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Tue, 22 Sep 2015 09:26:28 -0400

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 Education (ARIE) Fund supports faculty and staff research and innovation activities at Mohawk College. Funding will support projects that focus on applied research, teaching and learning, and entrepreneurship.

The wide range of projects selected reflect Mohawk’s commitment to continuous innovation in technology and health, to excelling in applied research and to transforming lives through access to education.

The following projects will receive ARIE funding in 2015/2016:

Project: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lab Simulation
Project Lead: Chris McCrory, Chemical Engineering
Dean: Tony Thoma
Associate Dean: George Miltenburg

Project: Integrating case-simulation and case-scenario teaching in Ontario Graduate Certificate programs
Project Lead: Lisa Cuncic-Pegg, School of Business
Dean: Piero Cherubini
Associate Dean: Art Domenicucci

Project: Improving CICE students learning and academic outcomes using Assistive Technology
Project Lead: Jennifer Curry Jahnke, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Dean: Jim Vanderveken
Associate Dean: Nair Lacruz

Project: An examination of intercultural skills in students and faculty following service trips to Guatemala and India
Project Lead: Michelle Turan, Human Services
Dean: Paul Armstrong
Associate Dean: Neil McMahon

Project: Designing4Engagement: Design Thinking and Creative Problem Solving in the Program Quality Review Process
Project Lead: Christine Boyko-Head, Centre for Teaching and Learning
Dean: Ted Scott
Managers: Nadine Ogborn, Cebert Adamson

Project: Blended entrepreneurship module
Project Lead: Melanie Sodtka, School of Business
Dean: Piero Cherubini
Associate Dean: Jane Cooper

Project: Cross- disciplinary usage of Drones (sUAV)
Project Lead: Kurt Muller, Media and Entertainment
Dean: Tony Thoma

Project: A technology mediated debriefing module
Project Lead: Christy Taberner, School of Nursing
Dean: Paul Armstrong
Associate Dean: Donna Rawlin

Want to know more about these projects? Stay tuned to MohawkMatters for news and updates. Each week we’ll feature two of the projects and provide ongoing coverage of their progress throughout the year.

Mohawk College hosting shuttle service for Pan Am spectators

Fri, 12 Jun 2015 11:32:31 -0400

A Pan Am Games park-and-ride shuttle service will be offered at Mohawk College's Fennell Campus from Saturday, July 11 to Sunday, July 26. The shuttle will run between the campus and the CIBC Hamilton Pan Am Stadium for all 30 soccer matches. Buses will pick up and drop off spectators along the west side of the David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre (DBARC on the above map).

Up to 1,000 parking spots in lots P10 and P11 will be reserved for Pan Am parking. Students, faculty and staff who use these lots are asked to please park in lot P13 during the Games.

Pan Am spectators will arrive on campus using the north-west entrance off Fennell Avenue next to Alumni House. Please exit the campus using Governors Boulevard onto Fennell Avenue (to the east of the student residence).

Shuttle buses will begin running at 2:30 p.m. during weekday games so please allow extra time when leaving the campus from mid-afternoon to early evening. Security will be on hand to direct traffic.

Soccer matches are scheduled for the following dates and times:

Saturday, July 11: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 12: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Monday, July 13: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 14: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 16: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 17: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 18: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 19: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Monday, July 20: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 21: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 22: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 23: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 24: 8:30 p.m. (women’s medal game)

Saturday, July 25: 1 p.m. (men’s medal game) and 5:30 p.m. (women’s medal game)

Sunday, July 26: 1 p.m. (men’s medal game)

The cost of riding the shuttle is included in the ticket price. To ride the shuttle, spectators will be asked to show their game-day tickets.

Test run

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:09:57 -0500

The Hamilton Spectator has this story on Mohawk's Additive Manufacturing Resource Centre at the Fennell Campus.

MEDIA RELEASE: Mohawk College Officially Opens Additive Manufacturing Centre: Students and Faculty Working with 43 Partners

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:30:47 -0500

HAMILTON (Jan. 16, 2015) – Mohawk College has officially opened Ontario’s first Additive Manufacturing Resource Centre in Canada’s manufacturing heartland.

Engineering Technology students and faculty are already working with 43 industry, education and government partners on applied research projects. Digital images are turned into three-dimensional prototypes and parts made out of titanium, aluminum, nickel, stainless steel, bronze and other metals.

The $2 million centre received $720,000 in funding from both the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Ontario Research Fund, with additional support from industry partners. Mohawk is one of only three postsecondary education institutions in Canada with the capacity to manufacture metal parts for industry.

