Conestoga news

May 2024 archives

May 31, 2024
Four awards recognize excellence in media services productions

Media & Design Services in Conestoga’s Online Learning Centre was recognized with top honours for projects submitted to the 2024...


May 30, 2024
Tax clinics provide practical learning for students

This spring, students from the School of Business prepared tax returns for fellow Conestoga students at clinics held at the...


May 30, 2024
Conestoga researchers and industry partners gather at symposium

Conestoga’s Smart Manufacturing and Advanced Recycling Technologies (SMART) Centre hosted its research symposium at its facility in Cambridge on April...


May 30, 2024
VARLab recognized globally for innovation and supporting mental health

Conestoga’s Virtual and Augmented Reality Lab (VARLab) was recently named in an international report that profiles key trends, challenges and...


May 30, 2024
Pride Month is an opportunity to be more intentional about support for 2SLGBTQIA+ community

This Pride Month, organizers of events and activities being held across Conestoga’s campuses want to amplify the celebration and support...


May 30, 2024
Guidelines will help employees purchase goods, services that balance value and environmental impact

New sustainable procurement guidelines are available for Conestoga employees to provide helpful tips when looking to purchase goods and services...


May 29, 2024
PRME Showcase spreads sustainability message at Conestoga

Conestoga’s School of Business hosted its first PRME Showcase at the college’s Cambridge - Reuter Drive campus on May 8....


May 28, 2024
Health expo showcases career options and college facilities for high school students

Nearly 200 high school students from across southern Ontario came to a health expo held at Conestoga’s Kitchener - Doon...


May 24, 2024
Conestoga community members honoured at Women of the Year awards

Outstanding women in the Conestoga community were honoured for their contributions at the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year...


May 24, 2024
Conestoga students named to top 100 in global Google competition

Four Conestoga students were recently named as a Global Top 100 team in Google’s 2024 Developer Student Club Solution Challenge....


May 24, 2024
New Milton location on Steeles Avenue welcomes its first students

State-of-the-art health-care simulation labs are the centrepiece of the new Milton - Steeles Avenue campus, home to the Conestoga Centre...


May 24, 2024
Photo-research exhibit in collaboration with Wilfrid Laurier highlights women in the trades

A unique collaboration between Conestoga and the Laurier Centre for Women in Science (WinS) created the first photo-research exhibit of...


May 23, 2024
Conestoga hosts elementary students for Stem Den contest

On May 2, Conestoga’s Waterloo campus hosted Stem Den, a competition that attracted four local Grade 3 classes participating in...


May 23, 2024
Conestoga professors contribute to wellness dialogues in the Netherlands

From April 23 to 26, three Conestoga faculty participated in a week of learning and knowledge sharing in an international...


May 20, 2024
Conestoga students earn 10 medals at Skills Ontario Competition

Conestoga students finished with 10 medals at the 2024 Skills Ontario Competition, held May 6-8 at the Toronto Congress Centre....


May 17, 2024
Conestoga ranked among Top 10 design schools in Canada based on student awards

Conestoga was named among Canada’s best design schools by the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), ranking number 4 out...


May 15, 2024
Inaugural Girls in Gaming event introduced youth to game art and design

Conestoga’s first Girls in Gaming event gave girls and non-binary youth the chance to try game art and design....


May 15, 2024
Professor and psychotherapist offers reassurances climate distress is understandable response

According to Conestoga professor Natalie Thomas, climate distress is an understandable feeling, given the growing threats to the environment. Thankfully,...


May 15, 2024
CISWP executive director appointed to role at International Congress on Occupational Health

The executive director of Conestoga’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) was appointed to an executive committee of...


May 15, 2024
Students practise interview skills with cutting-edge simulation training

A pilot project launched by Conestoga’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Virtual and Augmented Reality Lab (VARLab) will allow...


May 15, 2024
High school seniors join Conestoga communications workshops simulating corporate crisis scenarios

High school students got the chance to explore career options in communications management by joining a Conestoga competition simulating real-world...


