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Algonquin College lease with Ottawa Police Service may end in 2026

Nathalia Lencioni — December 05, 2024

Students are concerned they may lose access to important role models and learning tools as OPS exit draws near

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Cheryl Jensen at her desk in C-building. The first women president of Algonquin college announced her retirement at the end of her five year contract.

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Farewell to the first female president of Algonquin

Jessica Alberga
April 07, 2019

Student Ibrar-ul Haq leading the Friday prayer in the Spiritual Centre. Haq has stated that the Muslim community has increased vigilance following the Christchurch attack.

Algonquin Muslim community increase vigilance in aftermath of Christchurch

A Shah
April 07, 2019

Participates from Relay for Life spend the night to honour love one who are or were fighting against cancer. They raised money to go towards the Canadian Cancer Society to further the research and help cancer families.

Photo: Camilla Sola

Relay for Life campaign powers past cancer

Camilla Sola
April 07, 2019

David Piccini, MPP for Northhumberland-Peterborough South and Parliamentary assistant to the minister of training, colleges and universities.

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Nearly one in five students experienced sexual assault, harassment: survey

Laura Nelson
April 07, 2019

The federal budget includes changes to the Canada student loan program.

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2019 federal budget expands loan pay-back period for post-grads

Laura Nelson
April 07, 2019

The federal budget includes changes to the Canada student loan program.

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2019 federal budget expands loan pay-back period for post-grads

Laura Nelson
April 07, 2019

Dan Pihlainen, chair of media studies, stands in the newly expanded media centre on the first floor of N-building. A wall was knocked down in the centre to accommodate new equipment for the upcoming film production program.

Spotlight shines on film program’s debut

Emily Hsueh
April 04, 2019

Both SA vice president candidates Michael Wolff and May Ghadban explained their stances on a variety of student issues.

Photo: Moiz Adil

VP debate highlights student inclusion, issues within AC community

Moiz Adil
April 04, 2019

Steve Gleddie poses with a Canadian Blood Services pamphlet. He is one of the volunteers recruiting students at the Student Commons March 27.

Photo: Emily Britton

Students get cheeky with Canadian Blood Services for stem cell registry

Emily Britton
April 02, 2019

Anne Kalil and soon-to-be retiree Audrey Rosa are all smiles during the reception. After many years as a counsellor at the college, Rosa is looking forward to life after work.

Photo: Brian G. Sharbin

Algonquin celebrates big group of retiring employees

Brian G. Sharbin
April 02, 2019

Second-year aircraft maintenance students Zac Rennick and Nicholas Konynenberg doing practical training on a helicopter. It was donated by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Photo: Joseph Wang

Old helicopter shines new light in aircraft maintenance program

Joseph Wang
March 31, 2019

Jamel Hines, 18, was recognized as a Good Samaritan after he helped police track down the driver.

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Algonquin student helps track down distracted driver at UOttawa

Perushka Gopalkista
March 31, 2019

Cheryl Jensen chatting with colleagues at a holiday party Dec. 21, 2017.

President Cheryl Jensen retires after five years

Jessica Alberga
March 29, 2019

As students applied for a bursary and await for a respond. They get an email saying they've received it and moments later a rejection.

Photo: Camilla Sola

Bursaries leave students feeling confused about their finances

Camilla Sola
March 26, 2019

Rendering of the new 100,000 square foot Athletics Recreation Complex (ARC) which is to be constructed opposite the front of residence and just east of the Student Commons.

Free access to fitness, recreation with new ARC 100,000 square-foot building

Emily Britton
March 21, 2019

Jaime Zawadski, a first year PR student at the college, knows how important therapy is. Being a survivor of sexual assault, Zawadski shared her story to her class in order to support a fundraising campaign for the CTSACT.

Photo: Brian G. Sharbin

Public relations students launch annual initiative

Brian G. Sharbin
March 18, 2019

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