Additive manufacturing joins digital health and smart grid technologies as Mohawk’s three areas for applied research.

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“Our recently announced Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy expands the scope of our government’s targeted research priorities to include advanced manufacturing. The Canada Foundation for Innovation and our government are proud to partner with Mohawk College in developing Canadian innovations to improve our manufacturing sector, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.” – The Hon. Ed Holder, Federal Minister of State (Science and Technology)

“Ontario is thrilled to support this partnership, which will help provide cutting-edge resources to companies and train future generations to become leaders in additive manufacturing — a field that promises to help drive advanced manufacturing, keep Ontario competitive in the global economy and create highly skilled, well-paying jobs here at home.” – The Hon. Reza Moridi, Ontario Minister of Research and Innovation

“Canada’s colleges work with the private sector in state-of-the-art research labs to create innovative products and services. These prototypes can be applied rapidly, giving Canada’s manufacturing industry a unique advantage in the highly competitive global marketplace.” - Gilles Patry, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation

“Our Additive Manufacturing Resource Centre helps strengthen our region’s global competitiveness on two fronts. Advanced manufacturers can test and develop new and improved products while our students work with emerging technologies and go into the workforce as highly skilled, future-ready graduates.” - Mohawk College President Ron McKerlie

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For more information, contact:

Jay Robb, Director of Communications, 905.575.1212 ext. 3965, jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca

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AMRC Grand Opening at Mohawk College from Communications and Media on Vimeo.

Additive Manufacturing Resource Centre Backgrounder

The Additive Manufacturing Resource Centre serves as a test lab for advanced manufacturers and a living lab for Mohawk’s Engineering Technology students.

Only three colleges and universities in Canada have 3D printers that can produce metal parts. Mohawk’s centre is the only one of its kind in Ontario.

The $2 million Additive Manufacturing Resource Centre received matching $720,000 grants from both the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Ontario Research Fund, with additional funding from industry partners and the college.

The centre features two advanced printers that turn digital images into three dimensional models, prototypes, tooling and production parts made out of titanium, aluminium, nickel, stainless steel, bronze and other metals. The centre also has plastic printers for creating preliminary designs.

Mohawk is already working with 43 advanced manufacturers and government and education partners on applied research projects that:
- Test the feasibility of making existing products using additive manufacturing.
- Improve the designs of existing products and reduce costs.
- Design new products that cannot be manufacturing using conventional processes.
- Develop and test new materials to manufacture products using additive manufacturing.

In addition to the Additive Manufacturing Resource Centre, Mohawk also conducts applied projects with industry, education and government partners at the Mohawk eHealth Development and Innovation Centre (MEDIC) and the Applied Research Centre in Energy.

More than 4,500 students are enrolled in Mohawk’s Faculty of Engineering Technology program and the collaborative Bachelor of Technology degree program in partnership with McMaster University. Applied research capstone projects are incorporated into the students’ curriculum and co-op work terms.

Video: Big brother and college program help "differently abled" student achieve his dream

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:30:08 -0400

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Big brother and college program help differently abled student achieve his dream from Communications and Media on Vimeo.

Mohawk College's two-year Community Integration through Co-operative Education program offers individuals with intellectual disabilities and other significant learning challenges the opportunity to experience college life, pursue a postsecondary education and develop skills to help prepare them for employment.

To find out more about the CICE program please visit: mohawkcollege.ca/cice

News Desk: Planting Day at Mohawk College's Community Garden

Fri, 06 Jun 2014 14:00:39 -0400

About 50 students and staff at Mohawk are participating in this year's Community Garden project. An initiative of the College's Sustainability Office, the Community Garden provides space on campus to grow vegetables for personal use.

To find out more visit: mohawkcollege.ca/sustainability

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News Desk: Planting Day at Mohawk College's Community Garden from Communications and Media on Vimeo.

MoCast Episode 30 now available on YouTube

Thu, 08 May 2014 09:35:51 -0400

Episode 30 is now available on YouTube and Vimeo. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with Director of Academic Operations Dan McKerrall on the PQAPA audit scheduled for later this month. We shine a spotlight on a really new feature outside of our Aboriginal Education and Student Services office in A Wing, and we pay a visit to AppsforHealth 2014, an event Mohawk hosted in late April.

In case you missed it: Episode 29

Got a story idea? Pitch it to us. Email sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca or jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca in Communications.

