Georgian College News

Dragon Arlene Dickinson shares entrepreneurial know-how at Barrie Campus March 28

mhall — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:05:09 +0000

Arlene Dickinson

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.

She’ll be talking about her experiences in life and business and about her new book, Persuasion: A New Approach to Changing Minds. Dickinson is one of Canada’s most renowned independent marketing communications entrepreneurs.

Complimentary tickets for Georgian College students, staff and faculty are now available in limited numbers, thanks to the College’s generous supporters.

Dickinson’s talk begins at 11 a.m. in the Georgian College Theatre.

The event is presented by the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre at Georgian College which officially opens this spring. To reserve a ticket, visit http://guestlistapp.com/events/84504

Up-and-coming photographers at Campus Gallery

ktaylor1 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:21:09 +0000

You’re invited to the Digital Photography and Imaging Exhibition opening night on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Campus Gallery. The exhibition will run Feb. 16 to March 11. The Campus Gallery is located in the Helen and Arch Brown Centre for the Visual Arts, Barrie Campus, D Building.

Other upcoming events at the Campus Gallery include:

Robin Collyer – guest artist lecturer / Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m.

His objective yet highly political sculpture and photographs confront the impact of unimpeded development on the urban landscape and explore the commodification of our lived experience.

One Night Stand / March 15 to March 18

An exhibition of relief prints and alternative approaches to sculpture using light and Japanese paper
Features the work of students from Georgian’s School of Design and Visual Arts (Art Fundamentals)
Opening night: March 15, 7 p.m.

An exhibition of second-year fine arts students / March 22 to April 15

Opening night: March 22, 7 p.m.

John Sasaki – guest artist lecturer / March 15, 10:30 a.m.

Utilizing film, video, objects, performance and installation, Sasaki’s work takes cynicism, futility and tragedy as starting points, then counters the thematic heaviness with dry, comic delivery

School of Design and Visual Arts Scholarship Show / April 27

More details coming soon

Keep up-to-date on exhibitions and guest artists. Visit the Campus Gallery event page.

For more information, contact Ted Fullerton at ext. 1281 or e-mail tfullerton@georgianc.on.ca.

Students flock to Transfer and Degree Fair

ktaylor1 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:17:32 +0000

More than 350 Georgian and Laurentian students flocked to the Barrie Campus Jan. 31 for the annual University Transfer and Degree Fair. Luckiest visitor of all was Vicki Noseworthy who won the door prize at the event, an iPad2.

Noseworthy is in her final semester of the Business – Marketing program and visited the fair to speak with Davenport University about future study in Michigan. Jean Payne, UPC Articulation Agreement Liaison, presented her with the prize this week.

Students attending the event had the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 40 national and international colleges, universities and agencies to learn more about program offerings and transfer opportunities available to them once they’ve completed their studies at Georgian.

Vicki Noseworthy (left) receives her prize, an iPad2, from Jean Payne (right).

Get an eye exam at Georgian College Optical!

RBergerson — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:11:42 +0000

If you have not opted out of SAC student insurance (included with your tuition) OR if you have eye care coverage through Great West Life Insurance – you are eligible to receive an eye exam at Georgian College Optical without having to pay upfront! Your bill will be sent directly to the appropriate insurance company after the exam. Georgian College Optical offers a wide variety of the latest styles of men’s and ladies’ fashion eyeglass frames as well as top-quality contact lenses. Receive an eye exam in the state-of-the-art clinic with a Registered Optician – conveniently at the Barrie Campus! Visit Georgian College Optical in M153 or call 705-722-5159 to book an appointment.

Decorating Day at Georgian: Feb. 14

ktaylor1 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:40:35 +0000

You’re invited to Decorating Day at Georgian on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. The free event, hosted by the Interior Decorating program, runs from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Campus Gallery (Helen and Arch Brown Centre for Visual Arts – D Building). View the latest decorating products from industry suppliers, bring your ideas and “Ask a Decorator”, see style and trend presentations and vote on a student design competition.

Photography students will document the event and decorating students will assist suppliers and industry professionals as they present their latest collections, styles and trends.

