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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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