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BARRY ACTON, LOYALIST TELEVISION GRADUATE, 1990
As a College student in the late 1980s, Barry Acton never anticipated where his education would take him. Since graduating from the Television Broadcasting program at Loyalist more than two decades ago, his career has led him around the world capturing major news events. Now a seasoned videographer and photojournalist, Barry has been embedded in Afghanistan twice, and was on the ground for revolts in Bangkok, as well as in Egypt, Bahrain and Libya during the 2011 conflicts in these countries. Click here to read more: Barry Acton |
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FROM STREET KID TO SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMAN
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Joe Roberts pictured with his 2004 Premier's Award and Loyalist President Maureen Piercy
Photo by: Jerome Lessard, Belleville Intelligencer |
Joe Roberts, a Loyalist graduate who is leading 'The Push for Change: Uniting for Homeless Youth' was in Belleville on Thursday, April 19th to discuss his latest venture. Joe, a former homeless street kid turned successful businessman, is planning to push a shopping cart across Canada in 2013 to build awareness and support. For the cause, Joe will cover close to 8,000 km, walking up to a marathon per day for close to 200 days. As part of a build up for the cross-country tour, there will be a 1,000 km 'pilot' trek from Calgary to Vancouver this summer. Click here to read more about Joe in the Intelligencer.
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PIONEER OF THE LOYALIST BROADCAST JOURNALISM PROGRAM REFLECTS ON THE PASSING OF AN ICON
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Bryan Olney, College President Maureen Piercy and Joe Callahan |
Bryan Olney, former Dean of Media Studies at Loyalist, was interviewed by Tori Stafford, a Loyalist graduate of the Print Journalism program in 2008. Below is an excerpt from the article, which appeared in the Kingston Whig-Standard in April.
On the phone from Manitoulin Island, the man echoed what many people have expressed since the death of TV icon Dick Clark.
"He started trends in music which probably would have come up some other way, but not as fast," Bryan Olney said. "He brought rock 'n' roll into the spotlight, and made the music kids liked more palatable to everybody."
In the 1960s, he was the host of Teenage Dance Party at CKWS-TV, a show fashioned after Clark's American Bandstand. To read more of this article click: Bryan Olney. |
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Michelle Randolph and Brian Miller
Photo by: Michael J Brethour, Belleville EMC |
QUINTE AND DISTRICT ALUMNI CHAPTER LAUNCHES
On April 12th the Quinte and District Alumni Chapter held their official launch party at the Belleville Club. Dozens of Loyalist graduates attended to meet up with old friends, network and tell their stories of what they have been up to since they graduated.
The Chapter will focus on bringing graduates closer to the College community and to campus life. In addition to hosting reunions, the Loyalist Alumni Association promotes the Online Communication Network and access to Loyalist Employment & Career Advisors, among other Alumni services. Click here to read more in the Belleville EMC. If you have any suggestions or would like to participate in the Chapter, please contact Michelle Randolph in Alumni Services at 613-969-1913 ext. 2307 or alumni@loyalistc.on.ca. |
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2011 Alumni Distinction Award Recipient Debbie Baxter (centre) with Loyalist President Maureen Piercy (L) and Alumni Association President Rosemary Rooke. |
ALUMNI DISTINCTION AND EMPLOYER RECOGNITION AWARD NOMINATIONS
The Alumni Distinction and Employer Recognition Awards were created to honour the contributions Loyalist College graduates and employers make in their respective communities.
If you know of a graduate or employer that should be recognized, please let us know. You can either contact Michelle Randolph at alumni@loyalistc.on.ca, 613-969-1913 ext. 2307 or click on the following link and fill out a nomination form: Nominate |
 KEEPING IN TOUCHPlease let us know your current contact information so that you are kept up to date on what is happening at Loyalist College and with the Alumni Association! Click on the following link to let us know: Keeping in Touch |
 BENEFITS OF BEING A LOYALIST ALUMNUS/ALUMNAAs a graduate of Loyalist College, you have exclusive access to a number of discounts and offers not only on campus but through our Affinity Partners. Discounts for alumni range from Club 213, The Fitness Centre to Insurance discounts from TD Meloche Monnex and Manulife. Other benefit providers include Perkopolis, CAA and Travelodge. If you would like to find out more please go to the Alumni Benefits page. |
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 SPRING REGISTRATION FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION BEGINS Loyalist College is pleased to present its Spring 2012 FOCUS on Lifelong Learning brochure, which offers more than 850 general interest and professional development courses and diploma and certificate programs.
According to a provincial year-end report, Loyalist College experienced a 9.3 percent increase in online enrolment from 2010/11 to 2011/12, the largest year-over-year increase of any Ontario College. |
SUMMER LINEUP OF ADULT CLASSES AND CAMPS FOR KIDS AND TEENS Loyalist College is delighted to present its summer offerings through the new Summer Arts and Camps for Kids & Teens brochures. For the art classes, which run from early May until late August, registration opened on April 13th. For the week-long Camps for Kids & Teens, offered between July 3rd and August 10th, registration began on April 20th. For more information, please click on the following link:Summer Arts 2012 |
 LOYALIST COLLEGE SPRING OPEN HOUSE Loyalist College hosted prospective students and members of the community at its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 21st. Visitors were invited to tour the campus, attend information sessions, and meet with teaching faculty and students. The application fee ($95) was waived for all new applications submitted during the Open House and everyone was eligible for a draw to win $2,000 towards their tuition in 2012/2013. Click here to read more: Loyalist Open House |
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EMPLOYERS CONTINUE TO HIRE ONTARIO COLLEGE GRADUATES
New statistics show that, despite a challenging economy, 86.7 percent of Loyalist graduates found jobs within six months of graduation, compared to the average of 83 percent for Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology. The data also found 94.3 percent of employers of Loyalist College graduates were satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of the graduates they hired, compared to the average of 92.8 percent for Ontario Colleges, one of the strongest results for this indicator.
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