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Parks and recreation: alumni gets “paid to play” as city fitness program coordinator

For alumni Jason Tudor-Roberts, there are no trivial pursuits. Algonquin College offered the life-long sports and fitness buff a clear academic path to turn his passions into a profession.

“I’ve always been a really active kid, student, and adult,” he explains. “I wanted to give back, and the only way I knew how was to be involved in fitness, lifestyle, sports, recreation, and leisure. You get paid to play; it’s great.” Continue reading

IgniteAC Centre wins Startup Canada Award!

The IgniteAC Centre has won the Startup Canada Entrepreneur Support Award (Ontario)!

The award recognizes “government organizations, not-for-profits, academic institutions and private for-profit businesses that demonstrate excellence in advancing Canadian entrepreneurship through their leadership, innovation and impact.” Continue reading

Create Your Own AC Superhero!

It’s the summer of superheroes on the silver screen (yes, again). With a new Spider-Man slinging in theatres, it’s about time we recognize that our campus is home to all the right elements for a great hero.

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