Conestoga news

April 2023 archives

April 30, 2023
Electronics Engineering Technology receives top honour at Tech Showcase

Electronics Engineering Technology student Austin Cormier and Computer Engineering Technology students Darren Morrison and Carter Glynn placed first at Conestoga’s...


April 28, 2023
Community clean-up efforts support Earth Day

The Conestoga community gathered on April 21 for community clean-up events in collaboration with the City of Kitchener and City...


April 28, 2023
Conestoga presented with 2023 CICan Award of Excellence

Conestoga has been presented with a silver Award of Excellence in the Applied Research and Innovation category from Colleges and...


April 28, 2023
Conestoga launches new research website

Conestoga has launched a new Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship website. The site offers a centralized platform to feature and celebrate...


April 28, 2023
Flags at half-mast: National Day of Mourning

Flags at all Conestoga campuses will fly at half-mast today in recognition of the National Day of Mourning for Persons...


April 27, 2023
Notice regarding potential GRT strike

The Region of Waterloo is encouraging public transit users to prepare for a potential transit strike on Monday, May 1....


April 23, 2023
Sustainability workshop reminds students to make simple, lasting changes

Last month, a workshop on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was held at the Kitchener - Doon campus and welcomed...


April 23, 2023
Woodworking skills showcased at annual capstone event

Graduating students from Conestoga’s Woodworking Technician program showcased capstone projects on April 20 to determine Best in Manufactured Product and...


April 22, 2023
Students showcase capstones at IT Demo Day

On April 11, Conestoga’s School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology hosted IT Demo Day at the Waterloo campus...


April 22, 2023
Varsity Awards honour top athletes

Conestoga's Athletics & Recreation recognized the college's top student-athletes at the annual Varsity Awards banquet on April 5....


April 20, 2023
New EV fleet supports reduced GHG emissions

A new fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) will help Conestoga in its continued efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions....


April 17, 2023
Respiratory Therapy graduates earn national medals

Two graduates of Conestoga’s Respiratory Therapy (RT) program recently completed the national credentialling exam and have earned their Registered Respiratory...


April 14, 2023
Winter survival training builds rotary aviation skills

Auriel Giroux, a second-year student in Conestoga's rotary Aviation program, completed a week-long winter survival training course in February to...


April 13, 2023
Conestoga announces new campus for Downtown Guelph

At a news conference held at Guelph City Hall on Thursday, April 13, Conestoga President John Tibbits announced that the...


April 6, 2023
Language exchange program builds intercultural connections

A virtual Spanish language exchange program through Conestoga’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies is helping foster intercultural connections....


April 6, 2023
Local service club names Conestoga President Citizen of the Year

The Lions Club of Kitchener will recognize Dr. John Tibbits, President of Conestoga College, as its 63rd Kitchener-Waterloo Citizen of...


April 3, 2023
Awards celebration honours Aviation students

Several Conestoga Aviation students were recently honoured with awards at Great Lakes Helicopters and Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre’s annual Wings...