Mohawk College Newsroom

MoCast Episode 14 now available on Vimeo and YouTube

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:39:36 -0500

MoCast Episode 14 is now available on Vimeo and YouTube. On this week’s news round-up, we drop in on the official opening of the Mohawk Students’ Association Fitness Centre at our Stoney Creek Campus, and we meet Deborah Brown, Mohawk’s new Vice President Corporate Services.

That’s all for 2014. Stay tuned for more episodes in 2015.

In case you missed it: MoCast Episode 13

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MoCast Episode 14 Season 2 from Communications and Media on Vimeo.

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Wed, 27 Aug 2014 22:49:08 -0400

The Hamilton Spectator has this story about Dr. Nafia Al-Mutawaly, this year's recipient of the Mohawk President's Award. Dr. Al-Mutawaly is a Mohawk Energy Research Centre professor and principal investigator and chair of energy engineering technologies at McMaster University. Dr. Mutawaly is working on applied research projects focused energy distribution.

College Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement Reached with Ontario Colleges Support Staff

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:37:01 -0400

Please see the following the media release from the College Employer Council regarding this morning's news of a tentative agreement between the Union representing Ontario's 7,500 college support staff and the province's 24 community colleges.

For immediate release

Tentative Agreement Reached with Ontario Colleges Support Staff

Agreement to be ratified by membership

TORONTO - August 14, 2014: A tentative agreement has been reached between Ontario’s colleges and the union representing college support staff across the province. The details of the agreement will not be released until a member ratification vote is scheduled and held in the coming weeks.

“These were tough negotiations but the outcome meets the reasonable expectations of both sides,” said Florry Foster, chair of the bargaining team that represents more than 8,000 college support staff workers represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union. “Our members look forward to the start of the school year in this environment.”

“We are very pleased to have reached this agreement well ahead of the contract expiry of August 31^st, said Gerry Barker, Chair of the Colleges’ Bargaining Team. “Reaching the agreement now provides certainty for our support staff, for our colleges and most importantly for the hundreds of thousands of students looking forward to starting their studies this September.”

For more information:

OPSEU Bargaining Team
Florry Foster
519-560-1898

Colleges’ Bargaining Team
David Scott
david.scott@thecouncil.ca
416-786-1641

New Mohawk president gets official tour on first day at College

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:43:01 -0400

Mohawk President Ron McKerlie (Left) and MSA President Max Brown.

Mohawk College President Ron McKerlie met with Mohawk Students' Association President Max Brown and other members of the MSA board on his first official day at the College. The meeting was part of a day-long tour of the College's three campuses. Ron took over from Interim President Bob Carrington on August 1.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:36:00 -0400

Fifteen students, staff and faculty from Mohawk College participated in the YWCA's Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event at Gore Park in Hamilton on June 19, 2014.
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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes from Communications and Media on Vimeo.

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.

Media Release: Ron McKerlie Appointed President of Mohawk College

Wed, 21 May 2014 09:59:50 -0400

BRINGS 35 YEARS OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR EXPERIENCE TO HAMILTON

Ron McKerlie

HAMILTON (May 21, 2014) – Mohawk College’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce that Ron McKerlie will become the College’s eighth President.

McKerlie, who was the unanimous choice of the Board, is a seasoned executive who brings exemplary credentials and 35 years of extensive experience leading large and complex organizations in the public and private sectors.

McKerlie, 55, is currently Ontario Deputy Minister of Open Government where he leads the provincial government’s efforts into increased accountability, citizen engagement and transparency. McKerlie joined the Government of Ontario in 2005 following a distinguished 25-year career with Rogers Communications and the Bank of Montreal.

McKerlie will also serve as President of the Mohawk College Foundation, with responsibility to grow the College’s endowment fund for student scholarships and bursaries and secure funding for the largest renewal project in Mohawk’s history.

Mohawk’s Board of Governors began a national search in November 2013 for a President to succeed Rob MacIsaac, who was appointed President and CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences. Robert Carrington will continue to serve as Interim President until McKerlie joins the College on Aug. 5.

QUOTES:

“Ron McKerlie will be a great addition to our college and the community. Ron is a consensus builder with an approachable style who brings a wealth of senior executive leadership experience that will take Mohawk to the next level. As President, Ron will draw on his deep understanding of public policy, his strong affinity for technology, his expertise in leading high performing teams and his personal commitment to community service.” – Nancy Fram, Chair of Mohawk College’s Board of Governors.