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MoCast Episode 27 now available on YouTube

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 08:17:46 -0400

Episode 27 now available on Mohawk’s YouTube and Vimeo. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with Chief Marketing and Recruitment Officer Lori Morgan on Mohawk's KPI scores. We shine a spotlight on an international student who has started up a student debate club at Mohawk, and we pay a visit to the Digital Print Centre at the Fennell Campus.

In case you missed it: Episode 26

Got a story idea? Pitch it to us. Email sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca or jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca in Communications.

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MoCast Episode 26 now available on YouTube

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:00:10 -0400

Episode 26 now available on Mohawk’s YouTube and Vimeo. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with Art in the Workplace intern Sandra Evoughlian on Mohawk's art exhibit at MIP. We shine a spotlight on a Building and Construction Sciences professor who has been a long-time supporter of the Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair, and we pay a visit to Super Mario at this year's Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Competition.

In case you missed it: Episode 25

Got a story idea? Pitch it to us. Email sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca or jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca in Communications.

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MoCast Episode 25 now available on YouTube

Thu, 03 Apr 2014 12:22:35 -0400

Episode 25 now available on Mohawk’s YouTube and Vimeo. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with some of the staff from McKeil Marine, one of Mohawk's proudest and biggest supporters. We shine a spotlight on the dynamic duo of Rose Gilles and Lucy Lobodici who organized this year's Spring Open House at the Fennell Campus, and we pay a visit to the Radio Broadcasting program's online radio station in F Wing.

In case you missed it: Episode 24

Got a story idea? Pitch it to us. Email sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca or jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca in Communications.

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MoCast Episode 22 now available on YouTube

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:45:29 -0400

Episode 22 is now available on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with Ron Mclester, Mohawk's Director and Special Advisor for Aboriginal Initiatives. We shine a spotlight on four students from our Graphic Design program who designed posters for this month's International Women's Day celebrations at Mohawk, and we get a behind-the-scenes tour of the CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Lab at the Stoney Creek Campus.

International Women's Day at Mohawk College

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 09:38:04 -0500

Mohawk College Vice President Academic Cheryl Jensen cycles for Phoenix Place as part of International Women's Day 2014 events at Mohawk College. There are IWD2014 events and activities taking place throughout the college today.

4th Mohawk student in 5 years wins Michael Monty Award from Ontario Assoc. of Broadcasters

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:30:52 -0500

Amanda Jalowica receives her Michael Monty Award from the Ontario Association of Broadcasters at the association's annual Career Development Day in Toronto.

Mohawk Broadcast Television student Amanda Jalowica is this year's recipient of the Michael Monty Award from the Ontario Association of Broadcasters.

Amanda, a third-year student in the program, received the prestigious award at yesterday's Career Development Day in Toronto. Michael Monty Award nominees are judged on their academic standing and demonstrated engagement. Each year, colleges and universities from across Ontario nominate students to the Michael Monty Award. Amanda is the fourth Mohawk student in five years to win. Other recipients include Michelle Quin, Harmony Eveleigh and Ida Adamowicz. Career Development Day is a great opportunity for post-secondary media students to meet with representatives from the radio and television industry.

Amanda was nominated by the faculty in the Broadcast Television program. She was chosen for high academic achievement and exceptional attitude towards her peers. Amanda is known as someone who is always willing to extend a helping hand and is always willing to share her knowledge with other students.

MoCast Episode 20 now available on YouTube

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:07:15 -0500

Episode 20 is now available on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with Child and Youth Worker and Educational Support Worker prof KimAnn Laush on how eportfolios are helping students keep track of their learning. We shine a spotlight on an upcoming fundraiser for our Music program, and we visit the home of the Academic Upgrading program at the Fennell Campus.

In case you missed it: Episode 19

Got a story idea? Pitch it to us. Email sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca or jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca in Communications.

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Mohawk Mountaineers claim gold at OCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 09:57:40 -0500

Barrie, ON – It came down to a thrilling fifth set tiebreak, but in the end it was the Mohawk Mountaineers who claimed the gold medal at the 2014 Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Men’ s Volleyball Championship hosted at Georgian College in Barrie.

After claiming the first set 25-22, the Mountaineers found themselves in trouble dropping two straight sets to the OCAA’s top ranked team the Humber Hawks by scores of 25-16 and 25-22.

With their backs against the wall, the Mountaineers staved off elimination multiple times and eventually got the better of the Hawks in an incredible 30-28 fourth set sending the match to a fifth set tiebreak.

In the game’s final frame the Mountaineers carried all the momentum and clinched the gold medal with a 15-8 set to win the match 3-2.

