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World-renowned British chef Jamie Oliver made a guest appearance at George Brown College’s The Chefs’ House, filmed for CTV’s Canada AM.

Jamie rustled together a quick mushroom bruschetta with his usual flair on live TV, making the art of cooking look incredibly easy!

Here’s a video of Jamie Oliver in action in The Chefs’ House kitchen [Windows Media Player required].

[View the CTV video of Jamie Oliver at The Chefs' House]
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As a full-time post secondary student at George Brown College you may be eligible for this Grant from the Ontario Provincial Government. You can access this grant in the 2008/2009 academic year and once a year after for the next 2 years. [Find out more...]

The Pre-Health Science for Internationally Trained Individuals certificate program at George Brown College prepares students who have been trained in health-care professions outside of Canada for employment opportunities currently available in health care in Ontario. This new program stream is specifically designed to help newcomers to Canada enter the health-care field.

George Brown College's office of Research and Innovation is pleased to offer the new Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialization and Innovation.

Internationally trained individuals already holding degrees at the Masters or Doctorate levels, or equivalent, will learn how to navigate the Canadian idea-to-market cycle while developing entrepreneurial skills. [Find out more...]

The George Brown College Theatre School opens its 2008-09 season with the Toronto premiere of Raymond Storey’s sweeping epic South of China. This Canadian work centres on two men, one British and one Canadian, who leave the comforts of home to seek their fortunes and tackle the exotic world of Malaysia in the 1930s. South of China won Edmonton’s Sterling Award for Best New Play after it first appeared at the Citadel Theatre in 1997. [More...]

Game Development is an intensive program of study that combines both design and development skill sets. Students will combine these skill sets to create 2D and 3D interactive games for popular platforms such as PC, console, online casual and cellphone. In addition, Game Development students develop skills in game design and production, project management and game testing. [Read more...]

A new Construction Trades Techniques program at George Brown College is designed to offer you choices when considering your career. It allows you to progress through a variety of trades so you can determine which you like most, but will also help you assess which you are best at. The program will prepare you with the basic skills necessary to successfully enter the construction field of your choice. [Read more...]

Watch this video to learn more about the $20 million investment in our growth and facilities renewal project. Find out how we are transforming to become Canada’s centre of excellence for culinary and hospitality training.

[View the video]

Yes Chef! Campaign
Support for George Brown College’s Yes Chef! campaign is an investment in the future of Canada’s hospitality industry. As one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing economic sectors, the need for career-ready graduates has never been greater [Read more].

On January 11, 2009, five (5) George Brown College students from the School of Community Services are going to Ghana and Vietnam for their eight-week practicum.  George Brown College students were selected through a competitive Ontario-wide process by the Ottawa-based WUSC-Students Without Borders™ (SWB) program (www.studentswithoutborders.ca).

SWB lets students choose their own learning experience in Africa, Asia and South America. Students are offered an opportunity to work in a developing country and apply theoretical concepts to real work environments.  The SWB program is responding to a new generation of Canadian students with a heightened sense of global consciousness.

Each placement costs about $5500. There are different ways to help enhance the student experience internationally, so please consider supporting our students by either:

1. Making a monetary contribution to George Brown College's Foundation (refer to the attached form, PDF file*)
   
   
2. Buying a raffle ticket, $5 for 1 ticket or 3 for $10 (the grand prize is an Apple iPod touch, 16GB), please contact Aida Viveiros at ext. 2868 (the draw will take place during the week of January 5th, 2009)
   
   
3. Going to a benefit event on Sunday, December 21st at 8:00 p.m. at the Cadillac Lounge (1296 Queen Street West, see attached invite card). Cover is $7.00. Live Bands & DJ.

Student Leadership Academy

A great way to get involved and have fun with other George Brown College students & staff!!

Infosessions
December 10th and 17th, 2008

The students of the Sport & Event Marketing program at George Brown College invite you to join us and celebrate the best that stand-up comedy has to offer while raising money for the David Suzuki Foundation.

Featuring:

• BRENDAN McKEIGAN
• DAVE MERHEJE
• RYAN MAGLUNOB
• and host BRIAN COOK

With a tribute to the history of stand-up comedy and the many performers who have made us laugh over the years, along with GREAT prizes!

So on Tuesday, December 2nd, make your way over to the BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES THEATRE (12 Alexander Street, at Yonge Street two blocks north of College)

For more information, download PDF Flyer.

Doors @ 7:00 pm, show @ 8:00 pm.
Tickets are available for $15 with net proceeds to benefit the David Suzuki Foundation.

Send an e-mail to: allstarsofcomedy@live.ca including your name and how many tickets you need.

Immigrant Education offers occupation-specific language courses to help Internationally Trained Individuals develop proficiency in listening, speaking, writing and reading in the context of a professional workplace in Canada. [Find out more and register...]

George Brown College School of Early Childhood presents:

7th Annual Jammin’ To Jamaica

Friday, November 21, 2008

Sally Horsfall Eaton Building
Ryerson Campus
99 Gerrard Street East (Corner of Mutual and Gerrard)
5th Floor 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy:
Gourmet food stations with a Jamaican flare!
Cash Bar!
Live Auction!

