New environmental network emerges from national conference
A new national post-secondary environmental network was officially formed during a conference co-hosted last week by Trent University and Fleming College. The Canadian College and University Environmental Network (CCUEN) was created with the official merger of two groups – the Canadian College Environmental Network (CCEN) and the Canadian University Environmental Science Network (CUESN). The two… Continue reading New environmental network emerges from national conference
Seeking candidates for the Fleming College Board of Governors
Fleming College is looking for community leaders to serve as members of the Board. College Governors serve a three-year term with a possible second term, for a maximum appointment of six consecutive years. One governor is required for a term commencing Sept. 1, 2013. This position will be considered for appointment by the Fleming College… Continue reading Seeking candidates for the Fleming College Board of Governors
Here is the link to the full schedule of Convocation ceremonies at Fleming College: http://flemingcollege.ca/convocation/convocation-schedule Family and friends who can’t be there with graduates on their special day can still watch the ceremonies. There will be a live stream of all ceremonies at the Frost and Sutherland campuses. Here is the link: http://flemingcollege.ca/convocation/live-stream
Fleming College participating in Peterborough Seniors Month
Seniors Month in Peterborough officially launched at City Hall on May 24 with music, dignitaries and a special flag-raising ceremony. Celebrated throughout June, Seniors Month includes a series of events happening throughout the City and County of Peterborough with the theme Rewire Your Thinking About Aging. Fleming College will be participating with its own event… Continue reading Fleming College participating in Peterborough Seniors Month
Fleming College and Trent University co-hosting national environmental conference
Trent University and Fleming College have partnered to co-host a national conference on environmental education. The 11th annual Canadian College Environmental Network (CCEN) and Canadian University Environmental Science Network (CUESN) conference will take place May 23-24, 2013 at both Trent University and Fleming College’s Frost Campus in Lindsay. This year’s theme is Reaching Out: Shaping… Continue reading Fleming College and Trent University co-hosting national environmental conference
CAWT part of new water innovation agreement in India
The Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment (CAWT) at Fleming College will expand its research in India through a newly signed collaborative agreement with ReserWater Innovation Foundation (RWIF), India’s first water innovation platform. RWIF, a non-profit organization created by ETI Dynamics and Vittal Innovation City, aims to bring about significant change in the water sector in… Continue reading CAWT part of new water innovation agreement in India
Personal Support Worker program receives funding for simulation equipment
Fleming College’s Personal Support Worker (PSW) program has received funding to purchase special simulation equipment, which will improve classroom training. The college received $158,619.64 from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care through the Ministry’s Seniors Care Strategy. The Ministry provided this funding for improved educational resources, with the goal of enabling more seniors to… Continue reading Personal Support Worker program receives funding for simulation equipment
OHMPA presents Roads Scholars Award to Fleming students
Fleming College Frost Campus students, James Hill and Ryan Wilbee, received the Ontario Hot Mix Producers Association’s Roads Scholar Award, at its annual Spring Operations Seminar, held in conjunction with the National Heavy Equipment Show at the International Centre in Toronto on April 18. More than 100 people attended the seminar. “The Roads Scholar program… Continue reading OHMPA presents Roads Scholars Award to Fleming students
Fleming College’s Board of Governors will meet on Wednesday, May 1 at 3 p.m. in Room 5920 at the Sutherland Campus, 599 Brealey Dr., Peterborough. Please find the full Board agenda here: http://fleming0.flemingc.on.ca/bog/agendas/meeting_agendas.htm – 30 –
A group of fourth semester Fleming College Ecosystem Management Technician students are currently in Costa Rica for a field placement (April 20 to May 4). The students are participating in a community-based marine turtle monitoring and conservation program in Parismina. The goal of the conservation program is to protect marine turtles from poachers, educate local citizens… Continue reading Ecosystem Management students in Costa Rica