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Larry Weatherdon, e-textbook project manager at Algonquin College, awarded the Glenn Crombie Memorial Award by the College Committee on Disability Issues – becoming the first college employee not from a Centre for Students with Disabilities office to ever win the award.
(Ottawa, June 9, 2015) Since Larry Weatherdon led the launch of the e-Text program at Algonquin College two years ago, textbooks have been more accessible to students. They are available through mobile devices, meaning students can take them anywhere they go, and textbook prices have become more affordable.
They also became more accessible in another important way – Larry’s efforts have ensured students who need alternative and accessible materials, such as screen readers and assistive technology, receive them at the same time as all other students.
For his work, Larry was recently recognized by the College Committee on Disability Issues, receiving the Glenn Crombie Memorial Award for his contributions to students with disabilities.
“Larry’s work is setting a pattern of behavior with publishers so that their books are provided ahead of time, not just when they’re requested,” says Christine Kelsey, Assistive Technologist at the Algonquin College Centre for Students with Disabilities. “This reduces the time students have to wait for an alternative format, and sets a precedent that can be capitalized on by institutions using the same textbooks as Algonquin.”
In addition to providing e-textbooks to over 10,000 Algonquin College students last year, and assisting students with disabilities in receiving their books sooner, Larry’s work has also resulted in more than 2,000 textbook titles to the Alternative Educational Resources of Ontario (AERO) database, meaning that other colleges and students across Ontario have earlier access to accessible textbooks.
The Glenn Crombie Memorial Award is awarded by the College Committee on Disability Issues each year to someone who has demonstrated leadership, advocacy, collegiality, dedication, and excellence in the special needs field. Larry was nominated by members of the Algonquin College Centre for Students with Disabilities, and he is the first ever recipient of the award who works outside of the Centre for Students with Disabilities network.
Algonquin College’s e-Text program has reduced the cost of textbooks to 52 per cent of their paper equivalents, and will be supplying necessary resources to over 15,000 students this fall. Students are also able to access e-textbooks on their computers and mobile devices with iOS or Android operating systems. Learn more at www.algonquincollege.com/etexts
Algonquin College awards honorary degrees and diplomas to individuals for their lifetime achievement and service to the Ottawa Community.
(Ottawa, June 5, 2015) Their names are synonymous with achievement and excellence. And later this month, they will become permanent members of the Algonquin College Alumni community.
Algonquin College is pleased to announce the recipients of its honorary degrees and diplomas in anticipation of the June 2015 convocation ceremonies. The College awards honorary certifications to members of the Ottawa Community who display exemplary achievement in education, industry, community service, and other areas of leadership.
This year’s recipients include:
Algonquin College’s 2015 Convocation ceremonies take place between June 22 and June 24 at the Canadian Tire Centre. Each honorary degree or diploma recipient will be asked to deliver the convocation address to a graduating class.
Some 9,000 students will graduate from Algonquin College this year across 11 ceremonies, including two in the fall, one in Pembroke on June 5, and one in Perth on June 11.
At today’s Pembroke convocation ceremony, Canadian country music superstar Jason Blaine was named Algonquin College Alumnus of the Year.
Learn more about the innovative Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. during Doors Open Ottawa!
Doors Open Ottawa is an annual City initiative, allowing citizens and visitors to learn more about Ottawa’s culture, history, and architecture for free on June 6 and 7, 2015. For more details, visit the City of Ottawa’s website.
Photo credit: Japhet Alvarez, https://www.facebook.coms7vnth/
Ask yourself: would you live in a house that looks like this?
Joseph Dupuis did – for two years in fact. He even made it himself (OK, 90-95% himself). Out of shipping containers. Yes, shipping containers. And: it runs off renewable energy.
Joseph, hailing from a proud tradition of successful entrepreneurs, is an engineering research assistant and student at Algonquin College. Passionate about renewable energy, community and holistically living, Joseph (age 28) built an cabin off the grid in the valley and lived there for two years. He thought he had a neat little idea going. But he didn’t know just how popular the idea could be.
When he invited his friend, a professional photographer, to come by and see the place, Joseph could not have anticipated that little photo shoot would result in 750,000 views and a trip to the frontpage of Reddit. That said, it is easy to see why when you check out the album of photos – amazing stuff. (All photos credit: Japhet Alvarez)
Way to go Joseph! Learn more about the project on BuzzFeed Canada.
Game Development graduates are kickstarting their amazing final project. Let’s help them reach their goal. Project Orion is a first-person space combat video game experience featuring epic large-scale battles, an in-depth story, and extensive ship customization.
Become a backer on Kickstarter for as little as $1!
Kyle Sergeant pens this thoughtful ‘acceptance speech’, recognizing the critical role the College played in his success – with special mentions to his professors and, yes, The Observatory. Read Kyle’s speech on Medium.
