By the time you’ve finished reading this post, someone in Canada will need a blood transfusion or blood products.
A single blood donation has the potential to save up to three lives.
Georgian is hosting its inaugural Blood Drive Week (March 15 to 19) with a host of activities at a booth outside Bear Essentials, Barrie Campus.
On [...]

March is Dietitians of Canada’s National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme, “Stay Active. Eat Like a Champion,” sets the stage to address some common misconceptions about nutrition and healthy eating for active lifestyles.
Below are some common myths and facts about nutrition and healthy eating:
MYTH: I need a special diet and sport supplements now that I’m [...]

[ March 16, 2010; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. March 17, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. March 23, 2010; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. March 24, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. March 31, 2010; 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Organizational Planning and Development is hosting several lunch-and-learn sessions on Microsoft Outlook at the Barrie and Orillia campuses.

SESSION DATES

Barrie Campus

Tuesday, March 16, noon to 1 p.m., room E014
Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to noon, room B215
Tuesday, March 23, noon to 1 p.m., room E014
Wednesday, March 24, 11 a.m. to noon, room B215

Orillia Campus:

Wednesday, March 17, [...]

Download March 10, 2010, edition of Capsule (PDF)

[ March 18, 2010; 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. March 19, 2010; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. March 23, 2010; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Georgian staff and faculty members are invited to join President and CEO Brian Tamblyn at one of the following times for a casual chat about current happenings at the College. New staff members are encouraged to attend.

BARRIE CAMPUS

Thursday, March 18, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Oak Room

ORILLIA CAMPUS

Friday, March 19, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Staff [...]

Please download the following newsletter with tips to balance your life and keep you emotionally and physically fit:

The Balancing Act March 2010 (PDF)

Georgian will celebrate excellence in teaching and learning by presenting Teaching Excellence Awards at the Centre for Teaching and Learning Focus on Teaching conference May 5.
The awards recognize teachers who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching as well as staff members who support teachers and teaching excellence.
Award recipients are those who have contributed to [...]

Dr. Bruce Meyer, a Laurentian University professor at the Barrie Campus, has been shortlisted in TVOntario’s 2010 Big Ideas Best Lecturer Competition, and he’s counting on your vote.
Meyer’s lecture will be broadcast on TVO on March 27 at 5 p.m.
Viewers may cast their votes at www.tvo.org/big-ideas or by calling 1-877-792-VOTE (8683).
The voting period gets [...]

Canada has one of the safest and most plentiful food supplies in the world.
However, foodborne illnesses can occur if we eat food contaminated by pathogens that can make us ill.
Pathogens include bacteria, moulds, viruses and parasites which can produce symptoms ranging from upset stomach, to vomiting and diarrhea.
Consumers can do their part in reducing the [...]

Auction items are needed for the 23rd Annual Georgian College Golf Classic, which is set to tee off at The Club at Bond Head on Monday, May 17.
Staff or faculty members who would like to donate an item for the auction, or who know of anyone who would be willing to do so, may contact [...]