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St. Ann Catholic Elementary students get special Christmas delivery from McKeil School of Business

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:57:03 -0500

On Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, all 326 students at St. Ann Catholic Elementary School got a special delivery from Mohawk College's McKeil School of Business.

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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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Fri, 24 May 2013 09:51:58 -0400

Environmental activist, attorney, author and radio host Robert Kennedy Jr. delivered a noon-hour talk today at Liuna Station on The Green Gold Rush: A Vision for Energy Independence, Jobs and National Wealth. Presented by Hamilton-based McKeil Marine Ltd., the event was the latest in the Mohawk Talks speakers series.
Named one of TIME magazine’s Heroes for the Planet, Kennedy serves as Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper and President of Waterkeeper Alliance. He is also a Clinical Professor and Supervising Attorney at Pace University School of Law’s Environmental Litigation Clinic, co-host of Ring of Fair on Air America Radio and author of the New York Times’ bestseller Crimes Against Nature.

Media release: Mohawk Talks with Robert Kennedy Jr. in downtown Hamilton May 24

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:10:56 -0400

HAMILTON (May 6, 2013) – Environmental activist, attorney, author and radio host Robert Kennedy Jr. will be in downtown Hamilton Friday, May 24 for a community event.

Kennedy will deliver a noon-hour talk at Liuna Station on The Green Gold Rush: A Vision for Energy Independence, Jobs and National Wealth.

Named one of TIME magazine’s Heroes for the Planet, Kennedy serves as Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper and President of Waterkeeper Alliance. He is also a Clinical Professor and Supervising Attorney at Pace University School of Law’s Environmental Litigation Clinic, co-host of Ring of Fair on Air America Radio and author of the New York Times’ bestseller Crimes Against Nature.

Mohawk Talks with Robert Kennedy Jr. is presented by Hamilton-based McKeil Marine Ltd. Last month, McKeil Marine Ltd. presented Mohawk Talks with six-time Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes.

Tickets and tables can be ordered online or by calling 905.575.2013. A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to the Mohawk College Foundation and Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, a charity dedicated to a swimmable, drinkable, fishable Lake Ontario.

"Our business is founded on long term relationships and impactful contributions to the communities in which we operate," says chairman and CEO Blair McKeil. “Our support of Lake Ontario Waterkeepers’ national leadership of clean water initiatives and their local effort to restore Lake Ontario, aligns with our belief that water is a shared and valuable resource and as a marine transportation provider, we have a vested interest in its sustainability. As a natural extension of our relationship with Mohawk College through the McKeil School of Business, we are delighted to sponsor Mr. Kennedy's keynote address at the Mohawk Talks event."

“We launched Mohawk Talks earlier this year to connect the community with big thinkers and big ideas,” says Mohawk College President Rob MacIsaac. “McKeil Marine is an outstanding supporter of our college and we’re grateful for their support of Mohawk Talks.”

WHAT: Mohawk Talks with Robert Kennedy Jr. presented by McKeil Marine Ltd.

WHEN: Friday, May 24, 11:15 a.m. meet and greet reception with luncheon and talk at noon

WHERE: Liuna Station, 360 James St. North, Hamilton

ORDER INFORMATION: Online tickets ($100) and tables ($1,000) online or call 905.575.2013

With offices in Hamilton, Montreal and St. John's, McKeil Marine has been in the business of marine transportation for over 56 years. Its core business is providing cost effective marine transportation and project services support for a wide array of industries. With its skilled sailing and support crew, marine architects and engineers, the company works closely with customers to provide innovative marine solutions throughout the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, East Coast and the Canadian Arctic.

Recognized as a leader in health, technology and skilled trades training and education, Mohawk College serves more than 16,000 full-time students and apprentices and ranks number one in overall student satisfaction among all colleges in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

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For more information, contact:

Kathryn McKeil, McKeil Marine Ltd. Director of Corporate Communications

905.528.4141 ext. 239, 905.979.0302 (mobile), kmckeil@mckeil.com

Jay Robb, Mohawk College Director of Communications

905.575.1212 ext. 3965, 905.979.8893 (mobile), jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca

In the news: Clara Hughes speaks at Mohawk College

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:22:58 -0400

The Hamilton Spectator has these photos from Clara Hughes' talk at Mohawk College. The April 26th community event in the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre was presented by McKeil Marine Ltd.

Media release: Record-setting Canadian Olympian returns to Hamilton for community talk and dedication ceremony

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:11:56 -0400

HAMILTON ( April 26, 2013) — The only athlete to win multiple medals in Summer and Winter Games has returned to the city and the hill where she began her road to Olympic glory.

