In early December this group of students in George Brown’s Child and Youth Worker program present almost $600 worth of toys and gifts to Jessie’s Centre for Teenagers – a downtown agency that helps teenage parents and their children. The group raised the money by holding on-campus bake sales for three weeks in November. The project that helped make a happier holiday season for the young families stemmed from a Group Dynamics class – the students were randomly assigned to the group, which then had to work together to accomplish its goal.

George Brown College today announced that the team from the Rapid Access Palliative Radiotherapy Program (RAPRP) at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton is the winner of the first annual George Brown College Collaborative Practice Health-care Award. The award honours collaboration among different health-care professionals to support excellence in patient-centred care. [Read the Press Release]

Anne Sado, President of George Brown College, was among three alumni of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering who were selected by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) as recipients of the 2007 Ontario Professional Engineers Awards.

Anne received the top award, the Professional Engineers Gold Medal, on Monday, November 12, 2007. The awards are presented annually at the Ontario Professional Engineers Awards Gala to recipients who excel in engineering and who have made significant contributions to society.

[Read Anne Sado’s acceptance speech (PDF)]

The School of Design at George Brown College was ranked as one of the best design programs according to the BusinessWeek survey of the world’s best design schools.

The Second Annual BusinessWeek survey highlights the growing role that schools contribute in supplying creative managers to industry. The School of Design at George Brown College was the only Canadian design school to make the list of 60 international institutions. The list highlights design programs that incorporate business strategy and business programs that teach design as a tool for strategic advantage.

The School of Design offers programs in graphic design as well as post-graduate programs including Design Management, Game Design and the Institute without Boundaries. The Institute without Boundaries provides students with an opportunity to pursue hands on learning in the area of sustainable housing which includes student led research with industry partners such as the Harbinger Foundation and Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation.

Find out more about the BusinessWeek rankings.

Download PDF Flyer

December 6th is the anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, a day of remembrance and a day of action on violence against women. Remembering the 14 women who were killed, Canadians also acknowledge and mourn the many women who have died as a result of male violence. We mourn and work for change. The December 6th Memorial Service at George Brown College will be hosted by the students of the Assaulted Women’s and Children’s Counsellor/Advocate Program on:
Thursday December 6th
12 noon - 1 pm
4th Floor Foyer, St James Campus
All students, staff and faculty are welcome
ASL interpreted
[More information ]

George Brown had a birthday party on Nov. 22. Staff, students, and retirees sang happy birthday to the college and enjoyed some birthday cake. Some used the occasion to make gift donations to Jessie’s Centre for teens. [See the photos from the event... ]

The competition was between two of George Brown’s finest Chef School students, Paul Ruffolo and Alana Cowl. The cook-off, filmed in George Brown’s Compliments Culinary Centre, was judged by one of the original Iron Chefs, Japan’s very own Chef Masaharu Morimoto. The secret ingredient? Black Cod. The prize? $1,000 worth of cookware, a copy of Chef Morimoto’s new book, Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking, and the honour of being named George Brown’s first-ever Iron Chef. Check out pictures from the competition. [See the photos]

It is time again for the Flu Shot Clinics. This is an annual event sponsored by Occupational Health and the Centre for Health Sciences. The flu shot clinics are available to all students, faculty, staff and clients of George Brown College.

One of the flu shot clinics at Casa Loma Campus is being held in the Community Centre for Healthy Living, Room B101 at 175 Kendal. This Centre is a health promotion service offered to all students, faculty, staff, and clients of the College. Please visit the Centre to learn ways to incorporate healthy choices into your work and home life.

Flu shot clinics at George Brown College will be held as follows:

St. James campus – Main Floor East Foyer:

Day 1 – November 29, 2007 from 0900-1900
Day 2 – November 30, 2007 from 0900-1700
Day 3 – December 3, 2007 from 0900-1700
Day 4 – December 4, 2007 from 0900-1700

Casa Loma campus:

Day 1 – December 3, 2007 from 0900-1900 Building E,Main Lobby
Day 2 – December 5, 2007 from 0900-1200 Healthy Living Centre Building B, Room B101
and
December 5, 2007 from 1230 to 1700 Building E, Main Lobby

Ryerson campus – SHE Building 5th Floor lobby:

Day 1 – November 30, 2007 from 0900-1300
Day 2 – November 29, 2007 from 1300-1700

PEACE OF CAKE... 2007
Registration now available

PEACE of Cake is back to celebrate 5 years of community giving! PEACE of Cake 2007 is once again welcoming GBC volunteers to help bake and package over 1000 PEACE baskets on December 1st and 2nd that will be delivered to Yonge Street Mission, Pathways to Education and our Veterans at Sunnybrook Hospital. [Read more]

On Friday November 30th come out and help Two Way Monologues and George Brown College support the United Way with a special showcase featuring some of Toronto's finest indie rock bands.

