http://www.georgianc.on.ca/alumni Stay Connected. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:20:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en                                                                                                             “Exposure to the Canadian and international culture throughout my academic years at Georgian College, greatly helped me prepare for my career in the global field.” Sataru Otai began working at Magna International as a co-op student and following his official graduation from Georgian College, he continued working in various Magna plants and divisions throughout Ontario [...]]]> http://www.georgianc.on.ca/alumni/testimonials/satoru-otai-business-and-management-studies-2008/ Re-connect with your classmates! If you have ever wondered what became of your Georgian classmates, it is time to find out. They may be wondering what happened to you too. Wouldn’t it be great to catch up with old friends to find out how their lives have changed since graduation? Why not plan a reunion and find out? It’s as [...]]]> http://www.georgianc.on.ca/alumni/reunions/re-connect-with-your-classmates/ Rhonda Baxter (Hospitality and Tourism 1988, Barrie Campus) entered a contest to carry the Vancouver 2010 Olympic torch and won!  Her experience has left her with a memory she will cherish forever:  ”I was so proud to carry the Olympic flame…as I was the only person in the world to have it at that exact moment”.  ]]> http://www.georgianc.on.ca/alumni/events/georgian-grad-honoured-to-carry-olympic-torch/ Alumni is another term for a graduate of an educational institution. ]]> http://www.georgianc.on.ca/alumni/faqs/what-is-an-alumni-member/ When Rick Hopper decided to come to Georgian College in 1982, he brought with him a passion for two things he loved to do – woodworking and playing hockey. Fortunately Georgian was able to support Rick’s passion with both an Applied Arts furniture and building program, and a varsity hockey team. Both taught him practical [...]]]> http://www.georgianc.on.ca/alumni/testimonials/woodworking-hockey-and-georgian-a-winning-combination-for-rick-hopper/ All alumni as defined by the Office of the Registrar at Georgian College.  Membership will include graduates of full-time and part-time (once fee has been received) post-secondary or certificate programs.  Members must have successfully completed their program of study and received their diplomas or certificates. ]]> http://www.georgianc.on.ca/alumni/faqs/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-a-georgian-alumni-member/ Yes, there is a membership fee and it is paid in the first semester of the first year of your program. This is a one time charge that gives you a lifetime membership into the Alumni Association. ]]> http://www.georgianc.on.ca/alumni/faqs/is-there-any-cost-to-join-the-alumni-association/ You can update your contact information by clicking on the Update Your Profile link on the right hand side of this page or click here.  Always remember to update your information when you move so you don’t miss out on your alumni benefits. ]]> http://www.georgianc.on.ca/alumni/faqs/i-no-longer-receive-the-alumni-view-magazine-how-can-i-get-back-on-the-mailing-list/ You can update your contact information by clicking on the Update Your Profile link on the right hand side of this page or click here.  Always remember to update your information when you move so you don’t miss out on your alumni benefits. ]]> http://www.georgianc.on.ca/alumni/uncategorized/how-do-i-update-my-addressemail/ Jon Montgomery (CAI 2000, Barrie Campus) has won the gold in men’s Skeleton.  He was sitting in second with one race to go, but put in an amazing perfomance to take the gold at the Whistler Sliding Centre.  He edged Latvia’s Martins Dukurs by just 0.07 seconds.   Dukurs who led the competition after Day 1, and through [...]]]> http://www.georgianc.on.ca/alumni/announcements/georgian-graduate-becomes-olympic-contender/