Algonquin College Wins Energy Management Excellence Award

Posted on Thursday, September 18th, 2025

Algonquin College has been recognized as the Education winner at the Save on Energy 2025 Energy Management Excellence Awards. The College’s Facilities Management team was presented the award at a ceremony September 17.

This award highlights the College’s leadership in energy efficiency and sustainability. In 2024, we reduced overall electricity consumption, achieved 112 kW of demand savings, and saved 42,200 GJ of natural gas.

Following the completion of the College’s Master Campus Development Plan, Facilities Management will be updating the supporting Energy and Emissions, Water and Transportation strategies over the coming years. The Algonquin College 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan identifies the extensive sustainability and energy savings initiatives undertaken by the College. Read more >

Kwey – Faculty of Arts, Media and Design

Posted on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

Algonquin College is sharing Anishinàbe language and culture to help our community deepen understanding and connection.Kwey Series Anita Tenasco

As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language on campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language. Read more >

Special Olympian and AC student Kimana Mar featured in Ottawa Tourism Campaign

Posted on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Meet Kimana Mar, a three-time world champion rhythmic gymnast with Special Olympics, and student in the Office Administration – Health Services program.

Mar is featured in Ottawa Tourism’s new ‘Every Body Plays in Ottawa: Athlete Stories from Ottawa’s Sport Community’ campaign that launched online on Sept. 9. The campaign champions inclusivity and accessibility in sports.

Action shot of Kimana Mar performing her rhythmic gymnastics routine

Kimana Mar performing her rhythmic gymnastics routine.

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