Arboriculture students take part in 18th annual Fleming Tree Climbing Competition
Arboriculture students at Fleming College will be taking to the trees at Frost Campus for the 18th annual Fleming Tree Climbing Competition on Tuesday, April 12. Every year the Arboriculture students compete against one other in five time based events including Tree Rescue, Throw Line, Belayed Speed Climb, Secured Footlock and Work Climb. Many of… Continue reading Arboriculture students take part in 18th annual Fleming Tree Climbing Competition
Experiential learning on display at annual Community Innovation Forum
Event panel at student showcase to feature recent graduates discussing successes and challenges of entrepreneurship The Community Innovation Forum: Working Today for a Better Tomorrow (CIF) is back for the sixth year, showcasing Trent University and Fleming College students’ experiential and community-based learning projects at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club on Thursday, April 7,… Continue reading Experiential learning on display at annual Community Innovation Forum
Fleming Fish Hatchery Technologist recognized for conservation efforts
Muskies Canada has presented the 2016 Wachelka Conservation Award to Fleming College Fish Hatchery Technologist Mark Newell. Mike Walsh, Chairperson of the Kawartha Lakes Chapter of Muskies Canada presented Newell with his award in a special ceremony that took place Thursday at Fleming’s Frost Campus. This is the first time the award has been given… Continue reading Fleming Fish Hatchery Technologist recognized for conservation efforts
Fleming College welcoming hundreds of future students to Open House
Fleming College will welcome hundreds of future students and their families to its Open House on Saturday, April 2. Open House will take place at Fleming’s campuses in Peterborough, Lindsay, and Haliburton from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day. The event allows prospective students to learn more about all aspects of life at Fleming… Continue reading Fleming College welcoming hundreds of future students to Open House
In compliance with the provincial government’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, Fleming College has posted its salary information for 2015 on its website at: http://flemingcollege.ca/PDF/PSSD-2016.pdf The college’s salary disclosure statement has been reported to the province. It will be available on the government’s website as well.
Fleming College welcomes federal budget investment in post-secondary education
Fleming College congratulates the federal Liberal government on its first budget and welcomes the government’s clear recognition of the essential role that post-secondary institutions will play in revitalizing Canada’s economy. Fleming is especially pleased to see the government respond to the call for additional infrastructure funding with the new Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund, which… Continue reading Fleming College welcomes federal budget investment in post-secondary education
Fleming College students present Irregular Journeys, an exhibition about the Syrian refugee experience
Students in the Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program at Fleming College are bringing the story of Syrian refugees to the community through a special exhibition, Irregular Journeys. Irregular Journeys highlights the risks and hardships that Syrian refugees have endured, including the difficult decision to leave their homes, their perilous journeys, and how these new… Continue reading Fleming College students present Irregular Journeys, an exhibition about the Syrian refugee experience
Fleming College accounting students hosting free tax preparation clinics
Students in Fleming College’s Business Administration – Accounting program are again participating in the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program by hosting free tax preparation clinics for eligible individuals. The dates are: Thursday, March 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.… Continue reading Fleming College accounting students hosting free tax preparation clinics
Colleges call for infrastructure renewal to tackle climate change
Peterborough, ON (March 7, 2016) – – Ottawa is being urged to use its March 22 budget to tackle climate change through investments in construction projects at colleges that will make buildings more energy efficient. “This is an historic opportunity to transform our campuses as we work to reverse climate change,” said Fleming College President… Continue reading Colleges call for infrastructure renewal to tackle climate change