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Message from President – School Boards Update

Dear Learners and Colleagues,

We would like to encourage our learners and colleagues to understand the potential impact to their families due to the ongoing bargaining with teachers for new collective agreements across the province. There may be impacts in both elementary and secondary schools in the coming weeks unless an agreement is reached. We would like to encourage any of you who could be impacted by this situation to consider how it might affect your normal family routines.

Members of our college community are receiving information directly from their school boards and we advise that you review this information and reach out to your schools directly for questions and clarity, particularly if you are unsure whether or how your child’s school will be affected. Continue reading Message from President – School Boards Update

Algonquin-Carleton Team Places First in Cyber Security Challenge

Algonquin College, Carleton University, University of Ottawa, and College La Cite on Saturday. Algonquin and Carleton joined forces to compete on two teams, Hackey Sack, who won first place, and Taylor Swift who placed third. The Boys from La Cité came in second place.

In total, 24 students competed for bragging rights, a trophy, entry to the CyberSCI National Finals in April in Ottawa, the opportunity to represent Canada at the European Championship in Vienna, Austria in November, and a chance at one of many jobs provided by sponsors Bank of Canada, Bell, BriteSky, CGI and Rigel Kent. Continue reading Algonquin-Carleton Team Places First in Cyber Security Challenge

Message from the President – Condolences from Algonquin College

Dear Colleagues and Learners,

It is with great sadness that we have learned today of the loss of life in the crash of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 travelling from Tehran to Kyiv. This included the deaths of 63 Canadians and, among that number, students from at least four Canadian postsecondary institutions, including our Ottawa partners, the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. Continue reading Message from the President – Condolences from Algonquin College

Message from the Vice President, Finance and Administration – Planned Power Shutdown

Dear Colleagues and Learners,

Crews are working to resolve technical issues at the Ottawa Campus with the College’s power supply. The issues are related to our transformers.

In order to undertake important maintenance work, a planned power shutdown will take place at approximately 10:15 p.m. this evening.

We are unable to provide a precise time for the restoration of full power at this time, but expect it could take up to two hours. Continue reading Message from the Vice President, Finance and Administration – Planned Power Shutdown

Message from the President – Potential OSSTF Walkout

Dear Learners and Colleagues,

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that it intends to hold a one-day walkout for all members on Wednesday, Jan. 8 unless an agreement is reached. If this occurs, all teachers and education workers represented by OSSTF in eight school boards will be closed to students. The boards affected are:
• Renfrew County District School Board
• Peel District School Board
• District School Board of Niagara
• Algoma District School Board
• Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
• Greater Essex County District School Board
• Avon Maitland District School Board
• Limestone District School Board Continue reading Message from the President – Potential OSSTF Walkout

Algonquin College’s School of Hospitality & Tourism Cooking for Operation Big Turkey

On Christmas Eve, Operation Big Turkey will be serving free holiday meals at five locations across Ottawa. Made from scratch, this delicious feast for 1600 guests will be prepared by the faculty chefs and students from Algonquin College’s School of Hospitality and Tourism, as well as volunteers, starting on December 23. Fresh ingredients for the traditional turkey meal, with a vegetarian option, will be generously donated by long time supporter Farm Boy. Continue reading Algonquin College’s School of Hospitality & Tourism Cooking for Operation Big Turkey

Power Outage Update

Dear Colleagues and Learners,

All systems have been fully restored following Sunday’s power failure in the Ottawa area that included the Ottawa Campus.

Unfortunately, the incident caused some technical difficulties with our Information Technology (IT) network – impacting several systems to various degrees. Continue reading Power Outage Update

Message from the President – Information Technology (IT) network difficulties

Dear Colleagues and Learners,

As a result of a power failure in the Ottawa area that included the Ottawa Campus last night, the College is experiencing some technical difficulties with its Information Technology (IT) network — several of our systems are affected to varying degrees.

The IT Services (ITS) team is aware of the issues and is working to restore systems to reliable levels. Continue reading Message from the President – Information Technology (IT) network difficulties

Algonquin becomes first Ontario college with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy

Algonquin College is the first college in Ontario to have an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy.

The new policy was announced Thursday by President Claude Brulé. It expresses Algonquin College’s beliefs, values and commitment regarding inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

“In Canada, our country aspires to equality and the protection of fundamental rights, building it into our own Charter of Rights and Freedoms,” Brulé said. “That belief in equality is also what we aspire to every day at Algonquin College. Not just because it is the law, but because it is the right thing to do.”

Brulé said the policy is the foundation upon which the College will build a “house for diversity,” and the plan to build this “house” is the new 2019-2022 Inclusion and Diversity Blueprint, a three-year action plan. “In real terms, these documents demonstrate how we will achieve the commitment I made to the Algonquin College community when I took the role of President: that we would be a place where everyone belongs.”

Continue reading Algonquin becomes first Ontario college with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy

Algonquin College to host Citizenship Ceremony

Algonquin College is proud to host 40 citizenship candidates and their families for a special Citizenship Ceremony in partnership with the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on Dec. 12.

This special ceremony will include roundtable discussions with the citizenship candidates, their families, and local community leaders and Algonquin College staff. The roundtables provide a unique opportunity for new Canadian citizens and community members to build connection, share experiences of being Canadian, and discover commonalities. Continue reading Algonquin College to host Citizenship Ceremony