Georgian College
1 Georgian Drive L4M3X9 Barrie, ON, Canada

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Take your career to the next level with our Human Services or Community Safety programs. Before you start your weekend, make sure you put these online panels in your calendar! May 11:... Community Safety: https://bit.ly/3f0ydfh Therapeutic Recreation: https://bit.ly/3nVQRci Child and Youth Care: https://bit.ly/3baIPY9 May 13: Addictions: Treatment and Prevention: https://bit.ly/3et94uU

Everyone is welcome at Georgian, and we’ve been busy making some changes to be more inclusive of our trans community. Gender inclusive signage has been added outside all our campus bathrooms. Each also list the closest single-stall, gender-neutral washroom. The Office of the Registrar has a new, easy and confidential process for trans or gender-nonconforming students to update their chosen or preferred names in the college’s database. ... We know there’s still room for improvement to become a more inclusive organization, but we’re committed to that journey. Learn more about the updates: https://bit.ly/3g7gRQ4

You can’t 'beet' this culinary event featuring our students’ creations. Join us Tues, April 13 to check out locally-sourced ingredients and delicious creations. People from all over the world will be tuning in. Get your free ticket: https://bit.ly/39XXYvj

Acceptance letter by drone?! It’s safe to say we surprised three of our newest Georgian Grizzlies. The past year has been strange and challenging for all of us, so we wanted to do something fun and unique for some of our newest Georgian Grizzlies." - Cindy Mutchler, Georgian’s Registrar Check out more high-flying footage and our students’ reactions: https://bit.ly/3oSZy66

Planning to be on campus today? Yes: Please note we’re running fire drills today (Thurs, Feb. 4) at ALL CAMPUSES No: We don’t have fire drill news for you. But here, read some happy Georgian news about student funding: https://bit.ly/3aCCymG FIRE DRILLS: WHEN AND WHERE?... Barrie Campus: 10 a.m.: Buildings A, F, J 10:30 a.m.: Buildings C, K, B, M 11 a.m.: Buildings H, D, E 11:30 a.m.: Building N All other campuses: 11 a.m. WHAT DO I DO DURING A FIRE DRILL? We got you: https://bit.ly/3pOnGrP

STUDENTS: What do you need to know when? Check your student email for The Bear Necessities, our new monthly student newsletter about support services to help you succeed and important dates to keep you on track!

What’s most important when picking a college? Program options? Fees? Comment with a gif. ... Come learn about Georgian’s 130+ programs, financial aid options and more at our online Get to Know Georgian events. First session is ~ TODAY ~ from 6 to 7 p.m. Other sessions: Tues, Nov. 24, from 7 to 8 p.m. Thurs, Dec. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Tues, Dec. 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn more: http://GeorgianCollege.ca/GetToKnowGeorgian

Get help with your schoolwork, win prizes. Get the full schedule and more details: https://bit.ly/390Frih

Hi, our name is Georgian College. We love long walks on the beautiful beaches near our seven campuses, being the No. 1 co-op college in Ontario, and the only designated changemaker college in Canada. Bring your questions and come #GetToKnowGeorgian: TONIGHT! Nov. 24, from 7 to 8 p.m. ... Dec. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn more: http://GeorgianCollege.ca/GetToKnowGeorgian

Whose generosity are you thankful for? Georgian has a longstanding history of fundraising excellence, and quite literally thousands of our students have made it to graduation day with the help of our volunteer and donor communities. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Georgian has officially been added to IRCC's list of Designated Learning Institutes (DLI). Please read IRCC’s travel information and the Government of Canada’s quarantine requirements. For more information, please visit Georgian’s quarantine resources page. Learn more: https://bit.ly/38Uh2e8

WINTER 2021 STUDENTS: Course registration will take place between Dec. 8 to 10. Make sure to check Banner for your specific date and time. GOT QUESTIONS? Check out our drop-in help sessions: https://bit.ly/3f7WsI5

Who do you root for: Toronto Maple Leafs or Ottawa Senators? Our guest experts in this week's live chat on how to stay connected during COVID-19 provided great advice, plus found themselves as hockey team rivals.

Think you can change the world? We do, too, and we want to hear your ideas. Don’t forget to check out Changemaking at Georgian's Changemaker in Residency Week. It runs until Wed, Nov. 25. Be inspired by what others are doing to create change Hear about cool tools you can use... Network with like-minded people Learn more: https://bit.ly/3kGtMaf

FREE MONEY! Need we say more? Students: Check your Georgian email for the survey link.

