Save the Date for AC Engage: A Day to Get Inspired, Share, Celebrate and Connect
January 20, 2021
It feels like we could all use a lift these days, which is why we’re so excited to introduce a brand new event that’s dedicated to giving you a boost: AC ENGAGE. This event is designed with you in mind, using the key themes of inspire, share, celebrate and connect to determine and shape the content. Building off AC Vision’s framework, AC Engage aims to bring the College community back together to reconnect. You are welcome to drop in, attend a few sessions, or block off your whole day! We want you to engage with whatever piques your interest.
This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, February 9. Here’s what’s in store:
AC ENGAGE
(Please note each session has its own registration, you will need to sign up for each session you are interested in separately)
View promo video: https://youtu.be/gPmWlhVd6gE
10:00am-11:00am: Keynote Address
Come hang out with Neil Pasricha, the wildly popular Canadian author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and public speaker best known for his work on developing happiness. His book, The Happiness Equation, and his series, The Book of Awesome, are international bestsellers. Neil will chat with us on the power of community and tools for happiness. This is going to be a great talk!
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11:15am-11:45am: Fireside Chat with President Claude Brulé
An opportunity to chat and connect with President Brulé. The conversation will touch on the keynote address and how we can adopt some of the suggested practices from the talk within Algonquin College.
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11:50am-12:10pm: AC Narrative (Mental Health)
Please join folks from Wellness and Abilities, and Student Support Services for this interactive session that will provide a detailed overview of the sessions and events organized this past year to support Mental Health, as well as a preview of upcoming events. The session will include information on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, an online mental health support hosted by Morneau Shepell, as well as the opportunity for an informal discussion about what you would like to see in the future.
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12:20pm-12:40pm: AC Narrative (Giving Back/Community)
Algonquin College’s Development team is proud to host Tanya Woods, Chief Impact Officer of Project In-Kind, the world’s first-ever global in-kind philanthropy and social impact movement.
This is an information session about the Project in Kind initiative. In spring 2020, Algonquin College and Project in Kind signed a memorandum of understanding to engage in a partnership that harnesses the power of community in impacting our world by directly contributing to the UN’s 17 sustainability goals (called SDG’s) through “in-kind” efforts. Despite the onset of the pandemic, the partnership found ways to work virtually to positively impact the planet through the AC community. Through the AC Project in Kind partnership, any member of the AC community can find tools and resources to harness their current contributions to the 17 SDG’s—many of which they may be unwittingly doing already throughout their day, and find ways to further contribute. The power of community allows us to see big impacts from little contributions when we combine our efforts; come learn how you can be a part of this movement to give back.
Participants will also have an opportunity to engage with our Development colleagues and learn more about supporting student learning through donations to Algonquin College.
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1:00p.m.-2:00pm: Fireside Chat With Ron (Deganadus) McLester
Join the Office of Truth, Reconciliation, and Indigenization for an interactive discussion about Indigenization and the new college initiative, ‘Becoming Again’. The discussion will focus on how Indigenization is different at Algonquin College, the promise of authentic knowledge, the ‘Becoming Again’ initiative, and how COVID-19 will enhance this work. The session will make time for conversations, feedback, and engagement throughout; we’d like to hear your voice. Sharing your voice is not only welcomed, but encouraged.
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2:10pm-2:30pm: AC Narrative (Innovation)
Join us virtually as we dive into technology, creativity, and what learner-driven experiential
learning means to us in the Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship. By
fostering a culture of creative exploration, we bring illumination and excitement to AC minds.
The cycle of exploration: discovery - engagement - progress provides a foundation for
creativity and innovation to flourish, promoting learning and achievement. This combination of
a live virtual tour, hands-on engagement, and knowledge dissemination will spark ideas, breed
creativity, and leave participants feeling uplifted and energized.
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2:40pm-3:00pm : AC Narrative (Hot topic)
Join Jamie Bramburger in conversation with Steve Paikin of TVO’s The Agenda. Steve Paikin is the long-time host of TVO’s nightly public affairs program, The Agenda. The award-winning journalist and Order of Canada recipient has interviewed thousands of people during his career, including politicians, authors, entertainers, and advocates.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Paikin has covered many stories including how post-secondary institutions have adapted to the changes that were forced upon them by the pandemic. During his In Conversation session, Paikin will share highlights of his interviews, bringing to the forefront what he’s heard from post-secondary students, educators, parents, and politicians.
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3:15 pm -3:45 pm: Fireside chat with Community Leader and AC Alumnus Stu Schwartz
Algonquin College’s Alumni Relations team is proud to host AC Alumnus and MOVE 100 Morning Host Stu Schwartz (aka Stuntman Stu). A graduate of Algonquin College’s Radio Broadcasting program. Stu epitomizes resilience and positivity, and can speak first-hand to the impact a community can have in helping overcome life’s challenges. Participants will also have an opportunity to engage with our Alumni Relations colleagues and learn more about building connections with the greater alumni community.
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