“I’m honoured to be joining Mohawk College as President. Mohawk has earned a reputation for academic excellence and for putting students first. As a lifelong learner, I look forward to working with Mohawk’s faculty and staff to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our students, their future employers and the community.” – Ron McKerlie, Incoming President of Mohawk College.

RON MCKERLIE FAST FACTS:

Deputy Minister, Open Government (June 2013 – present

Interim President and CEO of Ornge (January 2012 – June 2013)

Deputy Minister of Government Services (2008-2012), leading one of the largest Ministries in Government, with 6,800 staff and a $2.1 billion budget

Corporate Chief Information and Information Technology Officer and Chief Strategist Service Delivery (2005-2008)

Senior Vice President of eBusiness at Bank of Montreal (1998 – 2000) and Vice President of eBusiness at Rogers Communications (2000 to 2004)

Chair of World Vision Canada and Director of World Vision International

Master of Business Administration from Dalhousie University (2000) and Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School (2007)

Married for 33 years with two grown sons.

Mohawk College educates more than 17,000 full-time and apprenticeship students at three campuses in Hamilton, Ontario. Recognized as a leader in health and technology education, Mohawk has achieved the highest student satisfaction scores among all colleges in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area for four consecutive years.

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Mohawk announces new President from Communications and Media on Vimeo.

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For more information, contact:

Jay Robb, Director of Communications, 905.979.8893, jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca

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 29 now available on YouTube

Mon, 05 May 2014 09:13:06 -0400

Episode 29 is now available on YouTube and Vimeo. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with a Health, Wellness and Fitness student that is doing a co-op work term at MacWheelers. We shine a spotlight on our medal winning athletes, and we pay a visit to MediaFest 2014, a showcase of talent from Mohawk's School of Media and Entertainment.

In case you missed it: Episode 28

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 28 now available on YouTube

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 09:57:29 -0400

Episode 28 is now available on YouTube and Vimeo. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with Sustainability Manager Alan Griffiths on Mohawk being named one of Canada's Greenest Employers. We shine a spotlight on a student who started a professional association for students in Mohawk's Power Engineering program, and we pay a visit to Delta United Church, the site of this year's Community Builders project.

In case you missed it: Episode 27

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 24 now available on YouTube

Thu, 27 Mar 2014 10:35:58 -0400

Episode 24 is now available on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with a staff member and long-time supporter of student scholarships and bursaries. We shine a spotlight on a Journalism prof who helped out a local charity by providing media training to its volunteers, and Jay finds out what's like to navigate the halls of Mohawk College in a wheelchair as part of Accessibility Awareness Day activities on campus.

In case you missed it: Episode 23

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

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Thu, 13 Mar 2014 16:02:16 -0400

Episode 23 is now available on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with Health, Wellness and Fitness professor Nick Petrella who has been sharing his personal story about mental health. We shine a spotlight on Software Development student Christopher McMaster who is one of two Canadians that will be competing at IBM's Master the Mainframe competition in New York City next month, and we hit the road with two of our recruiters to visit high schools in Burlington and St. Catharines.

In case you missed it: Episode 22

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.

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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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 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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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 10

Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:13:17 -0500

Episode 10 is now available on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup features an update on the search for a new president with Board of Governors Chair Nancy Fram. We shine a spotlight on Professor Wayne Aubert from Mohawk's Advertising Program. Every year, Wayne, his colleagues and students play Santa by collecting toys for children in need, and we pay a visit to Sir John A. MacDonald Secondary School in Hamilton, one of the many sites visited by our College in Motion team.

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

Last week’s Episode: MoCast Episode 9

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 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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MoCast Episode Four - Mohawk College news in three parts

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:20:30 -0400

Episode 4 of MoCast is now live on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup features Mohawk’s Chief Marketing and Recruitment Officer Lori Morgan talking about our upcoming Open Houses. We visit with Duane Bender, Director Mobile and Electronic Health Applied Research to talk about the upcoming Social Media in Health Symposium, and we tour Mohawk's fleet of aircraft used for the Aviation Technician program at the Hamilton International Airport.

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MoCast episode two - Mohawk College news in 3 parts

Thu, 26 Sep 2013 14:48:00 -0400

Episode 2 of MoCast is now live on Mohawk's YouTube channel. This week's news roundup features Mohawk's VP Academic Cheryl Jensen talking about program reviews. We visit with Mohawk College professor Joe Duda at The Agency, and we take a tour of the Varian Acuity Simulator at Mohawk McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences.

