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News and EventsFourth Year Nursing Students Provide “Effects of Smoking” Seminar to Kenmount Road Campus Staff and Students.Posted December 2, 2011 On November 28, 2011, the Kenmount Road Campus had three fourth year Nursing Students from the Centre for Nursing Studies completing their “Community Health Nursing Practice” clinical course. Nursing students Dianna Letemplier, Miranda Abbott, and Sonia Blundell provided students and staff with an information session about Effects of Smoking, including information to help those interested in quitting smoking. Dianna, Miranda and Sonia also provided students and staff an opportunity to have their blood pressures checked.
Greg Hall Named To Team Newfoundland and Labrador For The "2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter GamesPosted December 2, 2011 Academy Canada staff member, Greg Hall, has been named to Team Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. This event will be held from February 28, 2012 to March 3, 2012 in St. Albert, Alberta. Greg will be participating in the 100 metre and 200 metre Snowshoeing races. Greg is a Special Olympics member for 14 years. He competed at the Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Winter and Summer Games in Athletics, 5 Pin Bowling, and Snowshoeing. He won 100 metre and 200 metre Snowshoeing event gold medals at the 2011 Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games in Corner Brook Academy Canada wishes Greg Hall all the best at the upcoming 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. About the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games The 2012 Special Olympics Canada will be held from February 28, 2012 to March 3, 2012 in the St. Albert, Marmot Basin, and Edmonton. Special Olympians will compete in seven events including Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Curling, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey, Snowshoeing, and Speed Skating. This event serves as a qualifier for the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. For more information about the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, please visit the website at http://www.stalbert2012.ca/. Academy Canada Wins "Outstanding Private Sector Contribution to Regional Economic Development" AwardPosted November 28, 2011 On November 25, 2011, Academy Canada Career College received the "Outstanding Private Sector Contribution to Regional Economic Development" award during the “Community Economic Development – Excellence in Youth Leadership” banquet held in Gander. Former Canada AM host, Seamus O'Regan, presented the award to Academy Canada Director of Community Relations, James Loder. As a proud Newfoundland and Labrador based college, we were excited to receive this honour since it recognizes “individuals or businesses that have demonstrated a strong commitment to regional economic development and a willingness to engage with community to develop local solutions to economic challenges”. We were particularly proud to be selected given the award nominee's calibre – individuals and organizations that give their time and energy freely to make Newfoundland and Labrador a wonderful place to live. On Academy Canada's behalf, we like to thank our students, staff, and instructors for the great community work that you do, and the efforts you put forward each day to make Academy Canada a worthy recipient. This is truly your award!
Kenmount Road Campus Criminology Students Raise Money And Food Donations For "Students Helping Students Food Bank"Posted October 25, 2011 On October 22, 2011, the Kenmount Road Campus Criminology students hosted the "Nightmare On Duckworth Street" Halloween Dance to raise money and food donations for the "Students Helping Students Food Bank". They raised over $800, and over $400 in food donations were received. Congratulations on a job well done.
Therapeutic Recreation Students Host Successful "Coffee Break"Posted October 3, 2011 On September 27, 2011, Therapeutic Recreation students along with their instructor, Joanne Bennett, hosted a “Coffee Break” to raise money for the Alzheimer Society. Coffee Break is the Alzheimer Society's major nationwide annual fundraiser where friends, co-workers, and customers gather in communities across Canada to raise funds for local Alzheimer Societies. Participants at these events make a donation in exchange for a cup of coffee. The money raised stays in our province to help support local programs and services. From 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, they served coffee, cupcakes, and cookies in exchange for a donation to the Alzheimer Society. $104.20 was raised during this fundraising event. Thank you to the Therapeutic Recreation class for organizing this coffee break.
