Posted on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
An Algonquin College learner has won an international competition hosted by World Design Organization (WDO), earning admission to the 34th World Design Congress in London, UK. Laura Avila, a Level 02 student in the Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design program, partnered with three other students in North Macedonia, the United States and India to compete in the WDO design sprint under the theme Heritage in Motion: Defining the Future by Design.
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Posted on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
For six and a half years, Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner Marie Wilson listened to thousands of survivors of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. It was emotionally draining and heartbreaking work and now the former commissioner is sharing her experiences in a new book entitled, North of Nowhere-Songs of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner. Wilson spent two days at the Pembroke Campus, first participating in a speaker series event focused on her book and then following up the next day by engaging in a day long dialogue hosted by the campus for its community partners. Read more >
Posted on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
At the Applied Research Student Project Showcase on Dec. 3, learners across the college presented over 88 applied research projects in areas such as computer science, engineering, media, hospitality, and healthcare, with 35 projects focused on community health in nursing.
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