Mohawk’s Trevor McLaughlin put together a 21 point performance in the final game including 18 kills, one service ace and twio stuff blocks, while adding 14 digs. Eric Danecke had 13 kills, one ace and two blocks. Bryce Marcussen contributed nine kills, one ace and three blocks. Terrel Bramwell who was named the championships most valuable player had a brilliant performance in the final for Humber as he posted 27 kills in helping his team earn the silver medal.

For the Mountaineers it’s their fourth consecutive year medaling at the OCAA Championship and their first gold medal since the 2007-08 season. For Humber they have now medaled in four of the last five years and return to the podium after being shut out a season ago.

Both the Mountaineers and the Humber Hawks have qualified for the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men’s Volleyball National Championship which takes place March 4^th through 8^th at Briercrest College and Seminary in Caronport, Saskatchewan.

After winning each of their semi-final matches in the 3^rd place side the Fanshawe Falcons and Algonquin Thunder squared off for the bronze medal in their second games of the day. Algonquin, who were pushed to the limit by the Durham Lords in a five set marathon in the semis, seemed to run out of gas in the bronze final.

Fanshawe came out aggressive leading to a clean 3-0 sweep over the Thunder by set scores of 25-19, 25-16, and 25-22 to earn the bronze medal at the Championship.

Derek Braun was named player of the game for Fanshawe after a 13 point effort while Ian McAlpine was awarded player of the game for Algonquin with a 7 point effort.

The bronze medal for Fanshawe is the first time they have won a medal at the event since the 2006-07 season when they also earned bronze.

MoCast Episode 19 now available on YouTube

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 09:25:30 -0500

Episode 19 now available on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with Director of Student Engagement and Athletics Michelle Ball on the upcoming OCAA Women's Basketball Championships being held at Mohawk at the end of February. We shine a spotlight on two Social Service Worker students who organized this year's Accessibility Awareness Day in March, and we visit the site of this year's Community Builders project at Delta United Church in east Hamilton.

In case you missed it: Episode 18

Got a story idea? Pitch it to us. Email sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca or jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca in Communications.

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MoCast Episode 17 now available on YouTube

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:57:48 -0500

Episode 17 now available on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with Interim President Bob Carrington. We shine a spotlight on the Marshall Family's support for the Rob MacIsaac Future Ready Bursary, and we visit the 9th Annual Educational Pathways Fair that took place at the Fennell Campus last month.

In case you missed it: Episode 16

Got a story idea? Pitch it to us. Email sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca or jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca in Communications.

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MoCast Episode 14 - Mohawk College news in 3 parts

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 09:55:13 -0500

Episode 14 is now available on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with Brandy Strangway, Manager Student Communications and Marketing on the upcoming Key Performance Indicator survery. We shine a spotlight on Engineering Technology Professor Richard Borger who organized two tours to northern Ontario for students interested in careers in mining and forestry, and we drop in on the Presidents' Welcome for new students that took place earlier this month.

In case you missed it: Episode 12 & Episode 13

Got a story idea? Pitch it to us. Email sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca or jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca in Communications.

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Marinucci Sign

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:34:51 -0500

Mohawk College will play host to more than 40 colleges and universities as part of its 9th Annual Educational Pathways Fair on Tuesday, Jan . 21.

Pathways Coordinator Linda Basso says this year's fair will be the biggest yet and include newcomers such as the Ontario College of Art and Design and Loyalist College.

College and university attendance at the annual fair has grown steadily in recent years due to increasing demand from students for programs that build on their Mohawk credential, says Basso. The province is also pushing public institutions to develop more degree completion opportunities as part of a province-wide credit transfer initiative, now in its third year.

"We're seeing more and more of Ontario's public post-secondary schools wanting to attract Mohawk students," says Basso. "And more and more students are coming to Mohawk with the expectation that their program will help them earn a degree or certificate faster."

The latest student entrance survey showed that nearly 45 per cent of students intend to continue on to university after graduation, she added.

Students who attend the fair will get to speak directly to representatives from the attending institutions. The reps will be able to provide information on program options, degree completion pathways, admission criteria, application procedures, deadlines and fees, and study abroad opportunities. There will also be people on hand to show students how to search the ONTransfer website, and representatives from Student & Graduate Employment services at Mohawk will also be there to answer questions.

Students will be asked to swipe their ONE Card for a chance to win an iPad or one of 4, $50 ONE Card credits. Using your ONE Card also lets the College know which programs are most interested in pathway opportunities. The College will use that data to better serve students at next year's fair.

