ALUMNI AND FRIENDS

Theatre grad stars in The Toxic Avenger

See 2008 Theatre alumnus Evan Smith in The Toxic Avenger, a musical about a seven-foot mutant freak with superhuman strength and a heart as big as Newark.  Evan stars as the Avenger who’s out to save New Jersey, end global warming and woo the prettiest librarian in town.  Buy one ticket, get one free. [More…]

Chowder tasting at Duke of Westminster

Munsch Crunch children’s show and party

Rising Star Chef Dinner featuring Chef Marco Zandona
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Chef Marco Zandona's love affair with Italian gastronomy began at an early age while rolling gnocchi with his mother.  Since then, he has lived in several regions of Italy: Verona and its wine region, Parma, Milano, and Tuscany - working at various trattorias in the Chianti area.  At Via Allegro, Chef Zandona has focused on Italian Artisanal cooking, and has also pursued an education in wine with the International Sommelier Guild.

Institute of Entrepreneurship & Community Innovation

Alumni employees gather for lunch

Fifty alumni who work at George Brown College gathered for lunch at The Chefs’ House on October 7, 2009. For many, it was their first time dining at the College’s new street-front restaurant, especially with people with whom they share a double affiliation. [View photo album… ]

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Third annual Breakfast of Champions

All great leaders have a vision. A compelling vision will take you through challenging times and give you a deeper sense of gratitude when success comes your way. Join Business Administration graduate Dan Perdue for breakfast at the Toronto Board of Trade and learn how to create your vision for success.  [More…]

Introducing Rising Star Chef Dinner Series

Savour the culinary talents of top Ontario chefs, including George Brown alumni, at the launch of a series of three 4-course dinners paired with select wines.  Save $45 off the regular dinner price, and treat you and a friend to a unique dining experience at George Brown’s own The Chefs’ House restaurant.  [More…]

American Sign Language/English Interpreter Workshop

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009

A 3-hour workshop for AEIP alumni, students and faculty that will examine how to offer feedback between AEIP mentors and mentees, and to practice modeled learning conversations between a mentor and mentee. [Download PDF flyer]

Turn your diploma into a degree
Free information seminar

University Canada West’s Degree Completion program can turn your George Brown diploma into a BCom degree in as little as two years. All UCAN programs are offered on-campus and online, allowing working professionals to pursue their undergrad degrees or MBAs while they continue their full-time careers.  Attend an information seminar on Sept. 28 at 7 pm – St. James Campus, Room 175B, 200 King Street E.  [ More…]

Put your strengths to work!

Building on your strengths as opposed to overcoming your weaknesses is the key to job satisfaction.  In this two-hour interactive workshop, learn how to apply your strengths at work to achieve maximum success.  Create a winning work environment that feeds, energizes and sustains you.  [More…]

Emerge:  An exhibit of jewelry grads
Aug. 1 to Sept. 30
18 Karat jewelry store is featuring the work of five young jewelry grads who the owners/goldsmiths feel excel in design, craftsmanship, beauty and creativity.  The work of Shannon Clay, Therese Cruz, Margo Glenn, Ji-Sung Han and Samantha Hawkes will be on display and for sale at 18Karat from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30.  Alumni and friends are invited to meet the designers at a special reception to launch Emerge on Aug. 13, from 5pm - 8pm.  Visit Emerge at 18 Karat, 275 Dundas St. West, Toronto.

Research projects enhance education and careers

Fashion student Angella Mackey is helping design a garment that will never make a runway show - but could help save lives. She’s part of a multi-disciplinary George Brown research team developing an electronics-embedded vest that can continuously monitor a wearer’s heart – making it fast and easy for medical staff to check heart history and address problems.  [More…]