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| [2004] |
November 2004
Lieutenant Governor in Ottawa to Present Award to Algonquin College President
[November 25, 2004]
Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable James K. Bartleman, will be in Ottawa on Monday, November 29 to present the 2004 Lieutenant Governor’s Medal of Distinction in Public Administration to Robert Gillett, the President of Algonquin College. The Medal, presented jointly by the Lieutenant Governor and the Hamilton, National Capital and Toronto Regional Groups of the Institute of Public Administration, recognizes leadership, innovation, creativity, accomplishments and dedication to the profession of public administration and to the community.
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Algonquin College Opens First-of-a-kind Health Science Simulation Lab
[Nov. 19, 2004]
Representatives from all levels of government will be present Friday, Nov. 19 when Algonquin College opens a new, first-of-a-kind simulation lab that will dramatically alter nursing training in Canada. Unique in the way in which technology is integrated into the learning landscape, the lab address issues such as the increasing need for clinical training spaces and enhanced training opportunities for internationally educated nurses and multi-disciplinary teams.
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What do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
[Nov. 4, 2004]
Algonquin College helps high school students answer age old question at College Week events During College Week, thousands of students will have an opportunity to learn about today’s career opportunities when Algonquin College holds first-ever Career Expos at five Ottawa high schools. The Expos will feature interactive displays from Algonquin programs, and College staff and students will be on hand to share information and answer questions. Each host high school is inviting five other schools in their area to attend their event. |
Algonquin’s Close Shave with the United Way
[Nov. 3, 2004]
Algonquin College is a whisker away from its $90,000 United Way campaign target. On Wednesday, students, faculty, staff and alumni – young, old, male and female – will be pulling out their hair in efforts to reach the goal. Donors have pledged more than $10,000 to see College legends shave their heads. Highlights include a $3,000 bounty on the locks of Algonquin’s Director of Human Resources, Luc Presseau. The sum will be matched by the law firm Emond Harnden. And a 20-year-old mustache is slated for annihilation.
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October 2004
Algonquin College Heritage Institute Celebrates Women’s History Month
[Oct.5, 2004]
In keeping with its link to Canada’s past, the Algonquin College Heritage Institute in Perth is celebrating Women’s History Month on Tuesday, October 5. |
New Algonquin Transportation Technology Centre Addresses Worker Shortage in Skilled Trades
[October 5, 2004]
Representatives from all levels of government will be on hand Thursday, October 7 when Algonquin College officially opens its newest facility, a $6.8 million Transportation Technology Centre.
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September 2004
Hollywood Comes to Algonquin College
[Sept. 14, 2004]
Ottawa native Kevin Martel, a digital animation artist now working for Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), will be sharing his insights into how to succeed in Hollywood with students in the Algonquin College animation programs. During his career with ILM, the famed George Lucas special effects firm, Mr. Martel has worked on a number of major feature films including the Star Wars series and the Mummy. |
July 2004
Algonquin, Carleton Help Special Students Prepare for Post-secondary Experience
[July 12, 2004]
A group of special high school graduates are getting a taste of what they can expect at college and university thanks to a four-week intensive summer program developed by Algonquin College and Carleton University.
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June 2004
Algonquin College Hosts Province-wide Professional Development Conference in new Transportation Technology Building
[June 21, 2004]
The Algonquin College School of Transportation and Building Trades is hosting the annual Ontario colleges’ Motive Power Professional Development (PD) Conference in its new transportation technology centre.
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Algonquin College Opens New Transportation Technology Centre
[June 9, 2004]
Algonquin College has opened the doors of a new $6.5 million state-of-the-art transportation technology centre.
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Algonquin College Convocations
[June 7, 2004]
Of the 4,147 students graduating from the Woodroffe Campus of Algonquin College this spring, nearly 2,000 will attend convocation ceremonies at the Corel Centre on Thursday, June 10, and Friday, June 11. For the first time, Algonquin Convocations will be held at the Corel Centre. The venue was chosen in order to accommodate increasing numbers of graduates and guests wishing to attend the ceremonies. Algonquin College President Robert Gillett will preside over the presentation of diplomas and certificates at four separate ceremonies.
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May 2004
Algonquin College Hosts Second AnnualSAT Programming Olympics for High School Students
[May 27, 2004]
The Algonquin College School of Advanced Technology will host its second annual SAT Programming Olympics for teams of high school students from the Ottawa Valley region who will vie to see who can design the best Lord of the Rings battlefield simulator. Selected through a preliminary competition earlier in May, finalists will face new challenges to expand the capabilities of their game code at the day-long event. |
Algonquin College and OCRI Host Research Day
[May 14, 2004]
Algonquin College’s Office of Applied Research, in conjunction with the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI), is hosting its second annual Research Day.