Want to be part of the discussion on anti-Black racism? We want to hear your thoughts. Please join our anti-Black racism forum TODAY from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Can’t make it? Register for our next one: Thurs, Nov. 12, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Craving connection? Join us for a #TalkToGeorgian live chat TODAY on Instagram at 1 p.m. about how to stay connected during COVID-19. Bring your questions for our experts from GCSA Barrie and a mental-health counsellor.

Meet Krystal. She owns Ceremony Bridal Studio in Barrie. Through Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre's Further, Faster program, she won $10,000 in a grand pitch competition to help grow her business.... There has been a number of things I wanted to invest in, and now I have the funds to accomplish them. How did Krystal prepare for her virtual pitch? Read her Q&A: https://bit.ly/38W6Z87

Here’s yet another example of how awesome our students are! Through Changemaking at Georgian, students will volunteer to help seniors in meaningful ways to help them tackle social isolation. Once it’s safe, students will be matched with seniors with spare rooms to create affordable housing. Want to participate or learn more? https://bit.ly/2KlPDaI

We're one month into the fall semester what are our latest student supports and safety protocols for COVID-19? Our guest experts answered your questions during today's #TalkToGeorgian live chat:

It’s officially ONE week until the Ontario College Virtual Fair. Visit Georgian and 23 other colleges, all from the comfort of your living room. #OCVF2020

It’s Global Handwashing Day! What better reminder do we need than this to take the time to wash our hands properly not only for our own cleanliness, but to help protect others around us? Be a good Grizzly and wash your hands. Learn more about Georgian’s COVID-19 response: GeorgianCollege.ca/Coronavirus

It’s the LAST DAY to apply to this cycle of Georgian awards and scholarships! We offer more than $750,000 every year why not apply? https://bit.ly/312lrHf Please note: You can still apply for the fall semester COVID-19 Hardship Bursary until tomorrow, Oct. 16, at 4:30 p.m.

#PeopleOfGeorgian: Meet Cindy Mutchler It was 5 a.m., about nine hours into a 12-hour ferry ride on my Christmas holiday in the Philippines. There were about 650 people on board, but just 591 survived and about 40 or 50 people perished. There was a bit of a typhoon; it was quite wavy, and suddenly the ferry hits a shoal. We all jolt awake. We’re in metal bunk beds in an open-air sort of space.... Then the ferry started listing very quickly to the port side and taking on water, and everyone started to pray. The ship is going down. I ended up jumping off the ferry into the water, the South China Sea, and it was just breaking daylight. I didn’t make it into a lifeboat, but I swam over to one and hung out there. People were vomiting, having issues and many couldn’t swim, so I was bringing people over to the life boat. Around four or five hours later, a helicopter came and dropped two ladders, which I swam over to. I thought they were going to hoist us up into the helicopter, but as I’m holding on, it starts flying across the water. Then the other ladder on the other side of the helicopter started swinging from the downwind and we started banging into each other. I fell off into the ocean and got swept with the current quite a way outside of the search zone. I was scared I was bleeding because I was worried about sharks. I wasn’t, thankfully. I was scared of the pain I was in in case it limited my ability to stay in the water as long as I did to stay alive. I realized I was hurt because I took a breath and felt very sharp pain; I had broken two ribs. I had this massive bruising develop really quickly all up my leg, chest and face. I was there by myself in the ocean for about nine, 10 hours and it was raining on and off. I had a child’s life jacket, but it split when I fell about eight storeys, losing two of its three flotation sections. I didn’t think I was going to make it. READ PART 2: https://bit.ly/35K42FO Cindy Mutchler, Registrar of Georgian College

Having trouble using Banner, Blackboard or MyPath? Join our drop-in sessions for hands-on help. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 2 to 3 p.m. ... Here’s where to join: https://bit.ly/3nlPH9t

We’re about one month into the fall semester how’s it going? Bring your questions and join us for our one-month check-in live chat TODAY at 1 p.m. on Instagram (@georgiancollege). Our guest experts include Georgian’s manager of safety and emergency planning, a student success advisor, and a professor.

