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November 26, 2024
Conestoga graduate honoured with Premier's award

Fiona Coughlin, a 2000 Business Administration - Management Studies graduate, was honoured with a Premier’s Award during a gala celebration...


November 14, 2024
Practical Nursing graduate wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award for pediatric home health care business

Conestoga alumna Megan Walker won Entrepreneur of the Year in the Milton Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards....


November 1, 2024
Conestoga graduates nominated for Premier’s Awards

Seven Conestoga graduates have been nominated for a 2024 Premier’s Award....


October 25, 2024
2023 Alumni of Distinction announced

Twelve of Conestoga’s outstanding graduates are being recognized as 2023 Alumni of Distinction....


October 18, 2024
Broadcasting graduate films TIFF red carpet events as Global News video journalist

Conestoga broadcasting alumni Shivangi Sharma was behind the camera covering TIFF 2024, recording and interviewing stars on the red carpet....


October 5, 2024
Graduate travelling to Nepal to build homes with Habitat for Humanity

Conestoga alumni Fiona Coughlin will be building homes in Nepal with Habitat for Humanity this December and is raising money...


October 5, 2024
Homecoming welcomes APFM degree program students, alumni and faculty

Alumni, students and faculty of the Architecture - Project and Facility Management degree program gathered for their annual fall homecoming....


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...


August 16, 2024
Graduate secures spot on 2025 Special Olympics Team Canada

Conestoga alumni Marley Gayler will be competing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in cross-country skiing after again...


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...


April 10, 2024
Awards ceremony recognizes employers and students

Conestoga’s annual Employer Recognition Awards honoured the contributions of businesses, employers, community partners, and co-op and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) students...


March 8, 2024
Speed networking event connects employers, students

Students in Conestoga’s School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology sat down for quick conversations with employers at a...


March 1, 2024
Conestoga graduate and Olympian on mission to promote skilled trades to women

Two-time Olympian and 2016 Conestoga Alumni of Distinction recipient Mandy Bujold’s new challenge is promoting the skilled trades, in particular...


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....


October 29, 2023
APFM celebrates alumni success at reunion event

Graduates from Conestoga's Bachelor of Applied Technology - Architecture - Project and Facility Management (APFM) program gathered at the college's...


July 11, 2023
Conestoga graduate project provides platform for missing persons search

A non-profit website developed by 2022 Conestoga Graphic Design graduate Dima Aldera is helping locate missing Syrian people....


December 2, 2022
APFM alumni night celebrates graduate success

On November 17, graduates from Conestoga's Bachelor of Applied Technology - Architecture - Project & Facility Management (APFM) program gathered...


November 8, 2022
Conestoga celebrates fall convocation 2022

More than 6,000 new graduates were recognized at Conestoga’s fall convocation ceremonies from October 30 to November 4. The event,...


November 4, 2022
Conestoga graduates nominated for 2022 Premier's Awards

Seven Conestoga alumni are among the Ontario college graduates who have been nominated for Premier’s Awards this year....


May 16, 2022
Alumni of Distinction honoured at awards ceremony

Twelve of Conestoga’s outstanding alumni were recognized for their contributions to their professions and their community at the college’s Alumni...


March 24, 2022
IT forum connects students to industry

Students and faculty in Conestoga’s School of Applied Computer Science and Information Technology gathered virtually on March 3 for a...


November 19, 2021
Conestoga grads honoured at 2021 Premier's Awards

Massi Basiri and Meti Basiri, Conestoga graduates and co-founders of Applyboard, joined the ranks of Ontario’s most distinguished college graduates...


November 1, 2021
Conestoga graduates nominated for Premier's Awards

Eight Conestoga alumni are among the Ontario college graduates who have been nominated for Premier’s Awards this year....


October 28, 2021
Conestoga graduate among Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100

Conestoga alumna of distinction Clarice Ward has been named among Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 in 2021 by the...


December 20, 2020
APFM graduate named Top Forty Under 40 in facility management

Nick Heibein, a 2007 graduate of Conestoga's Bachelor of Applied Technology - Architecture - Project and Facility Management (APFM) program,...


