Conestoga news

January 2024 archives

January 31, 2024
Conestoga will continue building for the future in Milton

Classes have started at Conestoga’s new Milton-Parkhill campus - the latest development in the college’s commitment to supporting social and...


January 29, 2024
Flags at half-mast

The Conestoga College flag will fly at half-mast this week in honour of Conestoga student Liam Campbell, a first-year...


January 29, 2024
Students and employers connect at first annual Magna skilled trades job fair

Top skilled trades employers came out to Conestoga’s Cambridge - Reuter Drive campus for the first annual Magna Skilled Trades...


January 29, 2024
Podcast studio produces informative series for Conestoga students, employees

Conestoga’s fully equipped podcast studio is an exciting avenue to enhance learning at the college, including two podcast series sharing...


January 29, 2024
Job fair connects Applied Computer Science & IT students with employers

Employers and Conestoga co-op students were able to connect at the first Applied Computer Science & Information Technology job fair,...


January 26, 2024
Conestoga campuses host mental health and wellness events

Conestoga's Student Success team hosted a range of mental health and wellness-related events at all campus locations in recognition of...


January 26, 2024
Notice to the Conestoga community - IRCC announcement

Throughout this past week there has been much media coverage of the announcement the federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and...


January 25, 2024
Conestoga's new social innovation lab provides comprehensive support for research

Conestoga has launched a new initiative that will facilitate and support research into key issues facing communities today. Based in...


January 21, 2024
Workshop creates sweet Valentine treats in Waterloo’s culinary lab

Craft special treats for your Valentine in Conestoga’s state-of-the-art baking lab with the guidance of a professional pastry chef....


January 19, 2024
School of Business named to elite global group for sustainability work

On January 17, the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact, named Conestoga’s...


January 19, 2024
Baking and Pastry Arts program gives students skills for baking career

Hands-on learning in the state-of-the-art culinary labs at Conestoga’s Waterloo campus gives students the practice needed for successful careers as...


January 19, 2024
Bloom restaurant begins winter service on January 22

Beginning January 22, Conestoga’s student-run Bloom restaurant will launch another term of service. An interactive live classroom, Bloom is located...


January 18, 2024
Conestoga professor joins international sustainability advisory council

Business professor Laura Matheson has been selected as an advisor for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher...


January 18, 2024
Conestoga receives $3 million in funding to bolster innovation

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning has been awarded $3 million over five years from the Natural Sciences...


January 12, 2024
All campuses closed - January 12, 2024

All Conestoga campuses and locations will close at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12 as the result of heavy snowfall...


January 11, 2024
New pharmaceutical centre at Conestoga responds to healthcare demands

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning will establish a high-tech pharmaceutical studies centre at the college’s Kitchener -...


January 10, 2024
Conestoga graphic design students’ creativity showcased in immersive museum exhibit

An immersive exhibition created by students in Conestoga’s Graphic Design program will soon be on display at THEMUSEUM in downtown...


January 10, 2024
Personal Support Worker program prepares students with hands-on learning

People keen on a career with lots of opportunities and passionate about caring for others can consider Conestoga’s Personal Support...


January 5, 2024
Winter orientation welcomes new students to Conestoga

The Conestoga community welcomed new students to campuses during its winter term orientation, January 2 to 5. Hosted by Student...


January 5, 2024
Peer Wellness Navigators share mental health experiences with fellow students

Conestoga students can hear first-hand from fellow students about their lived mental health experiences to gain solace and support....


January 5, 2024
Study trip to New York City provides practical learning

Students and faculty from Conestoga’s Visual Merchandising Arts diploma program visited New York City from December 11 - 14 to...


January 3, 2024
Student capstone projects highlight IT Demo Day

On December 13, Conestoga’s School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology hosted IT Demo Day at the college’s Waterloo...


January 3, 2024
Academic upgrading program gives adults tools needed to achieve goals

Conestoga’s free Academic Upgrading (AU) program helps potential students meet admission requirements and develop skills to support post-secondary studies or...


January 3, 2024
Second phase gets underway at skilled trades campus on Reuter Drive

Work is underway on the second phase of the Conestoga Skilled Trades Campus in Cambridge....