STUDENTS: Don’t forget the deadlines are coming up THIS WEEK to apply to this cycle of Georgian awards, scholarships and bursaries. We offer them for all kinds of students domestic, international, Indigenous, full-time, part-time, first years, upcoming grads, and everyone in between. Check it out:

We’ve long since proven that college grads can make as much and more than university grads in their career, says MaryLynn Dr. West-Moynes, Georgian's President and CEO. Thanks for the feature, The Globe and Mail. Read the full article: https://tgam.ca/3ed7PON

TONIGHT! Thinking of training for a new career, but not sure where to start? There’s still time to RSVP for Get Help to Go Back at 6 p.m. Apply to Georgian for free Learn about our 130+ full-time programs, co-op, part-time and online learning ... We’ll go over student services, admissions, financial aid, and more Bring your questions! Get more info: http://GeorgianCollege.ca/GetHelpToGoBack

Didn’t get enough dessert over Thanksgiving weekend? Here’s a recipe to make your own apple pie: https://bit.ly/30ZvgFS #NationalDessertDay Want to try something different? Chefs from our Baking and Pastry Arts program show us how to make a fruit flan:

It’s officially ONE MONTH until our Virtual Open House woohoo! Meet faculty, take video tours, and learn about our services and supports. Better yet, win up to $5,000 for tuition and apply for FREE. Sat, Nov. 14 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. RSVP: http://GeorgianCollege.ca/OpenHouse

WINTER 2021 SEMESTER: A friendly reminder you can check our new searchable chart to see whether your classes will be online or on campus https://bit.ly/3kpirMK COVID-19 UPDATES: For the latest news, please visit http://GeorgianCollege.ca/Coronavirus

We’re hosting three more virtual anti-Black racism forums that ANYONE can join: 1 Oct. 15, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. 2 Oct. 29, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. 3 Nov. 12, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Join here:

STUDENTS: You can now use your Georgian College ONEcard to get fresh produce. Thanks to our teams at ONEcard and GCSA, you can pre-order as many Good Food Boxes ($10 each) as you need for a month, to limit in-person contact during COVID-19. HOW DO I ORDER? 1 Login to your ONEcard account... 2 Select purchase 3 Select events 4 Click the ONEcard button next to the month for which you want to order Deadlines: Nov. 3 and Dec. 1. For more information, contact [email protected] See more

Welcome back from the long weekend! If you need help easing back into the study/work week, we’ve got you covered. Check out our page full of resources for remote learning, student services, and more:

Need a change in career but not sure where to start? Let us help. We’re covering everything from flexible study options, to financial aid, to remote learning at our online Get Help to Go Back event: Tues, Oct. 27 from 6 to 7 p.m.

You asked the questions, and our counsellors have answers. How do I deal with anxiety during and after class? I’m super busy all the time how do I find some peace? How do I deal with study frustration during a pandemic? ... And more... Check out our new Ask a Counsellor series on the student portal: https://bit.ly/3dPpEmw

Wishing you a happy, relaxing and safe Thanksgiving, Grizzlies! A friendly reminder that our online campuses and student services are closed today. See you Tuesday!

Are you using the Stop Light Technique to study? It’s just one of several tips and tricks we’ve got to help you during midterms. Read more on the student portal: https://bit.ly/3ogaQCx

Why choose Georgian? More choices. More hands-on learning. More job success. See for yourself at our Virtual Open House on Sat, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. RSVP http://GeorgianCollege.ca/openhouse

Interested in Nursing? Cabinetmaking? Business? Aviation? We’ve got 130+ programs full time, part time, online. Let us show you (virtually) around the college at our Virtual Open House: Nov. 14. Learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2FgobJj

It’s World Mental Health Day! Take some time today to do at least one nice thing for yourself. Maybe... Go for a walk Bake a pie Meditate... Take a hot bath Watch a funny movie and laugh til your sides hurt Whatever it is, know that your mental health is worth taking care of. Check out Georgian's mental-health resources: https://bit.ly/3nBYJ20 And our new policy (launching Oct. 19): http://georgiancollege.ca/mhwb

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Does Georgian have a COVID-19 readiness plan? Is our quarantine package mandatory? Are winter 2021 classes online or on campus? We answered these questions and lots more during our #TalkToGeorgian live chat with guest experts from the Georgian College International Centre:

This pandemic is perhaps the ultimate lesson in the classroom of life: things don’t always go as planned. What matters is how we respond and the mindset we adopt. Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. Georgian’s President Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes talks about how the college is supporting students and employees: https://bit.ly/2SHFohG

Do we have the funniest library staff? D’uh! (Ryan Reynolds is a big fan, probably how can he not be?) If you need some help from books, to research, to math, to writing, to reserving a computer connect with our friendly, helpful staff: http://library.georgiancollege.ca