December 10, 2020
Conestoga graduate named Top 100 Most Powerful Women

Conestoga alumna of distinction Jennifer Green has been named among Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2020 by the...


December 10, 2020
Conestoga graduates help connect businesses with Canadian PPE

The demand for trusted, cost-effective personal protective equipment (PPE) resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present an obstacle for...


November 25, 2020
Graduate success highlighted at alumni night

On November 19, more than 50 graduates from Conestoga's Bachelor of Applied Technology - Architecture - Project & Facility Management...


July 9, 2020
Conestoga graduate appointed to Skills Ontario board

Conestoga alumna of distinction Clarice Ward has been appointed to the Skills Ontario board of directors, a province-wide organization helping...


April 16, 2020
Conestoga grad company to help with respirator mask production

Eclipse Automation has announced an exclusive agreement that will see equipment from Harmontronics Automation in China needed to produce N95...


January 21, 2020
Saifullah Muhammad: Journalism graduate will be the voice of his people

Through his advocacy work, recent Conestoga Journalism graduate Saifullah Muhammad speaks with the Honourable Bob Rae, former Ontario premier and...


November 22, 2019
Alumni night celebrates graduate success

Close to 100 alumni from Conestoga’s Bachelor of Applied Technology - Architecture - Project & Facility Management (APFM) program gathered...


November 17, 2019
Conestoga graduates nominated for Premier's Awards

Seven Conestoga alumni are among the nearly 120 Ontario college graduates who have been nominated for Premier’s Awards this year....


November 11, 2019
Alumni of Distinction honoured at awards ceremony

Eight of Conestoga’s outstanding alumni were recognized for their contributions to their professions and their community at the college’s Alumni...


May 23, 2019
Student success celebrated at Trades & Apprenticeship Awards

More than 220 awards valued at over $343,000 were presented to students at Conestoga’s tenth annual Trades & Apprenticeship Awards...


November 22, 2018
Outstanding Conestoga alumni honoured

Eight of Conestoga’s outstanding alumni were recognized for their contributions to their professions and their community at the college’s Alumni...


October 6, 2017
Amazing 50 celebration visits Conestoga

On October 5, the Conestoga community welcomed the arrival of the Amazing 50 trailer. The unique 42-foot trailer has been...


November 23, 2017
Conestoga graduates nominated for Premier's Awards

Six Conestoga graduates have been nominated for the 2017 Premier’s Awards. Established in 1992 and presented annually, the awards honour...


February 15, 2017
Industry leader Martha George will be honoured at 2017 Golf Classic

Martha George, president of the Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA), will be honoured at Conestoga’s 22nd annual Golf Classic on...


October 14, 2016
Conestoga honours outstanding graduates

Ten Conestoga graduates joined the ranks of the college’s Alumni of Distinction at a ceremony held on October 11 at...


December 10, 2015
President's leadership gift supports new college library

Conestoga President John Tibbits is providing a leadership gift to support the technology and resource needs of the college's Library...


November 5, 2015
Alumni honoured at awards ceremony

A group of nine alumni, representing a variety of backgrounds and a wide range of professional fields, were presented with...


October 8, 2014
Annual golf tournament raises funds for student awards

Sixty alumni, staff and friends of Conestoga gathered at the Rebel Creek Golf Club in Petersburg on September 25 for...


November 19, 2013
Conestoga grad honoured at 2013 Premier's Awards

Tahani Aburaneh, a 1987 graduate of Conestoga’s Business Administration - Management Studies program, joined the ranks of Ontario’s most distinguished...


November 15, 2013
Conestoga recognizes outstanding alumni

A reception to honour the career and community achievements of some of Conestoga’s most accomplished alumni was held Wednesday, November...


October 25, 2013
Partners for research and education

Local construction company Ball Construction celebrated its 90th year of business in Waterloo Region with a gift to Conestoga College....


June 5, 2013
Conestoga grad among top 30 under 30

Shannon Corrigan Thompson has joined an elite group of service industry professionals. Recognized as one of the top 30 service...


