Posted on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019
OTTAWA – Algonquin College celebrates some of its most accomplished alumni at the third annual Alumni of Distinction Awards Gala Thurs. Sept. 26 in the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) Building’s Minto Hall.
The gala honours the achievements of 10 alumni and one community employer who have made distinctive contributions in their fields of endeavour and their communities.
Click here for more information about the gala and event tickets.
Posted on Wednesday, August 7th, 2019
Algonquin College’s Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship will be holding its applied research showcase: “RE/ACTION” on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019.
“RE/ACTION” highlights leading-edge applied research done in collaboration with industry, institutional and community partners. Run three times every year, this event provides a glimpse into the future of technology and the current state of innovation. Discover and explore our research teams’ incredible findings and creations ranging from robotics to biology to User Experience Design and anywhere in between. The projects this summer are incredibly diverse, including a Voice-Activated Bionic Arm and Autonomous Robotic Chimney Cleaner.
Posted on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019
OTTAWA —Algonquin College has become one of only three colleges in Canada to be recognized for its commitment to accelerate changemaking.
The recognition comes from Ashoka U as part of its global #MillionsofChangemakers campaign. Ashoka U is the higher education initiative of Ashoka – the world’s largest community of changemakers. Continue reading
Posted on Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Claude Brulé will become the ninth President and Chief Executive Officer of Algonquin College.
A 20-year-veteran of the College, Brulé has served as the College’s Senior Vice President, Academic since 2012.
“Algonquin College is an outstanding postsecondary institution, with an enviable reputation not only in the Ottawa Valley region and throughout the province, but also across the nation and internationally as well,” Brulé said at Thursday’s announcement at the College’s Ottawa Campus. “This is something we can never assume or take for granted, and I know that together, we will continue to safeguard and enhance our college’s brand and standing in all of the communities we serve.” Continue reading
Posted on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
OTTAWA — The ninth President and Chief Executive Officer of Algonquin College will be announced on Thursday, July 18.
Announcement of Algonquin College’s New President
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2019
Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Nawapon (Indigenous Commons, C100, C Building, Ottawa Campus) Continue reading
Posted on Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
Algonquin College and George Brown College have formed a research alliance to explore new ways to collaborate and redefine the Canadian College research landscape.
By utilizing in-house expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, Canadian colleges help industry partners design, prototype and take new products and services to market, playing a critical role in social and economic development. The unique partnership between Algonquin and George Brown marks an important step forward, where two colleges will explore opportunities to share resources, develop best practices and enhance applied research across the region. Continue reading
Posted on Friday, July 12th, 2019
UPDATE (July 12 – 12:55 P.M.): Functionality appears to be restored in regards to incoming calls. We thank everyone for their patience.
(July 12 – 10:25 A.M.) Please be advised that Algonquin College’s Ottawa Campus is currently experiencing an issue with receiving phone calls to our main lines (613 727-4732 and 613 727-0002). Callers are experiencing a busy signal or, if the call is picked up, the call is dropped afterwards. Internal extension to extension calling is still functioning as is outbound calls from the college.
Bell has acknowledged that the issue is related to their equipment but have not offered and estimated time to restoration.
Thank you for your patience. We will provide further updates when available.
Posted on Thursday, July 4th, 2019
Dr. Keltie Jones will become the sixth Dean in the 52 year history of Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus. The College’s Senior Vice President, Academic, Claude Brulé, has announced Dr. Jones will begin her tenure on August 26 following an extensive cross country search to find a new Dean for the College’s largest regional campus.
“Dr. Jones has an impressive background in post-secondary education and I look forward to working with her and seeing the Pembroke Campus continue to flourish under her guidance and leadership,” says Brulé.
Posted on Friday, June 21st, 2019
Three Algonquin College Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management students took home second place in Take Off!, a global hospitality competition held in Paris this week. Their ground-breaking concept for the hotel room of the future — a highly customizable, multi-sensory, AI environment — impressed the judges.
Brielle Pelletier, Yuxiang Jiang, and Tsvetan Stanchulov — also known by their team name “Cultures United” — won the chance to compete against over 500 worldwide competitors with their pitch on how Artificial Intelligence can enhance the experiences of hotel guests. As finalists, they presented their concept to Accor’s top hotel management. Continue reading
Posted on Friday, June 7th, 2019