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Algonquin College Interior Design Grads Display Their Talent
[May 4, 2004]
Graduating students will present the end product of their three-year education in Interior Design at Algonquin College. Student portfolios and displays will be featured at an evening exhibition in the Observatory, the College’s on-campus pub. |
Algonquin College Graphic Design Grads Are "The Next Big Thing"
[May 4, 2004]
Algonquin College Graphic Design students will display their portfolios at the 2004 graphic design graduation show called "The Next Big Thing." Three years of hard work, sleepless nights and endless projects have finally come down to one evening.
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April 2004
Sean Rutherford Supports Algonquin College Marketing Club
[April 26, 2004]
Sean Rutherford, partner in Marshy’s restaurants, will present a cheque to the Algonquin College Foundation to support the College’s Marketing Club. Established in the fall of 2003, the Club provides an opportunity for Algonquin College Business Marketing students to learn from and network with the local marketing industry. It has also facilitated a number of short- term paid marketing assignments for students with local businesses. |
Elijah Harper to Address Algonquin College Police Foundations Students
[April 20, 2004]
Elijah Harper, Cree leader, former Manitoba MPP and MP will speak to Police Foundations students studying Issues in Diversity/First Nations at Algonquin College. Mr. Harper became known publicly as a representative of Canada’s Native people when he firmly, yet calmly, declared his stand against the Meech Lake Accord. Since that time, he has become a leading figure addressing the plight of Native people across Canada, working for equal justice and better lives.
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Algonquin College International Students Share Transition Experiences
[April 6, 2004]
International students taking Algonquin College’s International Transitions course will give fascinating personal accounts of what it has been like coming from a foreign country and adjusting to life in Ottawa. They will share how they’ve coped with culture shock and made friends, as well as where to find a cultural variety of good "homecooking" in Ottawa. |
March 2004
Algonquin College Students and SAW Gallery Co-host Silent Auction for Shepherds of Good Hope
[March 31, 2004]
Students in Algonquin College’s Museum Studies program have joined forces with the SAW Gallery to host a Silent Art Auction to raise money for the Shepherds of Good Hope. Local area artists, including Brad Snow, Juan Carlos Noria and Alison Smith-Welsh, who have donated works will attend the auction. DJ Rise Ashen will provide entertainment.
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Ottawa Industry Leaders Conduct Symposium for Algonquin College Business Students
[March 30, 2004]
Several of Ottawa’s key business leaders will be discussing the future of their respective industries at a symposium for students graduating from the Algonquin College School of Business this year. |
Ottawa New Car Dealers Association Establishes Don Mann Bursary at Algonquin College
[March 17, 2004]
The Ottawa New Car Dealers Association will present a cheque for $40,000 to the Algonquin College Foundation to establish a bursary in the name of the late Don Mann, a much respected car dealer and former executive director of the Association. The presentation will be made to Algonquin College President Robert Gillett and Algonquin College Foundation Chair Barbara Farber at the Congress Centre.
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Algonquin College Hosts Celebration of Cultures
[March 10, 2004]
Algonquin College will host its 7th Annual Celebration of Cultures on Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at the Marketplace Food Court on Algonquin’s Woodroffe Campus. This event is held every year to celebrate the College’s culturally diverse student population. |
Algonquin College Hosts CIPS ‘Women in Technology’Event for High School Students
[March 4, 2004]
On March 4, the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) will hold a career awareness event for 99 Ottawa area high school girls at Algonquin College. The goal is to raise awareness among young women about careers in technology, specifically Space, Forensic Science, IP Law, and Air Traffic Control, through a fun-filled day of hands-on learning and inspiring guest speakers. The major sponsors are Avanade, B2T Resources Inc., and IBM.
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February 2004
Algonquin College Alumni Association Marks 10th Anniversary with Major Gift to College Foundation
[Feb. 13, 2004]
The Algonquin College Alumni Association will present a sizable donation to College President Robert Gillett for the newly-established Algonquin College Foundation during the association’s 10th anniversary celebrations and Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, February 17. |
January 2004
Algonquin College Hosts Open House
[January 13, 2004]
More than 100 full-time career-training programs will be on display at Algonquin College’s Open House. Talk to faculty and staff about your goals and career options and take a guided tour of the Woodroffe Campus.
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Algonquin College Hosts Dr. John Burton Awards
[January 23, 2004]
Dr. John Burton was a champion for persons with disabilities who made significant contributions toward awareness, equity, and integration of persons with disabilities throughout his career as an educator and coordinator of educational support services at Carleton University and Algonquin College. |
Algonquin College Showcases Unparalleled Facilities for Online Learning
[January 29, 2004]
Algonquin College is showcasing its unique online learning facilities developed to support both students and faculty. More than 13,500 full-time students at the college are enrolled in courses offered in whole or in part online.
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