Eudaimonia open until Feb. 19 at the Gallery
February 2nd, 2022
After almost two years, ÆßÐDzʿª½±â€™s 2020 Visual Arts graduates are pleased to present how their practices have flourished and prospered, while staying true to their understanding of eudaimonia.*
Twenty graduates from the 2020 Visual Arts cohort present work in media ranging from digital photography to sculpture, painting, drawing, and video at the Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery from Jan. 27 to Feb. 19, 2022.
* Aristotle utilized eudaimonia as the term for the highest human good, an objective standard of ‘happiness’ based on what it means to live a human life well. The title is the same as the original graduating 2020 exhibition, which could only happen online due to the first lockdown.
February 2nd, 2022
Augmented Reality is poised to enter mainstream culture with a splash — and a group of ÆßÐDzʿª½± students have been riding that wave with style. Experimenting with the rapidly evolving new tech, they’re creating a lively ‘pop app’, pedagogical and entertaining at the same time, that’s inspired by the college itself and its downtown Montreal…
2020 Nursing grad Francesca Robinson wins major bursary from OIIQ
January 19th, 2022
Perseverance and a desire to serve her community have distinguished Francesca Robinson (ÆßÐDzʿª½± Class of 2020, Nursing). After dropping out at age 16, Francesca completed high school and had her first child during the same year. She went on to study Nursing at ÆßÐDzʿª½± and graduated early with the rest of her Class of 2020 cohort so they could help care for Quebecers during the pandemic. Last month, Francesca was named one of the first two recipients of the bourse d'études Noëllette-Drouin of the Fondation de l'Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ).
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Meet Elaine Gusella, ÆßÐDzʿª½±’s new IVGD co-coordinator
January 19th, 2022
Elaine Gusella is living out her professional dreams as the new co-coordinator of the Independent Video Game Design (IVGD) AEC Program at ÆßÐDzʿª½± and as a partner in Artifact 5, an independent video game studio.
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January 19th, 2022
In 2022, the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Active Learning Community (DALC) is celebrating their 10th anniversary of promoting active learning pedagogy. DALC has shared their knowledge with peers at ÆßÐDzʿª½±, the SALTISE Conference and network, the CEGEP network and educators interested in active learning around North America. Over 100 ÆßÐDzʿª½± faculty members belong to DALC. Active learning…
December 1st, 2021
Ten years ago, something special took root at ÆßÐDzʿª½±. Initiated and driven by a diverse group of teachers, supported by a rich foundation of evidence and research, and with the goal of developing better teaching and learning practices, a rough-around-the-edges Learning Community of a dozen or so individuals designed and oversaw the development of ÆßÐDzʿª½±â€™s…
SPACE students win the Astro Prize at the McGill Physics Hackathon
December 1st, 2021
ÆßÐDzʿª½± students once again took part in the McGill Physics Hackathon which took place this year on November 6-7. The goal of the friendly computer programming competition was simple: to welcome everyone into the wonderful world of scientific computing!
Over a 24-hour period, participants had the opportunity to work on projects combining the physical sciences and computing, and to meet and learn from like-minded, curious, and passionate individuals as well as with experts from both academia and industry.
A team of mainly ÆßÐDzʿª½± students—Shawn Maor, Syphax Ramdani, Joey Yu—won the Astrophysics prize for their project, Star Formation, and were awarded telescopes! A write-up of their experience can be found on the SPACE website:
The students also earned credits towards the new SPACE: Arts and Sciences Certificate by competing and creating a project for the hackathon.
Selma Hamdani & Joel Trudeau receive their AQPC mention d’honneur awards
December 1st, 2021
Selma Hamdani (Coordinator of the Psychology Profile) and Joel Trudeau (Coordinator of the SPACE Certificate) were celebrated by the at a special awards ceremony on Nov. 20. Joel received a mention d’honneur for teaching and pedagogy in 2020 and Selma received the same honour in 2021.
Finally, a proper celebration was possible to highlight Selma and Joel’s high quality of work, contribution to the evolution of teaching, and daily dedication to best practices. ÆßÐDzʿª½± was proud to share this news on our social media channels last week:
Celebrating our Fall Awards Recipients
December 1st, 2021
We are proud to celebrate our Fall 2021 Awards cohort of 35 exceptional ÆßÐDzʿª½± students. Their involvement in student life, commitment to community service and determination to succeed at CEGEP enrich the ÆßÐDzʿª½± community and make us hopeful about the future. Congratulations to our students! Thank you to all the donors, teachers and employees who make the awards possible.
Pictured: Radhika Khera, one of the 2021 recipients of the Aditya Youth Trust Fund Scholarship, with Academic Dean Rob Cassidy. In lieu of an Awards Ceremony, all recipients were invited in late November to have professional photos taken with the Academic Dean and pick up their awards and a small gift.
Click Read More to meet the other award recipients on our Awards Celebration Page featuring quotes and photos of each recipient.Â
New ÆßÐDzʿª½± brand on Holiday Gift for employees
December 1st, 2021
ÆßÐDzʿª½± will launch a refreshed and youthful brand in the New Year.
Employees will be the first to see merchandise with the new logo. In the coming days, Director General Diane Gauvin will invite employees via an email to All ÆßÐDzʿª½± to come pick up a Holiday Gift from ÆßÐDzʿª½± featuring the new refreshed logo.
Click Read More to see the new logos, learn more about the brand, the process that led to it and what comes next.
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