To be featured on MoCast, email sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca or jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca in Communications.

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Video: Looking back at Day 1 program launch at Mohawk College September 2013

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:10:22 -0400

Mohawk College Program Launch Day One 2013 from Mohawk College Media on Vimeo.

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For more information on the Mohawk Leadership Academy visit: http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/student-engagement/services/mohawk-leadership-academy.html

Mohawk Advertising students win big in international competition

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:01:17 -0400

Mohawk College’s Advertising program will have seven winners in Applied Arts Magazine’s upcoming Student Awards Annual.

The seven winning entries ties the program's previous best effort from 2011. Also, for the first time, one of Mohawk’s students, Gage Varga was part of four winning entries.

"This is an impressive feat, given that most students would love to just have one winning entry." said Creative Advertising Professor Jef Petrossi.

Applied Arts is a creative magazine which focuses on advertising and design. Their student annual is made of entries from around the world. Which means Mohawk Students had to go up against powerhouse private schools like the Miami Ad School.

One of the winning entries was actually created through the college’s new entity ‘the Agency’. A Youtube commercial for the Bay Area and Science Engineering demonstrates how a various form of sciences work in a clever way.

Applied Arts Winners:

BASEF – Noel Torres, Gage Varga, Bekah Herod

Barbershop – Gage Varga, Stephen Sandian

ADT Flood – Gage Varga, Ruth Cachero

Pencils of Promise Coin – Noel Torres, Gage Varga

Pencils of Promise Sketches – Scott Rodgerson, Marco Buchar, Stephen Sandian

History Channel – Ed Balli

Text & Save – Justin Turco, Janey Tuite, Joel Felker

View some of the winning work here:

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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.

Mohawk welcomes Special Olympics to Fennell Campus

Wed, 29 May 2013 11:32:13 -0400

Mohawk College Professor Peter Olynyk

Mohawk College Professor Peter Olynyk has been recognized by the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) at its annual conference in Penticton, B.C.

Peter received the Bronze medal for Teaching Excellence at the awards, which celebrate the extraordinary contributions of faculty and staff to their colleges and highlight the role colleges play in the social, cultural and economic development of the communities they serve.

Peter teaches Civil and Structural Engineering courses to upwards of 400 students per year in Mohawk’s School of Engineering Technology. From the beginning of his teaching career Peter has made student success a personal mission, getting to know each of his students and providing personal advice and guidance that has helped launch many successful careers.

One of the best examples of his commitment is the work he does outside of the classroom. Peter founded Mohawk's hugely popular Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Competition, which held its 26th competition this April, and he's a long-time volunteer with the Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair, one of the oldest and largest fairs in the country. He also organized Mohawk's first Meet the Grad & Employer nights as a way to bring students and potential employers together.

"Peter knows what it means to be a teacher," said Mohawk College President Rob MacIsaac. "He always puts students first, and they can count on him to provide advice and guidance on everything from math problems to career advice. He's made a significant and lasting impact on the lives and careers of hundreds of Mohawk graduates now working in the field, each one with a story on how Peter helped get them there."

This is the second year in a row that a Mohawk College professor has been recognized by the ACCC. In 2012, Mohawk College Creative Advertising Professor Jef Petrossi also won a Bronze medal in the same category.

ACCC is the national organization that represents colleges and institutes at the national and international level. For more information visit http://www.accc.ca.

Discount HSR Passes for all Mohawk College Staff

Sun, 26 May 2013 16:00:57 -0400

Mohawk College reminds all employees that the College's Sustainability Office offers all faculty and staff the opportunity to save on their daily commute with a 25% discount on monthly HSR transit passes.

While commuters save money on the monthly pass, they will also save the associated costs of arriving in single occupant vehicles – parking, gas, mileage and maintenance – and reduce personal CO2 emissions. The average bus trip will reduce your personal commuting footprint by almost 70%.

Find the form on the Sustainability Office Transportation page, fill it out and bring it to the Campus Store. Your information will be kept on file for future pass purchases. For more information, please contact alan.griffiths@mohawkcollege.ca. You may also visit www.smartcommutehamilton.ca to check out active and alternative transportation programs and guides in the City of Hamilton.

