Articles tagged with 'College wide news' | Mohawk College

Christine Boyko-Head is working on a project to incorporate design thinking and creative problem solving in the program quality review process. Christine Boyko-Head wants to change the way we think about our college. Boyko-Head is from Mohawk’s …

Mohawk reaffirmed its commitment to Aboriginal students and partners with the signing of theIndigenous Education Protocol on November 2, 2015. Developed by Colleges and Institutes Canada, the Protocol provides a vision of how colleges can further …

A new specialist high skills major program in advanced manufacturing has been launched by ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Mohawk College and the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board. High school students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 will get hands-on …

Massage Therapy graduate Alexander Mantle was diagnosed with Grade 1 Astrocytoma, a slow-growing tumor at the end of his 3rd semester in Mohawk's Massage Therapy program. Despite the diagnosis, Alexander stayed in the program and graduated with …

If you're unable to attend this week's INTERACT Summit at Mohawk College but would still like to see one or both of the keynote addresses by Craig Kielburger and Lawrence Hill, you now can. Individual keynote tickets are on sale for $20 (5 for $85) …

Tomorrow's 2015 Fall Convocation ceremonies in the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at Mohawk College will be streamed live online. 2 p.m. Faculty of Business, Skilled Trades and Apprentices, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Media and …

Mohawk College professor Jennifer Jahnke is the recipient of an Applied Research and Innovation in Education Fund grant that she will use to investigate whether assistive technology can help improve learning and academic outcomes for students in …

Cast your vote today and help make sure Mohawk wins a City of Hamilton 2015 Urban Design and Architecture Award. The People’s Choice Awards recognize buildings and spaces that boost pride among residents and contribute to the economic and social …

McKeil School of Business professor Lisa Cuncic-Pegg is investigating how to integrate case-scenario and case-simulation teaching in Ontario Graduate Certificate programs. Real-world thinking requires real-world teaching- and McKeil School of …

Dr. Douglas Barber and his wife June Barber are the first donors to City School by Mohawk. During City School's official opening at the Eva Rothwell Resource Centre, the Barbers were the first to sign a commemorative school ruler made from a …

HAMILTON, ON (Oct. 2, 2015) – The first City School by Mohawk officially opened at the Eva Rothwell Resource Centre in North Hamilton this morning. In consultation with neighbourhood residents, Mohawk will deliver tuition-free courses, …

Mohawk College is home to two LEED® Gold buildings that enable the College to provide state of the art facilities, while reducing its carbon footprint and energy demand through increased efficiency. Join us on Saturday, October 3 for a guided tour …

What do design thinking, entrepreneurship, assistive technology and drones have in common? More than you think- they are all topics that Mohawk faculty and staff will be studying over the next ten months. The Applied Research and Innovation in …

Quanta is an annual celebration of research and innovation at Mohawk College. In this year’s issue, meet some of Mohawk’s great faculty, staff and students minds that are creating the future, today. Learn how Mohawk professors Melanie Sodtka, Duane …

HAMILTON (Sept. 18, 2015) – A draft of Mohawk College's new strategic plan is up for comment and review until Oct. 16. With a vision of Future Ready. Learning for Life, Mohawk's 2016-2020 strategic plan identifies 17 priorities that …

During Smart Commute Week all students and staff are encouraged to ride a bike, take the bus, carpool or walk to Mohawk. The Sustainability Office will be celebrating Smart Commute Week by hosting some exciting on-campus events! Stop by our booths …

It was a packed house for this morning's President's Welcome at the David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre. Mohawk welcomes a record number of new and returning students for the 2015/2016 Academic Year.

If you pick up a copy of the Hamilton Spectator today be sure to look for Mohawk's first ever Community Report. Fourteen students and recent grads from all areas of our college are featured in the report, along with an infographic centrespread and …

From left: Alvaro Concha, Trade Commissioner for the Nation of Columbia, Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger and Bob Seguin, Direcor of Economic Development for the Region of Niagara, say they will continue to take advantage of the connections made …

Apprentice Coach Michelle Abella joins Mohawk Women's Basketball Coach Kevin Duffy for the 2015-16 season. Michelle Abella is ready to take the next step in her evolving coaching career. Already a certified Level 2 coach, Abella returns to Mohawk …

The Hamilton Spectator has this story about the expanded community garden at Mohawk's Fennell Campus. The community garden project began with just 12 plots in 2013. Mohawk's Sustainability Office decided to expand the project in 2014 due to …

Mohawk Graphics student Dilek Duman has won a silver medal in a prestigious Student Design Competition, put on by the Packaging Consortium (PAC). The students had to come up with a design for a Walmart brand. Dilek graduated from Mohawk College in …

Mohawk’s Broadcasting Television program has received a Broadcast Educators Association of Canada Award in the category of Commercial / PSA Production. The award winning commercial “the Mohawk Campus Store” was produced by graduating student …

HAMILTON (April 23, 2015) – Mohawk College has been named one of Canada’s greenest employers for the second year in a row by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Mohawk is the only college in Ontario, and one of two colleges in Canada, to …

Check out the latest issue of Sustainable Business Magazine. Mohawk is featured as a part of the magazine’s look at sustainable campuses in North America.

April 15, 2015 (HAMILTON) – Hamilton is home to the most satisfied college students in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) for the fifth year in a row. Mohawk College ranks number one in overall student satisfaction among the six GTHA …

News Release For Immediate Release Minister of State Ed Holder (centre left) and NSERC President Dr. B.Mario Pinto announced $40 million in grants for applied research at Canadian colleges. $2.3 million of that funding will go to Mohawk's …

HAMILTON (April 6, 2015) – A task force aimed at making Hamilton a more welcoming community for newcomers met for the first time last week at Mohawk College. Convened by Mohawk College President Ron McKerlie, the Welcoming Communities Task Force …

On Friday, March 27, 2015, students and faculty from Mohawk's Building Science and Construction Engineering program will attempt to suspend a Budds' BMW of Hamilton Mini Cooper from a small bridge made of nothing more than popsicle sticks and white …

The Lethbridge College Kodiaks won the bronze medal at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship in Hamilton Ontario Saturday (March 21). The Alberta team defeated the host Mohawk Mountaineers 106-92 at the David …