December 11, 2013

Broadcast Engineering Technology Graduates

Onward and Upward

In 2011 Loyalist College proudly recognized the first graduating class of the three-year Broadcast Engineering Technology (BRET) program. Since that time, two more classes have crossed the stage and found jobs on the other side. According to the 2012 KPI Survey, 100 percent of Loyalist BRET graduates are working. Industry demand enables these individuals to choose how and where they want to apply their specialized skills. Garner Millward and Trevor Armstrong graduated with the first cohort.

Throughout high school Garner Millward, a self-professed 'techie,' loved setting up audio and video gear. He volunteered on the technical crew for musical theatre and was involved with a large film production company in Calgary. Given his passion for broadcast, Garner went in search of a post-secondary program that could turn his interests into a career. When Garner graduated from the BRET program he was immediately hired as a Technical Support Specialist by Ross Video, an employer with whom he had completed a program internship. Read more

ALUMNI UPDATES

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Back Row: Peter Rooke, George Reddom, David Bunnett, Doug Bellwood and Brian Decaire

Front Row: Richard Beare, Rosemary Rooke, Brian Miller

Absent: Jens Naumann and Scott Tracze

The Alumni Association held its Annual General Meeting on November 29 in Club 213. After a wonderful dinner, provided by the Culinary Management students, Alumni Distinction Awards were presented to outstanding Loyalist graduates Kenneth Murphy (TV Broadcasting,1979) and Sandra Sidsworth (Social Services Worker, 1998 and BAA-Human Services Management, 2005). Employer Recognition Awards were presented to Livingston International and the City of Quinte West.

The evening concluded with the Annual General Meeting and the election of the 2013-2014 Alumni Association Executive. Outgoing President, Rosemary Rooke and Past President, Brian Miller were recognized for their contributions to the Alumni Association. Retiring Director Bill MacKay was also thanked for his service on the Board for four years.

We are pleased to present your 2013-2014 Alumni Executive:

Richard Beare, President; George Reddom, Vice President; Rosemary Rooke, Past President; Brian Miller, David Bunnett, Brian Decaire, Peter Rooke, Jens Naumann, Scott Tracze and Doug Bellwood

ALUMNI BENEFITS

If you are looking for something to do over the holiday season check out your Alumni benefits with Ontario Science Centre and Perkopolis. As a member of the Alumni Association you have access to several benefits. Find out more about your Alumni Benefits.

LOYALIST TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE CENTRE (LTKC)

If you are interested in more information about LTKC courses please visit loyalisttraining.com. Upcoming courses include Safety for Supervisors and Ontario Health and Safety Certification Level 2 for Office Environments and Manufacturing Environments

CAMPUS NEWS

POVERTY CHALLENGE

On November 20, students from the Child and Youth Worker program at Loyalist College participated in a Poverty Challenge on campus. This real-world simulation activity provided students with the insight into social issues that are experienced every day in our community. Read more in the Belleville Intelligencer.

SPA NIGHT

Students in the Esthetics and Spa Management and Social Service Worker programs organized a Women's Appreciation and Spa Night fundraiser for Three Oaks Shelter on November 21. Click Quinte News to read more.

PRESIDENT PIERCY DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Loyalist President Maureen Piercy delivered the morning Keynote Address at the 9th Annual High Performance Manufacturing Conference on November 13 at the Travelodge in Belleville. The conference was sponsored by the Manufacturers Associations in Kawartha, Northumberland and Quinte. See the video she presented during the conference.

COLLEGE INTRODUCES "ROTARY WAY" ON CAMPUS

A walkway leading into the Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre, the "James Marker-Rotary Way," was unveiled November 13 at a naming ceremony in recognition of the Rotary Club of Belleville's $75,000 donation to the Campaign for Loyalist College in support of the Skills Centre. Read more

AUTOMOTIVE CENTRE NAMED IN HONOUR OF PETER F. HUFF

Lanny and Catharine Huff attended a ceremony marking the naming of the Peter F. Huff Automotive Centre on November 12, in honour of their son, the late Peter F. Huff, who studied Accounting at the College in 1982-83. They were joined by several friends and family members. Read more in the Belleville Intelligencer.

UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS

On November 7, the undergraduate awards were held at the College and 279 awards worth a total of over $148,000 were presented to 244 Loyalist students. Read more

CULINARY TEAM PLACES IN TOP THREE AT COMPETITION

The Loyalist College culinary team placed third at the Annual Taste Canada Cooks the Books competition at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto on November 3. Read more

LEARNING THE ROPES AT A MAGICAL PLACE

In October, students from the post-grad Sports and Entertainment Sales and Marketing program and second-year students from the Business Sales and Marketing program travelled to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Their mission was to analyze and understand champion sales and marketing efforts. Read more in the Belleville Intelligencer.

FESTIVAL OF NATIVE ARTS ATTRACTS MORE THAN 500 VISITORS

The Loyalist College Aboriginal Circle on Education and the students and staff of the Aboriginal Resource Centre proudly hosted the 18^th Annual Festival of Native Arts on November 2 in the Dining Hall. Read more

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