Check out:

Cambria quartz countertop samples
Canadian Drapery Hardware Ltd.
Crown wallpaper and fabrics
FaAB fabrics
Hunter Douglas window coverings
Curtaining by Huronia Sewing
Kravat fabrics
Maxwell fabrics
Pride of Paris fabrics
Robert Allen fabrics

“Ask a Decorator” will be offered at various times between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sue Kay, Irene Turnbull, Michelle Major and Mary Dobson will be available for short consultations.

Style and Trend Presentations will take place between noon and 3:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Marlene Mitchelmore, co-ordinator of the Interior Decorating program, at ext. 1845 or e-mail mmitchelmore@georgianc.on.ca.

Gord Bastian Variety Show celebrates 20 years

ktaylor1 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:39:29 +0000

Do you know how talented Georgian staff and students are? Witness that talent first-hand! Advance tickets are now available for 20^thAnnual Gord Bastian Variety Show which will hit the stage in the Georgian Theatre March 21 to 23. Come watch your colleagues sing, dance and perform some incredible comedy acts.

“It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing this for 20 years now,” says Elaine Murray, director of the production. “The show has grown so much over the years and we all still love doing it.”

All proceeds from the show go toward helping students in financial need, including the Gord Bastian Memorial Entrance Award. Gord, founder of the annual show, passed away in the spring of 1999. Since then, Georgian College staff and students have continued to entertain audiences in his honour. His warm personality and great stage presence inspired all those who knew him.

Show time: 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $10 general admission; $5 for seniors, alumni and students

Gord Bastian Variety Show celebrates 20 years

Tickets will be available at the door or you can purchase them in advance:

Bookstore – Barrie Campus
Students’ Administrative Council office – Barrie Campus
By credit card: 728-1968, ext. 1771
Online: www.georgianc.on.ca/varietyshow

International education Down Under

ktaylor1 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:36:51 +0000

The Orillia Campus is hosting an information session on March 8 from 3 to 4 p.m. for students interested in pursuing a degree with Griffith University in Australia.

Students will have all of their questions answered and learn how they can:

Earn a degree in as little as a year
Get generous credit points given for completion of their college diploma
Receive help with their application from start to finish

The information session will take place in Room C132. Alternatively, students can drop by a booth in the foyer on March 19.

For more information, please contact Derrick Willcott at dwillcott@komconsultants.com.

‘Windows of Opportunity’: Expo Career Fair

ktaylor1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:17:11 +0000

Sixty leading employers in the hospitality, tourism, culinary and recreation industries will be at the college Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to network with students and the public looking for careers in the field. Classes have been cancelled for Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation students and Bun on the Run is closed so that students may attend Expo.

The career fair will take place in the gymnasium at the Barrie Athletic and Fitness Centre. All are welcome and admission is free.

Encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity to meet and network with potential employers.

Students should bring their resumé and dress in business attire.

For more information, call ext. 6211.

Engineering Technology Career Fair

ktaylor1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:35:10 +0000

On Thursday, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the A Building front foyer (Barrie Campus), students will have the opportunity to meet employers from the Engineering Technology industry in such areas as electrical, mechanical, precision skills, architecture, civil, environmental and heating, refrigeration and air conditioning.

Students are encouraged to make a great first impression by connecting with employers, asking questions about their organization and being prepared for on-site interviews that may be conducted.

For more information, please contact an Engineering Technology Co-op Consultant:

Student development
- Emily Grills: egrills@georgian.on.ca
- Stan Ryba: sryba@georgianc.on.ca
Employer development
- Maureen Koski: mkoski@georgianc.on.ca
- Sean Elliott: selliott@georgianc.on.ca.

So cool you’ll turn Blue

abutterworth1 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:25:09 +0000

Georgian Grizzlies are hosting a ski and snowboard trip to Blue Mountain on Thursday, Feb. 9. Cost is $25 per person; this includes transportation to Blue Mountain and a night pass for the slopes. The bus will leave the Barrie Campus at 4:00 p.m and return at 9:45 p.m. For more information or to register, visit the athletics desk located in the Athletic & Fitness Centre.