I know many in our College community have been impacted by yesterday’s ice storm, with many across our region still without power. College leadership has been monitoring the situation, and would like to provide the following updates:
All College campuses – Ottawa, Pembroke and Perth are open and all classes are running on normal schedules.
AC Online continues to operate on normal schedules.
We understand that some learners and employees are still struggling with the after effects of the storm, including power outages and connectivity issues.
For learners in need of academic support, please connect with your teachers and program coordinators when you are able to discuss options. Please continue to monitor your College email, social media and Brightspace for any updates.
For employees impacted by the storm, please connect with your supervisors when you are able to discuss how you can best be supported at this time.
For learners on co-op work terms with employers or on placements, your safety is the top priority – if you are unable to attend due to safety issues, or other circumstances due to weather conditions you are not required to attend. When/if you are able, please contact your co-op employer and your Co-op Department contact, or placement coordinator, for updates to make them aware of your situation.
The Early Learning Centre at the Ottawa campus is operating on its normal schedule.
I want to thank our entire College community for your resilience, patience and flexibility. I also want to offer our thanks to Hydro Ottawa, Hydro One, and telecommunications companies that have been working around the clock to restore power and connectivity. I also want to acknowledge and thank the many employees who have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to provide support.
College leadership has been monitoring the forecast today (April 5) with rapid accumulation of freezing rain and ice in parts of our region continuing into this afternoon and evening. As a result, please be advised of the following updates to this morning’s message:
All remaining in-person classes at the Ottawa and Perth campuses this afternoon and evening (April 5) are cancelled.
All classes at the Pembroke campus have been cancelled today (April 5) and the campus has also been closed for the remainder of the day.
Learners will not be penalized for missing any classes and should monitor their College email accounts and Brightspace for updates on accommodation and scheduling.
AC Online programming continues as scheduled.
Your safety is the top priority. As such, the Ottawa and Perth campuses remain open.
Learners can either go home, or stay on campus.
Any employee that is non-essential to operations may also go home, or stay on campus. If you have questions, please check with your manager/supervisor.
Please note, that Human Resources will be also providing an update to People Leaders.
The main Ottawa campus cafeteria will remain open.
The Early Learning Centre will close today (April 5) at 4 p.m. For parents unable to arrive by that time, employees will be on site to accommodate later pick-ups.
For learners on co-op work terms with employers or on placements, your safety is the top priority – if you are unable to attend due to safety issues, or other circumstances due to weather conditions on April 5, you are not required to attend. When/if you are able, please contact your co-op employer and your Co-op Department contact, or placement coordinator, for updates to make them aware of your situation.
We are committed to providing a safe learning and working environment for our College community and will continue to monitor this situation. We ask everyone to take extra caution as you make your way to and from the College. We will all need to show understanding, patience and flexibility.
Please continue to watch the College’s social media accounts, your email account and Brightspace account for any updates.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for our region this morning (April 5). College leadership has been monitoring the forecast, which indicates a rapid accumulation of freezing rain and ice in parts of our region. As a result, please be advised of the following:
All classes at the Pembroke campus will be cancelled today (April 5). The campus has also been closed for the remainder of the day. Pembroke learners are advised to monitor Brightspace for updates, and will not be penalized for today’s class cancellation.
Ottawa and Perth campuses currently plan to remain open, and classes are proceeding as scheduled. However, safety of employees and learners is the top priority. College leadership will continue to monitor the situation. Should the forecast change to predict greater storm impact, further announcements may follow.
AC Online programming continues as scheduled.
Learners who are scheduled to be on campus are strongly encouraged to monitor their College email accounts, social media and Brightspace for any updates on scheduling.
Learners who are unable to attend campus due to weather conditions should contact their program coordinator and/or teacher to discuss accommodation.
Employees scheduled to be on campus who cannot attend due to weather conditions, should contact their manager/supervisor to discuss accommodations.
For learners on co-op work terms with employers or on placements, your safety is the top priority – if you are unable to attend due to safety issues, or other circumstances due to weather conditions on April 5, you are not required to attend. When/if you are able, please contact your co-op employer and your Co-op Department contact, or placement coordinator, for updates to make them aware of your situation.
We are committed to providing a safe learning and working environment for our College community and will continue to monitor this situation. We ask everyone to please allow extra time for travel and to take extra caution as you make your way to and from the College. We will all need to show understanding, patience and flexibility.
