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Good news for the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler in Ontario

Peterborough, ON (October 15, 2024) – Through new funding from the Ganawenim Meshkiki Initiative, Fleming is supporting the creation of new habitat for Kirtland’s Warblers (Setophaga kirtlandii), a small blue and yellow songbird. In Canada, the bird is endangered to the degree that current population estimates are unavailable. To carry out this project, Fleming College… Continue reading Good news for the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler in Ontario

Fleming College Alumni Nominated for Prestigious Premier’s Awards

Peterborough, ON (October 4, 2024) – Six Fleming College alumni have been selected as nominees for the distinguished Premier’s Awards this year. Founded in 1992, the Premier’s Awards are administered by Colleges Ontario, the advocacy voice for Ontario’s 24 colleges. This annual celebration recognizes the important social and economic contributions college graduates make on a… Continue reading Fleming College Alumni Nominated for Prestigious Premier’s Awards

Five New Micro-credential Courses Added to Fleming’s Continuing Education Offerings

Peterborough, ON (October 3, 2024) – Fleming College is helping workers achieve their goals and bridge skill gaps through five rapid training programs, funded by Ontario’s Micro-credentials Challenge Fund. Micro-credentials offer students targeted training in career-specific skills, addressing skills gaps between postsecondary education and ever-changing workforce needs. Micro-credentials take less time to complete than a… Continue reading Five New Micro-credential Courses Added to Fleming’s Continuing Education Offerings

Fleming College Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Peterborough, ON (September 25, 2024) – Fleming College is honoring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a series of events focused on listening, learning, and raising awareness. Through these events, the college aims to foster a deeper understanding of Indigenous histories and cultures, while promoting healing and unity between all communities. A schedule… Continue reading Fleming College Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Fleming College Awarded Funding to Fight “Canada’s Worst Invasive Plant”

Peterborough, ON (September 20, 2024) – Fleming College has been awarded $360,000 in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF). With CCSIF funding, Fleming is partnering with Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and Saiwa Inc. to innovate the fight against “Canada’s… Continue reading Fleming College Awarded Funding to Fight “Canada’s Worst Invasive Plant”

Fleming College Expands Health Care Programming in Lindsay

Lindsay, ON (September 17, 2024) – Fleming College is bringing its highly sought-after Personal Support Worker program to Lindsay’s Frost Campus this winter through a unique, state-of-the-art mobile laboratory that will help expand health care in the City of Kawartha Lakes. There is a tremendous need for qualified personal support workers across Ontario and within… Continue reading Fleming College Expands Health Care Programming in Lindsay

Creating Friendly, Inclusive Neighbourhoods in our Campus Communities

Peterborough, ON (September 13, 2024) – The Great Neighbourhood Walk returns to Fleming College campus communities this month! This student-led initiative helps connect students with residents and neighbours surrounding the Sutherland and Frost campuses. With support from the Fleming College Student Administrative Council, the Frost Student Association, the Peterborough Police Service, the City of Kawartha… Continue reading Creating Friendly, Inclusive Neighbourhoods in our Campus Communities

Unlock Your Full Potential at Fleming College

Peterborough, ON (September 11, 2024) – Refine your abilities, enrich your skills and unlock your full potential through Fleming College’s Continuing Education programs and courses this fall. Fleming College offers hundreds of courses, virtually or in person, designed to help professionals, skilled trades workers and life-long learners boost their careers and take their talents to… Continue reading Unlock Your Full Potential at Fleming College

From Silver Medal to Soothing Hands: Olympic Rower Found Her Passion at Fleming College

Peterborough, ON (August 29, 2024) – Every four years or so, Ashley Dykstra pulls out her Olympic silver medal. “I know some people put it in a special case, but I think that the beauty of an Olympic medal is that people should be able to touch it, feel it and try it on,” Dykstra… Continue reading From Silver Medal to Soothing Hands: Olympic Rower Found Her Passion at Fleming College

Fleming’s Bird Conservation Committee Honoured for Environmental Work

Lindsay, ON (Aug. 7, 2024) – A team of Fleming College students and faculty has been recognized as Environmental Heroes for their efforts in transforming Fleming’s Frost Campus into a bird-friendly environment. Members of the Fleming Bird Conservation Committee (FBCC) received the designation from the City of Kawartha Lakes during a ceremony June 25. This… Continue reading Fleming’s Bird Conservation Committee Honoured for Environmental Work