JUNE 4, 2015
Grad Uses Skills Learned at Loyalist

 

Four months into the Esthetics program at Loyalist College, Alicia Brunton started The Beauty Geek Blog. "I decided I wanted to create an outlet for myself when I needed some down time and I wanted to help individuals who wanted advice, product reviews and the basic teaching techniques of the skin care world without confusing or complicating them."


 

Now more than five years in, the website has created so many opportunities for Alicia. She has worked alongside reputable skin care companies and reviewed their products, written for them and created their social media marketing strategies. She has been invited to International Spa Show, Vancouver Fashion Week, Toronto Fashion Week, and Spring Event at Metropolis Metrotown, among other events. Read more
Loyalist College 48th Annual Convocation Ceremonies
The four Convocation Ceremonies on Thursday, June 4 and Friday June 5 will recognize new graduates and celebrate their accomplishments with family and friends. Read about the guest speakers and click here to watch the ceremonies live at 10 am and 2:30 pm. Congratulations to these newest members of our Loyalist alumni!
Calling for Nominations
If you know a graduate who should be recognized for their accomplishments, or an employer who has continually supported Loyalist College students and alumni, please complete the nomination form and forward it to Alumni Services Coordinator Michelle Randolph by August 31.
Lasting Connections Summer Edition
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Grad Recognized by Sony World Photography
Donald Weber, a 2001 Photojournalism graduate, has been named the 2015 still life photographer of the year by the Sony World Photography Awards for his work during the Kyiv protests. Read more
Raising Awareness
Amelia Huffman, 2015 Public Relations and 2014 Business graduate, is currently the interim fund development coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward office. She is organizing the summer book sale to raise funds for local programming. Read more
New Grad Receives Award
The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) and CNW announced that Katie Stewart, a 2015 Public Relations graduate, has been chosen to receive the CPRS/CNW Student Award of Excellence. Read more
CYW Grad Making a Difference
2015 Child and Youth Worker graduate Kaitie Brown has taken on the role of program assistant with the Quinte West Youth Centre. She provides assistance with planning programs and working with youth in various activities. Read more
Manufacturing Students at Competition
At the annual Ontario Technical Skills Competition (OTSC), Manufacturing student Ben Bryan earned bronze in the Computer Aided Manufacturing category, and Manufacturing student Steven Mullin was awarded gold in the Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting category. Read more
Entrepreneurial Programs on the Rise
Starting in September, Loyalist will be offering Entrepreneurial Studies - Business Launch, a one-year post-graduate certificate. Read more
School-College-Work Initiative Event
On May 14, Loyalist hosted 110 grades 7 - 8 students from the Kawartha Pine Ridge District and Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District school boards. Loyalist faculty led students in various workshops, including Animation, Art & Design Foundation, Construction Renovation, Culinary Skills, Esthetics & Spa Management, Electrical Automation, Fitness & Health Promotion and Recreation & Leisure Services, Justice Studies, Media Experience, Radio Broadcasting, TV New Media Production, and Welding. With funding from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and the Ministry of Education, the School-College-Work Initiative (SCWI) provides Loyalist College and local school boards with the resources to provide a variety of forums, activities and dual credit opportunities to enhance student success. The hands-on workshops provide an introduction to the College courses and career opportunities available, thereby encouraging students to continue with their secondary and post-secondary education.
Nunavut Students Visit College
On May 6, students from Arnaqjuaq School in Hall Beach, an Inuit settlement in the Qikiqtaaluk region of Nunavut, visited the Aboriginal Resource Centre at Loyalist College as part of an exchange program through the YMCA. Read more
College Introduces Ontario's First 3D Virtual World Training
Loyalist College is proud to partner with Crown Ridge Health Care Services Inc. to launch Ontario's first 3D interactive virtual world technology training application for long-term care homes, including Westgate Lodge, Belleville and Crown Ridge Place, Trenton. Designed to help these facilities meet Ministry of Health Standards, the new learning management system streamlines mandatory employee training experiences and enhances learning outcomes. Developed through Loyalist's infiniteSpaces division, a leader in the application and creation of educational virtual environments, the program enables students to learn by doing as avatars in simulated home care situations. Read more
Media Students Recognized
Students in the Television and New Media Production and Radio Broadcasting programs have won three Broadcast Educators Association of Canada (BEAC) 2015 Student Awards for exceptional quality. Read more
College Hosts Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
During the week of May 3 to 8 the College hosted the annual Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). Youth between the ages of 19 and 25 lived on campus, taking part in activities intended to facilitate the development of their leadership skills and establish a greater awareness of themselves and respect for others. Read more
Police Run for a Good Cause
On May 13, Constable Darrell Hatfield, a 2007 Police Foundations graduate, took part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. Read more
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