News
March 12, 2010
Information sessions for the Central Michigan University (CMU) Master of Arts in Education, Community College Concentration program will be held at Georgian’s Barrie Campus on Monday, March 15, 2010. There are three sessions:
• Noon and 1 p.m. in Room K323
• 6 p.m. in Room K222
Those interested in attending one of the sessions may RSVP online at http://www.cel.cmich.edu/locations/announce.html?site=GEORG&rec=4523 or call 728-1968 ext. 1774.
The Master of Arts program is a U.S. degree taught primarily by Canadian professors. The program takes place on-site at the Barrie Campus in a cohort format that helps foster professional networks and personal bonds with peers.
The CMU program is offered on weekends to allow students working full-time to earn a graduate degree. The program was created for the Ontario college system by CMU. Graduates include successful faculty members and administrators at colleges, elementary and secondary schools across Canada. Others are nurse educators, corporate trainers, government professionals and military leaders.
For more information on the program, visit http://www.cel.cmich.edu/international/location.html?site=GEORG or contact Mary Whittaker, University Partnership Centre, at 728-1968 ext. 1774 or mwhittaker@georgianc.on.ca
The L3 Writers’ Conference is only in its 3rd year, but has quickly become on of Ontario’s largest literary celebrations. Confirmed for 2010 are Kim Echlin, Lauren Kirshner, Lisa Foad, Exile Edition, Ray Robertson, Dave Bidini, Molly Peacock, Stephen Brunt, Kelley Armstrong, Rebecca Eckler, Penguingroup and Pen Canada.
The entire conference is organized and run by high school students in a specialized program called “iDeology.” Tickets will be available soon…
Read the latest issue of the The Laurentian Voice Newsletter, March, 2010.
March 3, 2010
Dan Mallory (back row centre), a Simcoe County resident and member of the Rotary Club of Barrie, will bring his incredible story of conquering Mount Everest with his family to the Georgian College Theatre at the Barrie Campus on Thursday, March 11.
ABOUT DAN MALLORY
Dan began his quest to climb the seven summits (the highest mountain on each continent), with at least one member of his family, 23 years ago. Climbing Mount Everest with his wife and three adult children was the most recent challenge.
Risking everything from hypothermia and frostbite to pulmonary and cerebral edema (blood leaking into the lungs or brain), the family set out in May of 2008. Wife Barbara fell during the climb and tore her Achilles tendon, which forced her to abandon the rest of the climb. However Dan, sons Adam and Alan and daughter Laura completed the ascent. The family’s story was featured in Explore Magazine in May of this year.
The public is invited to learn more about the harrowing journey through his talk and slide show presentation. Local band Streetlights will play at 6:30 p.m., followed by Dan’s presentation at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for students and $20 for the general public. They’re available in the Barrie Campus Students’ Administrative Council office in A Building or at www.ticketbreak.com.
The event is presented by Georgian’s student chapter of The International Ecotourism Society.
February 26, 2010
Dr. Bruce Meyer, a professor in Laurentian at Georgian’s English department, has made TVOntario’s short list on its annual Best Lecturer Competition.
Ten lecturers from six universities advanced to the short list out of 300 nominees.
This is the first time a Georgian faculty member has made it to the top 10. At stake is a $10,000 scholarship, plus the title of Best Lecturer in Ontario for 2009.
Students and alumni of colleges and universities from across the province were invited to nominate professors whose love of learning has helped stimulate imaginations, open eyes and push boundaries.
The finalists will strut their stuff on TVO’s Big Ideas program on March 6. They will be assessed by a panel of judges and viewers.
Viewers are invited to cast their votes at www.tvo.org/bigideas or by calling toll-free 1-877-792-VOTE
Those who cast a vote will be entered into a draw to win a grand prize for a $5,000 digital prize pack, sponsored by TD Insurance Meloche Monnex. TVO will also give away a portable digital reader for each week of voting starting March 6.
The voting period closes on April 11. The winner of the competition will be announced on April 17.
For more information on the competition, visit www.tvo.org/bestlecturer.
