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Vanessa Raaymakers balances Fleming College studies with PSW work amidst COVID-19

Although the start of her workday has changed, Vanessa Raaymakers is continuing to work as a PSW amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. “It’s definitely challenged PSWs a lot more,” said Vanessa, who works at Extendicare Lakefield while studying Practical Nursing at Fleming College. “Unfortunately, there is a PSW shortage – even before the pandemic – and… Continue reading

Fleming College donates to Haliburton Highlands Health Services, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, and Ross Memorial Hospital

Fleming College is incredibly grateful for the strong partnerships we have with hospitals, which benefit School of Health and Wellness students by providing clinical learning environments and experiential learning. Without their support, Fleming could not offer the real-world environment needed to refine skills, and we wanted to show our gratitude and offer help during this… Continue reading

Learning Design & Support Team provides virtual support to faculty

Connection, communication and community are so important, which is why Fleming’s Learning Design & Support Team are using their virtual chatrooms to support faculty during the COVID-19 outbreak. This support, in turn, helps faculty provide a stronger online learning experience for students. “The team effort is amazing. It’s meta teamwork – teams working with other… Continue reading

Week in Review: April 4, 2020

Fleming College students, alumni, staff and faculty continue to support each other and our communities amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. To support students in urgent need of financial relief, Fleming College has created the COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund. This fund will support a variety of student needs, including transportation, equipment for online learning, food and rent.… Continue reading

Fleming College supports One Roof and Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre homeless shelter

While the Fleming College community continues to practice physical distancing to flatten the curve, we are also coming together to serve our communities. To alleviate stress on current shelters and provide enhanced physical distancing, the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre at Fleming’s Sutherland Campus is being utilized as an emergency homeless shelter. Fleming staff helped… Continue reading

Week in Review: March 28, 2020

We are proud of the support that Fleming College students, alumni, staff and faculty are providing to our communities amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. We continue to educate, transitioning most academic programs and student services into virtual and alternate delivery formats. Our Learning Design & Support Team has even created a virtual chatroom to support faculty,… Continue reading

Ecosystem Management is an international adventure for Celeste Thompson

Celeste Thompson’s Fleming College experience has been an international adventure. From field work in Lindsay, Ont., to conservation initiatives in Costa Rica and a conference in Washington, D.C., Celeste is busy building her resume while making memories to last a lifetime. “My experience at Fleming so far has been more than I could have dreamed,”… Continue reading

Business Administration graduate continues education journey in Ireland

It was a code red weather warning that made Claire Campbell think of home during her student exchange in Ireland. Specifically, Canadian winters. “It snowed about 12 centimetres,” said Claire, who was attending LIT in Limerick, Ireland for her student exchange at the time. “It was funny because in Canada we see snow all the… Continue reading

Joao Borges shares International student experience at Peterborough Immigration Partnership panel

Guest blog post by Project Management student Joao Borges. Peterborough Immigration Partnership (PIP) is an organization that provides a coordinated approach to immigrant integration in Peterborough, Ont. On Thursday, February 20, 2020, PIP held its annual general meeting. This year’s theme was the attraction and retention of international students, specifically through education and entrepreneurship. I… Continue reading

Fleming graduate explores coastal habitats aboard Leeway Odyssey science vessel

Ecosystem Management graduate Paul McCarney had an adventurous August on the Leeway Odyssey science vessel with Oceana Canada and the Nunatsiavut Government. Paul, who is the Research Manager at the Nunatsiavut Government, went on a 10-day expedition to explore the coastal habitats of Nunatsiavut in Northern Labrador. “This is an area that is important to… Continue reading