Tickets: $50.00

Tickets available from: Lynn Wilson, 416 415-5000 x 2340 Ryerson Campus, Room 520 lwilson@georgebrown.ca.

The official opening of 230 Richmond Street East,  home to the School of Design, Institute of Entrepreneurship and Community Innovation and Continuing Education takes place on Friday, November 14, 2008.  

The evening starts with  a Welcome Address by President Anne Sado and Paul Rowan, Chair, Strategic Planning Committee, School of Design.  

The Guest Speaker for the evening is Dean Martin, Creative Director of Cundari sfp.  Dean will be discussing the theme of creative hubs and industry trends in design.  

A panel of industry leaders will have an opportunity to respond and provide their views.  

The panel members include:  

Nicole Vallée
President
Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario)  

Brian Howlett
President
The Advertising and Design Club of Canada (ADCC)  

Thomas Dannenberg
Past President
Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communications (CAPIC)    

This will be followed by tours and interactive stops throughout the building including  the NOXON Exhibition, Button Press Demos, Caricatures / Drawing Demos and Guitar Hero music video game with a reception to follow.    

Please RSVP with by November 10, 2008.

Drop by 230 Richmond St. East, new home to the School of Design, Institute of Entrepreneurship and Community Innovation and Continuing Education.

Join us for an Architect's Talk to learn more about the interior architecture of the space.

Date:  Friday, November 14, 2008
Time:  2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Venue: George Brown College, 230 Richmond St. E., Main Gallery

Guest Speaker at 3:30 pm

Renée Daoust
Architect, Urban Planner, Principal
Daoust Lestage

Renée Daoust, principal of the firm Daoust Lestage inc., acts both as project and design architect. Her double training in architecture and urban design gives her the ability to oversee projects from the urban design perspective as well as from the architectural standpoint. Consequently, she is closely involved in the design of all of the firm's projects.

Ms. Daoust was the principal in charge of project and design for the award-winning Quartier international de Montréal and CDP Capital Centre (the main building in the Quartier international de Montréal).

She is currently co-responsible for the design of a new residential development on the LeBreton Flats in Ottawa while sharing the leadership of the team of design professionals selected by Ryerson University to envision the future of its campus in downtown Toronto. She is also currently working on a study for the redevelopment and modernization of the site of Radio-Canada/CBC's Montreal headquarters.

Tours and interactive stops throughout the building including the NOXON Exhibition, Button Press Demos and Guitar Hero start at 2 pm.  

Please rsvp to Alice Lee at by November 10, 2008.

A networking event for Business students and alumni taking place on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 6 pm in the Toronto Board of Trade (First Canadian Place).

The event will feature a panel of alumni and industry leaders from the business and financial sectors, who will share their experiences in the business world and personal best practices.

Tickets are $10 and available through the Alumni Relations office at www.georgebrown.ca/alumni.

(Download the poster in PDF format*)

Canadian journalist and author Gwynne Dyer to visit George Brown College on Tuesday November 11, 2008 and will deliver two outstanding lectures:

1. "After Iraq" draws on Gwynne Dyer’s most recent book, “The Mess They Made” (McClelland and Stewart, June 2007). The lecture focuses on a nearer future, after the US military withdraws from Iraq. Will terrorism really get worse? What will happen to all those Arab regimes that depended on American support when it is no longer guaranteed? What will happen to oil? What will happen to Israel? [More...]
   
   This lecture will take place from 12:00 to 2:00 PM in Room 303 at 290 Adelaide Street East.
   
   Lunch will be provided.
   
   
2. "Climate Wars", based on his forthcoming CBC "Ideas" series and Random House book of the same name (out in fall 2008) deals with the frightening geopolitical implications of large-scale climate change. Governments are starting to make some calculations that they would prefer not to discuss in front of the children. [More...]
   
   This lecture will take place from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Student Centre at Casa Loma Campus, 142 Kendal Ave.
   
   Refreshments will be provided.

These lectures are being co-sponsored by the Office of the Vice-President Academic, the Centre for International and Immigrant Education, the Centre for Liberal and Preparatory Studies and the GBC Green Team.

For additional details about Gwynne Dyer or about these lectures, go to www.georgebrown.ca/News/Gwynne_Dyer_oct08.aspx.

There is no fee, but participants need to reserve a seat by sending an e-mail to msmall@georgebrown.ca.

Please indicate which lecture you want to attend and any special needs when you register.

Date:  Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:30pm in Room E112, Casa Loma Campus

Speaker:  Mr.  Michael Ettedgui
Educational Consultant for Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center, Canada

Title:  Digital Terrorism & Hate: Holocaust Denial on the Internet

Educator Michael Ettedgui will discuss the dangerous trend on Holocaust denial currently circulating on the Internet.  Mr. Ettedgui is a frequent lecturer on matters relating to tolerance and internet hate crime issues in Canada, and on the topic of Cyberhate: Racism's New Frontline. 

