Fleming College

Fred Batley: 40 years of service

By Laura Copeland, Communications Officer Over the last four decades, Fred Batley has seen a lot of change at Fleming College. Fred, Athletics Coordinator, recently celebrated 40 years of service at Fleming. Starting out at McDonnell Street as a program assistant in the Recreation Department in 1977, Fred recalls there were only about 800-1,000 students… Continue reading Fred Batley: 40 years of service

Within the walls of the Haliburton School of Art + Design, Christina Dedes feels like she belongs

The first time Christina Dedes encountered the bright red doors at the Haliburton School of Art + Design (HSAD), she stopped in her tracks to read the quote “Within these walls, the walls within disappear.” Nervousness washed over her as she entered the building, and ever since that day Christina has felt a resolute sense… Continue reading Within the walls of the Haliburton School of Art + Design, Christina Dedes feels like she belongs

From childhood museum visits to CEO of Western Development Museum, Joan Kanigan has a lifelong passion for heritage

Joan Kanigan, Chief Executive Officer of the Western Development Museum, has always had a passion for museums and heritage. Some of her earliest memories are of visiting museums in Regina with her family, learning about the world around her and what life was like in the past. “Museums are places of connection and not only… Continue reading From childhood museum visits to CEO of Western Development Museum, Joan Kanigan has a lifelong passion for heritage

It’s down to the last details for Hotel and Restaurant Management grad Brittany Stewart

Brittany Stewart, Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate (Class of 2015), returned to campus on Wednesday to speak with Fleming College students about event planning, education, and gaining real world experience through placement opportunities. Brittany is the owner of local event planning company Down to the Last Details, where she plans weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, holiday… Continue reading It’s down to the last details for Hotel and Restaurant Management grad Brittany Stewart

UNB master’s student Kelly McLean credits Fleming Education Pathways for achieving education goals

Kelly McLean credits Fleming College’s strong pathway agreement with Trent University for helping her achieve her education goals. “The transfer agreement with Trent was key to me achieving my schooling goals because I was able to complete a four year degree in two years. If I had to complete all four years I likely would not have… Continue reading UNB master’s student Kelly McLean credits Fleming Education Pathways for achieving education goals

Remembering the good old days at Fleming’s 50th Anniversary

Fleming College looked a little different 50 years ago. On September 1, 1967, Sir Sandford Fleming College opened its first campus, which had 29 faculty members and 235 students. The McDonnel Street Campus was located in a renovated textile mill, the Bonner-Worth, in Peterborough, Ont. Doug Lavery was one of the College’s first teachers and… Continue reading Remembering the good old days at Fleming’s 50th Anniversary

Ruixin (Rayna) Li feels like a ‘true Canadian’ after Fleming 50th Anniversary Night at the Peterborough Petes

Ruixin (Rayna) Li was excited to attend her first hockey game ever at Fleming 50th Anniversary Night at the Peterborough Petes, but it was made extra special for the Fleming International student because she got to perform the ceremonial puck drop. Fleming 50th Anniversary Night at the Peterborough Petes was September 21st and recognized the… Continue reading Ruixin (Rayna) Li feels like a ‘true Canadian’ after Fleming 50th Anniversary Night at the Peterborough Petes

Annie Brough adds Fleming post-grad to her resume for a competitive edge in job market

Annie Brough needed an edge in the competitive job market, so she decided to add a Fleming College post-graduate program to her resume. “I wasn’t having any luck finding a job in geography with just my BA,” said Annie, who graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2015 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Geography… Continue reading Annie Brough adds Fleming post-grad to her resume for a competitive edge in job market

Olivia Anderson is excited to travel Ontario for Fleming College

Olivia Anderson looks forward to sharing information about Fleming College with prospective students after she completed two programs at the college. Olivia was hired by Student Recruitment to work as a Grad Recruiter, travelling the province speaking to a variety of audiences about Fleming programs, services and facilities. “I am really looking forward to meeting students… Continue reading Olivia Anderson is excited to travel Ontario for Fleming College

University Transfer grad Jacob Hadley hopes to inspire those unsure about post-secondary school

Grad Recruiter Jacob Hadley does not take his college certificate and university degree lightly. For Jacob, who dropped out of high school at 16 years old, crossing the convocation stage at Trent University this year was a dream come true, and he thanks Fleming College’s University Transfer  program for helping him achieve this milestone. Jacob… Continue reading University Transfer grad Jacob Hadley hopes to inspire those unsure about post-secondary school