Month: April 2026

Algonquin College earns bronze at 2026 CICan Awards of Excellence

Posted on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

From left to right, Kathleen Ramsay, Algonquin College Public Relations alum, Silver medal recipient in CICan’s Student Leadership Excellence Award; Sara-Lynne Levine, Communications Officer, Algonquin College; Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College, Anita Tenasco, Director, Indigenous Initiatives, Algonquin College. Sara-Lynne and Anita were honoured with a Bronze Award of Excellence by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), recognizing the College’s Kwey Indigenous Language Series

From left to right, Kathleen Ramsay, Algonquin College Public Relations alum, Silver medal recipient in CICan’s Student Leadership Excellence Award; Sara-Lynne Levine, Communications Officer, Algonquin College; Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College, Anita Tenasco, Director, Indigenous Initiatives, Algonquin College. Sara-Lynne and Anita were honoured with a Bronze Award of Excellence by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), recognizing the College’s Kwey Indigenous Language Series.

Algonquin College has been awarded a Bronze Award of Excellence by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), recognizing the College’s Kwey Indigenous Language Series in advancing Indigenous knowledge, language revitalization, and community focused learning.

The honour was presented during the 2026 CICan Connections Conference in Ottawa, where CICan celebrated institutions and initiatives that demonstrate the sector’s essential role in building strong colleges, strong communities, and a strong Canada. This year’s awards reflect the priorities outlined in CICan’s new Roadmap to 2030, which emphasizes reconciliation, workforce development, and community resilience.

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Algonquin College learners participating at the Skills Ontario Competition 2026 welcome the support of two lead sponsors and seven additional sponsors  

Posted on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

Ottawa, ON (April 23, 2026) – Algonquin College is proud to announce the industry partners who will be sponsoring its team at the Skills Ontario Competition 2026. By defraying costs associated with event registration, travelling, and lodging, the generosity of corporate sponsors removes financial barriers for learners who wish to participate in the Skills Ontario Competition. This support allows learners to focus on what is most important: having a positive, career-building experience at the event.

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Algonquin College’s “Greening the Lab” Initiative cuts waste, lowers costs, and inspires change

Posted on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

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Algonquin College’s “Greening the Lab” Initiative cuts waste, lowers costs, and inspires change

April 22, 2026 Ottawa, ON — Algonquin College is marking Earth Day with a sustainability milestone: its innovative Greening the Lab initiative will be showcased nationally at the 2026 Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Biennial Canadian Nursing Education Conference. Nursing faculty members Sheena Barton and Nancy Lada will present the project as a model for environmentally responsible nursing education. Continue reading →

Photos: Algonquin College brings together 400+ learners and industry leaders for Technology Project Showcase

Posted on Friday, April 10th, 2026

Industry experts and Algonquin College employees gather for a judges photo with Claude Brulé, President and CEO.

Industry experts and Algonquin College employees gather for a judges photo with Claude Brulé, President and CEO.

Ottawa, ON (Apr. 10, 2026) – Algonquin College is bringing innovation to life today at its Technology Project Showcase, where more than 400 learners are presenting capstone projects to a panel of 67 judges, including 38 industry professionals.

Taking place this afternoon in Minto Hall at the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence, the showcase is connecting learners directly with leaders from organizations such as Google Cloud, Shopify, Microsoft, Department of National Defence, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Medical Association, and NAV Canada, among others. Supported by RBC funding for applied research, the event showcases student-led projects in construction sustainability, including Electrical Engineering initiatives focused on electrification and alternative energy solutions.

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Algonquin College Pembroke Campus Earns ENERGY STAR® Certification — First College in Canada to Receive Recognition

Posted on Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Graham Timperon, Building Performance Analyst (left), Brendan Murray, Manager, Facilities and Operations, Pembroke Campus and Mohamed Zeid, Senior Project Manager (right), part of the team behind the certification, show off the plaque from Natural Resources Canada that will be displayed in Pembroke.

Graham Timperon, Building Performance Analyst (left), Brendan Murray, Manager, Facilities and Operations, Pembroke Campus and Mohamed Zeid, Senior Project Manager (right), part of the team behind the certification, show off the plaque from Natural Resources Canada that will be displayed in Pembroke.

PEMROKE, ON (Apr. 9, 2026) –Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus has earned ENERGY STAR® certification from Natural Resources Canada, becoming the first college in Canada to receive this respected designation for superior energy performance.

The certification recognizes buildings that meet strict energy efficiency standards and perform in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide. This milestone underscores the Pembroke Campus’s commitment to sustainability, operational efficiency, and environmental leadership.

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