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Featured, Guidance // May 22, 2012
The Georgian College Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of MaryLynn West-Moynes as the college’s next President and CEO, effective August 7, 2012. West-Moynes brings extensive academic and administrative experience in post-secondary education in Ontario, having held senior positions at both the college and university level. Currently, she is Vice President of [...]
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Guidance, News Releases // May 23, 2012
Students, staff, members of the community, as well as philanthropist Henry Bernick and his family, gathered at the Barrie Campus of Georgian College today to officially open the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre. It was one of many exciting ribbon-cutting celebrations that have taken place at Georgian recently, as the college continues to grow and evolve [...]
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Featured, Guidance // May 22, 2012
The Georgian College Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of MaryLynn West-Moynes as the college’s next President and CEO, effective August 7, 2012. West-Moynes brings extensive academic and administrative experience in post-secondary education in Ontario, having held senior positions at both the college and university level. Currently, she is Vice President of [...]
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Guidance, News Releases // May 15, 2012
As part of efforts to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Georgian College will host an FASD and Justice Conference on Thursday, May 24 at the Barrie Campus. FASD results from prenatal alcohol exposure and is a permanent brain-based disability that impairs thinking and judgment. It is the leading known cause of preventable [...]
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Events, Guidance // May 2, 2012
The First Generation team will host a student/parent information session on June 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room K225 (University Partnership Centre) at the Barrie Campus. The event is for students who are considering college or who have been accepted to Georgian. The evening will include information to assist students with their transition to post-secondary education as well as details on the services [...]
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Events // May 1, 2012
You’re invited to register for the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Justice Conference, hosted at the Barrie Campus May 24. FASD is a permanent brain-based disability that impairs thinking and judgment. Unsupported, individuals with FASD are at disproportionate risk for involvement with the law – as offenders and as victims. Georgian College, in partnership [...]
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News Releases // April 27, 2012
Aspiring chefs from Ontario high school cooking courses competed for scholarships in a culinary competition at the Barrie Campus on April 25. This was the ninth annual event hosted by the college’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation. There were three categories: cooking, baking and restaurant service. The competition introduces students to competitive cooking and [...]
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News Releases // April 27, 2012
Georgian College’s School of Design and Visual Arts could very well be home to the next Claude Monet, Steve McCurry, Louis-Francois Cartier or Nada Debs. Students have been busy showcasing their original work this month – everything from digital photography, fine art and web animation to jewellery, metalwork and interior design. “I am amazed by [...]
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Featured // April 26, 2012
International students say Georgian College tops their list for providing them with an outstanding student experience. The results from the International Student Barometer (ISB) survey – the world’s largest survey on international student satisfaction – tell the story. Georgian received the highest ranking of participating students from 16 countries, making international students at the college [...]
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Events // April 25, 2012
The 25th Annual Rotary of Barrie Fun Run is taking place on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Registration fee is $30 (until May 27) and race day registration is $35. Choose to run or walk 5K or run 10K starting from the Southshore Community Centre. If you are Georgian staff, family of staff, students, family of [...]
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Events // April 25, 2012
Flags at Georgian will be flown at half-mast in observance of the National Day of Mourning on April 28, an annual day of remembrance for workers who have been killed or injured on the job in Canada. The aim of the day is to publicly renew the commitment to fight for the safety of the living, [...]
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Announcements // April 24, 2012
The Graphic Design program at Georgian celebrated the success of this year’s graduating class with its inaugural Grad Show 2012, held over four days in the Georgian Dining Room, Barrie Campus. The show featured the exceptional work of graduates, who had the opportunity to meet and discuss their work with potential employers at an opening [...]
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Events // April 24, 2012
Talented goldsmithing students have been working hard this year to craft amazing jewellery and metalwork designed to delight and dazzle. You’re invited to the opening of Lustre, an exhibition of their work. Where: “The Fishbowl”, Room H121, Barrie Campus When: 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, e-mail Katherine Ware, graduating student, at warekat@gmail.com.
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News Releases // April 24, 2012
Georgian College is now officially greener than ever. To mark Earth Day on April 22, Georgian was named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2012 – the third consecutive year that the college has won the award. The national award recognizes employers that lead the nation in making environmental values part of their organizational culture. Winners, honoured [...]
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News Releases // April 13, 2012
The School of Design and Visual Arts (SDVA) will present its annual Scholarship Show from April 27 to May 16 in the Campus Gallery. Work will be displayed from Georgian’s top students in Art and Design Fundamentals, Fine Arts, Jewellery and Metals, Digital Photography and Imaging, Interior Design, Interior Decorating and Web Animation and Design [...]
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News Releases // April 13, 2012
The Graphic Design program at Georgian College celebrates the success of this year’s graduating class with its inaugural Grad Show 2012. The four-day event is hosted at the Georgian Dining Room (E Building, Room E100) at the Barrie Campus. The show features the exceptional work of graduates and also provides an opportunity for potential employers, [...]
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News Releases // April 12, 2012
Preview 2012 was a big success, with record numbers in attendance at sessions across all seven Georgian College campuses. Nadja Janine HIrtzbruch, a grade 12 student at Midland Secondary School, filled out a survey at the Orillia Campus Preview and was the lucky winner of an iPad. Nadja will be attending the Early Childhood Education program [...]
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News Releases // March 28, 2012
Close to 100 students from the Barrie, Orangeville, Orillia and Owen Sound campuses, along with a number of faculty, will travel to San Jose De Ocoa, Dominican Republic from April 24 to May 18 as part of a large volunteer undertaking in the underdeveloped region. Students from a variety of programs will be represented, including [...]
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Events // March 27, 2012
Georgian College Event Management students will present Mocktail MADDness on Thursday, April 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Army Navy and Air Force Club in Barrie. The fundraising event will benefit a new Georgian College scholarship and MADD Barrie Simcoe. The event will celebrate the designated driver. Participating businesses will design and compete [...]
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Events // March 27, 2012
Headliners at this year’s L3 Writers’ Conference include memoirist Dave Bidini, publisher Douglas Gibson and “sports poet” Priscila Uppal. The annual event, now marking its fifth anniversary, takes place April 19. By day, L3 is Ontario’s largest high school literary event. By night, L3 is Barrie’s largest authors’ celebration. L3 has put Barrie on the [...]
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News Releases // March 21, 2012
Arlene Dickinson of CBC-TV’s Dragons’ Den and CEO of Venture Communications brings her star power and business expertise to the Barrie Campus on Wednesday, March 28. The event is now sold out. She’ll be talking about her experiences in life and business and about her new book, Persuasion: A New Approach to Changing Minds. Dickinson [...]
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