In his talk, Mr. Ettedgui will illustrate how the Internet is increasingly being used by terrorists, racists and extremists to train combatants, advance their views and recruit for their organizations. The Wiesenthal Center broke new ground by exposing how the Internet can serve as a virtual classroom for hate and is invaluable for law enforcement, community activists, concerned parents, students, teachers and the media.  A question and answer period will follow.

Please contact Susan Born at 416-415-5000, ext. 4556 for further details.

Focusing on the legality and regulations regarding work permits for international students.

Friday, October 31, 2008
2-5 pm
St. James Campus,
200 King St. E.,
Room 128 (beside the Tim Hortons)

(Download the flyer in PDF format*)

Monday, September 22, 2008 & Thursday October 30, 2008

Location:
George Brown College
St. James Campus
Main Lobby (200 King St. East)
[Booth near Tim Hortons]

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Griffith University is regarded as one of Australia's most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the Asia-Pacific region's most influential universities. Griffith prepares future leaders equipped to manage tomorrow’s global issues. Refer to: www.griffith.edu.au.

Download the poster in PDF format*.

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008

Come and Experience the Change from 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm.  The Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts is proudly opening its doors to everyone to experience the polish and elegance of our new spaces and services to students.

Take this opportunity to tour the building and visit the new and renovated facilities.  As well, there will be two tours of the new restaurant Chefs’ House at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm; meet in the Lobby of 300 Adelaide St. East.

Experience surprises, entertainment and samplings.

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm - Showcase of Programs:

• School of Continuing Education
• School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
• George Brown Chef School

Floors 1, 2, 3

1:00 pm - Presentations:

• Anne Sado, President, GBC & John Walker, Dean, CHCA
  Special Unveiling of Poster

Atrium

1:30 pm - Impress’d Fashion Show:

• Hospitality Uniforms

Atrium

We hope you can join us in this celebration!

[Find our more...]

Be our guests!

The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) with headquarters in Brasilia takes pleasure in inviting you to attend a special event called 'Amazon in Toronto' an exposition of the Amazon, its tourism attractions and products by the 8 member countries of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty – Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela.

This exposition is the Toronto launch of Destination Amazonia Year 2009, an initiative of ACTO aimed at raising the profile of the Amazon in the world tourism market and increasing responsible travel to the region and its peoples, both modern and ancient, with a special feature on Amazonian cuisine.

You are invited to attend our exposition on Friday, October 24, 2008 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the George Brown College - Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts located at 300 Adelaide St. East, Toronto, Ontario.

Come see what the Amazon has to offer you!

Download PDF Flyer

What: Creatures of the Beach, Charity Volleyball Tournament

When: Saturday, October 25, 2008, 11:30am - 4:00pm

Where: Beach Blast (15 Leswyn Rd.)

Who: YOU! (Co-ed team of 6-10 people)

Cost: $25.00 per person

To Register Contact:
Phone - 416-882-5838
Email - creaturesofthebeach@hotmail.com
(registration deadline - October 22, 2008)

Download PDF Flyer

The School of Design and Institute without Boundaries present:

Tucker Viemeister
Designing Experience
Can design improve our behaviour?

Please note: This event has been cancelled.

Join the New York City Excursion in the October Intersession!

Some of the places we'll visit:

• Statue of Liberty
• Rockefeller Centre
• Empire State Building
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Guggenheim Museum
• Federal Reserve Bank

[Find out more about how to register...]

The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario announced the 2008 annual student awards. George Brown graphic design student Kristina Camara won this year’s "Shikatani Lacroix Award for Packaging” for her project Take Your Time.
[Read more...]

Be bold, sexy, and striking… for half the money!

You’ve seen his polished designs on singer Nelly Furtado and actress Maria Bello. Now you can see them on yourself, for up to 60 percent off retail value – and all for a good cause. Shop and save on Arthur Mendonça spring, summer and resort designs, and support the 40th Anniversary Scholarship Fund for George Brown students.

Invite your friends and colleagues, and join us for George Brown’s first-ever designer sale! 

Sale Dates:   
October 1 - 2, 2008     (1 pm to 7 pm)
October 3, 2008          (12 pm to 5 pm)

Location:
George Brown College, St. James Campus, Main Lobby (200 King St. East)

For more details please contact Alice Lee at or Candice Todd at .

Arthur Mendonça is one of Canada’s most celebrated young designers. Born in Toronto, and raised in São Miguel, Portugal, he now lives and works in Toronto. His designs have been featured in Toronto Life Fashion, Elle, Glamour and Marie Claire. Arthur recently made an appearance as the inaugural guest judge on “Project Runway Canada”. 

You can find out more about Arthur Mendonça at www.mendonca.ca.

Partial proceeds will go towards the GBC 40th anniversary Scholarship Fund

See Theatre grads Evan Buliung, Ben Carlson and Ron Kennell in The Taming of the Shrew at the 2008 Stratford Shakespeare Festival. 

