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The next generation of culinary talent at Algonquin College mobilizes for food security

OTTAWA (Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025) – Since 2003, La Tablée des Chefs’ Solidarity Kitchens – Next Generation program (SKNG) has mobilized teachers and culinary students in Québec, Ontario, and even France, to take on the challenge of preparing meals that are then distributed to food banks.

This year in Canada, over 1,000 students will be rolling up their sleeves to feed those in need. Their goal is to produce 125,000 portions of vegetarian chili.

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Algonquin College’s Social Innovation Lab Receives $400,000 Through the Embark Student Foundation Major Grant Program

OTTAWA (Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025) – In an effort to address the challenge of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET), the Embark Student Foundation has awarded $400,000 to support the Social Innovation Lab at Algonquin College. This grant will fund the Transdisciplinary Approach to Service Transformation in NEET (TASTE), a long-term initiative to design, pilot, and evaluate innovative approaches to reactivate NEET youth to education.


Algonquin College’s ACCE Networking Event returns for seventh year

OTTAWA — On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Algonquin College’s Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) hosted more than 50 industry partners for the seventh annual ACCE Networking Event.

Approximately 400 students had the valuable opportunity to meet, chat and pitch themselves to some of the most notable employers in the region, ranging from Hydro Ottawa and Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. to Stantec Inc. and the DeWalt Industrial Tool Company. Past iterations of this event have helped ACCE students find exciting work opportunities straight out of graduation, leading to valuable work experience.

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Message from the President – Financial Challenges and Mitigation Measures

Dear colleagues,

Our College community is built on the dedication and hard work of our employees; the steps we are taking now are not a reflection of that commitment, but rather a response to the changing environment in which we operate.

As discussed in my previous messages and at our January 16 Town Hall, Algonquin College, along with the entire post-secondary education sector, is facing unprecedented financial challenges. This is due in part to a prolonged and ongoing provincial government tuition freeze, chronic underfunding, and recent federal government immigration policy changes that negatively impact international enrolments. Continue reading Message from the President – Financial Challenges and Mitigation Measures


Algonquin College advances sustainability efforts with innovative new Green Supply Chain and Sustainability Lab  

OTTAWA (Dec. 10, 2024) – On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, Applied Research at Algonquin College officially launched the newly independent Green Supply Chain and Sustainability Research Lab (GSCSRL).

Under the leadership of Ahmad Teymouri, Professor, Supply Chain Management, School of Business and Hospitality, this state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to advancing sustainability and digital technologies.

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Algonquin College students double the impact for Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre in celebration of Giving Tuesday

Algonquin College students double the impact for Dave Smith
Youth Treatment Centre in celebration of Giving Tuesday

OTTAWA (Dec. 6, 2024) — First-year students in Canada’s only Event Management-focused business degree program raised $6,831.35 for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre (DSYTC) during the runup to Giving Tuesday.

Students in the new Bachelor of Event, Sport and Entertainment Management (Honours) degree planned and executed seven impactful events at Algonquin College’s Ottawa Campus on Nov. 28, engaging the campus community while raising funds and awareness for the DSYTC. The funds raised by the students were generously matched by Adobe, bringing the total contribution to $19,602.85.

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Algonquin College student receives $1,500 Colleges and Institutes Canada climate leader bursary

Created and planted Miyawaki-style biodiverse forest on Pembroke CampusJamie Bramburger, Jay MacLaren, Mitchell McKenzie, Claude Brule, Bobbie Gormley and Kristi Beatty.

For Immediate Release

Ottawa, ON (Monday, Dec. 3, 2024)— Algonquin College is pleased to announce that Environmental Technician student McKenzie Mitchell has been awarded a $1,500 Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) ImpAct Climate Challenge bursary for his efforts as a student climate leader.

Mitchell’s project, establishing a Miyawaki Forest at the Pembroke Campus is based on the Miyawaki method, originating from Japan. This focuses on afforestation in urban spaces using native trees and plant species in dense plantings to maximize growth and carbon sequestration. Continue reading Algonquin College student receives $1,500 Colleges and Institutes Canada climate leader bursary


Innovation on Display: Algonquin Students Tackle Real-World Challenges with Applied Research  

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Innovation on Display: Algonquin Students Tackle Real-World Challenges with Applied Research

OTTAWA (Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024) – Students across Algonquin College will present over 80 applied research projects, in areas such as computer science, engineering, media, hospitality, and healthcare, with 35 projects focused on community health in nursing at the upcoming Applied Research Student Project Showcase.

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Smart Serve Ontario six-figure gift empowers hospitality and tourism students at Algonquin College

OTTAWA (Monday, Nov. 18, 2024) – In a significant move to bolster the future of Ontario’s hospitality and tourism sectors, Smart Serve Ontario has pledged $136,640 to establish scholarships and bursaries for students at Algonquin College. The funding, spread over five years, aims to address the growing financial challenges faced by students while fostering long-term career development in the hospitality and culinary fields.

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