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October 2015 archives

October 30, 2015
Fall Convocation 2015

More than 1400 new graduates will be recognized at Conestoga’s Fall 2015 convocation ceremonies be held on Saturday, October 31...


October 30, 2015
Centre of Excellence advances aging research and care

An innovative new facility that will enhance the quality of life and care for seniors through collaboration between health-care professionals,...


October 30, 2015
First cohort of Interior Design students celebrate graduation

The first cohort of students to complete Conestoga’s Bachelor of Interior Design program celebrated their achievement with friends, family and...


October 28, 2015
Group inspires innovation outside the classroom

Conestoga’s Robotics Innovation Group (RIG) has taken learning beyond the classroom by building RIGbot - a 3D-printed life-size robot based...


October 26, 2015
Flags at half-mast

The Conestoga College flag will fly at half-mast this week in honour of Conestoga student Bradley Strader of Walkerton, who...


October 22, 2015
Engineering project helps prevent workplace injuries

An automated solution created by third-year Mechanical Systems Engineering (MSE) students may be the answer to preventing workplace injuries at...


October 21, 2015
Students support Habitat for Humanity

A group of first-year students in the General Arts and Sciences program at Conestoga’s Brantford campus recently rolled up their...


October 19, 2015
Girls explore careers in engineering

Girls in grades seven to 10 had the chance to learn more about Conestoga's engineering programs at Go ENG Girl...


October 14, 2015
Applied research project offers manufacturing solution

A non-contact measuring system developed through an applied research project at Conestoga provided a time-saving manufacturing solution for a southern-Ontario...


October 13, 2015
Waterloo campus hosts masonry competition

On October 7, the Roofing Skills and Training Centre at Conestoga's Waterloo campus hosted the SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 -...


October 13, 2015
Students support annual Oktoberfest breakfast

Students in Conestoga's Culinary and Hospitality programs volunteered their time to support the 34th annual Oktoberfest Family Breakfast on Saturday,...


October 7, 2015
Tours offer behind-the-scenes look at unique facility

The Craig Richardson Institute of Food Processing Technology (IFPT) welcomed the return of its Food Tech Tuesday tours on September...


October 5, 2015
CIBC Run for the Cure at Conestoga

Conestoga's Doon and Cambridge (Fountain St.) campuses welcomed a sea of pink on Sunday, October 4 as breast cancer survivors...


October 2, 2015
Manufacturing leaders share lessons learned

Nearly 300 representatives from manufacturing firms, industry associations, government and post-secondary institutions attended a networking and learning event at Conestoga’s...