Where: The Rancho Relaxo, 300 College St., one block west of Spadina
When: Friday November, 30th - Doors: 9pm, Bands: 10pm
Bands: Key Witness, Kansas City Shuffle, Golden Hands Before God
Price: $7 or $5 with a GBC Student Card
Note: this is a 19+ event

Students from George Brown College's Post Graduate – Sport and Event Marketing Program (B400) will be hosting Feel The Rhythm - A Benefit Concert in Support of MusiCan at Lee's Palace on Thursday November 29th.

The concert will feature The Sea Inside, The Racket and All for Nothing.

Tickets will be sold at the door for $8.

For more information contact www.freewebs.com/feeltherhythm2007 or
the Facebook Event: Feel The Rhythm.

You are invited to join us for a Career Information Session
Casa Loma Campus
Career Center (C317).
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 1:00 p.m [Register...]

Fashion Management (F102) students take their job running an on-campus fashion store seriously.

The question they tackled recently: How do you get more students and staff to visit the Casa Loma Campus student run shop and increase sales? [Read more and view the photo gallery]

The College’s first-ever Nuit Blanche event featured a variety of art exhibits, narrative games, dance performances and activities – all within a 12-hour period. 

Installations and performances took place at 200 King Street East in the main lobby and the second floor patio.

[View photo gallery of the event]

There were ghosts, witches, goblins and ghouls out in full force this Halloween at George Brown College. Staff members and students alike joined in the festivities to make it a truly fun (and sometimes frightening) day! Check out some of the colourful costumes by visiting the photo gallery for Halloween 2007.

On August 25, 2007 the designs of first and second year students from the George Brown College Fashion Techniques and Design program were modeled during an outdoor afternoon show at Dundas Square in downtown Toronto. [Read more and view the photo gallery...]

An editorial by John Walker, Dean of the Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts, that brings to light many of the issues and solutions for the hospitality industry's present and future labour shortages. [Read the article...]

Listen to new students as they talk about what made them choose to study at George Brown College. Anne Sado, President of the college, addresses students at a welcoming ceremony on their first day at college in September 2006. In her speech, she explains how staff and faculty are committed to helping the students achieve success by making them irresistible to employers when they graduate.

Career and Work Counsellor Program - for Internationally Educated Professionals - C129

Construction Management for Internationally Educated Professionals - Postgraduate Program - T403

College Teacher Training Program for Internationally Trained Professionals - R403

Register for an info session
to find out more about these programs...

Along with the new school year comes a new look for George Brown College.

George Brown College has unveiled a new logo (see photo) as part of the College's move to focus its brand identity. Over the next few months the logo will be systematically applied to the existing materials that represent the college, facilitating a progressive rather than abrupt transition. Ultimately an entire visual identity system will be rolled out so students will see a new look in signage, college branded clothing and all things George Brown. This integrated look and positioning will remind the world what George Brown College is all about - education that provides students with the sort of hands-on, industry connected training they need to achieve the levels of excellence that will make them workplace-ready, in-demand graduates and the first choice of employers.

Like many other students, are you experiencing challenges with money?

Do you wish you could find ways to make your money go further?

Attend this event to learn how to improve your financial information and much more.

Where: Career Centre Workshop Room (C317).

When: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 12:00-1:00 p.m.

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act - AODA - committee of George Brown College is inviting you to participate in the upcoming forum. The AODA needs your feedback on accessibility issues in the college.

Students of all health sciences / nursing programs are invited to register for this year's second Interprofessional Education (IPE) event, Building Teamwork in Health Care.

[Find out more and Register...]

This Ontario Heads of Business Case Competition is a competition, open to all George Brown College students, to develop an integrated marketing communications plan to promote studying business at Ontario's colleges. 