One of Pembroke campus’ best known graduates will be honoured for his career success and community commitment when Jason Blaine is presented with the Alumnus of the Year award during the Pembroke Waterfront Campus convocation ceremony. Blaine is a 2001 graduate of the Business program who combined his raw musical talent with the business skills he learned at Algonquin to become one of Canada’s leading country musicians.
Read more in the Pembroke Daily Observer. Congratulations Jason Blaine!
The winter intake Event Management students have a great line up of community events planned in the next two months. If you are looking for a way to support our students and the community while having a great time, please plan to come out to one or all of these events!
Wish Upon A Tailgate on Friday, June 12 @ Hometown Grill
Heads up! There’s a tailgate happening this summer so come out and join the fun. “Wish Upon A Tailgate” is a fundraising event taking place on Friday June 12 – just in time to officially kick off the football season. Make sure to complete the pass and tell your friends to come one come all to the Hometown Sports and Grill in Ottawa. We will be grilling up some traditional tailgating eats and having some pre-game day fun! There will be plenty of opportunity to score some of our sweet prizes, mingle with one another, and get cheered on the by the Ottawa Sooners Cheerleaders all the while helping the Children’s Wish Foundation grant wishes to children with life threatening illnesses in our community. So don’t get left out of the huddle and be sure to buy your tickets today by visiting our webpage at wishuponatailgate.wix.com
Wishes In Dixie on Friday, June 19 @ Centurion Conference & Event Center
The porch light will be on and y’all will be welcomed in a very southern way at the Centurion Conference & Event Center on Friday, June 19. Come on out to “Wishes In Dixie” where we’ll be fixin’ to serve you a 3 course southern themed meal and where you can enjoy good ol’ southern entertainment including step dancing and the sweet sounds of fiddles fiddlin’, the chance to win a truckload of prizes, and so much more! Proceeds raised will be headin’ the way of the Children’s Wish Foundation. We reckon you should get your kin folks together and buy your tickets lickety split! Tickets are only $50 – to purchase or for more information, visit wishesindixie.wix.com/home or email wishesindixie@gmail.com. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @WishesInDixie and #WishesinDixie! See y’all there!
Lei’d Back Luau on Wednesday, June 24 @ Brittania Yacht Club
Hula your way into a tropical paradise on Wednesday, June 24 at the Britannia Yacht Club. Beginning at 6:00 pm, guests at “Lei’d Back Luau” will experience the aromatic flavors of Hawaii captured through a buffet style sunset feast overlooking the beautiful Ottawa River. Guests will be entertained as they are whisked away to the peaceful and enriching life of the Hawaiian Islands. Come and enjoy a traditional Mai Tai beverage while checking out the silent auction tables, taking in the elegance and serenity of hula dancing, ukulele performances, and so much more! This fundraising event benefits the Children’s Wish Foundation who grant wishes to children with life threatening illnesses in the National Capital Region. Tickets for this event are only $55! To purchase tickets or for more information, visit leidbackluau15.wix.com/wishevent2015 or email us at leidbackluau15@gmail.com. Mahalo!
Dreamcatcher’s Wish on Saturday, June 20 @ Restaurant International
Summon your wild spirit, gather your clan of family & friends and enrich yourselves in a night of Aboriginal Culture. “Dreamcatcher’s Wish”, is a unique and enriching First Nations experience taking place on Saturday, June 20 at Restaurant International, on Algonquin territory at 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa. Guests will enjoy a themed 4-course dinner and entertainment that will showcase Aboriginal culture up close – enjoy the sights and sounds of authentic drums, singers, and dancers, and mark your territory at the silent auction table filled with Native arts & crafts, and so much more! Funds raised go to the Children’s Wish Foundation who grant wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. This is a great way to kick start National Aboriginal Day celebrations – doors open at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $50 each – to purchase or for more information, visit dreamwishevent.wix.com/dreamwishevent or email dreamwishevent@gmail.com.
A Night In Gotham on Thursday, July 9 @ Centurion Events & Conference Center
Take a trip to the infamous city of Gotham with your crime fighting friends! Join us for “A Night In Gotham” on Thursday, July 9 when the Centurion Event Center will be transformed into the Iceberg Lounge and Wayne Manor. Enjoy a taste of Gotham’s nightlife and experience a level of sophistication that only Bruce Wayne himself could supply. This fundraising event will support the Children’s Wish Foundation who grant wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. Tickets are only $50.00 and include a 3-course themed dinner, games, live entertainment, photobooth, silent auction and so much more! To purchase your ticket or for more information, please visit anightingotham.wix.com/home.
Congratulations to Radio Broadcasting Coordinator Dan Pihlainen! The Broadcast Educators Association of Canada (BEAC) awarded Dan with the John Ansell Distinguished Service Award at their annual conference last week.
The award recognizes service to BEAC and its mandate, and Dan’s selection was decided by the BEAC Board of Directors at a vote prior to the conference. Dan is the outgoing BEAC President and was reportedly quite surprised by the win. Of course, no one who knows or works with Dan was surprised!
Way to go Dan!