The 9th Annual Educational Pathways Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the C Wing Upper Level Atrium and H Wing link. Visit the Degree Opportunities webpage for more information.

Mohawk Talks with Chris Turner - January 23

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:10:13 -0500

Honourable Tony Clement invites students and entrepreneurs to first nationwide hackathon

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 15:27:41 -0500

The Honourable Minister Tony Clement at Mohawk's MEDIC research lab.

The Honourable Minister Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, was at Mohawk College's MEDIC research lab at the Fennell Campus in Hamilton today to announce the Canadian Open Data Experience (CODE) – the country's first national open data hackathon for postsecondary education students, entrepreneurs and innovators. CODE, facilitated by the Minister, is a 48-hour competition hosted by XMG, one of the largest indie mobile gaming studios in Canada, and supported by the Government of Canada. CODE will take place from Feb. 28 to March 2.

MoCast Episode 13

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 10:15:31 -0500

Episode 13 is now available on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with Human Resources Chief Karen Pashleigh on Mohawk winning a top employer award for the Hamilton-Niagara region. We shine a spotlight on our award-winning advertising program that for the seventh year in a row has taken top honours at some national advertising competitions, and we visit Grant Avenue Studio in Hamilton where our Music students recorded the music for this year's holiday card.

Last week’s Episode: Episode 12

Got a story idea? Pitch it to us. Email sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca or jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca in Communications.

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MoCast Episode 11 - Mohawk College news in three parts

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:30:43 -0500

Episode 11 is now available on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup looks back at Mohawk's Remembrance Day Service on November 11. We shine a spotlight on the students in our Health, Wellness and Fitness Program who are putting on a Wellness Expo for students, staff and the community, and we pay a visit to the Collaboratory at the Fennell Campus.

Last week’s Episode: MoCast Episode 10

Got a story idea? Pitch it to us. Email sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca or jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca in Communications.

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MoCast Episode 9: Mohawk College news in 3 parts

Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:30:17 -0500

Episode 9 of MoCast is now available on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup features a segment with guest host Katya Ciupka, a grade 9 student at Westdale Secondary School who visited Mohawk as part of this Take Our Kids to Work Day. We shine a spotlight on Mohawk's Citizenship Ceremonies, which are held twice per year at the College's Fennell Campus, and we pay a visit to the Energy Lab at the Stoney Creek Campus.

And don't miss the outtakes after the end credits.

Last week’s Episode: MoCast, Episode 8

Got a story idea? Pitch it to us. Email sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca or jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca in Communications.

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MoCast Episode 8: Mohawk College news in 3 parts

Thu, 07 Nov 2013 12:22:28 -0500

MoCast Episode 8: Mohawk College news in 3 parts

Episode 8 of MoCast is now available on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup features an interview with Human Services professor Marco Felvus, who also heads up Social Inc. We shine a spotlight on Radio Broadcasting student Mara Connacher who helped raise funds for Neighbour to Neighbour, and we pay a visit to the Use of Force lab at the Fennell Campus.

And don't miss the bloopers after the end credits.

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Last week’s Episode: MoCast, Episode 7

Got a story idea? Pitch it to us. Email sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca or jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca in Communications.

MoCast episode six - Mohawk College news in three parts

Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:00:45 -0400

Episode 6 of MoCast is now live on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup features an interview with international student Andrew (Zheng) Tianzhi. We meet up with sustainability manager Alan Griffiths at the community garden to learn more about some upcoming sustainability initiatives and we pay a visit to the HD Television Studio at the Fennell Campus.

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MoCast Episode Five - Mohawk College news in three parts

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:34:07 -0400

Episode 5 of MoCast is now live on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup features Mohawk’s Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies Jim Vanderveken talking the College's new Loyalty Card. We meet up with Linda Rourke, host of Cable 14's Hamilton and Life and one of this year's Alumni of Distinction winners and we visit the Stoney Creek Campus to pay a visit to Brad MacDonald and the Building Renovation Technician program.

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Bike, walk, bus or carpool to campus next week - Smart Commute Week at Mohawk

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:30:04 -0400

From Monday, Sept. 16 to Friday, Sept. 20, Mohawk staff, students and faculty are encouraged to use a sustainable mode of transportation for their daily commute to and from campus. Ride your bike, take the bus, carpool or walk to Mohawk and you’ll be eligible to win great prizes including a trip to Montreal.

There will also be daily giveaways of free coffee vouchers, fresh local fruit and information pamphlets, as well as additional prizes courtesy of Smart Commute Hamilton.

