2012
Minister Gary Goodyear at George Brown College to Announce College and Community Innovation Program Fund Recipients
George Brown funding part of $2 million applied research Green Homes retrofit initiative
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, was at George Brown College today, announcing national funding by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) College-Industry Innovation Fund (CIIF). As part of the announcement, George Brown College was awarded funding for $2 million in infrastructure to support the college’s Green Homes retrofit applied research program. May 22, 2012
George Brown College Awarded More Than $4 Million In Federal Research Grants For Innovative Green Homes Retrofit And Food Applied Research Initiatives
Funding for George Brown College applied research projects provided by The Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) - College and Community Innovation Program
Sally M. Horsfall Eaton named inaugural Chancellor of George Brown College
Sally Horsfall Eaton – a respected Toronto volunteer and philanthropist widely recognized throughout the city for her devotion to numerous not-for-profit organizations and advocacy for social issues – has been named inaugural Chancellor of George Brown College. Toronto – March 15, 2012
- George Brown College President Anne Sado honoured as 2012 YWCA Woman of Distinction
Recognized as the Education recipient for strength of direction and leadership
George Brown College announced today that President Anne Sado has been named a Woman of Distinction in Education by the YWCA Toronto. The awards are selected on a nomination basis and recognize women who have made a significant difference in the lives of girls and women. Toronto, March 8, 2012
- Stopping the spread of superbugs through wireless, real-time location technology: Infonaut partners with George Brown College
University Health Network to test pioneering disease surveillance system, Hospital Watch Live Developed in collaboration with George Brown College, Toronto-based health technology company, Infonaut Inc. has signed a contract with the University Health Network to test its new, real-time disease surveillance system technology. Infonaut’sHospital Watch Live solution will play an important role in preventing and controlling hospital-acquired infections. February 16, 2012
2011
- George Brown College Theatre School Celebrates the Holiday Season With 25 Years Of Munsch Fun
This holiday season, the George Brown Theatre School celebrates 25 years of its annual children’s show with It’s Munsch Time, a colourful and exciting one-hour musical show based on five popular Robert Munsch stories: Class Clown, David’s Father, From Far Away, I’m So Embarrassed and A Promise is a Promise.
- Work-Life Imbalance, Lack Of Self-Advocacy Leading Causes Of Gender And Pay Gap In Professional Kitchens While studies have shown that men occupy a disproportionate number of Toronto’s executive culinary positions and are paid more than their female counterparts, aspiring female chefs should not be discouraged.
- Limited number of George Brown College classes cancelled tonight due to broken water main
Please note that due to a broken water main, a limited number classes in the George Brown College Centre for Continuous Learning scheduled for tonight will be cancelled. Only classes scheduled in St. James Campus at 300 Adelaide St. E. are affected. All other classes at the campus will proceed as normal, and classes in the impacted buildings will continue as scheduled on Tuesday, October 4.
- George Brown College Food and Beverage students to compete for trip for two to Australia
While many students are enjoying their summer holidays, 15 students from George Brown College's School of Food and Beverage Management will be competing for a chance to win an all expenses paid trip for two to Australia.
- George Brown College increases commitment to Video Game Industry by expanding program space and creating new incubator
School of Design will move to larger learning space and foster sector innovation in anticipation of 31 per cent industry growth in Ontario over next three years. June 28, 2011
- George Brown College to announce significant commitment to expansion of Toronto's Video Gaming Industry
On Wednesday, June 29, George Brown College, in partnership with the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) and the City of Toronto, will be announcing the details of a long-term commitment to the expansion of the video gaming and digital media industries in Toronto. June 27, 2011
- George Brown College President Anne Sado receives honorary doctorate from the University of Toronto. George Brown College is proud to announce that its president, Anne Sado, today received an honorary doctorate of laws from the University of Toronto (UofT) during the university’s spring convocation ceremony. June 15, 2011
- Federal budget recognizes key role of colleges in innovation. George Brown College applauds the 2011 federal budget, presented today, for its recognition of the critical role colleges play in advancing innovation through applied research and commercialization strategies. June 6, 2011
- Employers say George Brown leads GTA colleges in producing graduates with most important skills. Soft skills most highly valued.
Toronto-area employers have identified George Brown College as the College producing graduates with the skills they value most. May 30, 2011
- "King of Pastry" Jacquy Pfeiffer to provide George Brown Chef School students with exclusive Toronto lesson in "Sugar Pulling"
Chef from the critically acclaimed documentary “Kings of Pastry” and The French Pastry School in Chicago to demonstrate techniques to George Brown Chef School pastry students. March 30, 2011.
- George Brown College commends Ontario government’s increased investment in colleges
Budget funding will help colleges better contribute to province’s economic growth. March 29, 2011.
- Hated Nightfall and The Skin of Our Teeth launch Theatre School Spring 2011 Season
After three years of intense training, the graduating class of George Brown College Theatre School will present a spring repertory of two plays by master playwrights Howard Barker and Thornton Wilder. March 29, 2011.
- Marriage of Food & Wine celebrates 10-year anniversary at George Brown College Chef School
Annual event brings together the creations of culinary management students and local Ontario wineries; proceeds to benefit student scholarships. March 21, 2011.
- Bridgepoint Health joins Tenet Computer Group and George Brown College
in launching innovative emergency preparedness software.
Advanced crisis simulations to help manage risk through innovative mobile technology. March 9, 2011.
- George Brown College and MEMOTEXT to collaborate on new patient adherence intervention platform.
George Brown College students will work with MEMOTEXT Patient Adherence Solutions on the research and development of a new patient adherence program. March 8, 2011.
- Role of Cultural Diversity in Mental Health Focus of 12th Annual George Brown College Mental Health ConferencePhychiatrist and professor Dr. Kwame McKenzie to lead discussion. March 3, 2011.
- The Chef's House & George Brown College Chef School Celebrate Italian Culinary Tradition With The "VIVA ITALIA! CUCINA" Festival
From Tuesday, February 22 to Friday, February 25, the George Brown Chef School and The Chefs’ House are once again home to Viva Italia!, an exclusive four-day festival celebrating the Italian culinary tradition.
About George Brown College
Toronto’s George Brown College has established a reputation for equipping students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. From its two main campuses located across the downtown core, George Brown offers 148 full-time and 1,600 continuing education programs across a wide variety of professions to a student body of approximately 63,000 (including those enrolled in full-time, part-time and continuing education programs). Students can earn diplomas, post-graduate certificates, industry accreditations, apprenticeships and four-year bachelor degrees.
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