Accounting student awarded Chamber of Commerce bursary
On a night to recognize business excellence in the community, Fleming College Accounting student Margaret Bowen received the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s Student Business Leadership Bursary. The Chamber awarded leaders and innovators in local business and community service organizations at the 2013 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards on Oct. 18. Margaret received a $1,000 bursary,… Continue reading Accounting student awarded Chamber of Commerce bursary
Creating opportunities for Ontario’s youth in Peterborough
MPP Jeff Leal made an announcement about Ontario’s new Youth Jobs Strategy at the Fleming CREW office in Peterborough today. Here is the news release: The Ontario government’s new Youth Jobs Strategy will help create 30,000 job opportunities for young people across the province. The strategy creates four new funds to help young people find… Continue reading Creating opportunities for Ontario’s youth in Peterborough
Fleming College vs Trent University for the United Way
Fleming College President Tony Tilly will face off against Trent University President Steven Franklin in a tug-of-war match to benefit the United Way. Faculty, staff and varsity athletes will also join in the inaugural, friendly tug-of-war between the two schools, which will take place on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 3 to 3:30 p.m. at Bower’s… Continue reading Fleming College vs Trent University for the United Way
Fleming College hosts Kawartha Family Business group
Fleming College is pleased to host the Kawartha Family Business Group on Monday, Oct. 7 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sutherland Campus. Guests will have the opportunity to hear from key leaders at the college and learn more about how the local business community and Fleming College can work together. Presentations will include… Continue reading Fleming College hosts Kawartha Family Business group
Fleming College’s Haliburton School of The Arts will be back in Peterborough this fall, offering a selection of 23 workshops and courses. Peterborough and its surrounding communities are rich with creative talent, and HSTA is excited to return to the area with more arts-based courses. Programming runs from one-day workshops to weeklong courses. The programs… Continue reading Haliburton School of The Arts in Peterborough
New book on sustainable farming from Fleming faculty member
Sustainable Agriculture faculty member Harry Stoddart has authored a new book aimed at educating consumers about sustainable agriculture. Released on Sept. 26, Real Dirt: An Ex-industrial Farmer’s Guide to Sustainable Eating is a groundbreaking book for any reader interested in learning more about where food comes from. Stoddart shares years of experience and knowledge in… Continue reading New book on sustainable farming from Fleming faculty member
Fleming College is proud to announce that six alumni have been selected as finalists for the esteemed 2013 Premier’s Awards for outstanding Ontario college graduates. Recognized for their important social and economic contributions, this year’s Fleming College finalists demonstrate commitment to career success in one of the following Premier’s Award categories: Business, Community Services, Creative… Continue reading 2013 Premier’s Award finalists announced
Fleming Serves: students volunteer in the community
Fleming students served up 350 hours of volunteer time during the second annual Fleming Serves for the United Way Day of Caring on Sept. 21. Forty-five students from the Sutherland Campus spread out across Peterborough to volunteer with four member agencies – the MS Society of Peterborough, the New Canadians Centre, the Youth Emergency Shelter… Continue reading Fleming Serves: students volunteer in the community
Fleming College students will put the ‘Fleming Serves’ philosophy into action on Saturday, Sept. 21. About 50 students will spend the day volunteering for the United Way Day of Caring with five local organizations – the New Canadians Centre, the Youth Emergency Shelter, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Peterborough Pride Parade, and the Red Cross.… Continue reading Fleming Serves: United Way Day of Caring
Ontario Health Study launches in Peterborough at Fleming College
Surrounded by scores of people at Fleming College today, Dr. Rosana Pellizzari, Medical Officer of Health of the Peterborough County-City Health Unit announced the launch of the new Peterborough Counts: Ontario Health Study campaign to rally 11,000 residents to sign up with this world-leading health study.