Smart Commute Week Events at Mohawk

Monday, Sept. 16- Bike to Mohawk!

Learn about cycling options to Mohawk. Ride your bike to campus and stop by our booth with your helmet to enter for a chance to win the grand prize.

Grand Prize: $100 gift card to the Fennell Store.

When & Where: 7:45 to 10:00AM at the Secure Bike Parking Facility (next to the HSR Loop)

Tuesday, Sept. 17- FREE Bike Repairs!

In partnership with New Hope Community Bike Co-op, we’ll be offering four hours of free bike tune-ups! Tune-ups will be first-come, first-served.

When & Where: 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the Secure Bike Parking Facility (next to the HSR Loop)

Wednesday, Sept. 18- Common Hour Travel Tips

Members of ECOS (the Environmentally Committed Organization of Students) will be providing travel tips, information and snacks to staff and students.

When & Where: Common Hour- Noon to 1:00PM around campus. Just look for the ECOS shirt!

Thursday, Sept. 19- Carpool to Campus!

Visit the new Carpooling Lot to see the new “park” and learn more about how you can access these priority parking spaces. Carpoolers using the lot can enter to win the Grand Prize!

When & Where: 7:45 to 10:00AM at the new Carpool Zone parking lot (next to the Arnie Pub and David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre)

Friday, Sept. 20- Fabulous Transit Friday!

Show us a bus transfer, HSR bus pass or sticker at our booth to be eligible for the Grand Prize!

Grand Prize: $100 gift card to the Fennell Store.

When & Where: 11:00AM to 2:00PM next to the H-Wing Starbucks

*To enter to win a VIA Rail trip to Montreal or a 32GB iPod Touch, take the “Smart Commute Week Challenge” in 3 easy steps:

Walk, cycle, carpool or use public transit during Smart Commute Week;

Click on the Trip Diary tab and enter your trip information.

Sign up for Fall 2013 Music Lessons

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 14:30:37 -0400

Mohawk College Music Faculty and Students host a Tuesday Night Music program, offering private lessons that are open to the community!

This program welcomes a variety of participants, no previous musical experience is necessary! Community participation is important to us, as it enables us to provide teaching experience to our students as a learning tool.

Click on the link below for more details and to apply for the upcoming session:

www.mohawkcollege.ca/musiclessons

Expect delays going to and from the Fennell Campus this September

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 10:45:40 -0400

The closure of the Queen Street Hill (Beckett Drive) has been extended to October due to ongoing construction. With the start of classes at the college and local schools, traffic volumes are expected to increase dramatically with delays of 10-20 minutes expected on downhill traffic during peak periods.

The City of Hamilton and Smart Commute Hamilton have launched www.queenstreethillclosed.ca,a site where commuters can request customized travel plans in order to avoid congested routes and receive updates on the status of the project.

The closure has led to a number of detours around campus:

HSR Transit Users

Route 34- Upper Paradise/Queen, will detour to use the James Street Hill while the Queen Hill is closed. Route 34 will serve the stops at West 5^th and Fennell for the duration of the detour.

During periods of high congestion on the James Hill, southbound bus routes 20, 21, 33 and 35 may detour using the Jolley Cut to avoid delays. All local stops will be served.

Cyclists/Pedestrians

The Dundurn stairs will remain open for the majority of the project. Closures will be posted in advance.

The Bruce Trail access to the Lower City is rerouted to the James stairs.

Drivers

To avoid delays, the City of Hamilton advises motorists to use the Claremont Access or the Jolley Cut to access the College, via Fennell Avenue.

Take a look at the new MSA Plaza.

Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:22:04 -0400

Looking down from the roof of E Wing, this is a bird's eye view of Mohawk's new MSA Plaza. The MSA (Mohawk Students' Association) Plaza is located next to the new David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre and features plenty of seating areas and a massive outdoor movie screen which can be seen on the side of the rec centre in the top right corner of the photo.
The MSA Plaza will be home to Buskerfest this coming Tuesday and Wednesday. Check out what's planned for Orientation week at http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/student-engagement/orientation/#

Mohawk College returns to its roots with addition of a community garden co-op

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:51:20 -0400

A Mohawk Community Garden Co-op is the latest addition to the college''s Fennell campus. An initiative of Mohawk's Sustainability Office and part of the college's Environmental Management Plan, the 10-plot, 320-square foot garden near the front entrance of the campus, is already fully booked by groups of students, faculty, staff and community partners. The community garden was made possible by gift-in-kind donations by VICANO, Green Horizons, the Mohawk Students' Association and Rainbarrel.ca. The campus sits on 66 acres that once served as a working farm for the former Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital. The farm's root cellar is now the Arnie pub.

