Culinary student wins gold at Ontario Skills Competition
Fleming College‘s success at the 2011 Ontario Skills Competition was highlighted with the gold medal won by Andrew Tye in the Culinary Arts category and the bronze medal of Stephanie Dekoning in the Restaurant Service category. Andrew, Stephanie, and all of the students representing the college at the annual event, held May 2-3 in Waterloo,… Continue reading Culinary student wins gold at Ontario Skills Competition
National accreditation for computer engineering programs
The Computer Engineering Technician and Computer Engineering Technology programs at Fleming College formally received national accreditation from the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board on Friday, April 29. Jim Drennan, Dean of the School of Business, Computing and Hospitality, Program Coordinator Ron Walker, and several faculty members were on-hand for the presentation of the accreditation certificates, which… Continue reading National accreditation for computer engineering programs
Fleming College’s Board of Governors yesterday approved a new Urban Forestry Technician diploma program and a Graduate Certificate program in Green Business Management. Urban Forestry Technician: The new Urban Forestry Technician diploma program will be offered at the Frost Campus starting in September 2012. (This is in addition to the current one-year Urban Forestry certificate… Continue reading Two new programs approved for Fleming College
Ban on the sale of bottled water takes effect on Earth Day
Fleming College will be the first college in Canada to ban the sale of bottled water when the policy officially comes into effect at the Frost and Sutherland campuses on Earth Day, April 22, 2011. Initiated a year ago at the annual student-run EcoHealth Conference, the college has worked with students and its food service… Continue reading Ban on the sale of bottled water takes effect on Earth Day
Paramedic students nab top spot at national competition
Four Fleming College Paramedic students earned top honours at the National Paramedic Competition, held at Durham College on April 9. This year there were 16 college teams competing at the annual event. Each team participated in various scenarios scoring points. Fleming had two teams competing: First Place: Laura Martinello and Samantha Langton Seventh Place: Derek Macgillivray and Brenda Parish Congrats… Continue reading Paramedic students nab top spot at national competition
New co-op component for Earth Resources Technician program
Fleming College has added a new geology co-operative work term to its Earth Resources Technician program, offered at the Frost Campus in Lindsay. The co-op work term will add many valuable hours of employer training to the Earth Resources Technician program. Students starting the program in September 2011 will be the first class to participate… Continue reading New co-op component for Earth Resources Technician program
Twenty-five Arboriculture students competed in the 14th annual Fleming Tree Climbing Competition on April 12 at the Frost Campus. Here are the results: Men’s: 1. Adrian Henrich – 155.89 points 2. Mathew Thornton – 129.45 points 3. George Canellos – 126.17 points 4. Josh Cook – 124.67 points 5. Colin Mann – 113.65 points Women’s: 1. Leah Skinner – 126.00… Continue reading Fleming Tree Climbing Competition: Results
The Reel Paddling Film Festival is back for 2011 and will be hosted by Fleming College’s Outdoor Adventure Skills program at the Frost Campus. Featuring award-winning films that focus on the different types of paddling from around the world, the event will take place on Wednesday, Apr. 6 at 8 p.m. in Auk’s Lodge. There… Continue reading Reel Paddling Film Festival at Frost Campus
Fleming College celebrates graduates of new Solar Installation program
Family and friends recently gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of 15 students who laboured for six months to complete a challenging program offered by Fleming College in Solar Installation and Maintenance. Although Friday, April 1 was April Fool’s Day, there was no fooling at this celebration ceremony held at the community centre in Alderville. In… Continue reading Fleming College celebrates graduates of new Solar Installation program
Celebrating the contributions of past Fleming College Foundation Board members
Past volunteers and Fleming College Foundation Board members gathered for a recognition event at the Sutherland Campus on April 12. In a brief ceremony, Fleming College President Tony Tilly and Chief Advancement Officer Shirlanne Pawley-Boyd thanked past volunteer Board presidents and Board members for their dedication and leadership of the Fleming College Foundation. President Tilly… Continue reading Celebrating the contributions of past Fleming College Foundation Board members