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March 2021 archives

March 31, 2021
Retirees honoured at virtual celebration

On March 23, the Conestoga community recognized college employees who retired in 2019 and 2020 at a virtual celebration. Together,...


March 30, 2021
Researchers release preliminary findings of national work-from-home survey

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College has released a brief report and set of...


March 29, 2021
Culinary student named Young Chef of the Year

Culinary Arts, Cook I apprenticeship student Ivan Milenovic has been named the Young Chef Member of the Year 2020 by...


March 25, 2021
Students share real-life engineering stories

On March 16, Conestoga students hosted a virtual panel to showcase engineering degree programs at the college to secondary students...


March 25, 2021
Employer partners honoured at awards ceremony

Conestoga’s outstanding employer partners, mentors, clients, alumni and co-op students were honoured during the 2021 Employer Recognition Awards held virtually...


March 24, 2021
Conestoga student recognized with WIL award

Experiential and Work-Integrated Learning Ontario (EWO) has named Recreation & Leisure Services student Rebekah Derle the recipient of its 2020...


March 23, 2021
Vehicle donation supports hands-on learning

Ford of Canada and Wayne Pitman Ford Lincoln in Guelph have donated a 2020 Ford F-150 to Conestoga's School of...


March 19, 2021
Be-Dah-Bin Gamik offers free Indigenous language nights

Conestoga’s Aboriginal Services (Be-Dah-Bin Gamik) is providing free online language nights during March as part of an Indigenous language revitalization...


March 19, 2021
Message to employees from President John Tibbits

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on March 19 on behalf of President John Tibbits....


March 16, 2021
CSI distributes emergency food hampers

The social and economic disruptions caused by COVID-19 continue to have profound global impacts. In Canada, the need for access...


March 12, 2021
Employee milestones celebrated

On March 10, the Conestoga community recognized employee milestone anniversaries reached in 2019 and 2020 at two virtual Guild Receptions....


March 12, 2021
Conestoga celebrates International Women's Day

The Conestoga community gathered virtually on March 5 to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) with a panel discussion focused on...


March 11, 2021
Flags at half-mast on March 11

Flags at all Conestoga campuses will be flown at half-mast today in recognition of the National Day of Observance to...


March 5, 2021
Be-Dah-Bin Gamik hosts virtual pow wow

On February 27, Conestoga’s Aboriginal Services (Be-Dah-Bin Gamik) welcomed viewers from around the world to the college’s Annual Traditional Pow...


March 4, 2021
Ontario provides tuition-free training for personal support workers

The Ontario government is investing more than $115 million in a new campaign to train personal support workers (PSWs) through...