April 24, 2013
Thanks to our volunteers

National Volunteer Week, April 22 - 26, 2013, provides organizations across Canada with the opportunity to recognize the contributions of...


December 21, 2012
Conestoga grad named 2012 Premier's Award winner for Business

Chameli Naraine, a 1983 graduate of the Business Administration - Materials Management program (now Supply Chain and Operations Management), joined...


November 8, 2012
Conestoga Recognizes Outstanding Alumni

A reception to honour the career and community achievements of some of Conestoga's most accomplished alumni was held on Wednesday,...


October 9, 2012
Students serve up pancakes

Conestoga’s Culinary and Hospitality Management students cooked up thousands of pancakes for the 31st Annual Oktoberfest Family Breakfast held at...


October 5, 2012
Iron Chef kicks off Oktoberfest

Shannon Thompson's journey with Conestoga has come full circle. The founder and co-owner of Hog Tails Bar B Que happily...


October 4, 2012
Conestoga grads serving up great food

In an ultra competitive marketplace, opening a restaurant is about timing, research and months - if not years - of...


September 22, 2011
Alumni and Friends Open

The Alumni and Friends Open was again a huge success in 2011, this time being held at Whistle Bear Golf...


December 12, 2011
Conestoga grad excels at international skills competition

Jonathan Sinke, who graduated from Conestoga’s cabinetmaking apprenticeship program in November 2011, was awarded the bronze medal in cabinetmaking at...


November 11, 2011
Outstanding Students Recognized

Three outstanding graduates from the Class of 2011 were recognized for their achievements during the fall convocation ceremonies held at...


March 4, 2011
Record-breaking Alumni Support!

The Alumni Office completed its 2nd year of its Call Centre Program, raising over $17,000 to support student awards and...


November 10, 2010
Convocation Awards Honour Outstanding Students

As part of the 42nd Convocation ceremonies (fall) of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning held on November...


November 4, 2010
Alumni of Distinction Awards

On Tuesday, November 2, 2010, Conestoga hosted its annual "Alumni of Distinction" Reception, held to recognize past graduates and their...


September 29, 2010
2010 Alumni & Friends Open Sets a New High!

Over $40,000 raised! Thank you golfers, sponsors and everyone that helped out!...


January 28, 2010
Conestoga Alumni Today 2010 directory now available!

Conestoga Alumni Today 2010 has finally arrived! Thank you to the over 14,000 alumni who replied to the email and...


October 30, 2009
Conestoga Recognizes Outstanding Alumni

On October 22nd, 2009 Conestoga held our first Alumni of Distinction Awards night at the Masonry Centre. We also hosted...


August 19, 2009
Gordon Dennis Honoured Through Memorial Scholarship

The late Gordon Dennis of Rockwood, Ontario built a 30-year career in the transportation sector, culminating as Director of Distribution...


May 26, 2009
Conestoga Receives Major Funding Support

Conestoga Receives Major Funding Support from Knowledge Infrastructure Program. The Honourable Dr. Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science...


May 12, 2009
Gala Event Marks Opening of Conestoga's Masonry Centre

More than 150 industry leaders, educators and government officials gathered in Waterloo on May 5 to celebrate the official...


April 29, 2009
Conestoga Gains $784,000 for Skills Training Programs for Women

Our government is committed to helping women gain the skills they need to achieve economic independence. With those words,...


April 9, 2009
Conestoga Gains Regional Support for Expansion Projects

Waterloo Regional Council has unanimously approved an $8.1 million grant for Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning....


April 8, 2009
Conestoga Graduates Achieve Best Employment Rate in Ontario

94.2 per cent of Conestoga College graduates who entered the labour force found employment within six months, according to figures...


March 20, 2009
Leading Toronto Software Firm Aids Health Administration Program

P&P Data Systems of Toronto is a leader in software systems and services for the health care field, aiding...


March 11, 2009
Canadian University and Polytechnics Partner with European Universities on Project

Students in mechanical, manufacturing and mechatronics engineering at three Canadian institutions will have the opportunity to study in Europe as...


