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February 2024 archives

February 25, 2024
Conestoga celebrates winter convocation 2024

More than 7,500 new graduates will be recognized at Conestoga’s winter convocation ceremonies from February 26 to March 1....


February 23, 2024
Free personal training program learning experience for students and employees

Conestoga employees looking to boost their fitness are benefiting from free personal training sessions offered this winter term by second-year...


February 23, 2024
Conestoga ranked among Canada’s top engineering technology schools

Conestoga was named among Canada’s best engineering technology schools in 2024 by University Magazine, ranking number 6 out of 10...


February 22, 2024
Welcome event brings students together for Black History Month

Conestoga’s African, Black, and Caribbean (ABC) Student Committee, in collaboration with Student Engagement and eKhaya Specialty Garden, hosted a welcome...


February 20, 2024
Culinary capstone event tests students in real-world setting

Conestoga’s School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts will host a capstone event at the college’s Waterloo campus on April 18...


February 16, 2024
Review of rural nursing education by three Conestoga employees published

Two Conestoga nursing professors and a health sciences librarian teamed up on a review of the literature exploring rural clinical...


February 16, 2024
Public relations students begin capstone projects to develop pitches for clients

Bachelor of Public Relations students at Conestoga started work on their capstone projects, creating communication strategies for real-world clients....


February 16, 2024
CSI initiatives make healthy food accessible to Conestoga students

Access to nutritious food including affordable produce and emergency funding is available to Conestoga students thanks to Conestoga Students Inc.’s...


February 16, 2024
Conestoga research centre helps Toronto restaurant transition to retail sales

The Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab (CFRIL) recently partnered with Toronto-based Mildred’s Temple Kitchen to package a selection of...


February 16, 2024
Three Conestoga alumni honoured with Guelph Mayor’s Award for volunteering

Three Conestoga graduates were honoured for their outstanding commitment to volunteering by Guelph’s mayor....


February 13, 2024
New report outlines Conestoga's impact on the local economy

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning is essential to the local region’s prosperity and the robustness of its...


February 12, 2024
Conestoga named Canada’s best trade school

Conestoga has been named Canada’s Best Trade School by CourseCompare, a marketplace that helps prepare people for the future of...


February 9, 2024
Networking event hosted by Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology program

Employers and students gathered for the Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology (ACET) program’s annual networking event, held on January 24...


February 9, 2024
Respiratory therapy student joins provincial association as student director

A Conestoga Respiratory Therapy student was appointed student director for the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario....


February 9, 2024
School of Community Services students raising funds for charity

The annual Dodgeball for Danny fundraiser in support of a charity dedicated to creating a brighter future for Canadian youth...


February 9, 2024
Campus events highlight academic integrity

Academic integrity is all about positive values, and Conestoga’s Academic Integrity Office wants to put a fun spin on the...


February 7, 2024
Health and Wellness Week activities prioritize student well-being

Featuring a series of virtual and in-person events that focused on student mental, spiritual, and physical well-being, Health and Wellness...


February 5, 2024
Try-A-Trade program gives students hands-on experience in the trades

People interested in trying their hand at the art of glazing can apply for the tuition-free Try-A-Trade program hosted by...


February 5, 2024
Cambridge women’s club hosts annual fundraiser for Conestoga scholarships

Tickets are now available for the annual breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Cambridge chapter of the Canadian Federation of University...


February 2, 2024
President's Message: The Conestoga Story

Conestoga was established in Kitchener in 1967. Since then, the college has expanded significantly to deliver in-demand career and skills...


February 1, 2024
Exchange program welcomes students from Conestoga's partner institutions

Conestoga’s welcome was warm, but Canada’s winter weather was rather chilly for Colombian exchange student Camila Castañeda García who joined...