On June 10-11, 2025, learners from Algonquin College’s Culinary Skills and Culinary Management programs supported the Prime Minister’s Annual Media Garden Party at Rideau Cottage. The event took place over two days, serving approximately 1,500 political staff members, media, Members of Parliament (MP) and other invited guests.
Participating learners received an official photo with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
From April to October 2025, Algonquin College faculty member Phil Cameron has stepped away from the classroom and into world-class cuisine, leading a team of new culinary graduates from across Canada, including Kaito Webb from Algonquin College, at the renowned Expo event in Osaka, Japan. The opportunity to lead the team is a full-circle moment for Cameron, after he worked as a sous Chef with his mentor Wayne Murphy at the 2020 Expo in Dubai.
Chef Cameron (back centre) pictured with his student group.
As we prepare for the upcoming 2025 Spring Convocation, we are pleased to highlight our valedictorians who will be speaking to their respective classes during their ceremonies. 
Vicki is the valedictorian from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at our Pembroke Campus.
She has been a leader, a representative and an advocate, often organizing annual Basic Life Support certifications for the entire class, acting as a class rep and working with the Undergraduate Nursing Student Association on behalf of our campus. She is loved by students and faculty.
More information about the Algonquin College convocation ceremonies can be found here. Continue reading