On Friday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m., six-time Canadian Olympic medallist Clara Hughes will speak about the transformative power of sport and how it transformed her life during a community event at Mohawk College’s McIntyre Performing Arts Centre. Mohawk Talks with Clara Hughes is presented by McKeil Marine Ltd. with The Hamilton Spectator. Hughes, 40, is donating her speaker’s fee to Take a Hike, an alternative education program that engages at-risk youth through adventure-based learning, academics, counseling and community involvement.

On Saturday, April 27, Hughes will return to Sydenham Road in Dundas for a dedication ceremony and celebration of her athletic achievements and humanitarian contributions. A commemorative plaque will be unveiled at the summit of the hill where Hughes trained from 1991 to 1998 for the Olympics. Hughes credited her training on the 116 metre hill for helping her win two bronze medals in cycling at the 1996 Olympics. An honour guard from the CHCH National Cycling Centre Hamilton will escort Hughes through Dundas and up Sydenham Road to the lookout for the 11 a.m. ceremony. The dedication ceremony is supported by McKeil Marine, The City of Hamilton, The Hamilton Spectator and Sport Hamilton.

Hughes is a six-time Olympic medallist in cycling and speed skating, winning a gold, silver and four bronze medals. In 2012, CBC named Hughes one of Canada’s 10 most influential figures in sports and one of the country’s greatest citizens. Hughes is the national spokesperson for Bell Canada’s Mental Health initiative and the ‘Let’s Talk’ campaign. By sharing past struggles with depression, Hughes has helped break down the stigma associated with mental illness. On April 25, Hughes announced plans to ride her bike coast to coast to coast for more than 100 days to talk about mental health with schools and community groups. Beginning in March 2014, “Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk” will cover more than 12,000 kilometres and end in Ottawa on Canada Day.

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For more on Mohawk Talks with Clara Hughes, contact: Jay Robb, Mohawk College Director of Communications, 905.575.1212 ext. 3965, 905.979.8893, jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca .

For more on the April 27 Clara’s Climb and the dedication ceremony in Dundas, contact: Cecelia Carter Smith at ccartersmith@cogeco.ca or Clare Crozier at shirl@interlynx.net .

Mohawk Talks with Robert Kennedy Jr. May 24 in downtown Hamilton

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:40:05 -0400

Robert Kennedy Jr. will be in Hamilton next month to give a talk on the Green Gold Rush: A vision for energy independenc, jobs and national wealth. Presented by McKeil Marine Limited and Mohawk College, the community event takes place at Liuna Station on Friday, May 24 at noon. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be given to the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper and the Mohawk College Foundation. Robert Kennedy Jr. is the latest high profile speaker to come to Hamilton as part of Mohawk Talks. Olympian Clara Hughes speaks at the college on May 26 while personal finance author and television host Gail Vaz-Oxlade spoke in February.

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Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:39:45 -0400

CBC Hamilton has this profile on Olympian Clara Hughes who will be speaking at Mohawk College's McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at the Fennell Campus tomorrow (April 26) at 10:30 a.m. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and a limited number of $10 tickets are still available. Mohawk Talks with Clara Hughes is presented by McKeil Marine and The Hamilton Spectator. Mohawk professor Sue Prestedge, who was covering the Olympics for CBC when Clara won her first medal, will be the MC for the event.

In the news: Clara Hughes: ‘You show people the joy, and you share the struggle’

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:36:13 -0400

The Hamilton Spectator has this profile on Olympian Clara Hughes who is speaking at Mohawk College's McIntyre Performing Arts Centre this Friday. “I’ve won a lot of races, a lot of Olympic medals, but every medal stands for something," Clara says. " Something you overcome, or battle through. So you show people the joy … and you share the struggle.”

A limited number of $10 tickets are still available for the community event supported by McKeil Marine Ltd. and the Hamilton Spectator. Seating is general admission with doors opening at 9:30 a.m. Clara is donating her speaker's fee to Take a Hike, a Vancouver organization that reaches children at risk through outdoor programs.

Mohawk's June 2012 Convocations now available on YouTube

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:44:29 -0400

All of Mohawk College's Convocation ceremonies from June 2012 are now available on the College's YouTube channel. Graduates and their family members will be able to access the videos at any time as the videos will remain on the site indefinitely.

The Convocation Keynotes are also available on YouTube (see list at bottom of page).

