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October 11, 2024
Conestoga graduates earn their own talk show on Rogers TV

Two recent graduates from Conestoga’s Broadcast - Radio diploma program debuted their new talk show on Rogers TV on September


October 11, 2024
Culinary students volunteer at 40th annual Oktoberfest breakfast

The 40th Annual Oktoberfest Family Breakfast attracted thousands to Bingemans in Kitchener on Saturday, October 5. The event featured over


October 9, 2024
Funding announced for women’s skilled trades training

The Ontario government is investing up to $1,061,000 over three years through the Women’s Economic Security Program to support Conestoga’s


October 7, 2024
Flags at half-mast

The Conestoga College flag will fly at half-mast this week in honour of students Kamini Gill and Joel Varughese Mathew,


October 5, 2024
Directions festival shines contemporary light on Indigenous art and culture

The Directions Indigenous Arts Festival was a fall celebration for students and the community in the heart of Kitchener.


October 5, 2024
Graduate travelling to Nepal to build homes with Habitat for Humanity

Conestoga alumni Fiona Coughlin will be building homes in Nepal with Habitat for Humanity this December and is raising money


October 5, 2024
Homecoming welcomes architecture degree program students, alumni and faculty

Alumni, students and faculty of the Architecture - Project and Facility Management degree program gathered for their annual fall homecoming.


September 27, 2024
Conestoga creating two Indigenous-inspired classrooms to enhance student learning

New renovation projects at Conestoga will transform existing classrooms into Indigenous-inspired learning spaces. The classrooms will be located at the


September 27, 2024
Networking event introduces range of employers to accounting students

Accounting students got the chance to chat with companies and learn more about the diverse career possibilities at an industry


September 27, 2024
Conestoga culinary graduates open Indian restaurant in Kitchener

Two alumni of Conestoga’s Culinary Management program opened a new restaurant in Kitchener, serving up authentic Indian cuisine with a


September 27, 2024
Business professor chosen for Paul R. Lawrence Fellowship

Conestoga School of Business professor Homeira Ekhtari was named a 2024 Paul R. Lawrence Fellow to continue developing her case


September 27, 2024
Conestoga adds virtual fun to Lumen Festival in Waterloo

Conestoga helped light up the popular Lumen Festival in Waterloo as both a sponsor and participant.


September 27, 2024
Conestoga receives DeWalt grant to continue growing the skilled trades

Conestoga received a Grow the Trades grant from DeWalt that will be used to buy equipment, provide training and boost


September 27, 2024
Interior Design students win top prizes in student design competition

Two teams of Conestoga Bachelor of Interior Design students were awarded second and third-place prizes in an annual student design


September 27, 2024
Orange Shirt sales support Indigenous initiatives

Orange Shirts emblazoned with “Every Child Matters” and two feathers will be available in Conestoga campus stores to wear on


September 24, 2024
Sustainability efforts at Conestoga showcased at virtual event

On September 18, Conestoga employees and students met virtually to learn about sustainability initiatives taking place within the college. The


September 22, 2024
Conestoga recognized for excellence in global education

Conestoga’s School of Business received recognition at the PIEoneer Awards celebrating innovation and achievement in global education.


September 20, 2024
Champion of open educational resources at Conestoga wins international award

Conestoga’s Kimberlee Carter was recognized for her “excellent efforts” in advancing open education at the college with a 2024 Open


September 20, 2024
Conestoga professors bring expertise to WorldSkills Competition in France

Two Conestoga faculty represented Canada as experts at the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France.


September 19, 2024
Conestoga experts join national effort to find solutions to plastic waste and pollution

Two Conestoga research centres joined the Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) as a knowledge partner to contribute expertise toward the national


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