Please continue to watch the College’s social media accounts, your email account and Brightspace for any updates.
OTTAWA (March 31, 2023) – The federal budget released this week outlines investments related to the post secondary education sector, including $108.6 million over three years, starting in 2023-24, to expand college applied research funding through the College and Community Innovation Program. The program is administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
“Algonquin College is proud of the many partnerships it has forged with industry leaders in the research and technology fields, and the many opportunities these relationships provide to our learners,” said Algonquin College President and CEO Claude Brulé. “It is encouraging to see the federal government continue to place emphasis on applied research, and the significant role it plays in the economic growth of Canada across many sectors. New funding is critical to help us continue working with businesses to help them access the talent they need to innovate and grow.”
Algonquin College, along with its sister colleges across the province, is expressing disappointment at being shut out of the Ontario government’s recent announcement to invest $224 million to build and upgrade private training centres, and spend another $75 million on their operations and programming.
(OTTAWA – March 20, 2023) – Algonquin College, UPES University in India and World Design Organization (WDO)® have partnered to collaboratively host a World Design Challenge to design interventions that address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Launched on March 6, 2023, the international competition includes learners from Algonquin College’s School of Media and Design and UPES School of Design. Participating programs from Algonquin College include Graphic Design, Interior Design, Interactive Media Design and Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design.
WDO supports over 190-member organizations worldwide, representing designers and their contributions to economic, social, cultural, and environmental development. Both Algonquin College and UPES University are WDO members.
Algonquin College among 10 Ontario colleges awarding annual scholarships of up to $40,000 per student (OTTAWA – February 9, 2023) – The Schulich Foundation today announced a game-changing program, Schulich Builders, a scholarship program dedicated to students pursuing a career in the skilled trades at 10 Ontario Colleges, including Algonquin College. In its first year of operation, more than $3 million is committed to combat labour shortages and highlight the importance of skilled trades in Canada through this initiative.
Schulich Builders will cover tuition, tools and living expenses for students enrolling in a skilled trade program. Priority will be given to students nominated by their high school. Students may also apply directly through participating colleges: Algonquin, Centennial, Fanshawe, George Brown, Mohawk, Sheridan, Conestoga, Durham, Humber and Loyalist. Continue reading The Schulich Foundation launches Canada’s largest skilled trades scholarship program
Algonquin College has been named a National Capital Region’s Top Employer for 2023, making this the tenth year in a row that the College has been recognized for this accomplishment.
“I am proud that the College continues to build on its record of engaging the strengths of our employees, offering opportunities for further performance and professional growth – and fostering a vibrant, resilient and diverse workforce,” said Claude Brulé, President and CEO of Algonquin College.
“Whether working virtually, hybrid or onsite – you can feel it – our employees are here to help each other … work together to solve problems…. and to celebrate successes and accomplishments,” said Brulé. “Congrats for making this such and incredible place to learn and to work.”
Canada’s Top Employer is an annual competition that awards exceptional workplaces on both a national, provincial and regional basis. Algonquin College has won an award in the National Capital Region category every year since 2014.
Brulé made the announcement before the morning session of AC Engage. AC Engage is an extension of AC Vision and an opportunity to revisit the year’s goals and recognize the great work employees do daily.
The leadership team at Algonquin College has been monitoring continuing news coverage of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. We know that many in our College community will be impacted by these horrible events, which continue to unfold and will have consequences for many months to come. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted and their families at this very difficult time.
If you, or someone you know, is impacted by these tragic events, please reach out for support to the following resources:
Algonquin College learners can access counselling services through a same or next day appointment, where a counsellor will meet with you and support you in developing strategies to manage the difficult emotions that you may be experiencing. To do so, please call 613-727-4723 ext. 7200, email: welcomecentre@algonquincollege.com, or visit the Welcome Centre (3rd Floor, Student Commons). You can request urgent or same day counselling by contacting the Welcome Centre.
For accessing emotional support outside of office hours, you can call Good2Talk, which provides free, confidential support services for post-secondary students 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at 1-866-925-5454 or by texting GOOD2TALKON to 686868.
Events like this can be overwhelming and distressing and present uncertainty, difficult emotions, and cause people to have many questions. Please know that the College is here for you, and encourages anyone in need of support to take advantage of the resources offered.
scholarships of up to $40,000 per student 
for 2023, making this the tenth year in a row that the College has been recognized for this accomplishment.