APRIL 2, 2015
Making a Difference

At Loyalist College, students are taught essential skills through hands-on experiences that prepare them to confidently enter the workforce in their chosen field. 


 

Justice Studies graduate Arthur Andrzejewski started his career with Paladin Security where he is a security officer for Trillium Health Partners at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga. In this position, he uses the knowledge he learned at Loyalist to make a difference in the lives of people he interacts with daily.


 

"The Justice Studies programs teach crucial aspects of all security roles," says Arthur, who graduated in 2013. "Everything from understanding how to use verbal intervention or force, to working within criminal law, helps me deal with a wide range of people. My classes were well planned and informative. I appreciated that professors really cared about students' success and focused on helping us to achieve our goals and succeed in life." Read more
College Presents $80,450 in Awards to 104 Students
On March 5, the Spring Awards Reception was held in the Student Link Lounge. Awards to 104 students were made possible by 24 donors, including 20 endowed funds. The awards total was $80,450, bringing the total value of awards presented this year through the Awards Office, to more than $533,000. Read more
Competition Highlights Students' Skills 
On March 24, the College hosted the Skills Competition which provided more than 70 students in grades 10 and 11 with the opportunity to compete in six disciplines: Automotive Service Technician, Carpentry, Photography, Precision Machining and Welding. Read more
Nursing Program Receives Seven-Year Accreditation Status
For the second consecutive time, the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Accreditation Bureau has awarded a seven-year accreditation status to the College and the Brock-Loyalist Collaborative B.Sc.N. program. Read more
Enactus Loyalist Launches Program
The Trenton Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC), in partnership with Enactus Loyalist College, has launched a pilot training program titled "Helping Entrepreneurs Reach Complete Success" or HERCS. Read more
Engineering Program Receives Grant Approval
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician program will collaborate with the County Cider Company on an applied learning project this semester. Read more
College Hosts Iron Accountant Competition
On March 10, the College hosted the third annual Iron Accountant competition. Organized by Loyalist Accounting students, the event is an opportunity for teams of five students from eight local high schools to participate in a fun, competitive day, showcasing their accounting skills and knowledge. Read more
PSI Students Place Second at Competition
On March 7, a team of six Loyalist College Protection, Security and Investigation (PSI) students placed second overall in Sheridan College's Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Challenge in Brampton. The students competed against six other teams in several challenges designed to test their skills and knowledge of crime scene management. The teams presented their findings to the judges. The CSI Challenge is a fun, team-based, informal event which builds students' confidence while providing an opportunity to apply what they have learned about crime scene management.
PECI Wins Junior Iron Chef
The College hosted the 14th annual Junior Iron Chef Competition on March 7. Organized by the second-year Culinary Management students, the competition enables aspiring high school chefs to showcase their culinary skills. Prince Edward Collegiate Institute (PECI) placed first, with La Salle Secondary School from Kingston placing second. Read more
College Well Represented at Habitat for Humanity
Loyalist employees and students participated in the Habitat for Humanity Women Build on March 25. Professor Kerry Ramsay's seven-person team, guided by Construction students Drew O'Gorman and Alex Wilkinson, helped finish the future home of Melanie and Dan Coughlin and their three daughters. In addition to their building assistance, Team Loyalist raised the most money of the day for Habitat for Humanity. Read more
Canadian Music Legend Speaks to Students  
On February 10, the College welcomed legendary Canadian music executive and talent manager Bernie Finkelstein as guest lecturer for the new General Education course at the College called 'Music as a Change Agent.' Read more
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