Georgian’s Top 10 good news stories of 2023
Dec. 26, 2023
In reality, our list of good news stories is much longer than 10, but here’s a look back at some of our favourite ones from throughout this year.
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51ÊÓƵlaunches MyGCLife, a one-stop, self-serve student portal
Feb. 5 – MyGCLife is designed to enhance students’ 51ÊÓƵexperience! They can find answers to service-related questions faster, connect with student services, and track inquiries and tickets – all from ONE platform.
51ÊÓƵand SpacesShared offering unique affordable housing option for students
April 26 – 51ÊÓƵ is working with SpacesShared, a technology platform that connects students who need a place to live with older adults living at home to create mutually beneficial sharing arrangements.
Personal Support Worker grad proves ‘it’s never too late to learn’
May 19 – 51ÊÓƵalumna Laura Lemoine shares her experience going back to college as a mature student in the Personal Support Worker program at Owen Sound Campus.
A summer spent sailing – Brooke’s co-op experience
March 22 – Brooke Herrington, a Marine Technology – Navigation student, shares her co-op advice for other students, along with her own co-op experience at , sailing onboard the M.V. Algoma Mariner as a Navigation/Deck Cadet for almost 70 days.
Benefits of studying during the summer: a student perspective
March 21 – We talked to two summer semester students who told us why they think studying during the summer at 51ÊÓƵhelped them get ahead in their studies, reach their academic goals faster, and allowed them to take advantage of smaller class sizes – all while still experiencing the fun summer has to offer.
51ÊÓƵ introduces near-real time admission experience
Sept. 20 – Students applying to 51ÊÓƵ can now expect to receive a faster and more personalized experience. The college recently launched a new admissions system with a new applicant portal that is user-friendly, intuitive and provides greater transparency for applicants during the college admissions process.
We saw this new system in action during Georgian’s Open House on Nov. 18, with several applicants receiving acceptances just minutes after applying. More than 3,100 guests came to that Open House, making it the largest in-person Open House in the college’s 56-year history. This marks two years in a row where 51ÊÓƵhas broken an event attendance record.
51ÊÓƵparticipating in ImpAct Climate Challenge
May 15 – One of the commitments in Georgian’s 2022-24 strategic plan is environmental accountability. Among several corporate sustainability initiatives driven by the , we were excited to also take part in the ImpAct Climate Challenge, started by . The single biggest contributor to climate change is greenhouse gas emissions and we need to do our part to reduce it.
51ÊÓƵcommunity members honoured with Newcomer Recognition Awards
Nov. 2 – 51ÊÓƵis proud of its diverse community and the incredible accomplishments of students, employees and alumni. Seven members of the 51ÊÓƵcommunity were honoured at the 11th annual Simcoe County Newcomer Recognition Awards.
51ÊÓƵunveils new paramedic training vehicle for student learning
May 26 – The new state-of-the-art training vehicle aims to enhance student learning in both the Paramedic diploma and Advanced Care Paramedic graduate certificate programs. It’s equipped with all the bells and whistles of standard ambulances, including lights and sirens, a radio for call details, and storage shelves and compartments.
51ÊÓƵcelebrates 100,000 alumni milestone with ‘more than a number’ stories
Oct. 24 – 51ÊÓƵ has officially reached 100,000 graduates, marking the significant milestone in its 56-year history during several convocation ceremonies Oct. 23 and 24.