February 20, 2009
$3.6 Million in Apprenticeship Funding for Conestoga

Conestoga is one of Ontario's largest providers of apprenticeship education and has a reputation for quality in developing apprenticeship...


February 13, 2009
More Workers For High-Demand Trades

McGuinty Government Supports Training And Apprenticeship In Kitchener-Waterloo Conestoga College will be training more apprentices and upgrading the skills of...


February 9, 2009
Major Donation from Open Text Corporation Benefits Conestoga College

Open Text Corporation and Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning are working together to meet each others expansion...


December 8, 2008
More Flexibility in PSW Program

Conestoga has redesigned its Personal Support Worker (PSW) program to be more flexible to meet the needs of our...


November 6, 2008
Alumni Association to Make Donations and Awards, Name New Leaders

At its annual meeting on Monday, November 10, the Alumni Association of Conestoga College will make two major donations towards...


October 25, 2008
ECE 40th Reunion - What an Event!

From the first guest to the latest arrival, the Blue Room was rocking with happy screeches of, renewed friendships, and...


October 23, 2008
Conestoga College Officially Takes Ownership of Cambridge Lands to Build New Campus

The economic impact of today's official announcement that Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning has exercised its option...


September 24, 2008
Conestoga College Enrolment Rises Significantly for Fall 2008

Enrolment in full-time, post-secondary programs at Conestoga College stands at 7,540 as of September 2008, according to the Office...


September 10, 2008
Conestoga, Michigan University Sign Transfer Agreement

On September 9 in Kitchener, senior officials of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and Davenport University...


August 19, 2008
Premier McGuinty Announces $21 Million for New Conestoga Campus

KITCHENER - Before an enthusiastic audience of more than 250 business and industrial leaders, government officials, and Conestoga employees and...


June 26, 2008
Welcome Home Award for First Year Students

This is the sixth year that the Alumni Association of Conestoga will be sponsoring Welcome Home awards. These awards are...


May 22, 2008
Learning starts early at Conestoga College...

Tucked among the requisite library building and the science and technology labs at the Doon Campus is a small building...


January 30, 2008
Popular University/College Job Fair Marks 15th Year

It’s a great idea that has become even better with time. Students and alumni of Conestoga College and the three...


June 5, 2007
Lights! Camera! Higgins!

Michael Higgins, a video editor and camera operator for Bob Izumi's “Real Fishing Show”, is right where he hoped to...


November 9, 2006
Conestoga Officially Opens New Campus in Waterloo

At a gathering of supporters, donors and College officials, Conestoga College opened its new campus in Waterloo on November 6....


October 24, 2006
Business Students Win Scholarships to International Conference

Three students from the Business Administration - Materials and Operations Management program of Conestoga College will be in Orlando, Florida...


June 22, 2006
Mike Holmes Wows the Crowd at Conestoga College

Convocation held a little surprise this year for students graduating from programs in the Schools of Trades and Apprenticeships,...


June 7, 2005
37th Convocation Ceremonies Set for June 15-16

More than 3,500 Conestoga College graduates are eligible to take part in the 37th Convocation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 15...


June 7, 2004
36th Convocation Ceremonies Set for June 16 - 17

More than 3,500 Conestoga College graduates are eligible to take part in the College’s 36th Convocation ceremonies on Wednesday, June...


January 29, 2004
Job Fair: Where the Action Will Be for College and University Students

Students and alumni of Conestoga College and the three local universities - Guelph, Laurier and Waterloo - will have an...


October 15, 2002
United Way Goal Set

The goal is set at $40,000 for United Way this year at Conestoga, with the campaign running from Wednesday,...


August 9, 2002
Annual College Golf Classic Set for August 20

It's a win-win situation. The annual Conestoga College Golf Classic highlights and celebrates the achievements of outstanding local leaders....


June 18, 2001
Conestoga to Honour Outstanding Alumni at Convocation

Three outstanding graduates of Conestoga College will receive Alumni of Distinction Awards at the College’s 33rd Convocation ceremonies on June...