Brian L. Desbiens Community Service Award recipients announced
Fleming College is recognizing two individuals for their outstanding commitment to volunteerism with the Brian L. Desbiens Community Service Awards. Community organizer and volunteer Kathi Curtin-Williams of Peterborough will receive the external award while Linda Humphries, Fleming’s Director of Purchasing, will receive the internal award. The awards will be presented at a recognition lunch on… Continue reading Brian L. Desbiens Community Service Award recipients announced
New annual award launched by NMA and Fleming College
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE NMA: The Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association (NMA) in partnership with Fleming College launched a new annual award to recognize a deserving Northumberland Manufacturer who has demonstrated a commitment and investment into employee development. The first annual award was presented to Structural Panels Inc. located in Hamilton Township. Structural Panels Inc. was selected… Continue reading New annual award launched by NMA and Fleming College
Fleming College’s Frost Campus will host the 33rd annual Loggersports Competition on Saturday, Nov. 7. Twenty-four teams from eight schools across North America will be competing in 14 events. The competition is free to attend, and events will take place from about 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the campus (behind the main building), 200 Albert… Continue reading Loggersports Competition at Frost Campus Nov. 7
Fleming College will host a Project Management Institute (PMI) Group Examination at the Sutherland Campus on Monday, Dec. 21 at 9 a.m. Individuals interested in writing the exam must register online with PMI at www.pmi.org by November 16, using the code 0989122115. It is recommended that the online application be reviewed and initiated as soon… Continue reading Project Management Institute certification exams
Fleming’s Moveable Feast raises funds for students and the community
On Monday, Oct. 5 the Frost Campus Friends Committee hosted “Fleming’s Moveable Feast,” a 100-mile dining experience. One hundred guests were treated to an array of appetizers, soups and salads. All ingredients were locally sourced with 50% of the ingredients coming from the Sustainable Agriculture program’s on-site gardens. Students were on hand at the… Continue reading Fleming’s Moveable Feast raises funds for students and the community
Fleming College receives $100k in-kind donation from Siemens Canada
Students, staff and guests gathered today to recognize a significant in-kind donation of equipment, software and training from Siemens Canada valued at $100,000 to the Fleming College School of Trades and Technology. “Siemens Canada has been a long-time supporter of Fleming College,” said President, Tony Tilly, “they have provided funds for bursaries and academic awards… Continue reading Fleming College receives $100k in-kind donation from Siemens Canada
MEDIA RELEASE FROM SKILLS ONTARIO: On Thursday, Oct. 29, 150 female students in grades 9-12 from Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Trillium Lakelands District School Board, and PVNCCDSB will be exploring a future career in the skilled trades in Peterborough. These young women will have the opportunity to meet local mentors and learn more… Continue reading Skills Work! For Women – Career Exploration Event
Supporting students and fighting stigma through Mental Illness Awareness Week
Peterborough, ON (Oct. 23, 2015) — Fleming College wrapped up its Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 5-9) by supporting local secondary students’ ‘Give Stigma the Finger’ campaign. Students and employees around the college taped their fingers and posed for photos to help raise awareness and improve treatment for those with mental illnesses. Mental… Continue reading Supporting students and fighting stigma through Mental Illness Awareness Week
Fleming College participating in Ontario College Information Fair
Fleming College will join with Ontario’s 23 other colleges to participate in the annual Ontario College Information Fair (OCIF) on Oct. 19-20, the largest event of its kind in the province. OCIF allows prospective students to speak with college representatives and gather information on degrees, graduate certificates, diplomas and apprenticeship programs, all in one location. The fair,… Continue reading Fleming College participating in Ontario College Information Fair