Algonquin College will accept public input on its proposed Executive Compensation Program for a 30-day period, beginning today and ending February 1, 2017. Continue reading Algonquin seeks public input on its proposed Executive Compensation Program
On December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Ottawa Redblacks wide receiver and recent Grey Cup champion Brad Sinopoli visited Algonquin College to shed light on so-called “locker-room talk.” Continue reading Ottawa Redblacks player Brad Sinopoli sheds light on “locker-room talk”
A Maclean’s magazine article that delves into the stronger representation of women as heads of colleges than of universities focuses on a small number of the 38 female college presidents in Canada, including Cheryl. Continue reading Cheryl Jensen featured in Maclean’s article focusing on women in college leadership
Ottawa — Algonquin College is rolling out a new brand-awareness campaign that underscores its commitment to personalized education, experiential learning, innovation and entrepreneurship. Continue reading A bold new advertising campaign for Algonquin College
Nov. 23, 2016 (Ottawa) — If you’ve ever been sick, you know the important role of food in your recovery. Food can provide energy, help build immunity, and put us in the positive frame of mind that’s needed to get us back on our feet. For these reasons, hospitals around the world are taking note of how they can help their patients by updating their menus. Continue reading Diagnosing the Future of Hospital Food
The Algonquin Students’ Association Pride Centre opened Wednesday morning with a ribbon-cutting attended by about 60 people and a cupcake reception in the bright new space. Continue reading Ribbon-cutting opens Pride Centre on the Ottawa campus
An innovative program that aims to enhance Indigenous student recruitment, retention, and success is underway at Algonquin College and Cambrian College. Both institutions will be working with Indigenous communities on a new Indigenous Student Performance Success Program focused on producing research that will identify factors that help or hinder Indigenous students as they pursue postsecondary studies at each institution. On Monday, November 21, at the Higher Education Summit in Toronto, Algonquin President Cheryl Jensen and Cambrian President Bill Best signed an agreement that will enable the two Colleges to collaborate on research that will enhance the postsecondary experience for Indigenous students. Continue reading Indigenous student success program launched by Algonquin College and Cambrian College
OTTAWA — Algonquin College and The Ottawa Hospital are embarking on a unique partnership in health research, innovation and training. The College has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hospital’s research institute to “encourage and facilitate the development of mutually beneficial linkages” in areas such as digital health, clinical trials and biotherapeutics manufacturing. Continue reading Algonquin College and The Ottawa Hospital form new partnership
Algonquin College students won first prize in the inaugural Mayor’s Cyber Challenge Cup on Saturday, beating out teams from Carleton University, the University of Ottawa, and La Cité. Continue reading AC students win Mayor’s Cyber Challenge Cup!
Under the theme of “dream big,” Algonquin College’s Pembroke campus held its first TEDxPembroke event this past weekend, drawing a sell-out crowd. The Saturday afternoon event featured seven speakers, including the CEO of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Mark Lesinski, and the Director of Emergency Services for Renfrew County, Michael Nolan. Continue reading Sell-out crowd attends Pembroke campus’s first TEDx event