George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Our campuses were abuzz on Saturday, November 29, as the next generation of George Brown applicants toured our state-of-the-art facilities and got the inside scoop — from over 400 employees and current students — on what makes our polytechnic such a great place to learn.
This was a particularly special Open House as it marked our first as George Brown Polytechnic. It was also the first event to include a fully operational Limberlost Place, the new home to the School of Architectural Studies, Mary’s Place and other programming.
Prospective students toured classrooms and specialized labs across our campuses, and learned about the many services we offer, including Admissions, Transfer and Pathways, Financial Aid, Accessible Learning, Athletics, and many departments supporting student life.
“Welcoming nearly 4,000 guests to our campuses, we showcased our incredible career-oriented programming and student supports through the involvement of colleagues from across George Brown,” said Dr. Gervan Fearon, President. “These events are vital cross-collaborative efforts that give applicants a real glimpse of what learning — and life — looks like at George Brown Polytechnic.”
Patricia Chorney Rubin, Interim Vice President, Academic, was on hand to help welcome the next generation of George Brown students.
“It’s incredible to see our guests engage with our programming and really get a feel for the spirit and culture that defines our polytechnic,” said Chorney Rubin. “We offer hands-on support for future students, so they walk away with a well-rounded appreciation for everything we’ve built our reputation on: our academic programming, our clubs and extracurriculars, and our student supports.”
The event also included several features to make the application process more accessible. Visitors could claim an Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS) voucher, waiving the application fee barrier, while on-campus application support was available throughout the day to help future students with the process.
“I want to extend my gratitude to everyone who helped make this event a success,” said Janene Christiansen, Registrar and Associate Vice President, Strategic Enrolment. “It really is a full team effort to create a welcoming, inclusive, on-site experience for potential George Brown students and their guests, and I can’t thank everyone enough for their enthusiasm and dedication.”