Celebrate Bike to Work Day with Mohawk College this coming Monday

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:55:43 -0400

On Monday, May 27th join hundreds of employees from across the GTHA for Smart Commute’s annual Bike to Work Day, the kick-off group ride that launches Bike to Work Month in June. Cyclists riding from downtown are encouraged to join the festivities at Gore Park from 7:30 a.m.to 8:30 a.m.

Planning to Cycle to Mohawk on Bike to Work Day?

The Sustainability Office will be set up at the Restricted Access Bike Parking Facility, near the C-Wing entrance, at Fennell Campus from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. with gift bags for participants who left their car behind and cycled to work.

Register yourself or your group on the Smart Commute Hamilton website to win great prizes from Smart Commute. You can participate in organized group rides, take an unguided route supplied by Smart Commute or take your own route and share! Tweet with the hashtags #biketoworkday and #HamOnt and share with @SustainableMoCo and @SmartCommuteHam.

Cycling routes for event are designed to meet commuting needs. This is a great opportunity to see how easy it is to cycle to work, save money, improve your health and help reduce your carbon footprint.

For more information on Bike to Work Day visit www.smartcommutehamilton.ca. Joining us at Mohawk College? Email gogreen@mohawkcollege.ca.

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.

Governor's Boulevard Road Closure

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:43:40 -0400

The Hamilton Spectator as this story on the launch of a new Sustainability Professionals Network for Hamilton. Mohawk's sustainable environment specialist Alan Griffiths and Ron McLester, manager of Aboriginal Education and Student Services will be speaking at the inaugural event to be held at The Pheasant Plucker (20 Augusta St.) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m tonight. The event is free. Follow the link from The Spec website to register.

Mohawk students, staff and alumni dig in to support biodiversity at Confederation Park

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:40:42 -0400

Mohawk College President Rob MacIsaac plants a tree along the Lake Ontario shoreline at Confederation Park in Hamilton.

Last Saturday, 60 Mohawk College alumni, student and staff volunteers and their families turned out to plant 300 trees along a stretch of Lake Ontario shoreline at Confederation Park.

Mohawk College's Sustainability Office teamed up with the Mohawk College Alumni Association and Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington to organize the first-ever Planting Our Roots event. The volunteers were joined by Mohawk College President, Rob MacIsaac, Vice President Academic, Cheryl Jensen, and Mohawk College Foundation President, Wayne Joudrie for a morning of tree planting and a lesson in biodiversity and conservation. Other key partners in the project were the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Conservation Authority.

Planting Our Roots is part of a multi-year program that will prevent expansion of invasive tree species and provide some competition and diversity for the local ecosystem. The 300 trees planted at Confederation Park will help anchor the soil, protect from further soil erosion and increase biodiversity, while providing enhanced habitat for migratory birds. Trees planted include Trembling Aspen, Large Tooth Aspen and Eastern Cottonwood. The three species will compete with the invasive Black Locust tree.

Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington provided lessons on tree planting while explaining the importance of the project and benefits to the diverse plant and animal species that live along the shoreline. Earth Day also coordinated an on-location waste program where nearly all lunch items were composted or recycled.

Mohawk thanks all of the volunteers for their participation at the first annual Planting Our Roots.

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.

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

Video: Day 5 of the renovations to Theatre Ancaster

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:20:00 -0400

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Don't forget to complete your Student Feedback on Teaching Survey

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:24:10 -0400

Winter 2013 Student Feedback on Teaching Survey runs until March 25

The Student Feedback on Teaching online survey for the Winter 2013 term started Monday, March 11 and runs to Monday, March 25.

All post-secondary day students will receive an email with a link to their customized and confidential surveys. The surveys can be completed on smartphones, tablets, laptops and computers. This feature allows you easy access to the surveys anywhere, anytime, and anyplace that your electronics work with Wi-Fi connection.

Students will be asked to identify where their teachers excel in the classroom, how they could do an even better job of delivering a quality education, and to provide feedback on your courses. Survey results will be shared with teachers, their associate deans and deans after final marks have been submitted for the fall term. Results are used to commend faculty members for a job well done, and to assist with professional development plans for faculty.

Here's what some of our faculty had to say about feedback they've received from students over the years . . .

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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.

Continuing Education registration opens today

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:30:27 -0400

Learning never stops! Continuing Education Registration for the Spring 2013 term opens today. Classes begin in April 2013. Visit the CE website at http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/continuing-education/ or pick up a catalogue in The Square.

