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October 2019 archives

October 30, 2019
Conestoga research centres showcase impact

On October 23, an information session was held at the Doon campus to help faculty members learn more about the...


October 25, 2019
Conestoga celebrates Fall Convocation 2019

More than 3,000 new graduates will be recognized at Conestoga’s Fall 2019 convocation ceremonies to be held October 27 -...


October 25, 2019
Emergency management training held at Cambridge campus

On October 24, Conestoga’s Cambridge campus was the site of a full-scale joint emergency management exercise organized by the City...


October 25, 2019
Tourism students explore local destinations

First-year students in Conestoga’s Tourism - Destinations & Travel Management program visited The Old Post Office in Cambridge on October...


October 23, 2019
New bursaries will support PSW students

In response to a shortage of personal support workers (PSW) in Ontario, the Southwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has...


October 21, 2019
Culinary students volunteer at annual Oktoberfest breakfast

On October 12, approximately 25 Conestoga culinary and hospitality students volunteered their time and skills to prepare pancakes for visitors...


October 21, 2019
Graphic Design and PR students support non-profits during creative blitz

During a 24-hour creative blitz, students and faculty from Conestoga’s Graphic Design advanced diploma program and Public Relations degree program...


October 19, 2019
Campus events put focus on health and wellness

From October 7-11, student services across the college hosted Health & Wellness Week at Conestoga campuses to provide students with...


October 18, 2019
First Canadian standard for work disability prevention open for review

A proposed new national standard from the Canadian Standard Association (CSA) Group on work disability prevention management systems is now...


October 18, 2019
New degree program to focus on software development

A new four-year degree program at Conestoga will prepare graduates for progressive careers as high-quality software developers....


October 12, 2019
Conestoga names 2019 distinguished teacher

Conestoga has recognized Carlo Sgro from the college’s School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology for his leadership and...


October 9, 2019
Student Engagement to host inclusion conference

Conestoga will welcome the community to the Cambridge campus on October 22 for the Equal Are We conference in an...


October 7, 2019
Conestoga researcher presents guideline for prevention of workplace injuries

On October 1, Dr. Amin Yazdani, director of the Canadian Institute of Safety, Wellness & Performance at Conestoga, announced the...


October 7, 2019
Library display showcases college expansion projects

From now until October 31, the Conestoga community is invited to view displays at the Doon Library and the Cambridge...


October 5, 2019
Go ENG Girl encourages next generation of engineers

On October 5, more than 30 girls in Grades 7 to 10 and their caregivers attended Go ENG Girl at...