April 16, 2024

Celebrating 50 years with cake and a free barbecue

Spoke reporter Rebecca Soares covered Conestoga College’s 50th anniversary celebration on Oct. 5 at the Doon campus. Ontario’s college system began in 1967, and now boasts more than two million graduates. On Oct. 5, a celebration was held at the college, which included a free barbecue hosted by CSI, which was enjoyed by Conestoga students, employees, graduates and retirees. Also part of the event was an Amazing 50 trailer which … Continued

50th anniversary celebrations

With 2007 marking 50 years of the community college system in Ontario, golden anniversary celebrations are underway at Conestoga, which include commemorative events, displays of historical memorabilia and celebratory activities. Conestoga, along with some help from Conestoga Students Inc., is planning events, and the province is getting in on it as well. The following is a list of commemorative events, displays, websites and publications: PROVINCIAL INITIATIVES * The province’s anniversary … Continued