Featured News Message from the President ICYMI: Please read President Claude Brulé's message about the Employee Engagement Survey. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Algonquin to host ceremony welcoming new Canadians The first Citizenship Ceremony at the College marks an important occasion for about 40 immigrants to Canada and highlights the College's dedication to equity and inclusion. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 AC Christmas Party Cancellation Notice This message is to inform you that this year’s College Christmas Party has been cancelled due to low ticket sales. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 More News Toggle Filters Campus All Ontario Ottawa Pembroke Perth Jazan Kuwait Off Campus Page of 11 > DECEMBER, 2019 HR Digest - First Issue! Human Resources has launched its first issue of the HR Digest. Read it here! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Take the survey, help local charities Help charities in Ottawa, Pembroke and Perth by taking the Employee Engagement Survey! Once we reach 50 per cent participation the College will make a donation. As the participation rate increases so does the donation. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Reminder about Numbering Weeks for Winter 2020 CSIs Don't forget to number your weeks to reflect the changes to a 14 week semester! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 AC Christmas Party Cancellation Notice This message is to inform you that this year’s College Christmas Party has been cancelled due to low ticket sales. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Mental Health Monday – Boost your mood with music Mental Health Monday is your weekly dose of tips and tools for better mental well-being brought to you by Not Myself Today, a mental-health campaign created specifically for the workplace. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Nominate an outstanding Student Leader for the Wybourn Award! Student Support Services is looking for nominations for the Wybourn Award! This prize goes to a Student Leader who has made an outstanding contribution to the promotion and/or upholding of student rights at Algonquin College and includes a $500 award. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Nominate an Outstanding Class Rep for the Class Representative Award! Student Support Services is looking for nominations for the Class Representative Award! This award recognizes a class representative who meets a range of criteria and includes a $500 award. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 What you need to know about Winter 2020 Orientation at the Ottawa campus! Winter Orientation includes Online Prep, AC Start and AC Re-Start (Dec. 17) and AC Day 1 (Jan. 6). Explore the Orientation website so you can support new and returning students! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Message from the President ICYMI: Please read President Claude Brulé's message about the Employee Engagement Survey. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Flags lowered: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women December 6 marks the anniversary of the murders of 14 young women at l’École Polytechnique de Montreal in 1989. Algonquin College will be lowering flags to half-mast and hosting a memorial. All employees and students are encouraged to join us. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 Algonquin Thunder Sports Roundup - Week Thirteen The Thunder took part in six games last week, winning four of them. Who won? Who lost? And who is still undefeated? Read on to find out! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 Algonquin retirees renew longtime friendships at holiday luncheon The annual Alumni and Friends Network Retiree Holiday Luncheon is a welcome occasion for longtime employees to catch up with friends and former colleagues and learn about the many changes taking place today at the College. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 Page of 11 > For more information on news and events submissions for myAC, please contact Chris Lackner, Communications Officer, at lacknec@algonquincollege.com.