It's a team-based competition and coaching support is provided to all teams who enter.  Grand prize is $3,000 for the team who wins at the provincial level.

To get involved, you have to attend the info session.

[Find out more and Register...]

You are invited to attent International Students Haloween Party!

Friday, November 2, 2007
6pm-10pm at Student Lounge, 200 King St. East, St. James Campus

A night with games, music, food & drinks. A grand prize will be given for the best costume!

Register with your name, Student ID and Contact Information by email to .

See you there!

Download the poster (pdf*)

An event about Canadian academic, social and work culture

October 30th, 2007
5-7 pm
Casa Loma Career Centre

When: October 29, 2007, 1 pm

Where: Casa Loma Career Centre, C317

Learn more...

Help us celebrate the College's 40th Anniversary and join us for the

2007 Homecoming - 40 Years to Celebrate Event!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
St. James and Casa Loma Campus

Do you have a preferred professor or a lecturer you just love to listen to? Well, get ready for TVO’s Big Ideas Best Lecturer Competition, where you can submit your nominations for the faculty member who inspires you the most!

Submissions from universities and colleges all across Ontario will be reviewed by a panel of judges and 10 finalists will be chosen to give lectures on TVO’s Big Ideas, in March 2008. [Read more]

When: Wednesday, October 17th, 10am-2pm
Where: Casa Loma Career Centre, C317

When: Friday, October 19th, 10am-2pm
Where: St. James Campus, Main Lobby

Learn more about the Amazing opportunity to blog and get paid for it! For RBC p2p (pdf*)

Join the Faculty of Business, Arts & Design for the
October Intersession Week George Brown College in NYC Excursion!

[Find out more...]

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Sight & Sound @ GBC, the College’s first-ever Nuit Blanche event, featured a variety of art exhibits, narrative games, dance performances and activities – all within a 12-hour period.  Installations and performances took place at 200 King Street East in the main lobby and the second floor patio.

Anne Sado, President, George Brown College, kicked off the festivities with the college’s community choir and cake cutting celebration to mark the College’s 40th anniversary.

Need Extra Cash?? Want a Part Time Job?? This Event is for YOU!!

Come to the Casa Loma Career Centre (C317 @ 160 Kendal Ave) on Wednesday, September 26th between 10:00a.m. and 2:00 p.m and meet employers who want to hire you!

[Find out more about participating employers...]

Urban Pursuit 2007

Have fun, discover Toronto, meet students and staff!

Come be a part of the 2nd Annual Urban Pursuit happening Friday August 31st, 2007 for all new students!

JULY 17, 2007 12-4 pm
200 King St. East, Main Floor, Toronto
Ontario, Canada M5A 3W8
416-415-5000, ext. 2139 or 2937

[Find our more...]

Delicious meals and superior service are what you can expect from the George Brown Dining Room (Siegfried's).

Savour a fine dining experience in a casual setting for under $30.

John Goodfellow-Jones

Trevor Ritchie, an apprentice in the George Brown Chef School, is the gold medal winner of the 2007 Provincial Ontario Technological Skills Competition, in the Culinary Arts Contest. Each year, over the course of the three day event, students from across the province are given the opportunity to showcase their talents and test themselves against industry standards in nearly 50 contest categories. Ritchie, who also recently won the first prize in the Ontario Challenge Cooks Competition at Chefs in the City 2007, will be going on to represent Ontario in the 13th national Canadian Skills Competition in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, held from June 6-9, 2007.

Photos by Andrew Hordylan

Friday April 13th and Saturday April 14th
The Betty Oliphant Theatre
404 Jarvis St. Toronto

[See the pictures from the Performance... - opens a new window]

Join us at the forth annual Summer Institute on Early Childhood Development for a series of workshops, group discussions, and panel presentations.

Leaders in early childhood development will come together at the event to think about what we are learning from Toronto First Duty experiences and where we need to go next. [Find out more...]

Come Play with Us!
Join us for the launch of the VORTEX 2007: Game Competition.

Learn more about the VORTEX 2007: Game Competition and your chance to win the 2007 VORTEX Prize! Categories include: mobile, internet, personal computer and console.

Find out more about VORTEX 2007 Game Competition and seminars...

This event is a celebration of students, prospective students, and partners. Technology in the City at George Brown College features tours of our state-of-the-art facilities, Toronto high school student competitions and exhibits from George Brown industry partners and students.

