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December 2005
Algonquin Recognizes National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
[December 5, 2005]
Algonquin College will recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with a ceremony taking place December 6 on the College’s Woodroffe Campus. |
Algonquin Advertising Students Win Top Honours at National Marketing Competition
[December 2, 2005]
Three Algonquin College Advertising Program students have captured top honours at the recent Canadian Marketing Association Awards, winning silver in the student category of this prestigious national award (no gold was awarded). |
Pathway to Prosperity Breakfast - La voie de la prospérité
[December 1, 2005]
Please click on the following link for the media advisory regarding the Pathway to Prosperity Breakfast forum that is taking place on Wednesday, December 7, at Algonquin College:
PathwayToProsperityAdvisoryEng.pdf
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur l'Avis aux médias pour le Petit-déjeuner forum « La voie de la prospérité » qui se tiendra le 7 décembre 2005, nous vous prions de cliquer sur le lien:
PathwayToProsperityAdvisoryFre.pdf
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November 2005
Get in the Holiday Spirit by taking a stroll through the Algonquin Christmas Flower Show
[November 28, 2005]
The second-year horticulture and florist students of Algonquin College will be holding an annual Christmas Show called "Pointsettias & Plumes". |
Algonquin College Celebrates Outstanding United Way Campaign
[November 15, 2005]
Algoquin College will announce the results of its successful 2005 United Way Campaign at its Caompaign Touchdown at Noon on Tuesday, November 15. |
Algonquin Responds to Water Crisis with New Water Management Program
[November 14, 2005]
Terry Gibeau, Mayor of Arnprior, will tour Algonquin College in support of the new Water Waste Water Technician Program that was launched this year in response to the critical shortage of skilled water technicians.
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October 2005
Algonquin College Fall Convocation
[October 17, 2005]
James Campbell, President of the Algonquin College Alumni Association, will present the Alumni-of-the-Year Award to Michelle Valberg, President, Valberg Imaging Inc. and Dare to Dream Productions, a graduate of the 1987 class of the Photography program. |
Algonquin College Foundation to Receive OutCare Foundation Donation
[October 6, 2005]
The Algonquin College Foundation will receive a donation of $30,000 from the OutCare Foundation
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September 2005
School Board Officials to Attend Algonquin College Classes
[October 4, 2005]
Representatives from seven different school boards have been invited to gain “College experience” and attend morning classes at Algonquin College on October 6 to familiarize themselves with College life at Algonquin’s new and innovative event entitled the Algonquin College Group of Seven. |
Algonquin College Foundation to Receive Purchasing Management Association Donation
[September 16, 2005]
The Algonquin College Foundation will receive a donation of $129,000 from the current and past Ottawa members of the Ontario Institute of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC).
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Algonquin College Hosts 6th Annual Tech Fair
[September 14, 2005]
Algonquin College’s New Technology Store presents the 6th annual Technology Fair. The 2005 Technology Fair showcases cutting-edge computer hardware, software packages and electronic devices from the world’s leading high-tech manufacturers. |
Algonquin Responds to Water Crisis with New Water Management Program
[September 7, 2005]
Terry Gibeau, Mayor of Arnprior, will tour Algonquin College in support of the new Water Waste Water Technician Program that was launched this year in response to the critical shortage of skilled water technicians.
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August 2005
Algonquin College Welcomes Students to New Academic Year
[August 24, 2005]
College President Robert Gillett and Students’ Association President Michael Barrett will be serving coffee, juice and donuts on Monday, August 29, at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe Campus to welcome students to the first day of classes for the 2005-2006 academic year. |
Algonquin College to Train Nigerian University Graduates in Network Technology
[August 17, 2005]
Algonquin College will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, to train 70 Nigerian university graduates in different programs related to network technologies. This $2.5 million contract will be delivered over two years with the students training at Algonquin’s Woodroffe Campus and living in the College’s residence.
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July 2005
Girls’ Television and New Media Camp Gala Screening
[July 14, 2005]
Girls from the Women in Media Foundation’s (WIMF) Girls’ Television and New Media Camp will unveil three films that they have created at a gala screening event taking place at the National Archives in Ottawa. For two weeks the girls have been working on their films at Algonquin College, utilizing their state-of-the-art media facilities. |
June 2005
Horticulture and Florist Program Open House
[June 23, 2005]
Algonquin College will host an Open House for its Florist and Horticulture programs on Saturday, June 25, at 11:00 a.m. in the M Building on the Woodroffe Campus. Faculty members and industry experts will be on hand to talk to prospective students about their programs and employment trends for the future. Program-specific presentations will be given and those in attendance will have the opportunity to tour the facilities and gardens.
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Algonquin College InfoCafé
[June 22, 2005]
Algonquin College is hosting an InfoCafé on Thursday, June 23. This is a special event that will give prospective students the opportunity to explore a variety of full-time programs, such as Bachelor of Applied Technology-Photonics, Game Development and programs in the College’s General Arts and Sciences department. Faculty members and industry experts will be on hand to talk about their programs and employment trends for the future. |
Algonquin College Spring Convocation
[June 9, 2005]
Close to 2,000 of the 4,600 students graduating from Algonquin College’s Woodroffe Campus will attend convocation ceremonies at the Corel Centre on Tuesday, June 14, and Wednesday, June 15. |
Algonquin’s Career and College Preparation Program Student Achievement Awards Celebration
[June 6, 2005]
Algonquin College’s Career and College Preparation (CCP) Program is holding their Student Achievement Awards to recognize students for their progress, motivation, participation and attendance in their individual subject areas.
