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Georgian welcomes Phil Adams as new Midland Campus Principal

Philip (Phil) Adams joins Georgian College today, Oct. 31, as the new Campus Principal and Associate Dean at the Robbert Hartog Midland Campus. Phil is responsible for providing college-wide leadership on apprenticeship activity, overseeing all operations and programs at the campus, and collaborating on community engagement initiatives across the region. […]

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Georgian and Catapult Grey Bruce collaborate to grow entrepreneurship

Georgian recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Catapult Grey Bruce agreeing to partner on projects and initiatives that support mutual growth and regional capacity building in Bruce and Grey counties. Catapult Grey Bruce is an incubator providing opportunities that empower established entrepreneurs in the region with connections, knowledge […]

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First in-person College Information Program in two years returns Nov. 1 and 2!

Anyone wanting to learn more about Georgian College – and many other Ontario colleges – will want to check out the College Information Program tour. This is the first in-person tour since the pandemic began over two years ago. The tour will roll into the Georgian College Barrie and Orillia […]

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head shot of a smiling older man in a grey suit
Georgian welcomes Phil Adams as new Midland Campus Principal

Philip (Phil) Adams joins Georgian College today, Oct. 31, as the new Campus Principal and Associate Dean at the Robbert Hartog Midland Campus. Phil is responsible for providing college-wide leadership on apprenticeship activity, overseeing all operations and programs at the campus, and collaborating on community engagement initiatives across the region. […]

Three smiling people in business attire standing in front of a glass window.
Georgian and Catapult Grey Bruce collaborate to grow entrepreneurship

Georgian recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Catapult Grey Bruce agreeing to partner on projects and initiatives that support mutual growth and regional capacity building in Bruce and Grey counties. Catapult Grey Bruce is an incubator providing opportunities that empower established entrepreneurs in the region with connections, knowledge […]

A view of Georgian College's gymasium - filled with recruiters from across the province
First in-person College Information Program in two years returns Nov. 1 and 2!

Anyone wanting to learn more about Georgian College – and many other Ontario colleges – will want to check out the College Information Program tour. This is the first in-person tour since the pandemic began over two years ago. The tour will roll into the Georgian College Barrie and Orillia […]

Tips for cyber security best practices

It’s always important to safeguard your privacy when you’re online, especially now when so many of us are working or studying from home and using more virtual tools. There are many cyber threats out there, but by implementing a few simple and important tactics, you can continue to navigate safely. […]

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COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Barrie Campus Oct. 27

Georgian College is holding another vaccination clinic on Oct. 27 at the Barrie Campus where students, employees and local community members 18 years and older can get any dose of a COVID-19 vaccination that they are eligible for. The clinics are co-ordinated by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) […]

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NSERC grants Georgian $1.5M for partner-led applied research and innovation

Georgian College’s Research and Innovation department will continue to support sustainable, inclusive growth in the local community through partner-led applied research and innovation thanks to a $1.5 million Mobilize grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The funding will be divided to support four pillars […]

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Georgian mourns loss of alumnus Constable Morgan Russell 

A message from Kevin Weaver, President and CEO The Georgian College community is saddened to learn that one of the slain South Simcoe Police officers involved in yesterday’s shooting was a Georgian alumnus.   Constable Morgan Russell graduated in 1988 from our Law and Security program. According to his police service, […]

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Take part in African drumming celebration on Oct. 15 for Culture Days

Georgian College and the Orillia & District Arts Council (ODAC) invite Orillia area residents to join them on Oct. 15 during the nationwide Culture Days for a free musical event. Registration is open. “We’re excited to invite the community into Georgian’s Orillia Campus to celebrate and showcase creative expressions of […]

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Kevin Weaver officially installed as Georgian College’s 6th President and CEO

At a special ceremony hosted by the Board of Governors in the Georgian Theatre, Barrie Campus, Kevin Weaver was installed as Georgian’s 6th President and CEO on Oct. 5. Students, current and past board members, employees, alumni, donors, community and industry partners gathered to celebrate this milestone — with representatives […]

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Best places to study and hang out on campus

Looking for a quiet place to study on campus, or want to hang out with friends outside the classroom? There are plenty of cool, fun and reflective spots on each of our seven campuses to choose from! Here are some of our favourites.

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Iranian-Canadian faculty shares her reflections on human rights in Iran

A reflection from professor Dr. Fariba Molki, a member of the Georgian College and Iranian-Canadian communities. Shared with her permission. One of the biggest movements against women’s discrimination is happening today in Iran. The past two weeks have been a hard time for all Iranians. I am very proud of […]

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Message from Georgian President Kevin Weaver, responding to events in Iran and Afghanistan

As events of the past couple of weeks come to light and the world reacts in protest, I want to speak out in support of our Georgian College students and employees who are especially affected. Starting with the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, while in the custody of Iran’s morality […]

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