May 15, 2024
Exchange student from Czech Republic would happily extend studies at Conestoga

Tereza Mikulova jumped at the chance to be the first from her university in the Czech Republic to become an...


May 15, 2024
Bloom adopts compostable coffee cups in its ongoing sustainability effort

Conestoga’s Bloom restaurant bolstered its sustainability efforts by adopting biodegradable coffee cups....


May 15, 2024
Go CODE Girl event welcomes youth to learn more about coding, AI and gaming

Conestoga opened the doors of its state-of-the-art esports hub and Virtual and Augmented Reality Lab (VARLab) to girls and non-binary...


May 14, 2024
Award-winning author Lawrence Hill special guest at virtual book club

Acclaimed Canadian author Lawrence Hill will join a virtual book club for Conestoga employees on May 21. The club started...


May 13, 2024
Best in Program student projects from technology schools featured at Tech Showcase

Student projects from more than 20 Conestoga programs were on display at Tech Showcase to determine the recipient of the...


May 10, 2024
Conestoga leads development of research data management modules

Conestoga’s Office of Research Services has been leading the development of open education resources to help staff and faculty at...


May 10, 2024
Conestoga earns national honours at respiratory therapy conference

Two 2023 graduates and an instructor from Conestoga’s Respiratory Therapy advanced diploma program received national honours at the Canadian Society...


May 10, 2024
Student staff and volunteers celebrated at interactive event

More than 130 student staff and volunteers attended an event at the college’s Kitchener - Doon campus on April 23...


May 10, 2024
Trades and Apprenticeship students present capstone projects

Graduating students in the School of Trades and Apprenticeship showcased their capstone projects at the college’s Cambridge - Fountain Street...


May 10, 2024
Demo Day features capstone projects by Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology students

Graduating students from Conestoga's Electronics Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology programs shared working solutions to real-world challenges at their...


May 9, 2024
Conestoga receives an additional $300,000 for intellectual property support

Conestoga is receiving $300,000 from Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) for the college’s Centre for Commercialization (C4C) to assist industry partners...


May 9, 2024
Culinary graduate hosts meeting of cooking club that provided scholarships

Bloom erupted into applause at the latest meeting of the local cooking club Les Marmitons led by Conestoga graduate, club...


May 9, 2024
Conestoga hosts first Indigenous Education Symposium to inspire new approaches to teaching

The first Indigenous Education Symposium was held at Conestoga to share information about Indigenous approaches to education, using culture and...


May 9, 2024
Police Foundations students recognized with awards including two honouring Conestoga grads

Outstanding students in the Police Foundations program were recognized with industry and fitness awards, including awards established in memory of...


May 7, 2024
Downtown Kitchener building blends modern amenities and historic elements

Conestoga’s latest building in downtown Kitchener is entirely new, but the old building that once stood at the corner of...


May 7, 2024
Essential products now available at cost in campus stores as part of wellness initiative

Wellness products such as cold medicine, eye drops and moisturizer are now available at cost in all Conestoga Campus Stores...


May 5, 2024
Conestoga honoured with applied research and innovation excellence award

On April 30, Conestoga was presented with a silver Applied Research and Innovation Excellence Award from Colleges and Institutes Canada...


May 3, 2024
Spring orientation activities welcome new students

Conestoga welcomed new students to its various campus locations from April 29 to May 3 during spring orientation week. Hosted...


May 3, 2024
Bachelor of Interior Design program receives reaccreditation

Conestoga’s Bachelor of Interior Design program has been reaccredited until 2030 by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). This...


May 1, 2024
Graduating student portfolios featured at Graphic Design Showcase

Graduating students from the Graphic Design advanced diploma program had their creativity on display on April 17 at Den 1880...


May 1, 2024
Three Conestoga teams of Packaging Engineering students join international design competition

A Conestoga team placed in the Top 10 of an international 48-hour design competition....