Portfolio Review Night a Big Hit for Graphic Design Students

Portfolio Review Night a Big Hit for Graphic Design Students

In the world of media and design, networking is important to getting your foot in the door by offering access to people who can give you the keys to getting a job and getting ahead in your chosen field. That’s why Graphic Design students met Monday night this week with Art Directors, Creative Directors, and ...More

Architectural Technology Graduating Students Receive Honorable Mention at Ontario Association for Applied Architectural Sciences Student Award Competition

Architectural Technology Graduating Students Receive Honorable Mention at Ontario Association for Applied Architectural Sciences Student Award Competition

Algonquin College Architectural Technology graduating students John Oulton, Dan Wraggett, Kelsey Pinhey, and Paul Lortie will receive an “Honorary Mention Award” in the Ontario Association for Applied Architectural Sciences (OAAAS) Student Award Competition – Group Category as the OAAAS awards are handed out later today in Toronto. “It is an honour to receive this award, and ...More

International Course on Victimology Welcomes Algonquin College Faculty Member as Guest Speaker

International Course on Victimology Welcomes Algonquin College Faculty Member as Guest Speaker

Benjamin Roebuck, Acting Coordinator, Victimology graduate program, will speak before the 29th annual World Society of Victimology International Post-Graduate Course on Victimology, Victim Assistance and Criminal Justice next week. The course is an annual event hosted by the World Society of Victimology and it brings together experts in the field of Victimology – including victims ...More

Eight Medals for Algonquin College Students at Ontario Technological Skills Competition

Eight Medals for Algonquin College Students at Ontario Technological Skills Competition

Apprentices and college students from across the province have been competing in a variety of skilled trades at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition – everything from Welding to Hairstyling to Culinary – and today the winners were announced. Congratulations go out to Kayla O’Brien, Sheet Metal Work apprentice, Stanton Larose, Automotive Technology apprentice, Nathan Jones, Carpentry ...More

Police Foundations Students Hike for Hospice

Police Foundations Students Hike for Hospice

The recent Hike for Hospice in support of Friends of Hospice Ottawa brought in over $60,000 in support of programs benefiting those facing end-of-life circumstances, and Police Foundations students played a big role in that huge total! Tess Porter, Professor, Police Foundations program, says students in her program have helped out at the annual hike for ...More

2013 Radio Awards Night Winners

2013 Radio Awards Night Winners

Recently, the Algonquin College Radio Broadcasting program held its annual awards night where the local radio industry recognizes the graduates who demonstrated the highest skill level in a variety of categories. Below are this year’s winners! (CKDJ) Best on Air Performance…103.7 BOB FM (Brockville)     Bell Media Brockville ZACH PERIARD (AIR) Best on Air Performance…FLY FM ...More

Applied Museum Studies Students Teach Kids About Fairbairn House Heritage Centre

Applied Museum Studies Students Teach Kids About Fairbairn House Heritage Centre

In the Gatineau Valley, lumbering and the river figure prominently in the local history. Places like Fairbairn Heritage House serve to teach the residents of Wakefield, Gatineau, and the surrounding area about that history. Now Applied Museum Studies Joe Crupi and Kyle Huth are helping to spread that history even further through three educational kits. The ...More

Algonquin College Students Take 3rd at Home Sweet Home Student Challenge

Algonquin College Students Take 3rd at Home Sweet Home Student Challenge

Congratulations to Team “SOL House” including Green Architecture students Daniel Heffner, Jie Li, German Osuna Motta, and Richard Ramirez – they took home 3rd place in the annual Home Sweet Home Student Challenge, which tasked them with designing a granny flat for Rick Mercer that could rest on the grounds of 24 Sussex Drive. Four Algonquin ...More