Diana D'Amato Visits Kenmount Road CampusPosted October 3, 2011 On September 22, 2011, experienced Esthetician, Makeup Artist, and Entrepreneur, Diana D'Amato, visited the Esthetics and Nail Technician students. Diana showcased her talents as well as the latest day make up trends, and also how to do evening and bridal looks. She also demonstrated her techniques on a volunteer and then gave each student a one-on-one demonstration. An exciting day for the students and instructors.
Corner Brook Campus Principal, Al Skanes, To Be Interviewed On Rogers Television's "Corner Brook Cafe"Posted September 20, 2011 Academy Canada is pleased to announce that Wendy Woodland will interview Corner Brook Campus Principal, Al Skanes, for the September 20, 2011 edition of "Corner Brook Cafe". "Corner Brook Cafe" airs new episodes every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM on Rogers Television, Corner Brook. About "Corner Brook Cafe" Brewed Tuesday and Wednesday evenings each week, CORNER BROOK CAFE is a half hour gourmet blend of studio interviews, location features and entertainment that reflects the spirit and vitality of Corner Brook. Now in its 11th season, CORNER BROOK CAFE has played host to Rick Mercer, Ron MacLean, Sherman Downey & the Ambiguous Case, former Premier Danny Williams, musicians from across the province, renowned sculptor Christian Corbet, Corner Brook's most notable citizens, and many more. Veteran producer/host Wendy Woodland joined the Corner Brook staff of Rogers TV in 2001 and since then has served up more than 1000 episodes. This season we're freshly brewed on on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week at 7:00 PM. Free refills are available until midnight each night, and at various times throughout the week. CORNER BROOK CAFE on Rogers TV is available exclusively with Rogers Cable. Business Administration Announcement: Course Equivalency RecognitionPosted July 21, 2011 Academy Canada now has course equivalency recognition by the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) for the Accounting and Organizational Behaviour courses in our Business Administration Program. For any students who wish to pursue, through the CPA, a designation such as Payroll Compliance Practitioner or Certified Payroll Manager, these courses can automatically be transferred for credit and will be accepted by the CPA as equivalent to their Introduction to Accounting and Organizational Behaviour Management courses. Academy Canada is delighted to have our Accounting and Organizational Behaviour courses accepted by the Canadian Payroll Association for credit transfer. For more information please contact Academy Canada at 1-800-561-8000 or visit the CPA website at http://www.payroll.ca. Jack Barrett Wins Four Medals at 2011 Special Olympics World Summer GamesPosted July 18, 2011 At the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, Academy Canada Webmaster, Jack Barrett, won three gold medals and one silver medal in Powerlifting. Despite having a rocky start in the Squat as well as hit with a stomach virus three days before his competition, Jack Squatted 267.5 kilograms for a new unofficial Special Olympics World Record. He also lifted 130 kilograms in the Bench Press and 285 kilograms in the Deadlift. At the end of the contest, Jack received three gold medals in the men's super-heavyweight division, one in the Squat, Deadlift, and overall, and a silver medal in the Bench Press. Congratulations to Jack on his amazing lifts at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games. He made Academy Canada as well as Canada proud.
Athens Bound - Jack Barrett To Represent Canada At 2011 Special Olympics World Summer GamesPosted April 6, 2011 Academy Canada Career College is proud to announce that our Webmaster, Jack Barrett, will represent Canada at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games taking place from June 25, 2011 to July 4, 2011 in Athens, Greece. Jack will be competing in the Men's Super-Heavyweight Powerlifting - Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift events. His goals are to Squat over 600 lbs., Bench Press over 300 lbs., Deadlift close to Special Olympics World Record levels as well as win a medal in every event regardless of the medal colour. Best of luck to Jack on his quest for personal bests and medals at the upcoming Special Olympics World Summer Games.
For More Information http://www.teamcanada2011.ca/ - Team Canada 2011 Website http://www.teamcanada2011.ca/site/default.aspx?tabid=10000373&guid=881777a0-ce30-4226-a756-343852e88c8f - Jack Barrett's Team Canada Profile |
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