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‘Everything is Awesome’ for Valedictorian Kaitlin Crow

Kaitlin Crow’s theme song for her time at Fleming College is “Everything is Awesome” from The Lego Movie. “In the Museum Management and Curatorship program, there was a lot of group work,” said Kaitlin, who is graduating from the program next week at convocation. “A running joke in our class was when the instructor came… Continue reading ‘Everything is Awesome’ for Valedictorian Kaitlin Crow

Being a mature student ‘wasn’t easy, but definitely worth it’ for Valedictorian Samantha Delahaye

Samantha Delahaye felt nervous when she entered Fleming College as a mature student, but is graduating as Valedictorian with peers and professors she calls friends. “I worked extremely hard to achieve what I did while at Fleming College. Coming back to school as a ‘mature student’ certainly wasn’t easy, but definitely worth it,” said Samantha,… Continue reading Being a mature student ‘wasn’t easy, but definitely worth it’ for Valedictorian Samantha Delahaye

Fleming College feels like family for Valedictorian Amy Jones

Amy Jones not only spent her time at Fleming College studying and developing skills in the Business Administration – Accounting program, she also developed friendships and made memories to last a lifetime. “As soon as I entered I felt welcomed by faculty and fellow students. The faculty know their students by name and are willing… Continue reading Fleming College feels like family for Valedictorian Amy Jones

From animals in captivity to Canadian wildlife, Valedictorian Zachary Steele discusses his career change

After 10 years as an animal care technician and maintenance worker, Zachary Steele was ready for change. “I decided it was time to turn my focus from animals happily living in captivity, to the wildlife and natural resources of Canada,” said Zachary. “I decided to apply to Fleming to increase my knowledge of the outdoors,… Continue reading From animals in captivity to Canadian wildlife, Valedictorian Zachary Steele discusses his career change

Valedictorian Emily Stonehouse returns home to Haliburton for her dream career

Emily Stonehouse was at a bit of a crossroads when she first came to the Haliburton School of Art + Design, but now she is graduating from the Digital Image Design program as Valedictorian. “The school really changed me and the people are all so amazing, it will be awesome to share my experiences and… Continue reading Valedictorian Emily Stonehouse returns home to Haliburton for her dream career

Customs Border Services student Mkons Stone-Debassige makes Aboriginal Team Ontario’s U19 Men’s Basketball team

Congratulations to Customs Border Services student Mkons Stone-Debassige! Mkons, who is Anishinaabe from Aamjiwnaang First Nation, has been accepted to play for Aboriginal Team Ontario’s U19 Men’s Basketball team for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)! “My teammates come from all over Ontario and my competitors from as far away as Texas. Although we… Continue reading Customs Border Services student Mkons Stone-Debassige makes Aboriginal Team Ontario’s U19 Men’s Basketball team

Practical Nursing students Olivia Anderson and Matthew Edwards discuss their careers for National Nursing Week

Fleming College wishes Practical Nursing students a happy National Nursing Week! This year’s theme is #YESThisIsNursing, which raises awareness of the expanding roles, settings and sectors nurses work in. It is a hashtag to represent how social media can be used to promote advocacy and raise awareness on important issues. Practical Nursing student Olivia Anderson… Continue reading Practical Nursing students Olivia Anderson and Matthew Edwards discuss their careers for National Nursing Week

From Fashion to Drilling, Rachel Bourne changes direction for job prospects

Rachel Bourne will be graduating in June from the Resources Drilling Technician program– and she’s already working in her field! Rachel, from Courtice, Ontario, had a goal of studying fashion at university when a comment she heard while attending a Fleming recruitment presentation at her high school made her change direction. “When I heard how… Continue reading From Fashion to Drilling, Rachel Bourne changes direction for job prospects

Ken Gregory adds to his artist’s toolbox of skills at the Haliburton School of Art + Design

With more than 25 years of experience and a piece in the National Gallery of Canada, Ken Gregory was not starting his career in the arts when he enrolled in the Artist Blacksmith program at the Haliburton School of Art + Design. But it was his dedication to the arts that made Ken decide to… Continue reading Ken Gregory adds to his artist’s toolbox of skills at the Haliburton School of Art + Design

Construction Engineering Technician students break new ground on sustainability

Two Construction Engineering Technician (CET) students are breaking new ground on sustainability efforts at Fleming College. Tyler Fenton and Andrew Lloyd were awarded applied projects funding from the Office of Sustainability and FastStart Fleming to further their research on ways to make Fleming campuses more sustainable. Tyler is researching sustainable permeable pavement, while Andrew is… Continue reading Construction Engineering Technician students break new ground on sustainability
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