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December 2023 archives

December 27, 2023
Parkhill campus in Milton readying to begin classes in winter term

Conestoga’s Milton - Parkhill Drive campus will welcome students in the new year....


December 21, 2023
Workforce Development students present capstone projects

On December 12 and 13, final-year students in Conestoga’s School of Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Online Learning gathered at...


December 21, 2023
Conestoga recognized as a top research college in Canada

Conestoga ranked 17 among Canada’s Top 50 research colleges in 2023....


December 20, 2023
Welding engineering technology student capstone project published in national magazine

Recent graduates from Conestoga's Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection program had their capstone project recognized nationally in the CWBA -...


December 17, 2023
Milton Transit offers discount and new route for Conestoga students

Milton Transit has announced a new route as well as a cost-effective transit pass for Conestoga students traveling in Milton....


December 17, 2023
Conestoga program teaches internationally trained nurses to provide care in Canada

Internationally trained nurses learn about nursing in Canada through a unique graduate certificate program offered at Conestoga....


December 17, 2023
Student researchers gain invaluable hands-on experience solving real-world issues

Conestoga students can take advantage of an “incredible experiential learning opportunity” while building their resume and earning a competitive paycheque...


December 17, 2023
National organization honours Conestoga for its outstanding contribution

Conestoga has been recognized for its exemplary support of the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE)....


December 11, 2023
Orange Shirt Day fundraiser supports Indigenous immersion school

An immersion school dedicated to Indigenous language revitalization will get a $10,000 donation from the Conestoga community....


December 11, 2023
Community Services professor awarded Conestoga’s top teaching honour

Debashis Dutta, a professor in Conestoga’s School of Community Services, has been awarded the 2023 Aubrey Hagar Distinguished Teaching Award....


December 8, 2023
Conestoga’s ECE programs ranked as Canada’s best

Conestoga’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs have been ranked as Canada’s best according to findings released by CourseCompare on November...


December 8, 2023
Alumni of Distinction honoured among Canada’s Most Powerful Women for second year

A Conestoga graduate and Alumni of Distinction honouree won a national award recognizing women making a transformational difference in their...


December 8, 2023
Student display ushers in the holiday season in Downtown Kitchener

Second-year students from Conestoga’s Visual Merchandising Arts diploma program have installed a life-size Candyland-themed holiday display at the college’s Kitchener...


December 8, 2023
Conestoga to launch new nursing degree program

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning has received approval from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to launch...


December 6, 2023
Flags at half-mast on December 6

Flags at all Conestoga campuses will be flown at half-mast today in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and...


December 5, 2023
Conestoga champions global sustainability on Carbon Literacy Action Day

On Monday, December 4, Conestoga’s School of Business participated in the international Carbon Literacy Action Day (CLAD) 2023 - the...


December 4, 2023
APFM graduate honoured with Premier's award

Conestoga graduate Jehan Salim was honoured with a Premier’s Award on Monday, November 27 during a gala event held as...


December 3, 2023
Event management students organize anniversary celebration for Stratford company

Students from Conestoga’s Event Management program did a “phenomenal job” hosting a 110th anniversary celebration for a local transportation company....


December 3, 2023
Conestoga professor wins award for presentation on ground-breaking research

A Conestoga finance professor was honoured with an award for an outstanding presentation on her CNERG-funded research on the barriers...


December 3, 2023
Dual-credit programs give high school students a taste of college life

Conestoga’s dual-credit programs give high school students the opportunity to explore college life and learning while earning credits....


December 3, 2023
Conestoga provides platform for growth of cricket on campus and beyond

The sport of cricket has quickly become an integral part of student life at Conestoga. Beginning as an initiative of...