Take advantage of a special package including centre stage seats, return coach bus, and après-show reception with the actors.

[Read more and buy tickets...]

For those applicants who have submitted a late application to any of our programs, or those who have not yet applied but still want to, Admissions staff will be on hand at our Casa Loma & St. James campuses to process your application on the spot.

Please bring an original copy of your academic transcripts. If this is not possible, admission testing will be arranged where applicable.

We will be available for this process until Friday September 5.

You are invited to attend International Student Orientation Session

Date:
Friday, September 12, 2008

Time:
3:00pm to 5:30pm

Location:
St. James Campus
200 King St. East
Room 128 SJA
(Auditorium Beside Tim Horton's)

Download the flyer in PDF format

International Student Orientation Manual 2008 (PDF)

All new international students are invited to a day of fun activities and useful information to jumpstart your college life in Toronto

NO COST TO PARTICIPATE but Pre-registration is required

[Find out more and register...]

[Find more information and download Postgraduate Programs at George Brown College Brochure...]

This service is available to full-time students (post secondary, tuition shorts, apprenticeships, part-time day). 400,000 job opportunities compiled from 15,000 websites, including corporate, educational, government, not-for-profit and job boards. Search for full-time post graduate employment, summer positions, part-time employment, and internships. JobSpyder™ tools assist you in finding the right employment, fast. Search for a job now...

Learn more about the Student Leadership Academy

Registration is closed for this event.
Thank you for your interest!

*(all expense includes accommodations, meals & transportation)

Wags N' Bags - a doggie fashion show & fundraiser for the lions foundation of Canada Dog Guides. A doggone evening at Canada's first pet discovery centre, PawsWay!

Help George Brown College students raise money for Canada Dog Guides.

When: Thursday, July 31, 5-8pm

Where: PawsWay at Harbourfront centre
(beside The Radisson Hotel)

Entrance: $5 donation

Register your pup to be in the fashion show or find out how to be a vendor at the event at wagsnbags.blogspot.com.

Download PDF Flyer

MOSAIC
An event to benefit KEEP A CHILD ALIVE

KEEP A CHILD ALIVE is a charitable organization which is designed to accelerate action to combat the global AIDS pandemic, including the provision of AIDS medicine to children and their families with HIV/AIDS and create awareness about the issue.

We would like to invite you to come out to the Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. West in Toronto, on Wednesday July 23rd for a night of film, music, and cultural exchange.

Itinerary of Events:

6pm until 7pm

• Screening of Alicia Keys KEEP A CHILD ALIVE documentary "Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Mother Land"

7pm until 10pm

• Deejay Nana will be Spinning HOT FIRE on the Turntables all night long!
• Batucada Carioca playing some HOT Brazilian drum beats for you to shake your booty too!
• Buyaku Yosakoi - Traditional Japanese Drum and Dance Troupe
• Seoul Quintet
• True Notion - Look out for the young, up and coming duo of VERY talented young men, Ryan & Adam Martin.
• PLUS Silent Auction and Raffle Prizes!

Tickets are ONLY $25 per person.

For Tickets and more info please contact moduswell@gmail.com

Download PDF Flyer

George Brown College has received funding from the Provincial Government to proceed with a new state-of-the art campus in the heart of Waterfront Toronto’s new East Bayfront development. The new facility will help address skills shortages in a variety of industries and provide new opportunities for Ontarians looking for essential training and re-training. [Read more...]

An exclusive opportunity to sample truly unique beer along with matching appetizers. Guests' palates will be delighted with food and beer that stimulate the senses in this unique and absolutely worthwhile evening.

All proceeds raised from the event will go to support Camp Oochigeas, a camp that provides children living with cancer a release from the daily fight that they endure.

Tickets will be priced at $30 per person.

The event will include a silent auction along with a raffle throughout the evening.

Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: The Beer Bistro
Address: 18 King Street East, Toronto

For tickets and more information contact:
caps.off.for.charity@gmail.com

On Monday July 14th, 2008, the 'Bingo For Ballers' team from George Brown College will be holding the inaugural fundraiser 'Bingo For Ballers in support of Concrete Hoops'.

The event will include:

• an evening of Bingo
• fantastic prizes
• music
• bar amenities

Some of the prizes that have already been donated include:

• 4 Platinum Toronto Maple Leafs Tickets (Glass Seats!!), courtesy of Ballantry Homes
• A Twilight Twosome of Golf at Angus Glen Golf Club
• 19" LCD TV from Toshiba
• Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs Autographed Authentic Memorabilia, courtesy of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
• Toronto Blue Jays Tickets (Premium Seats)
• Beauty Products, Jewelry, Gift Cards, Prize Packs, and Much Much More!!

All proceeds from the event will benefit Concrete Hoops, a Toronto based not-for-profit organization that provides positive programs dedicated to promoting the social, emotional, and physical well-being of at-risk youth through basketball education.

Buy your tickets now for $20 by emailing bingo.for.ballers@gmail.com.

