friday, June 9. Algonquin College President Robert Gillett will preside
over the presentation of diplomas and certificates at four separate ceremonies.

May 2006

Nissan Canada Inc. Addresses Automotive Skills Shortage with a $150,000 Donation to Algonquin College

[May11, 2006]

Algonquin College and OCRI Host Applied Research Day

[May 11, 2006]  

Algonquin College will showcase its internationally-recognized research projects in the School of Advanced Technology, School of Media and Design and School of Health and Community Studies.

Algonquin College and Carleton University Reach Out to Students With Learning Disabilities

[May 10, 2006]

Algonquin College and Carleton University are hosting “Make The Cut (College University Transition)–Part Two”. This unique program is designed for Grade 12 students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder who are planning to attend college or university in Ontario this fall.

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April 2006

Year-End Celebrations in Algonquin College’s Faculty of Arts, Media and Design
[April 27, 2006]

Algonquin College’s Pre-Animation and Pre-Design Students Display Their Talents
[April 19, 2006]

The graduating students of Algonquin College’s General Arts and Science Pre-Design and Pre-Animation Programs invite the public to view their work and ask questions regarding their program.  Students have prepared displays and competitive portfolios to help them gain entry into the design and animation programs of their choice.

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February 2006

Algonquin College Opens First of its Kind Soccer Facility
[February 15, 2006]

Algonquin College President Robert Gillett and Algonquin Students’ Association President Michael Barrett will officially open the College’s new $5.4 million Algonquin Soccer Facility on Wednesday, February 22. The state-of-the-art facility is the only one of its kind within the Canadian College System.

Senator Donald Oliver to Speak at Algonquin’s Black History Month Celebration
[February 15, 2006]

Senator Donald Oliver will speak at Algonquin College’s Black History Month Variety Show on Wednesday, February 15. His speech will focus on diversity and will be followed by wide-variety of entertainment, such as dance troupes, African drummers, two cultural fashion shows and slam poet Oni "The Haitian Sensation." This event is being co-hosted by the Algonquin College Black Students’ Association and Algonquin College’s Student Services Department.

McGuinty’s Science and Technology Advisor to Speak at Algonquin College
[February 6, 2006]

Dr. Adam Chowaniec, Chairman of the Board of Tundra Semiconductor Corporation and Chair of the Ontario Research and Innovation Council will be the keynote speaker as Algonquin College celebrates the successful conclusion of Phase I of Algonquin’s Photonics Education and Training Project and the official launch of Phase II, Bachelor in Applied Technology – Photonics Program on Monday, February 6.

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January 2006

Algonquin College Hosts Ottawa West-Nepean Candidates' Forum
[January 16, 2006]

Algonquin College will host a Candidates’ Forum featuring the Ottawa West-Nepean candidates running in the upcoming federal election. The forum will be moderated by Russell Mills, Algonquin College’s Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Media and Design, and will feature opening and closing remarks from all candidates as well as a student panel and question period.

Algonquin College Open House
[January 11, 2006]

Algonquin College is hosting an Open House for prospective students on Wednesday, January 11. Algonquin faculty and staff will be on hand to talk to students about their career options as well as the broad range of programs and services available at Algonquin College. Participants will be able to attend program-specific tours and presentations.

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