February 19, 2010
Are you interested in experiencing research and learning about Anthropology in a field setting? UPC students have the exciting opportunity to experience learning and research in a field situation at a biological station in a remote area of Costa Rica. Students will examine conservation management from an Applied Anthropological perspective on the northeast coast of Costa Rica and earn 6 credits towards their degree.
Students will work in the online environment ahead of three weeks in the field at Cano Palma Biological Station, and finish off the work in the same online environment after the field time. Students must meet minimal qualifications to take the course, please see attached application form – fill out and send in to the Laurentian University administration as indicated. This unique opportunity will expose students to tropical ecology, conservation management, multiple research projects, and mainly, the biocultural approach to applied research.
You will find attached a basic syllabus, information poster, and detailed pdf of some aspects of the field course. For further details, please contact Dr. Kymberley Anne Snarr, Environmental Anthropologist at: ksnarr@georgianc.on.ca .
November 2, 2009
University Transfer and Degree Fair, January, 2010
The University Partnership Centre at Georgian College hosted the first-ever University Transfer and Degree Fair at the Barrie Campus Jan. 28, 2010. The Fair was sponsored by Certified Management Accountants (CMA) (major sponsor) and Certified General Accountants (CGA) (secondary sponsor).
Student visitors explored their future study options in a one-stop shopping location, asking questions about transfer credits, application process, fees and more. Overall, students found the experience very helpful.
September 4, 2009
Barrie North Collegiate’s iDeology Program and the University Partnership Centre at Georgian College welcome 2008 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Joseph Boyden, and critically acclaimed Canadian novelists Stephen Finucan and Damian Tarnopolsky, for an evening of readings and discussion in support of the L3: Writers’ Conference. Visit Joseph Boyden and Friends for more information.
Experience the Reality
Tuesday, November 12, 2009
8:30 a.m.
Georgian Theatre, Barrie Campus
Learn more about what it’s like to be a student here at Laurentian@Georgian! Nancy Noldy-MacLean, Psychology Professor with Laurentian@Georgian will present a one-hour lecture. This will be followed by a presentation by current degree students on university life at Georgian and information on degree offerings at Georgian through the University Partnership Centre (UPC). For more information, please contact Heather Dix, (705)728-1968 ext. 1148.
On Tuesday November 10, 2009, at the Gryphon Theatre, Georgian Campus, the UPC Speaker Series is honoured to sponsor Sally Armstrong. Ms. Armstrong is a Human Rights Activist, documentary filmmaker, award-winning author and editor-in-chief of Homemaker’s magazine from 1988 to 1999. She is presently editor-at-large of Chatelaine magazine and a contributing editor at Maclean’s magazine.
Tickets are available through the Gryphon Theatre Box Office at (705) 728-4613 or online at the Gryphon Theatre. For more information about Sally Armstrong, visit this website.
April 30, 2009
Part-time Laurentian University courses will be offered in the Fall, 2009 and Winter, 2010 semesters.
Fall, 2009
- ENGL 1706 Introduction to Writing and English Studies 1 (3 credits)
- PSYC 1106 Introduction to Psychology 1 (3 credits)
Winter, 2010
- ENGL 1707 Introduction to Writing and English Studies 2 (3 credits)
- PSYC 1107 Introduction to Psychology 2 (3 credits)
For further information and admission requirements, please contact cmcluhan@georgianc.on.ca or call (705) 728-1968 ext. 1839. Read the course descriptions.
December 4, 2008
Dr. Cherylyn Cameron
Welcome to Georgian College’s University Partnership Centre! Our mission is to provide learners with multiple pathways to degree and graduate studies through university partnerships. Georgian achieves this through partnerships with select universities, offering its own degrees in niche areas as well as graduate level certificate programs, and expediting transfer credit recognition through seamless pathways to degree completion and articulation agreements.
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“I love the supportive environment of Laurentian University @ Georgian where students are challenged to think critically and engage with course materials that are relevant. As a BSW student, I have had the benefit of learning from some truly brilliant and passionate professors! The community atmosphere of the Orillia campus has definitely contributed to my personal and academic achievements.”