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May 2005
Algonquin College and OCRI Host Research Day
[May 24, 2005]
Algonquin College's Office of Applied Research, in conjunction with OCRI (Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation) and CITO, a Division of Ottawa Centres of Excellence (OCE), will hold the College’s third-annual Research Day. |
Minister Mary Anne Chambers to Visit Algonquin College
[May 16, 2005]
The Hon. Mary Anne Chambers, Ontario’s Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, will tour various areas of Algonquin College following the announcement of the provincial government’s budget on May 11. |
Algonquin College Hosts Third Annual Programming Olympics for High School Students
[May 12, 2005]
The Computer Studies Department in Algonquin College's School of Advanced Technology is hosting its third-annual Computer Programming Olympics. This year’s contest theme is CSI Algonquin: The Case of the Secret Ciphers.
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April 2005
Algonquin College Foundation to Receive Nissan Donation
[April 28, 2005]
The Algonquin College Foundation and the College’s Transportation Technology Centre will receive a donation from three Ottawa New Car Dealer Association Nissan dealership members. Donations from Tony Graham and Jean Parent of Walkley Nissan and of Paul Giacomin of 417 Nissan will total $75,000 and will go to the Foundation’s Transportation Technology Campaign. |
Year-End Celebrations in Algonquin College’s Faculty of Arts, Media and Design
[April 27, 2005]
Students from Algonquin College’s Faculty of Arts, Media and Design celebrate the end of another successful school year with a variety of year-end grad shows, exhibitions and award ceremonies.
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Algonquin College Foundation to Receive Toyota Donation
[April 25, 2005]
The Algonquin College Foundation and the College’s Transportation Technology Centre will receive a donation from three Ottawa New Car Dealer Association Toyota dealership members. Donations from Tony Graham of Tony Graham Lexus Toyota, Michel Parent of Bel-Air Lexus Toyota and Joe Mendes of Mendes Toyota will total $75,000 and will go to the Foundation’s Transportation Technology Campaign. |
Algonquin College’s Annual Print Media Open House and Awards Ceremony
[April 21, 2005]
Algonquin College’s Print Media Program will host its annual open house and awards ceremony on the College’s Woodroffe Campus.
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Algonquin Hosts Summer Academic Institute for Learning (SAIL) Information Session
[April 19, 2005]
Algonquin College will host an information session for the upcoming SAIL (Summer Academic Institute for Learning) transition program. |
Algonquin College Presents Renowned Photographer Steve McCurry
[April 15, 2005]
Algonquin College’s Photography Program presents renowned photographer Steve McCurry for a pictorial presentation and book signing. |
Algonquin College Pre-Animation and Pre-Design Open House
[April 14, 2005]
The graduating students of Algonquin College’s Pre-Design and Pre-Animation Programs invite the public to review their work and ask questions regarding their program.
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Algonquin College Heritage Institute Donor Recognition and Spring Open House
[April 9, 2005]
Algonquin College President Robert Gillett and Dennis Cordick, Mayor of the Town of Perth, will speak at a special ceremony thanking the Algonquin Heritage Institute’s many donors and friends. |
March 2005
Paramedic Graduates Honoured on Police and Public Safety Alumni Wall of Fame
[Macrh 29, 2005]
A tribute to the graduates of Algonquin’s Paramedic Program will be on display on March 29 in the main lobby of the College’s Police and Public Safety Institute (PPSI). |
February 2005
Algonquin Alumni Network for Success
[Feb.14,2005]
Algonquin College is holding its seventh Annual Career Networking Fair and Alumni Association Annual General Meeting on Feb. 15, 2005. The networking fair features “dress for success” fashion shows, this year hosted by alumnae Sandy Sharkey from 93.9 BOB FM and Sherry Thurig, President of the Algonquin College Alumni Association, while Corel Centre Executive Chef Orazzio LaManna, also an alumnus, will present a “Cooking for Success” demonstration.
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Rise and Shine, it’s Bloomin’ Time: Algonquin College Annual Spring Garden Show
[Feb.10, 2005]
Algonquin College invites the media as well as the general public to its 27th annual spring garden display showcasing the amazing talents of its second-year horticulture students. With more than 30 species of plants and more than 5,000 bulbs in bloom, the greenhouses are an excellent location to conduct interviews, televise the weather, or capture screenshots. This year’s theme for the display: “Rise and shine, it’s bloomin’ time.” |
Black History Month a Major Celebration at Algonquin College
[Feb. 8, 2005]
Celebrating Black History Month has become a premier event at Algonquin College. If last year is any indication, the College cafeteria will be rocking Thursday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. with the sounds of internationally renowned artists including Oni the Haitian Sensation and the Might Popo.
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Algonquin College Students Celebrate Year of the Rooster
[Feb.7, 2005]
Algonquin College students will ring in Chinese New Year 2005, the Year of the Rooster, with a celebration in the Woodroffe Campus cafeteria featuring dragon dances, entertainment, and fortune cookies. The event is being organized by the Algonquin College Chinese Students' Association. |
Algonquin President Gillett, Board Chair Kreling call News Conference
[Feb.4, 2005]
Algonquin College President Robert Gillett and Herb Kreling, Chair of the Board of Governors, will hold a joint news conference Monday, February 7 to give their reaction to former Ontario Premier Bob Rae’s Postsecondary Review report scheduled for release at 10 a.m. that day.
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