WHEN: Monday July 14th, 2008
WHERE: Paupers Pub, 539 Bloor Street West (Bloor and Bathurst)
DOORS OPEN: 7:30 pm
BINGO BEGINS: 8:00 pm

"Bring Your Game!"
For more information, please contact bingo.for.ballers@gmail.com.

On June 12, 2008 the second cohort of our Bachelor of Applied Business - Financial Services degree students graduated at the college’s annual convocation ceremony. This was another strong group of grads that not only achieved academic excellence in the classroom during their four-year study in the program, but also jump started their careers by securing progressive positions in reputable companies across Canada. [Read more...]

At Summer Institute, early childhood practitioners, university and college faculty, and researchers will gather for a series of workshops, group discussions and presentations on Preparing Professionals to Lead Change in the Early Years.  Two of the featured speakers include Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus of OISEUT and Charles Pascal, the Premier’s Early Learning Advisor. [Find out more...]

George Brown College students who recently competed in the Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) national entrepreneurship competition, the country's largest and most prestigious student entrepreneurship contest run by the Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) student organization, were named the Most Improved Team for 2008. Armin Zohrabi, the president of George Brown’s student ACE team, also brought home the Student Leader of the Year Award. [Read more...]

George Brown College, in collaboration with the Toronto District School Board, and the Toronto Catholic District School Board, offered a one-day conference to promote civic engagement and social responsibility among elementary, high school and college students. Conference theme was to illustrate youth leaders, community and social agency representatives who are making a difference in our world today! [Find out more...]

Photos by Andrew Hordylan

April 2008

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On Saturday, May 24th George Brown College will be a participant in the Toronto wide Doors Open event. (Note, we will be open only on the 24th). We will be featuring our 215 King Street location, inviting the public to view the building and the work in progress. 

For more information on the event visit: www.toronto.ca/doorsopen.

Official program guides for Doors Open Toronto 2008 will be available in the Toronto Star Thursday, May 22, 2008.

Download the George Brown Open Doors Toronto Flyer (pdf*)

On May 5th and 6th, students from George Brown College's Centre for Construction & Engineering Technologies participated in Ontario Technological Skills Competition at RIM Park in Waterloo, Ontario, bringing home two gold medals, one silver and two bronze.

The name of the winners are: Lawrence Lee, Daniel Kershen, Dan Muirhead, Bryan Begall and Rick Moriarity. [Read more...]

This year, a major gift of $115,000 was received from the General Contractors' Section of the Toronto Construction Association at the George Brown College Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies student awards ceremony held at Casa Loma Campus. When matched by the government's Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS) program, this became a $191,000 endowment. [Read more...]

Celebrating our Ruby Anniversary at George Brown College, Jewellery Studies presents ROUGE 2008 Jewellery Arts Graduate Exhibition and Sale. This exhibit features jewellery designed and made by the graduating students of the three-year program.

The student awards presentations will also occur at the opening night. This event is open to the public and free to attend. [More...]

Check out Career Launch, a free employment conference hosted by Career Services and Counselling, being held on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at the Casa Loma Campus.

More than 80 students recognized by faculty and sponsors at 32nd annual George Brown Business Awards Ceremony. Nearly $31,000 donated by some of Toronto's leading industry sponsors, awarded to winners.

A four-person student team from George Brown College came closest to the mark in a recent mock tender closing in Toronto.

In support of the AWCCA Student Emergency Fund!

Connect with alumni, faculty and students of the Assaulted Women and Children's Counsellor/ Advocate program to celebrate the 20th anniversary of feminist, anti-violence education and activism. Sunday, April 27, 2008.

Doors open at 7:00pm, Show begins at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $10 Sliding Scale. [More...]

Gordana Icevska has covered diversity, politics and the Balkan wars as a reporter, correspondent and analyst for international media outlets, including BBC, CNN, Time Magazine and Institute for War and Peace Reporting. [Read more].

Read the article by Gordana Icevska I’m not the only one who is different

The School of Design at George Brown College hosts an exhibition highlighting the best works from the Graphic Design, Game Design and Design Management students.

[Find out more...]

April 24 & 25, 2008

MARK THE DATE!  

The 8th Annual Child Care Cooks Conference 2008 will be held at Ryerson Campus of George Brown College.

Join us as we celebrate the college's 40th anniversary in looking back at food trends in the past 40 years and looking forward to giving children the best start!

Details re registration to follow!

George Brown Dance will participate in the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra's "Danceries".

This evening of Dance and Live Music is presented by the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra and will feature dancers from George Brown Dance, York University, Humber College and the Swansea School of Dance.

Friday April 25, 2008 at 8:00 pm at The Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON.

Tickets $20.00/Students, $35.00/Adults

Tickets available through Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.ca.

Join us for this annual event which will be held at the Berkeley Church at 315 Queen Street East.

The show is on Thursday, April 24 at 7:30PM.

An entrance fee of $25 will be payable in advance, or $30 at the door.

Form more information on payment for this event, please call 416-415-5000 ext. 4840.

