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April 2020 archives

April 22, 2020
Giving to the COVID-19 Student Relief Bursary

Community update linked directly to: https://www.conestogacommunity.ca/student-emergency-relief-fund?srctid=1&erid=6583908&trid=5ff4b1f3-2dfb-4bbe-a5a9-15e18fbbe4de...


April 30, 2020
Protecting essential workers during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers at Conestoga have received new funding for their work on a mobile software application that will help critical supply...


April 30, 2020
3D printers support community PPE program

Conestoga’s School of Engineering & Technology has been working to help support health-care providers across the community as they continue...


April 23, 2020
Competition highlights nutrition for older adults

On March 7, Conestoga’s School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts hosted the Nutrition in Disguise cooking competition in partnership with...


April 23, 2020
Canada announces support for students affected by COVID-19

On April 22, the Government of Canada announced comprehensive support of nearly $9 billion for post-secondary students and recent graduates...


April 23, 2020
Graduates receive advanced standing with Supply Chain Canada

Through a new agreement between Conestoga and Supply Chain Canada, graduates of the college’s Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) -...


April 22, 2020
Condors earn first national gold

The Conestoga Condors celebrated their first gold medal with the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) in March. Student-athlete Pranav Satheesh...


April 20, 2020
International student challenges during pandemic profiled in local media

The April 17 edition of the Waterloo Region Record featured a front-page story focused on international students at Conestoga and...


April 20, 2020
Conestoga announces layoffs in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Temporary layoff notices have been issued to 119 part-time employees at Conestoga as the college makes workforce adjustments in response...


April 16, 2020
Conestoga grad company to help with respirator mask production

Eclipse Automation has announced an exclusive agreement that will see equipment from Harmontronics Automation in China needed to produce N95...


April 13, 2020
Emergency relief for students in need

As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues, Conestoga students have expressed additional financial need. Many have lost employment income as local...


April 9, 2020
Fees Update

The Spring 2020 semester at Conestoga will provide a unique student experience given the continued need to deliver programs and...


April 8, 2020
Conestoga celebrates International Women's Day

The Conestoga community celebrated International Women's Day (IWD) on March 9 with activities across campuses that included a panel discussion,...


April 8, 2020
Networking event focuses on women in skilled trades

Conestoga’s Engineering, Technology and Trades for Women (ETT4W) welcomed more than 50 students and mentors to the college’s Doon campus...


April 7, 2020
Community update from President John Tibbits - April 7, 2020

The following update was distributed to all Conestoga employees....