Fleming College and Trent University co-hosting national environmental conference
Trent University and Fleming College have partnered to co-host a national conference on environmental education. The 11th annual Canadian College Environmental Network (CCEN) and Canadian University Environmental Science Network (CUESN) conference will take place May 23-24, 2013 at both Trent University and Fleming College’s Frost Campus in Lindsay. This year’s theme is Reaching Out: Shaping Continue Reading”
CAWT part of new water innovation agreement in India
The Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment (CAWT) at Fleming College will expand its research in India through a newly signed collaborative agreement with ReserWater Innovation Foundation (RWIF), India’s first water innovation platform. RWIF, a non-profit organization created by ETI Dynamics and Vittal Innovation City, aims to bring about significant change in the water sector in Continue Reading”
Personal Support Worker program receives funding for simulation equipment
Fleming College’s Personal Support Worker (PSW) program has received funding to purchase special simulation equipment, which will improve classroom training. The college received $158,619.64 from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care through the Ministry’s Seniors Care Strategy. The Ministry provided this funding for improved educational resources, with the goal of enabling more seniors to Continue Reading”
OHMPA presents Roads Scholars Award to Fleming students
Fleming College Frost Campus students, James Hill and Ryan Wilbee, received the Ontario Hot Mix Producers Association’s Roads Scholar Award, at its annual Spring Operations Seminar, held in conjunction with the National Heavy Equipment Show at the International Centre in Toronto on April 18. More than 100 people attended the seminar. “The Roads Scholar program Continue Reading”
Board of Governors meeting on May 1
Fleming College’s Board of Governors will meet on Wednesday, May 1 at 3 p.m. in Room 5920 at the Sutherland Campus, 599 Brealey Dr., Peterborough. Please find the full Board agenda here: http://fleming0.flemingc.on.ca/bog/agendas/meeting_agendas.htm – 30 -
Ecosystem Management students in Costa Rica
A group of fourth semester Fleming College Ecosystem Management Technician students are currently in Costa Rica for a field placement (April 20 to May 4). The students are participating in a community-based marine turtle monitoring and conservation program in Parismina. The goal of the conservation program is to protect marine turtles from poachers, educate local citizens Continue Reading”
New CAWT-tested environmental protection technology launched
A new environmental protection technology, officially launched today, was tested extensively by the Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment (CAWT) to ensure its efficacy. At a special product launch held at Fleming College’s Frost Campus, Murrenhil Corporation demonstrated the abilities of the ROC Oil Cling Pad™, which can effectively clean up small-scale oil or fuel spills. Continue Reading”
Food Service Worker: fast track certificate program
Fleming College is offering a fast track Food Service Worker certificate program at its Cobourg Campus. The program will be offered in-class from May 14 to June 25 in six 30-hour modules, allowing students to graduate quickly. The Food Service Worker certificate is required training for dietary aides working in health care facilities (as established Continue Reading”
Students go “RED for Peterborough Fire Services”
CITY OF PETERBOROUGH NEWS RELEASE A new, permanent exhibit at Clonsilla Fire Station #3 will have residents going RED when it opens on Saturday, April 13. Over the past seven months, Peterborough Fire Services have been working alongside Museum Management and Curatorship students at Fleming College to develop the exhibit. “RED: Ready, Experienced, Dedicated Continue Reading”
Community Innovation Forum: Knowledge and Talent in Action Showcase
Encouraging community development through innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship is the foundation of the Community Innovation Forum – Knowledge and Talent in Action Showcase (CIF: KTIAS) held today at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club. The CIF: KTIAS showcases the applied projects of Fleming and Trent students. It is hosted by Fleming College, Trent University, the Continue Reading”