Download PDF flyer

Poster: Nicholas Geldart
Photographer: Hilary Spencer
Model: Kayla Ellen Lew (second year F113 student)
Designer: Mike Ausgar for MADISON

Blood Wedding playwright Frederico Lorca was executed for being a free thinker during Franco's rule of Spain. Similarly, Mexican poet Emma Beltran was kidnapped and tortured in 2001 for her belief in freedom of expression.  Join us for special pre-show reading and discussion by Emma Beltran on April 19.
[More...]

Jean Giraudoux’s The Madwoman of Chaillot to kick off George Brown Theatre School’s 2007/2008 season of plays [Read more].

The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario is looking for 50 volunteers to assist in the Annual POGO Gala. It is a known as one of the city's hottest events - attracting over 1,000 individuals and raising over $450,000 for POGO.

We are looking for responsible adults 19+ to help us out the night of the 2008 POGO Gala - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the Liberty Grand.

Here is a list of volunteer positions available:

• Silent Auction monitors - before dinner and during party
• Ticket Takers - dinner
• Guest greeters and table seaters - dinner
• Guest greeters and ticket takers - party
• Raffle Ticket Sellers - energetic individuals who can sell raffle tickets at our dinner – retail experience preferred
• Silent Auction Cash Out - individuals who are good with money!

Volunteer roles will begin at 4:30 pm and end at 1:30 am. Shift times will depend on the roles you have requested. It is a long night but very rewarding. Certificates of Appreciation will be provided for your resumes.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please email jforsythe@pogo.ca.

Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St. Toronto, ON

• Tickets $20.00

• please contact Christine Heath @  georgebrowndance@balletjorgen.ca

DISPLAYS BY FIRST & SECOND YEAR STUDENTS
MEET FACULTY, AGENCIES, COMMUNITY MEMBERS
FUN, FOOD & SOCIALIZING FOR ALL

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008
11:00 a.m.  -  3:00 p.m.
George Brown College
200 King St. East
Toronto
6th floor, in the GYM

Download Flyer (PDF)

Food Couture. Chef Competition. Silent Auction.

Time:
7pm - 10:30pm

Date:
Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Where:
MYTH - 417 Danforth Ave., Toronto

Tickets: $25
Students: $20

Contact:
Caitlin: 416-388-3000
tastegbc@gmail.com

Download PDF flyer

If You Like Live Rock Music and Entertaining Activities, then you will certainly enjoy George Brown Rocks Through the Decades!!

The students of the Special Events diploma program are hosting a music festival celebrating the 40th birthday of George Brown College. This musical journey will commemorate 40 years of music from the 1960s to the present.

The event will consist of bands, history and fun, and will illustrate George Brown College's history and its growth in our community. We will have four bands that will each play 20 minute sets from each decade. While the bands are playing we will have various activities happening, and we will have prizes for a raffle draw, best dressed, name the song, and more!

All proceeds are going to the YES CHEF! Campaign and all the hospitality programs.

Please come show your support to your fellow students and school.

When: Monday, April 7, 2008.
Doors Open: 7:45pm- 11:00pm
Location: The Silver Dollar Room, 486 Spadina Ave. (South on Spadina Ave. at the intersection of College St.)

Cost:
Early Bird: $20 
Door: $30 

Contact:  gbcrocks@gmail.com or look for "George Brown Rocks Through the Ages" on Facebook for further information.

Please look for an information table and ticket sales near the student lounge beginning from Thursday March 27th, Friday March 28th, Monday April 1, Thursday April 3rd , starting at 12pm until 3pm. Dates may be added.

What:
Texas Cowboy Poker Tournament
Lot's of great prizes!
Cowboy attire highly encouraged but not required.

When:
Thursday, April 3rd
12-3 pm

Where:
The Students Lounge
St. James Campus

Cost: $10
Tickets will be on sale on March 24th 12-3pm in front of student association at the St. James Campus

All of the proceeds will go to The United Way

For more information:
Contact Bianca Dragicevic at bianca_dragicevic@hotmail.com

Support for George Brown College’s Yes Chef! campaign is an investment in the future of Canada’s hospitality industry. As one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing economic sectors, the need for career-ready graduates has never been greater [Read more].

Taste of GBC is a charity event with all the proceeds going to the Yes Chef! Campaign 

Date: Tuesday April 1, 2008
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Place: 3rd floor Patio, St. James Campus

The event will be a food festival where students and faculty members can come out and try food from restaurants in the neighborhood at reasonable prices.
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On Tuesday, April 1, 2008, from 11am to 2pm the GBC St. James Campus - Main Foyer will be transformed into a Love and Sex art gala. Become immersed in the ambiance and partake in the live charity art showcase and silent auction.

Attendance is FREE and everyone has the opportunity to purchase original artwork and crafts.

Enjoy food, drinks, and enter for your chance to win prizes and a mystery gift pack valued at $200.

All proceeds donated to Canadian Breast Cancer Founcation.

For more information: Contact Rod Sampang  416-473-1721 or Astrid Arauz 416-565-9698

Mind the Gap: Fairness in the Real World of Work
Monday, March 24 – Friday, March 28, 2008.
Special events and much more.

