Conestoga news

August 2018 archives

August 31, 2018
Celebrating new beginnings

As the 2018-19 academic year begins, Conestoga’s newest full-time faculty and staff received a special welcome to the college from...


August 31, 2018
Conestoga president calls for expanded access to college programs

In an op-ed published in the Waterloo Region Record on August 31, Conestoga President John Tibbits called for substantial investment...


August 27, 2018
Conestoga launches new Student Rights and Responsibilities office

A new Student Rights and Responsibilities (SRR) office at Conestoga will manage concerns related to student conduct and ensure accountability...


August 17, 2018
Woodworking students present projects

On August 16, second-year students in Conestoga’s Woodworking Technology (co-op) program presented projects at the Woodworking Centre’s semi-annual showcase. During...


August 17, 2018
Electronic Systems Engineering students win Tech Showcase

Bachelor of Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE) students Thomas Abdallah, David Eelman and Stanislav Rashevskyi have been named winners of the...


August 15, 2018
Culinary student attends Bocuse program in France

Culinary Management co-op student Chris Bisson has completed a 14-week summer term with the prestigious Institut Paul Bocuse in France....


August 10, 2018
Local brewery helps CICE students develop employment skills

A placement for CICE graduate Anthony (A.J.) Tamming has led to an employment opportunity with Descendants Beer & Beverage Co.,...


August 10, 2018
Discover Your Future opens pathways to post-secondary education

This September, Conestoga will relaunch Discover Your Future - a free, six-week program that will be offered at both the...


August 9, 2018
New executive chef appointed at campus restaurant

Conestoga’s School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts has appointed Brad Lomanto to the role of executive chef at the college’s...


August 3, 2018
Aboriginal Services team receives Canada 150 award

Conestoga’s Aboriginal Services team has been honoured with a Kitchener South-Hespeler Canada 150 Award of Excellence. The award was presented...