Conestoga news

September 2024 archives

September 27, 2024
Conestoga creating two Indigenous-inspired classrooms to enhance student learning

New renovation projects at Conestoga will transform existing classrooms into Indigenous-inspired learning spaces. The classrooms will be located at the...


September 27, 2024
Networking event introduces range of employers to accounting students

Accounting students got the chance to chat with companies and learn more about the diverse career possibilities at an industry...


September 27, 2024
Conestoga culinary graduates open Indian restaurant in Kitchener

Two alumni of Conestoga’s Culinary Management program opened a new restaurant in Kitchener, serving up authentic Indian cuisine with a...


September 27, 2024
Business professor chosen for Paul R. Lawrence Fellowship

Conestoga School of Business professor Homeira Ekhtari was named a 2024 Paul R. Lawrence Fellow to continue developing her case...


September 27, 2024
Conestoga adds virtual fun to Lumen Festival in Waterloo

Conestoga helped light up the popular Lumen Festival in Waterloo as both a sponsor and participant....


September 27, 2024
Conestoga receives DeWalt grant to continue growing the skilled trades

Conestoga received a Grow the Trades grant from DeWalt that will be used to buy equipment, provide training and boost...


September 27, 2024
Interior Design students win top prizes in student design competition

Two teams of Conestoga Bachelor of Interior Design students were awarded second and third-place prizes in an annual student design...


September 27, 2024
Orange Shirt sales support Indigenous initiatives

Orange Shirts emblazoned with “Every Child Matters” and two feathers will be available in Conestoga campus stores to wear on...


September 24, 2024
Sustainability efforts at Conestoga showcased at virtual event

On September 18, Conestoga employees and students met virtually to learn about sustainability initiatives taking place within the college. The...


September 22, 2024
Conestoga recognized for excellence in global education

Conestoga’s School of Business received recognition at the PIEoneer Awards celebrating innovation and achievement in global education....


September 20, 2024
Champion of open educational resources at Conestoga wins international award

Conestoga’s Kimberlee Carter was recognized for her “excellent efforts” in advancing open education at the college with a 2024 Open...


September 20, 2024
Conestoga professors bring expertise to WorldSkills Competition in France

Two Conestoga faculty represented Canada as experts at the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France....


September 19, 2024
Conestoga experts join national effort to find solutions to plastic waste and pollution

Two Conestoga research centres joined the Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) as a knowledge partner to contribute expertise toward the national...


September 18, 2024
Alumni launch AI-powered tool for property managers with help from Conestoga Venture Lab

Property managers and realtors who need help managing requests for information can enlist a revolutionary AI-powered platform designed by Kitchener-based...


September 17, 2024
Conestoga's Keith Müller receives hospitality Hall of Fame honour

Conestoga’s Keith Müller, executive dean of both the School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts and the Institute of Food Processing...


September 17, 2024
Open house at Be-Dah-Bin Gamik welcomes Conestoga community

Be-Dah-Bin Gamik opened its doors to the Conestoga community, welcoming everyone to visit the new space and meet Indigenous Services...


September 13, 2024
Bloom restaurant begins fall service with new Canadian-themed menu

Conestoga’s student-run Bloom restaurant will launch its fall term service to the community beginning September 23. An interactive live classroom,...


September 13, 2024
Gift enhances learning for health-care students with state-of-the-art digital cadavers

New state-of-the-art digital cadavers will transform learning for students in health sciences programs at Conestoga thanks to a gift from...


September 13, 2024
Conestoga design students recognized with award, honourable mentions in national competition

A Conestoga design student was among 20 from across Canada to win top honours in the 2024 RGD Student Awards...


September 13, 2024
Conestoga shortlisted for five awards for commitment to open education

Conestoga is shortlisted for five 2024 Open Education Awards for Excellence, recognizing three of the college’s open education champions and...


September 6, 2024
Conestoga welcomes students to its new housing properties

Conestoga is excited to welcome students to its new student housing buildings for the 2024-2025 school year. The college opened...