A gorgeous sunny day set the tone for a celebration as the Frost Campus Tipi was officially opened on Nov. 22. About 50 students, staff and community members gathered for the opening, which featured the lighting of the first ceremonial fire in the brand new Tipi. The opening comes after almost two years of effort… Continue reading Celebration and ceremony as new Frost Tipi opens
College signs transfer agreement with Acadia University
Graduates of Fleming College’s Earth Resources and Environmental Technician programs can now enter the third year of designated Bachelor of Science degree programs at Acadia University thanks to an articulation agreement signed between the two institutions on Nov. 16. Upon meeting all of the necessary requirements, Earth Resources Technician graduates can enter the third year… Continue reading College signs transfer agreement with Acadia University
Look up. Look way up. The massive construction crane that will preside over the building site of the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre (KTTC) will be erected throughout the day on Monday, Nov. 26. All media are welcome to take photos or video of the crane being raised. The best vantage point will be next… Continue reading KTTC construction crane going up
All students are encouraged to attend an upcoming session with Marc Guindon from the National Student Loans Service Centre. His OSAP Loan Repayment Information Session will take place at both the Frost and Sutherland campuses on Tuesday, Nov. 27. The presentation will include information on: – Repayment of OSAP loans – The Interest Relief Program… Continue reading OSAP Loan Repayment Information Session
Get your moustaches ready to run. Fleming College’s residence at the Sutherland Campus will be hosting the Stache Dash this weekend to raise money and awareness for the Canadian Cancer Society. Close to 150 participants have signed up for the 1km walk and 5km run that will take place on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 11… Continue reading The Stache Dash: cancer fundraiser
GIS Career Day: Learning about cartography careers
By Lawrie Keillor-Faulkner To celebrate GIS Day, students and staff in Fleming College’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geomatics Technician programs heard first-hand about careers in the cartographic field when four GIS professionals visited the Frost Campus. GIS Day is an international event designed to increase awareness of GIS, celebrated on the Wednesday of Geography… Continue reading GIS Career Day: Learning about cartography careers
Aboriginal Student Services at Fleming College will celebrate the opening of the new Frost Campus Tipi with a ceremonial fire on Thursday, Nov. 22. All are welcome to attend the opening ceremony, which will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. It will consist of a teaching from Elders Shirley Williams and Gerard Sagassige as… Continue reading Frost Campus Tipi: Opening Ceremony
Fleming College invites employees, students and the general public to attend the sixth annual Fair Trade Sale with Ten Thousand Villages, just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. This sale, which will take place at both the Frost and Sutherland campuses, features unique hand-crafted gifts including fair trade coffee, tea and chocolate as well… Continue reading Fair trade at Fleming College
Former Olympian and owner of Canada’s most popular baseball training facility, Rick Johnston, recently spoke with first and second year Sporting Goods Business students about what it takes to be successful. Johnston – although born in the United States – is a Peterborough native and graduated from PCVS. He is co-founder and director of operations… Continue reading Scouting out success
GIS Day Career Event Wednesday, Nov. 14 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Room 250, Frost Campus This event will feature guest speakers with a Cartographic emphasis. Presentations will include: – Tammy Sikma, County of Peterborough, GIS Manager – Paul Heersink, Esri Canada, Community Mapping Project – Venessa Michalsen, Ministry of Natural Resources, Provincial… Continue reading Learning more about careers in GIS