Click on a link below to view the corresponding Convocation ceremony.

Mohawk College Brantford

Convocation 2012 (Post Secondary and Apprenticeships)

Mohawk College School of Business

Morning Convocation 2012

Afternoon Convocation 2012

Mohawk College School of Engineering Technology

Morning Convocation 2012

Afternoon Convocation 2012

Mohawk College School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships

Convocation 2012

Mohawk College School of Community and Urban Studies

Morning Convocation 2012

Afternoon Convocation 2012

Evening Convocation 2012

Mohawk College School of Media and Entertainment

Convocation 2012

Convocation 2012 Keynotes:

Rob MacIsaac, President Mohawk College

Blair McKeil, Chairman & CEO, McKeil Marine - Mohawk College Fellowship and Honourary Business Administration Diploma Recipient

Tammy Plummer, Alumnus, School of Community and Urban Studies

Mary Long, Alumnus, School of Community and Urban Studies

Len Potts, Alumnus, School of Health Sciences

Joanne VanDongen, Alumnus, School of Community and Urban Studies

Fred Eisenberger, Alumnus, School of Engineering Technology

Derrick LaRiviere, Alumnus, School of Engineering Technology

Andy Ross, Alumnus, School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships

Allan Giacomelli, Alumnus, School of Media and Entertainment

Mohawk College welcomes Judy Shepard

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:39:11 -0500

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New video: McKeil School of Business at Mohawk College

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:48:49 -0400

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In the news: Planning for a greener Mohawk

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:01:43 -0400

HAMILTON (Nov. 2, 2011) – Hamilton-based McKeil Marine is making the largest donation in company history to support the largest renewal project in the history of Mohawk College.

In addition to the company’s $750,000 contribution to Mohawk’s Fennell Campus Renewal Project, McKeil Marine Chairman and CEO Blair McKeil and his wife Kathy hosted an event last month that inspired family and friends to donate $250,000 for student scholarships and bursaries. Blair is also mentoring students by serving as Mohawk’s first ever entrepreneur-in-residence while Kathy is organizing an entrepreneurship speakers’ series.

In recognition of these investments in Mohawk, the college will officially announce the naming of the McKeil School of Business on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. in the iWing Rotunda at the Fennell Campus. The McKeil School of Business, with 2,600 students in 20 programs, is the first to be named for a Mohawk benefactor.

“Blair, together with his family and his company, has made a remarkable investment in both our students and our college,” says Mohawk President Rob MacIsaac. “Mohawk is proud to name our School of Business in tribute to a hometown CEO and an industry-leading company.”

“My family and company are proud to invest in a college that does an outstanding job of preparing students in our community for the business of life,” says Blair. “Like every successful company, our most valuable asset is our people. McKeil Marine supports Mohawk because the college provides our company and the Greater Hamilton Area with highly skilled graduates who make an immediate contribution thanks to their hands-on and real-world college education.”

McKeil Marine provides innovative marine transportation solutions and special project support to customers across the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, eastern seaboard and Canadian arctic. With 53 years of experience in the marine transportation industry, McKeil owns and operates a diverse and versatile range of tugs and barges.

Mohawk College delivers a quality education to 12,000 full-time students, 4,500 apprentices and 42,000 continuing education registrants. The renewal of Mohawk’s largest and oldest campus is earning high marks from students. In the Ontario government’s latest province-wide student satisfaction survey, Mohawk ranked number one among all colleges in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area for quality of programs and learning, quality of facilities and services and overall student and graduate satisfaction.

In the news: McKeil provides money, mentorship to Mohawk

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:02:30 -0400

The Hamilton Spectator has this story about McKeil Marine's partnership with Mohawk College. The Hamilton-based marine shipping company has donated $750,000 to the renewal of Mohawk's Fennell Campus. The donation is the single largest ever made by the company. Chairman and CEO Blair McKeil and his wife Kathy last month hosted a special event that inspired family and friends to donate $250,000 for student scholarships and bursaries, the most ever raised for Mohawk at a single event. Blair also serves as Mohawk's first ever entrepreneur-in-residence while Kathy is organizing an entrepreneurship speaker series. The contributions from the McKeil family, company and their friends will be recognized this Thursday afternoon will the official naming of the McKeil School of Business. The naming ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. in the iWing Rotunda at the Fennell Campus. Blair, Kathy and Mohawk President Rob MacIsaac are scheduled to be guests on CHML 900 Bill Kelly's Show at 11 a.m. this Wednesday.