Citizenship Ceremony at Mohawk College

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:23:43 -0500

Winter 2013 Student Feedback on Teaching Survey runs March 11 - 25

The Student Feedback on Teaching online survey for the Winter 2013 term starts today, Monday, March 11 and runs to Monday, March 25.

All post-secondary day students will receive an email with a link to their customized and confidential surveys. The surveys can be completed on smartphones, tablets, laptops and computers. This feature allows you easy access to the surveys anywhere, anytime, and anyplace that your electronics work with Wi-Fi connection.

Students will be asked to identify where their teachers excel in the classroom, how they could do an even better job of delivering a quality education, and to provide feedback on your courses. Survey results will be shared with teachers, their associate deans and deans after final marks have been submitted for the fall term. Results are used to commend faculty members for a job well done, and to assist with professional development plans for faculty.

Here's what some of our faculty had to say about feedback they've received from students over the years . . .

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Your feedback makes Mohawk profs even better

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:45:48 -0500

Winter 2013 Student Feedback on Teaching Survey runs March 11 - 25

The Student Feedback on Teaching online survey for the Winter 2013 term will start Monday, March 11 and run to Monday, March 25.

All post-secondary day students will receive an email with a link to their customized and confidential surveys. The surveys can be completed on smartphones, tablets, laptops and computers. This feature allows you easy access to the surveys anywhere, anytime, and anyplace that your electronics work with Wi-Fi connection.

Students will be asked to identify where their teachers excel in the classroom, how they could do an even better job of delivering a quality education, and to provide feedback on your courses. Survey results will be shared with teachers, their associate deans and deans after final marks have been submitted for the fall term. Results are used to commend faculty members for a job well done, and to assist with professional development plans for faculty.

Here's what some of our faculty had to say about feedback they've received from students over the years . . .

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HGTV's Kate Campbell from Holmes on Homes & Deck Wars to visit Mohawk Friday

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:10:51 -0500

Kate Campbell star of HGTV's "Decked Out" and "Deck Wars" will be at Mohawk for International Women's Day this Friday.

Kate Campbell, from HGTV's "Holmes on Homes" will visit Mohawk College as part of this year's International Women's Day celebrations this Friday, March 8.

Kate will speak with technology students in the morning before visiting The Arnie from (TIME UPDATED) 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for an afternoon Q&A session.

Born and raised in Georgetown, Ontario, Kate has spent the last seven years working in the television and renovation industry. She's been on popular shows such as HGTV's "Holmes On Homes", "Holmes in New Orleans", "Handyman Superstar Challenge" and "Holmes Inspection". More recently she's been featured as one of the crew on HGTV's hit shows, "Decked Out" and "Deck Wars", where she helps build some of the most interesting and unique decks out there.

Kate also owns her own contracting company, which she founded in 2006, and when she’s not filming with Decked Out, she loves to take on her own projects. She’s passionate about “changing the face” of skilled trades and very passionate about being an advocate for women in the trades.

Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair looking for volunteer judges

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:58:22 -0500

Want to see the future of science and technology?

The Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF) needs volunteer judges for the 53rd annual Fair. Judging day for BASEF 2013 will be on Thursday, March 21, at Hillfield Strathallan College, Fennell Avenue in Hamilton (next door to Mohawk College), from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hillfield Strathallan is hosting this year's fair due to ongoing construction work at Mohawk's Fennell Campus.

Registration for judges is now open and available online:

www.basef.ca/judgeregistration

Over the years, BASEF has provided great opportunities for local youth to participate in an exceptional experience. The Fair is affiliated with both national and international science fair organizations, and sends many of its winning students on to either the Canada-Wide Science Fair, or the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

BASEF 2013 will again give grade 7 to 12 students the chance to showcase their hard work on science, engineering and math related projects. The Fair is open to students from the City of Hamilton, the Region of Halton, Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Brant County, and Six Nations, including students of independent and private schools as well as home-schooled students.

BASEF depends on the support of judges who volunteer their time, effort and expertise to learning about what students have discovered and want to share. More than 150 judges are needed for this year's Fair. Find out more about BASEF at www.basef.ca.

You can learn more about the science fair at our website ( www.basef.ca ). There is information of particular interest to Judges in the Judges Section, accessible via the side menu on the website. There are also many other resources on our site - our Annual Report, our Fair Results from 2012 and earlier, and our "Science Success" student and teacher workbooks, among others.

