Call for nominations: Brian L. Desbiens Community Service Awards
Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the community? Fleming College is currently seeking nominations for its award program that recognizes dedicated community service. The Brian L. Desbiens Community Service Awards are given out annually – one to a Fleming College employee (internal) and one to a member of the public… Continue reading Call for nominations: Brian L. Desbiens Community Service Awards
Stomping out Stigma at Frost Campus Mental Illness Awareness Day
Fleming College is aiming to “Stomp Out Stigma” through its upcoming Mental Illness Awareness Day at Frost Campus on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Joining forces with Team 55, Let’s Tackle Suicide Awareness, the Frost Campus Mental Health Initiative Committee will highlight the importance of suicide prevention at the event. Dave Pogue from Team 55 will provide… Continue reading Stomping out Stigma at Frost Campus Mental Illness Awareness Day
Fleming College Cobourg Campus to offer English classes for newcomers to Canada
Fleming College is pleased to announce that it will soon offer free English language classes for new Canadians at its Cobourg Campus. Fleming will offer the classes through Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), a program funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada that provides newcomers with English instruction and assists them with the… Continue reading Fleming College Cobourg Campus to offer English classes for newcomers to Canada
Eastern Ontario universities, college & municipalities partner to develop region’s workforce
MEDIA RELEASE FROM CARLETON UNIVERSITY: New collaboration focuses on training, on-line education and the innovation economy A new collaboration between the presidents of five universities and four colleges together with municipal and economic development leaders, will focus a spotlight on educational opportunities for students pursuing careers in the municipal administration and community services sector. “Through… Continue reading Eastern Ontario universities, college & municipalities partner to develop region’s workforce
Community urged to step up and speak out at Take Back the Night event
The Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and Fleming College are encouraging community members to step up, speak out and take a stand against sexual violence. This candlelight vigil and walk, which will take place in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton, welcomes survivors of sexual violence and harassment, their supporters and allies to join together in solidarity.… Continue reading Community urged to step up and speak out at Take Back the Night event
Fleming College students to benefit from new space in downtown Cube
The Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster (GPIC) is proud to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Fleming College. Fleming will occupy 1,000 square-feet of dedicated space for use by business and technology students in the newly expanded downtown incubator located in the newly launched VentureNorth building at 270 George St. N. “At… Continue reading Fleming College students to benefit from new space in downtown Cube
Fleming College and Algoma University sign new diploma-to-degree agreement
Fleming College and Algoma University have signed a new, wide-ranging transfer agreement that provides a pathway to a degree from all Fleming programs. The agreement allows eligible graduates from any of Fleming’s advanced diploma, diploma or certificate programs the opportunity to apply and obtain credit for related courses within Algoma’s Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of… Continue reading Fleming College and Algoma University sign new diploma-to-degree agreement
Fleming Moveable Feast: 100 mile dinner and auction in support of student learning
Fleming College’s Frost Campus will host a celebration of local food in support of student learning and the community. Fleming’s Moveable Feast, a unique 100-mile dining experience, will take place at the campus, 200 Albert St. S. in Lindsay, on Saturday, October 1. Sponsors of the event include My Kawartha. The dinner will feature locally-sourced… Continue reading Fleming Moveable Feast: 100 mile dinner and auction in support of student learning
Fleming College receives STARS Silver Rating for sustainability achievements
Fleming College has earned a STARS Silver Rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. Fleming is the first institution in Ontario, and is only the second in… Continue reading Fleming College receives STARS Silver Rating for sustainability achievements
Academic Upgrading students finding success in post-secondary programs
Students who have completed Academic Upgrading (AU) at Fleming College are finding success in full-time post-secondary programs at the College. Academic Upgrading allows students who may not have completed high school the opportunity to take courses in science, math, physics, communications and computers in order to prepare for college, an apprenticeship or career advancement. In… Continue reading Academic Upgrading students finding success in post-secondary programs