In the news: David Braley donates $3 million to Mohawk

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 09:54:23 -0400

CHCH TV has this story about Senator David Braley's $3 million donation in support of Mohawk's Fennell Campus renewal project and the college's dedication of The David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre.

In the news: David Braley donates $3 million to Mohawk Athletic Centre

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:20:46 -0400

The Hamilton Spectator has this story on today's announcement that Senator David Braley has donated $3 million to the College's Fennell Campus renewal project. The donation is one of the largest in Mohawk’s history and supports the college’s largest ever renewal project. Mohawk is recognizing the donation by officially naming the newest addition to the Fennell Campus in Senator Braley’s honour.

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Fri, 24 May 2013 16:43:54 -0400

Mo the Hawk dropped in to see fans at the 2013 Special Olympics being held at the College's Fennell Campus today. Mohawk is hosting more than 300 students from area schools for the popular annual event. To see more photos of the event, visit our Pinterest page: http://pinterest.com/mohawkcollege/special-olympics-2013/

Video: BMO Financial Group announces $300,000 donation to Fennell Renewal

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:17:47 -0400

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VIDEO: Great-West Life, Canada Life and London Life donate $100,000 to Mohawk's Fennell Renewal Project

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:43:07 -0400

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Coming to the Fennell Campus? Please take note.

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:48:26 -0400

Governor's Blvd has been temporarily closed due to construction at the Fennell Campus.

Governor’s Boulevard Road Closure

Starting today Wednesday, May 15, there is no through-access between the Fennell Avenue and West 5th entrances to Mohawk's Fennell Campus. The College is temporarily closing Governor's Boulevard due to on-campus construction and renovations.

Access to preferred lots on the east side of the campus will continue from West 5th.

Delivery vehicles must also enter the campus from West 5^th.

Special Access will be provided for service, emergency and waste management vehicles.

Access to general parking lots on west side of the campus will be from Fennell Avenue and will be guided by temporary signage.

Signage has been installed by contractors to direct vehicles to their proper locations.

Accommodations will be made for Convocation guests, with ceremonies taking place June 11-14.

Car! Hockey Night in Canada's Play On! tourney at Fennell campus Saturday and Sunday

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:56 -0400

Mohawk College hosts Hockey Night in Canada's Play On! 4 on 4 Ball Hockey Tournament this Saturday and Sunday at the Fennell Campus parking lot. The games run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. $5 parking per day with in-out privileges.

Mohawk to host Destination College

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:25:32 -0400

Mohawk will be hosting Destination College on May 16, 22, 23 and 24, 2013 at the Fennell Campus. The College will welcome 1,600 grade 7 students, teachers and chaperones over the four days. The students will attend program related mini workshops and College Life sessions.

Mohawk College Broadcasting - Television students win national award

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:20:18 -0400

A crew of students from Mohawk's Broadcasting - Television and Communications Media program has won a Broadcast Educators Association of Canada (BEAC) National Student Award. The Mohawk crew was judged the first place winner in the video series or special category for Passing the Passion. The award will be presented at the BEAC Annual Conference May 25 in Banff.

Congratulations to:

Ida Adamowicz

Maggie Sevsek

Jason Jones

Chris Gorham

Kyle Paterson

Daniel Dowden

Chayli Drew

Mohawk to host one of world's leading scholars on Student Success

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:10:58 -0400

One of North America's leading authorities on student success in college will be speaking at Mohawk College on Monday, May 13.

Dr. George Kuh is one of the world’s leading scholars on student success. He regularly presents on topics related to institutional improvement, college student engagement, assessment strategies, and campus cultures, and is the founding Director of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), and the author of Student Success in College.

Dr. Kuh will be at Mohawk College as part of a two-day advising symposium for college staff on Monday, May 13th and Tuesday, May 14th. The keynote, which takes place at 7 p.m. in the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at the Fennell Campus on the Monday, is to open to the public. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/advising-symposium-supporting-student-success/keynote.html.

Road leading to Mohawk College's Fennell Campus to be closed for five months

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:52:47 -0400

Hamilton's Queen Street hill is expected to be closed to traffic from May to September for road, sewer and retaining wall repairs. The route, also known as Beckett Drive, is used by 20,000 drivers each weekday.