Technology in the City is all about partnerships.
Partnerships that work.

The Show will open on April 12 and run until May 6, 2007. The opening reception for the show will be April 12, 5:30-8:00 pm at Bounty, York Quay Centre, Harbourfront, 235 Queens Quay West.

The student awards presentations will occur on the same evening.

Read the Press Release

[Visit Jewellery Arts Program 2007 graduates design works page]

April 26-27, 2007

The largest event of its kind in Canada

The Centre for Early Childhood Development and the Centre for Hospitality and Tourism's Chef School at George Brown College will hosted the seventh annual Child Care Cooks' Conference 2007.

Join the George Brown School of Fashion Studies on April 26, 2007 as they host Signatures 2007 at Casa Loma.

This fashion show highlights the designs of students in the Fashion Techniques & Design and the Fashion Business Industry programs.

Find out more information about George Brown Fashion Show Signatures 2007

Download the Signatures 2007 poster with more information and a map (this PDF file* opens a new window)

Poster design by Nathan Laws and Joseph DelSordo

Check out "Career Launch" A FREE Employment conference

When: Wednesday, April 25th
Where: Career Centre
(Casa Loma Campus)

Win Prizes! Refreshments Provided!

Chefs in The City™ is our signature annual event for high schools students and chef apprentices competing in culinary and baking individual and team events, for scholarships and cash prizes.

George Brown College Chef School, 300 Adelaide St. East.

George Brown has introduced the new "Test Drive" program to give prospective students a chance to get a feel for a Health Sciences and Community Services program for part of a day. After the overwhelming success of a similar one day event last year, the decision to expand it was a no-brainer. Test Drives will be available at different times throughout the year, so that as many students as possible can sign up.

Find out more..

The following Bursary Applications are due by 4PM, April 13, 2007:

• De La Salle Award
  The De La Salle Bursary is open to all full-time students in the Faculty of Community Services and Health Sciences. Applications can be downloaded from the George Brown College Foundation website at:
  www.georgebrown.ca/foundation/awards/csci.aspx
  
  
• Frank Sorochinsky Bursary
  The Frank Sorochinsky Bursary is open to all full-time students enrolled at George Brown College. Applications can be downloaded from the George Brown College Foundation website at:
  www.georgebrown.ca/foundation/awards/collegewide.aspx
  
  
• Hébert (formerly Sheppard) Award for Volunteerism
  The Hébert (formerly Sheppard) Award for Volunteerism is open to all George Brown College full-time students. Applications can be downloaded from the George Brown College Foundation website at:
  www.georgebrown.ca/foundation/awards/collegewide.aspx
  

For the first time, George Brown College's Fashion Management graduates will be hosting an event for the fashion industry, program alumni, faculty, and upcoming program grads.

Held in the Career Centre at Casa Loma Campus, FashionWorks will also include The FashionWorks Graduate Profile Book, which highlights the accomplishments and unique skills of this year's grads as well as, an employer gallery highlighting their business offerings, a graduate gallery showcasing recent graduates' work, and a George Brown College gallery featuring the various fashion programs.

This event was created so students can have the opportunity to meet and mingle with industry representatives, gain contacts, expand their network, and solidify employment upon graduation.

For more information regarding the event, please contact Sarah Foster at: sfoster510@excite.com.

For more information, regarding the Fashion Management program call the Centre for Fashion Studies office at 416-415-5000, Ext. 4840.

FILM + FOOD + DISCUSSIONS

March 15, 2007

Find out more about the event for International Students and register.

If you filled out a Feedback Survey with the Advising Service in Fall 2006, you may be the winner of $100!!

Email collegeadvisor@georgebrown.ca, with "Survey Winner" in the subject line, and tell us your survey code (given to you when you handed in the feedback form) and/or birth date to claim your prize.

The deadline to claim this prize is Tuesday, March 13, 2007.

Best of luck to everyone!

You are invited to attend International Students Party on March 8, 2007.

Win iPods & other cool prizes at the International Students Talents Competition.

Find out more about International Students Party and register.

Please note that Tuesday March 6 session has been postponed.

Students of all health sciences / nursing programs are invited to register for this year's first Interprofessional Education (IPE) event, Building Teamwork in Health Care. Demand for this exciting event is expected to be high and space is limited, so pre-registration is recommended.

