Today was the start of a very exciting initiative on campus in collaboration with Mamidosewin Centre and Circle of Turtle Lodge. We have five students who are building a floor drum for our Waterfront Campus community as part of the 3 Drums Project!

Attention Waterfront Campus Students! There is only a couple more days to get your applications in for the Winter Bursary. Log on to your ACSIS account to access the application and apply before the deadline, http://bit.ly/19bEs5T

Our Career & Networking Fair is less than three weeks away which is why our Campus Employment Support Centre is offering a Career Fair Prep Workshop on Feb. 13 & 14. Mark these important workshops in your calendars!

#DidYouKnow that our Applied Research Office on campus is working on turning algae into biofuel! Leading the charge is Julie Sylvestre, Applied Reseach Project Manager, Martyna Tomczynski, Agri-Environmental Intern and Environmental Technician grad, and our current Environmental students. What an amazing project!

2 Harm Reduction Professional Development Training Opportunities at our Waterfront Campus in February - register today: • Understanding Substance Use and Harm Reduction (Unpacking Addiction) on February 21, 2018. Cost is $199 + HST, learn more, http://bit.ly/ACHarmReduction • Motivational Interviewing on February 22, 2018. Cost is $199 + HST, learn more, http://bit.ly/ACMotivationalInterviewing

Melissa Alexander, our Almonte Train Wreck Speaker Series presenter from the North Lanark Regional Museum did an amazing job this evening sharing the first-hand accounts and memories from witnesses, first responders, and survivors of this terrible tragedy. Our full house was memorized by this recount.

Our latest blog explores how our Spring Business Conference Hits the Mark for local professional development, http://bit.ly/ACSpringConference. Our May 24 conference line-up speaks to a number of areas that affect business owners and organizations. Registration is now open - take advantage of the early bird rate!

Our Environmental Technician students recently completed their animal tracking certification. They snowshoed deep into the Golden Lake brush in order to test out their skills. Students have the opportunity to earn a minimum of seven industry-recognized certs, plus, they get to pick which certs they work towards, http://bit.ly/ACetech

Keep up with industry standards and changes in technology is paramount to a student's education. This is why our Motive Power Technician program has adopted Electude, an online learning tool full of interactive animations and simulations designed for visual learners using gaming principles. Check it out, https://youtu.be/kuxdjiNzMc0

Yuk Yuk's Ottawa Stand-up Comedy Night comes to the Algonquin Students' Association Pembroke Landing this Friday! Enjoy a fun night of laughs and entertainment! Get your tickets in advance in room 100 or at the door!

Our Outdoor Adventure program is one of the most exciting and unique college programs that you’ll ever find but it’s also demanding and requires dedicated students...especially on skills days! The early rise is worth it!

New this Saturday, March 3, Paint with Pam - Acrylic Art for Beginners, http://bit.ly/ACPaintwithPam. Register today and celebrate winter with a paint day experience with Pam McNichol that will bring out your creative energy and leave you with a masterpiece to hang on your wall.