Every year, the School of Labour and the Labour Fair Committee organizes a Labour Fair to showcase current labour issues, initiatives and cultural events for the students  and staff of George Brown College. For more information, visit the School of Labour section of our web site.

George Brown College 2nd year dental hygiene student Diane Ioannou is the recipient of the Johnson & Johnson/Canadian Dental Hygienists Association Community Health Prize. The $3,000 prize is awarded in recognition of the commitment to improving oral health through community service.

Read Diane’s essay (PDF) about the project that she completed in her Community Health Placement in Health Promotion in the Interprofessional Learning Clinic.

March 2008, The Canadian census has released a report revealing that more and more Canadians are choosing the culinary arts as a trade.

Chef Higgins, Director George Brown Chef School, and a Chef School student were interviewed for this report from Global News.

[ View the video]

Centre for Business students compete to determine who would represent George Brown College at the provincial qualifying round for the Ontario Heads of Business Case Competition. The students’ task was to develop and present an Integrated Marketing Communications Plan, highlighting recommendations on how to increase student enrollment in business programs at Ontario’s colleges. [More...]

Over the past 2 years, 16 George Brown ECE graduate students have been involved in a Study Abroad opportunity in the city of Suzhou, China.

[Read more about China Project...]

Student Bryan McMillan won the 6th Annual S. Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Canadian Regional Competition held Sat., Feb. 2 at George Brown. Bryan, a fourth semester Culinary Management student mentored by Chef Charlton Alvarez , will now go on to represent Canada at the Finals Competition in Napa Valley in March.
[More...]

A Guitar Hero Tournament will test George Brown College students Guitar Hero skills.

This event is also going to provide exposure and donations for a Toronto based charity called THE MUSIC BOX KIDS.

When:
Thursday, March 27th
11am - 2pm

Where:
The Students Lounge
St. James Campus

Cost:
To play in the tournament - $3.00
To play for fun - $1.00

All of the proceeds will go to The Music Box Kids charity.

To Sign in:
Contact Alli Saunders at saundersalli@yahoo.com
or
Look for the Guitar Hero table during school hours

The Fashion Management students and graduates of George Brown College invite you to FashionWorks - a networking event.  Come enjoy a late afternoon of mingling with outstanding graduates, current students, top industry partners and faculty.
[Find out more and register...]

MARCH MADNESS @ G.B.C.
3 on 3 B-BaIl Tournament
March 27, 2008

Compete for awesome prizes & brag'n rights. Enjoy food, drinks, music, b-ball action and FUN!

3-5 Players per team. 11AM - 4PM.

$5 per team.

REGISTER TODAY!!! (Download PDF registration form )

6th floor Student Athletic office. Last day to register, March 25th, 2008.

Players must be 18 years of age and full time GBC students.

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We are saddened by the passing of the first President of George Brown College, Clifford Lloyd. In honour of his contribution to the College, we have designated the 40th anniversary scholarship fund as the ‘Clifford Lloyd 40th Anniversary Bursary Fund’. Below is an obituary provided to us by his family.

Anne Sado
President
Clifford Lloyd's obituary

Discover how careers in technology and the trades are 'Going Green. At George Brown College we are making the environment a priority. As a globally conscious student you can make a difference! Join us at Technology in the City '08 and learn how George Brown College is integrating environmental studies into many aspects of our curriculum. Read more...

Casa Loma Campus
March 19th

St. James Campus
March 26th

Think of it as a history-making opportunity for you to do something big about cancer, something epic. Like cycling from Toronto to Niagara Falls. Over 200 kilometers in two days in June, 2008...

[Find out more...]

Jewellery Studies will be participating in the Craft Schools of Canada Exhibit at the Spring One of A Kind Show, March 20th to 24th, 2008, at the Direct Energy Centre.  The Craft Schools of Canada Exhibit is in it’s second year and was created by the One of a Kind show as a showcase to promote the public’s awareness of craft schools and to create an opportunity for students to participate in a retail environment.  Current and recent grads of the program will be showing traditional and contemporary metalwork at the Jewellery Booth.

When: 
March 20–24, 2008
Thursday 11-10
Good Friday 10-10
Saturday 10-9
Easter Sunday 10-6
Easter Monday 11-6

Where: Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place

For more information about Jewellery Studies
www.georgebrown.ca/jewellery

For more information on the One of a Kind Show
www.oneofakindshow.com

Sporting Life is recruiting on-campus on March 12th from 10am-2pm in the Casa Loma Career Centre C317.

The CIBC is conducting an Information Session on March 13th in the Casa Loma Career Centre from 11am-12pm.
Learn about exciting Career Opportunities with CIBC
Bring a Resume and Dress for Success.

At the end of the 16th century the monarchy was restored in England, the theatres were reopened and English audiences were demanding a fresh style of performance.  In 1708 William Congreve duly gave them that and more in the most celebrated example of Restoration Comedy: The Way of the World.  Since that time, the play has come to be regarded not only as Congreve's masterpiece, but one of the greatest comedies ever written. [More...]

