Peterborough, ON (November 3, 2011) — The Board of Governors of Sir Sandford Fleming College elected Peter McLean as its new Chair for 2011-2012. Mr. McLean, a Peterborough resident and businessman, joined the Board in 2008 and was re-appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council to serve a second three-year term through to August 31,… Continue reading New Chair of Board of Governors
29th Annual Loggersports Competition at Fleming Frost Campus
On Saturday, November 5, 2011, the Fleming College Frost Campus in Lindsay will host the 29th Annual Loggersports Competition. Teams from Canada and the United States will take part in various events including crosscut saw, log decking, axe throw, chain saw and pole climb competitions. Admission is free for spectators. Events will be held at… Continue reading 29th Annual Loggersports Competition at Fleming Frost Campus
Student enrolment at Fleming College remains strong with 6,001 students registered for the 2011 fall semester, just shy of last year’s record enrolment of 6,058 students.
Explore Career Pathways at Fleming College Open House
Hundreds of prospective students, along with their families and friends, will explore pathways to a successful career at Fleming College’s annual fall Open House on Saturday, November 19th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests are welcome to all Fleming campus locations where a showcase of over 100 full-time academic programs and continuing education options… Continue reading Explore Career Pathways at Fleming College Open House
Fleming College invites employees, students and the general public to their 5th annual Fair Trade Sale with Ten Thousand Villages on November 16th and 17th at the Sutherland campus in Peterborough. This holiday sale of unique, handcrafted gifts, including fair trade coffee and tea, jewellery, holiday decorations, home décor, toys and textiles, is an opportunity… Continue reading Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Sale
Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Awards Bursary to Fleming Student
Fleming College Business Administration student Matthew Warren is the recipient of a $1,000 Business Leadership Bursary sponsored by the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented to Warren at the 8th Annual Peterborough Business Excellence Awards Gala held on Tuesday, October 18th held at the Trentwinds in Peterborough, Ontario. “Thank you, I am… Continue reading Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Awards Bursary to Fleming Student
Sustainable Agriculture students eligible for funding
Students taking Fleming College’s Sustainable Agriculture program at the Frost Campus are now eligible to apply for special funding through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and Agriculture Canada. The program is delivered by Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) on behalf of OMAFRA. The funding helps new farmers offset training… Continue reading Sustainable Agriculture students eligible for funding
Cobourg Campus celebrates graduates, community partnerships
The Cobourg Campus celebrated a year of successes at a special event held on August 25. Students graduating from the Esthetician diploma program and the Academic Upgrading program, as well as graduates of the Food Service Worker, Solar Installation and Maintenance and Leadership Principles training programs at the campus were honoured for their commitment and… Continue reading Cobourg Campus celebrates graduates, community partnerships
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Rick Johnson visited the Frost Campus on Aug. 30 to celebrate the extension of an agreement the province has with the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association (KTCTA). The KTCTA, a non-profit organization, has reached an agreement with the province to extend its current agreement by five years, until 2018, continuing to maintain… Continue reading Extension of Trans Canada Trail agreement
Blueboxing @ Fleming is a group of volunteers who work together to help staff, students and visitors to Fleming College’s Sutherland Campus better understand how to reduce waste and divert from landfill. You have probably seen us in the lower part of the cafeteria and wondered what we do. Blueboxing works in partnership with Fleming… Continue reading Community partnership: Blueboxing @ Fleming