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June 2020 archives

June 26, 2020
School of Interdisciplinary Studies welcomes new dean

Conestoga appointed Shawn Brake to the role of dean to the School of Interdisciplinary Studies in early February. The announcement...


June 25, 2020
Funding will help curb the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care homes

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded Conestoga $75,000 in funding as part of the...


June 25, 2020
Grant will support program aimed at intergenerational learning

The Government of Canada has awarded Conestoga’s Schlegel Centre for Advancing Seniors Care $25,000 through its New Horizons for Seniors...


June 16, 2020
Infrastructure funding will expand transit service at Doon campus

During an announcement on June 16, members of the federal, provincial and municipal governments announced funding for 10 public transit...


June 16, 2020
Cowan Foundation invests $5 million to support PSW training

The Cowan Foundation is today announcing a $5M major investment in Conestoga College and its partnership in a broader $10M...


June 12, 2020
Faculty member awarded leadership fellowship

School of Health & Life Sciences faculty member Lisa-Anne Hagerman has been awarded a leadership fellowship from the Registered Nurses’...


June 10, 2020
Message to the college community - June 10, 2020

The following reflection from President John Tibbits was shared with the Conestoga community on June 10, 2020....


June 10, 2020
Varsity sports and recreation activities suspended for Fall 2020

On June 8, the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) announced that varsity sports and recreation activities at the association’s 27...


June 9, 2020
Important information for students regarding fall semester fees

We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students to classes this September....


June 9, 2020
Researcher leads development of first standard for work disability management systems

Conestoga researcher Dr. Amin Yazdani, director of Conestoga’s Canadian Institute of Safety, Wellness & Performance, led the research behind a...


June 8, 2020
Conestoga granted $1.2M to support workforce innovation

The Government of Canada’s Future Skills Centre, a research and collaboration hub dedicated to preparing Canadians for employment success and...


June 5, 2020
Conestoga students help tackle food insecurities in the community

Conestoga students have partnered with a local organization to deliver hot meals and food hampers in the community. Members of...


June 4, 2020
Industry partnership to prepare community leaders for non-profit boards

Conestoga has partnered with Capacity Canada to deliver a Modern Board Program to help train current and potential non-profit board...


June 4, 2020
Addressing the impacts of global pandemic: a message to the Conestoga community

The following commentary from President John Tibbits was distributed to all Conestoga employees and members of Board of Governors on...