Student Life

Are you looking for activities to do at Algonquin College when you’re not in class? Look no further! This segment of the blog will show what student life is like at AC through events, opportunities, and showcasing our population.

Meet our Wolves’ Den Competitors: Patrick Mahaffy

Patrick MahaffyThe Wolves’ Den is coming up on Wednesday, March 23! The Wolves’ Den is Algonquin College’s very own Dragon’s Den, and features five student entrepreneurs competing for legal help, seed money, and a mentorship opportunity.

Patrick Mahaffy is one of those competitors. Originally from Deep River, Ontario, Patrick’s business helps those with allergies determine which foods are safe to eat. But will the Wolves find it to their taste?

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PR students partner with local charity, LiveWorkPlay

1496913_10209616474197233_8009159793995724763_nIt’s that time of year again for Algonquin’s public relations students; a time characterized by planning, stress, and success. Every year these students come together to support a local charity by managing a semester-long campaign aimed at creating awareness and fundraising for a great cause.

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Meet our Wolves’ Den Competitors: Kirk Davies

Kirk DaviesKirk Davies is a graduate of Algonquin College’s Mobile Application Design and Development program and a current student of the Small Business Accounting program. He is the founder of CoachHub—an online marketplace connecting young athletes to vetted private coaches—and will pitch his idea on March 23 at the College’s inaugural Wolves’ Den. The Wolves’ Den is Algonquin College’s very own Dragon’s Den, and features five student entrepreneurs competing for legal help, seed money, and a mentorship opportunity.

Will CoachHub succeed in connecting this entrepreneur with some private mentorship and investment? Let’s learn more about Kirk!

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