Did you know? Students and staff at Mohawk can save money on parking by purchasing a carpool permit.

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:24:40 -0500

Find out how you can save money on parking at Mohawk by carpooling with a classmate or colleague. Visit the Sustainability Office's booth on Monday, Jan 14, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., outside the McIntyre Theatre for more information and be entered to win great prizes.

Carpool parking permits are now available at the Parking Office (F101). Any two or more Mohawk students or employees commuting together can purchase a carpool permit. You will need to show proof of access to two or more separate vehicles, and may return your existing permit for a refund based on a predetermined schedule.

Any current carpoolers or new members who purchase a carpool parking permit from January 7^th - February 1^st can be entered into a draw to win a reimbursement for their one semester carpool parking permit. To be entered into the draw, email your name and the names of your carpool members to Christopher.chevrier@mohawkcollege.ca

For more information regarding carpooling at Mohawk visit: http://bit.ly/R98wKX

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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:05:22 -0500

Mohawk's Advertising Program collected more than 330 toys and more than 100 stocking stuffers in the program's annual toy drive,

Toy drives are a holiday tradition for Mohawk's Advertising program. This year, Advertising students collected more than 330 toys to give to Mountain Kidz, a grassroots organization run out of the Eastmount Community Centre on East 26th Street in Hamilton.

Advertising Program coordinator and professor Wayne Aubert says the students worked hard to make this year's toy drive a success. Second-year student Adam Pipe set up a partnership with Tracies' Restaurant on Upper James that raised hundreds of dollars and collected dozens of toys, gift baskets and stockings. Dana Radcliffe led students on a class-to-class coin drive, and Lindsay Celeste worked with Walmart Upper James to add Mountain Kidz tags to their donation tree, a move that raised dozens and dozens of toys. And Kirk Macdonald brought in toys from Second Chance sports. And, as part of their coursework, third-year students Meaghan O’Neill-Townsend and Shannan Rubyran a concert that saw all ticket sales go to the toy drive.

Wayne also thanks the staff and students from other programs who also lent a hand, including Janet Mannen, of the Office Admininistration program and Alice Szraiber, of the Office Administration-Executive program, who both raised toys and cash from their students, and Tim Tuck, of the Public Relations Graduate Certificate program and Tracey Kadish, of the Broadcasting, Television and Communications Media program, who also gave donations.

In the news: McMaster and Mohawk win awards for improving Hamilton commutes

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:56:19 -0500

CBC Hamilton has this story about Mohawk College and McMaster University winning Smart Commute Awards at this year's sixth annual awards presentation in Toronto. The awards recognize each school's commitment to improving commutes for students and employees. Mohawk was awarded the Parsons Brinkerhoff Employee Engagement Award while McMaster received the Hamilton Employer of the Year award. The Smart Commute program aims to ease gridlock and improve transportation across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Last chance to bid on this year's United Way Silent Auction

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:05:27 -0500

This is your last chance to bid on items in this year's Mohawk College United Way Auction. Bidding closes today at 3 p.m. All proceeds go to the United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton.

Mohawk College software architect named one of Hamilton's top 40 under 40

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:08:52 -0400

Justin Fyfe, Software Architect at Mohawk College.

Mohawk’s Justin Fyfe has received a Hamilton-Halton’s Top 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Award. These 40 individuals are under 40 years old and consistently make their mark in business and contribute regularly to their communities.

Justin Fyfe is a software architect at Mohawk College, where he has become a dedicated programmer and problem solver, designing eHealth solutions for healthcare providers across Canada. For example, Justin is the lead architect and developer responsible for the Everest Framework, an open source solution that enables software developers from around the world to adopt international healthcare standards into their eHealth and mHealth applications.

Having worked his way from student to analyst to software architect, Justin has won several awards for his skill and commitment to excellence, including President’s Awards at Mohawk in 2009 and 2011 and was part of the team that received Canada Health Infoway Standards Collaborative Peer Award in 2010. He is a member of the Canada Health Infoway Standards Collaborative and COACH (Canada’s Health Informatics Association) and has been a vital contributor to Mohawk’s AppsforHealth conference, a recruiting, networking and knowledge- sharing event for the eHealth/mHealth industry.

When he’s not busy developing new state-of-the art software solutions, Justin is influencing tomorrow’s talent by teaching college courses and mentoring students.