Youth Violence "Mental Health Issue or Criminal Behaviour?"  - A Public Health Discussion for Prevention

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Toronto, Ontario 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

An educational forum presented by George Brown College's Centre for Preparatory & Liberal Studies in partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

[Find out more...]

Inspired by the Buddhist representation of Guan Yin, these Chinese dancers perform an amazing routine depicting the “thousand arms” of the Bodhisattva of Compassion. What makes this dance so special is that all the performers in this troupe are deaf—and one of the members is currently a new student here at George Brown College!

Click on the image below to watch the routine on YouTube.

Over the past 7 years, about 60 students have been involved in the Jamaica Project in the parish of Westmoreland.

On January 2008, students left for Jamaica.

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

New menu available for the Dining Room starting January 14, 2008.
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Dance Performance Studies students performed their own choreographed solo works in a studio performance at Casa Loma on Dec. 13, 2007. For some students, the choreography class, lead by Sion Irwin-Childs, was their first opportunity to create dance works themselves.

“When you create it yourself it’s harder,” says student Katie Joyce. Joyce started creating her unnamed piece by exploring movements, then adding music. “It changes every time I dance it,” she says. [View photo gallery in separate browser window]

Log On to Student Success

Presented with ‘Influencer Award’ at 2007 Immigrant Success Awards by Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council [Read more].

February 20th, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Casa Loma Career Centre

Please register online to get the chance to win a latest
I-pod Nano!

Join us on Thursday, February 14 at the Casa Loma campus to help us celebrate our 1st anniversary! There'll be prizes and light refreshments at Room C317, the Career Centre, so mark your calendars and pay us a visit. We're here to help!

Click on the image below to download the flyer

What is the “Whole Brain Designer”? Join Paul Rowan, co-founder of Umbra and the Umbra Concept Store, to learn more about using design in business. Paul will also describe “design assessment” as illustrated through innovation, saleability, manufacturability, sustainability, form packaging and gross profit.

The Whole Brain Designer seminar is hosted by the School of Design and takes place on February 13, 2008 at the Berkeley Church (315 Queen St. East). Seminar starts at 6 pm and is open to design and business students. Please rsvp by February 6, 2008 using the online form. Read more about the event and Paul Rowan.

Meet George Brown College Center for Construction and Engineering Technology students and graduates who are actively seeking employment opportunities in the construction, IT and Engineering industries. [Read more...]

Please join us on Thursday February 7, 2008
from 10:00am to 2:00pm
at the Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts.

Meet George Brown College Chef School and Hospitality & Tourism Management students and graduates who are actively seeking employment opportunities in the culinary and hospitality & tourism industries. [Find out more and register...]

Answer these questions and you could win a grand prize of $2,000 or one of ten prizes of $100.

Entries must be submitted before midnight on Sunday, February 2.

Join us at the St. James campus to take part in a Career Information Sessions hosted by the following organization:

• Certified General Accountants (CGA)

The CGA will host a session at the St. James campus on Thursday, January 31 from 10 am to 2 pm.

For more information and to register for the events, visit the Student Affairs section of our web site.

Focusing on the legality and regulations regarding work permits for international students.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
3-5 pm
Casa Loma Career Centre

Heart Health month February is just around the corner, so join President Anne Sado and the Inter-Professional Health Promotion Team at St. James (200 King St. E. front lobby - outside bookstore) on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, from 1:15 till 2:00 p.m. to launch our Staff and Students Walking Program .

[Find out more...]

• Do you have a great idea for a business?
• Are you a person with a disability?
• Are you not eligible for EI or OSDP support?

Come to the Casa Loma Career Centre (C317)
on Wednesday January 23rd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

You are invited to attent International Students Orientation Session.

Friday, January 18, 2008

Find out more and register...

Friday, January 11th, 2008
Departure 7am

Register at the St. James gymnasium, 6th Floor

Contact:

Tammy Hui
416-415-5000, ext. 4068

Kyra Lindsay
416-415-5000, ext. 3962

In the event of a transit strike

If GO Transit workers go on strike and bus service is suspended, George Brown College will remain open and all classes and services will operate normally.

To ease traffic congestion we suggest that students and staff use TTC, carpool, and consider alternative means of coming to college, such as biking or walking.

Academic Accommodations for Students

Students are requested to pursue all possible means to get to school. Classes should work together to arrange alternative transportation through car-pooling to the extent that they can. Individual students are also encouraged to consult the Student Association or the welcome desks of Student services for  car-pool lists.

Faculty are asked to avoid scheduling the start tests or exams before 9:30 AM wherever possible in order to accommodate students who need extra time to get to school.

Assignments

Students are expected to get assignments in by the due date. Students may wish to fax/email assignments to the College. Please contact your department for the correct fax number or e-mail address.

Michael Cooke,
VP Academic Excellence and Student Success

Learn strategies you can begin using immediately to ensure you get off to the right start. Meet other students and staff and get the information you need to be ready for your first class.