Steeltown Friends of Mohawk Music present Jimmie Vaughan and The Tilt-a-Whirl Band featuring Lou Ann Barton

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:15:12 -0400

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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:12:30 -0400

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Video: Getting ready for the 26th Annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Competition

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:31:23 -0400

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Mohawk to host Citizenship Ceremony on March 20. All welcome.

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:09:03 -0400

Citizenship Judge Ted Salci presents the certificate of citizenship to a new Canadian during a ceremony held at Mohawk College in 2012.

Mohawk College will host a Community Citizenship Ceremony with the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and Citizenship and Immigration Canada, on Wednesday, March 20. The ceremony will take place at noon in the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre. All are welcome to attend.

In the news: Scotiabank sets up full service shop at Mohawk College

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:32:10 -0400

YourHamiltonBiz.com has this story about the new Scotiabank full-service branch that opened Monday, March 11 at Mohawk's Fennell Campus. Scotiabank offers a free Student Banking Advantage Plan, the Scene movie reward program as well as credit, mortgage planning, RRSP, investment and loan advice for students and employees. The branch is open weekdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located on the main floor of C-Wing above the cafeteria.

Check out "The Shoe Project" display across from the Book Store in C Wing (downstairs)

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:45:20 -0400

Started by Canadian novelist Katherine Govier for the Bata Shoe Museum, “The Shoe Project” allows women to tell their stories through the shoes they were wearing at specific times in their lives. Eight of the shoes are on display in the glass cabinets across from the Books Store in the basement of C Wing at the Fennell Campus. The display will be up until the end of next week (Friday, March 22).

Get your purple on! This Friday is International Women's Day @MohawkCollege

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:35:55 -0500

Get out your best purple sweater, shirt, T-shirt, or whatever else you may have and wear it this Friday to help celebrate International Women's Day at Mohawk College.

Events and activities will run throughout the day at the Fennell Campus. See below for a complete listing of IWD events:

Wall of Inspiration put on by Mohawk photography and pre-media students. Everyone is invited to come to the wall between C123 and C124 in the C Wing Upper Level Atrium between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Write the name of a woman who inspires you on a piece of paper and then have your photo taken holding the sign. Photos will be printed within the hour and hung on the wall. The wall will be left up until the Tuesday after IWD and the students can come and take their photo with them.

LIVE Broadcast: Television and music department band “Bump City” will be broadcasting live from the Scotiabank Cafe (area south of Starbucks). The Live broadcast will run from 10 a.m. to 11: 30 a.m. and then be put up on the monitor’s beginning at 12:30 p.m. to run for the rest of the day. Segments will air on Cable 14 the following week.

Radio: live broadcast from college location-INDI and Ignite Radio. Women who Rock survey(taken last year on IWD) …results to be played on INDI 101. There will also be shows dedicated to IWD throughout the week leading up to the event.

Penny Drive: Bring your pennies and donate them to a Women's Shelter. Happening now in G Wing and again on Friday at the radio station.

Buy a Rose: Roses will be available for sale at all four campuses. At Fennell look for the location near the campus store near The SQUARE. All proceeds go to buy SHOPPER’S Drug Mart Cards to give to women living in Shelters.

Kate Campbell from "Holmes on Homes" and other HGTV favourites will speak with technology students in the morning and then appear at the Arnie from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a Q&A.

Take a Stand: Take a shoe (provided), dip it in ink, stamp it on a piece of paper, sign it, stick it to the wall and then follow the high-heel prints to "The Shoe Project" display (see below).

'The Shoe Project" Started by Canadian novelist Katherine Govier for the Bata Shoe Museum, "The Shoe Project" allows women to tell their stories through the shoes they were wearing at specific times in their lives. Eight of the shoes will be on display at the Fennell Campus this Friday, and Katherine Govier along with three of the women who wore the shoes, will be visiting Mohawk on Friday. The four women will be interviewed in the C Wing Atrium at 10:45 a.m.

Alumni Panel Breakfast: From 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the C066. Meet four outstanding Mohawk Alumni, hear their stories and ask questions. All four women are from the Health Science and Technology fields. A free continental breakfast will be provide but you must register.

Spin to Win at the Aborginal Education & Student Services office (A114): Spin the wheel. Answer the question about aboriginal life and culture right and win a prize.

Book and writers: Interviews with writers who contributed to the book "In the Wings”, stories about women in history will be shown on the campus TV monitors. The book will also be sold in the C Wing atrium.

Slide show of by and about women” edited by Elisabeth McKellar. Will loop throughout the day on campus TV monitors.

For more on International Women's Day visit: http://www.internationalwomensday.com/media.asp