Join us at the George Brown Mental Health Conference for a full day of speaker presentations, panel discussions and workshops.

Story by: Dayna Murray

Photos by: Malcolm Forge

When HVAC students like Jerome Mattison think about making connections, it usually involves the soldering of copper pipes and fittings.

Last month, Mattison and his classmates learned that the connections made outside of College were as valuable as those made inside their labs and classrooms. And, just as 3rd year Computer Systems students were preparing for their final semester of networking assignments, the term "networking" took on a whole new meaning. On January 31st, 2007, George Brown hosted a record 44 companies at the Technology Networking and Career Fair. For many, it was their first opportunity to network and connect with industry. [Read the article...]

$1.2 million facility supports evolution in health-care delivery.

George Smitherman, Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, unveiled sophisticated high-tech mannequins today at the opening of a ground-breaking health sciences applied learning centre at George Brown College. The state of the art Simulated Practice Centre mirrors an in-patient facility found in a hospital setting and catapults George Brown College's Health Sciences faculty to the forefront of health education. [Read the Press Release...]

Faculty partners with leading Indian institutions to provide joint educational programs and the international workplace experience valued by industry.

To help meet the global industry demand for highly trained foodservice and hospitality workers, especially those with international experience, George Brown College's Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism has signed new partnership agreements with Chitkara Educational Trust (Chitkara) and the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition in Mumbai (IHM Mumbai), giving Indian foodservice and hospitality students an opportunity to hone their skills and gain experience in an international setting. [Read the Press Release...]

He has been applying everything that he has learned at George Brown so far and has already started up a company with a partner as a result!

The name of the company is 'Store Your Style' (see www.storeyourstyle.com). Store Your Style offers a "unique storage service designed for those living in urban spaces. We recognize that living in a home that is space constrained means making compromises in your lifestyle."

Find out more information about Darren's innovative service / business concept.

These services are provided for George Brown College students:

• Learn about the world of work
• Job search assistance
• Full time, part time and summer job opportunities
• Learn how to create a résumé
• Practice interview skills
• Print, video and on-line career resources
• Dress for success
• Work / study abroad programs
• Meet employers
• JobSpyder

Over the past three years, about 60 students have been involved in the Jamaica Project in the parish of Westmoreland.

On January 3rd 2007, students left for Jamaica and will return on January 27th, 2007.

The students will report back to their peers, family, faculty etc. via email.

Chefs in The City™ is our signature annual event for high schools students and chef apprentices competing in culinary and baking individual and team events, for scholarships and cash prizes.

Find out more about Chefs in the City™ event...

George Brown College Chef School, 300 Adelaide St. East.

Friday February 16th, 2007
North York Ski Centre
8:30am meet at Wilson Station

The Athletic department is offering free* snowboarding for full-time students! We want students who have never tried this sport before to come out with us. We pay for your equipment rental, a lesson and your lift ticket. You just need to show up!

Registration Deadline: February 8th or until filled

* $20 deposit is collected at registration and will be returned at the ski hill

Register:
Tammy Hui
416-415-5000 ext. 4068
thui@georgebrown.ca
Visit the St. James campus in the gymnasium office

• All net proceeds donated to The Casey House
• A silent auction, door prizes, hors d'oeuvres, cupid candy grams, a live comedy performance

Date: Tuesday, February 13th, 2007
Doors Open @ 6:30 pm
Location: Club V, 88 Yorkville Ave. Toronto
Ticket Price: $50.00
www.lust4life.org
E-mail: tickets.lust4life@gmail.com

Download the Lust4Life Flyer in PDF format*

HOSPITALITY CAREER FAIR 2007

Please join us on Thursday February 1, 2007,
10:00am to 2:00pm
at the Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism
300 Adelaide St. E.

[Find out more and register for the Hospitality Career Fair 2007]

TECHNOLOGY CAREER FAIR 2007

Please join us on Wednesday, January 31, 2007,
at the Faculty of Technology
Casa Loma Campus

[Find out more and register for the Technology Career Fair 2007]

30 flexible and fun part time jobs available. Schedule work around your classes! $10/hr.

Apply today! at teamgeorge@georgebrown.ca, application deadline January 18th 5pm.

Find out more...

A program for students pursuing a career in the Commercial Industry of film, television, industrial productions, music videos and tours, cruise ship and resort entertainment.