Media Release Archive 2008 Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Oakville, Brampton, Mississauga

Media Release Archive 2008

Sheridan Receives Ontario Government Funding to Develop Creative Previsualization Facility: December 2, 2008; New project builds on college strengths in animation and tv/film production

Sheridan Students Bring Home Gold, Silver and Bronze from Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition: December 1, 2008; A team of Sheridan Marketing students, competing against fourteen other colleges at the recent Ontario Colleges (OCMC) Marketing Competition held in Niagara Falls, brought home a total of two Gold, two Silver and one Bronze medal from this hotly contested annual event.

Sheridan Launches $30 M Campaign with a Groovy Gala!: November 24, 2008; Wild colours, bell bottoms, platform shoes and disco balls greeted leaders from the Canadian business and entertainment communities and 650 guests as they joined Sheridan to celebrate at the 2008 black tie Groovy gala dinner on October 23, 2008.

Sheridan Professor Dan Zen Wins Educator of the Year at the 2008 Canadian New Media Awards: November 21, 2008; CNMA brings together top talent from across the interactive industry in Canada

More Laid-Off Workers Are Now Eligible for Second Career Training at Sheridan: October 27, 2008; On October 24, 2008 the McGuinty Government announced plans to expand Second Career training across the province. Second Career was launched in June 2008 to help laid-off Ontarians identify and train for new careers in growing employment sectors.

Sheridan Professor Part of the Winning Team for Best In Show Award at IDEA08: July 18, 2008; Heidi Overhill, a professor in Sheridan's School of Animation, Arts & Design, was an integral part of the design team for the SizeChina project which took the Gold Medal in the Design Research category at this year's IDEA08 competition, which announced its winners today.

Sheridan's Paralegal Program is Accredited by The Law Society of Upper Canada: June 25, 2008; Sheridan is one of the first colleges in Ontario and in the Greater Toronto Area to have a Paralegal* program accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Sheridan's program underwent a rigorous screening process to ensure that its curriculum meets the standards and competencies for paralegal education program accreditation set out by the Law Society.

Sheridan Scholarship Winners - Mississauga Technology Awards: June 24, 2008; Two Mississauga residents are the recipients of $2,000 scholarships from Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning. The scholarships were presented at the inaugural Mississauga Technology Awards held last week at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga.

Cambrian College and Sheridan College Partner to Bring Sheridan Animation to the North: June 6, 2008; Cambrian College President Sylvia Barnard and Sheridan College President Dr. Robert Turner today signed an agreement that will see Sheridan’s internationally-renowned Animation program introduced to the North.

Sheridan Animation Student Wins Best Animated Film Award at Toronto International Film Festival Student Showcase: June 3, 2008; Vladimir Kooperman, a graduating student in the Bachelor of Applied Arts - Animation program at Sheridan, was named winner of the Best Animated Film category at the recent Student Film Showcase organized by the Toronto International Film Festival Group.

Recipients Announced in the 2008 Canon Photography Awards Program: June 2, 2008; The recipients of the 2008 Canon Photography Awards were announced at the recent Applied Photography program awards held at the Colourgenics Inc. gallery.

Sheridan Centre for Internationally Trained Individuals Receives Funding Support from Citizenship And Immigration Canada: May 16, 2008; The Hon. Diane Finley announces $5.5 million contribution to Centre

Minister Of Citizenship and Immigration to Make Funding Announcement at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning: May 16, 2008; The honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, will make an announcement regarding new funding to provide ehnanced language training for immigrants in Oakville and Brampton.

Sheridan Graduates Get Jobs: April 11, 2008; Latest KPI survey results show gains in graduate employment rate, employer satisfaction

Corporate Communications Students Set New Standard in Special Event Planning: April 4, 2008; Students in Sheridan's Corporate Communications graduate certificate program made their mark in the professional world by organizing the prestigious 2008 Pinnacle Awards for the Canadian Public Relations Society.

Sheridan Textiles Student Wins First Place at SURTEX 2008: March 31, 2008; Kerry Croghan, a student in the Textile Studio of Sheridan's Crafts and Design program, has won first place in the Apparel/Personal Accessories category of the SURTEX 2008 International Student Competition held recently in White Plains, NY.

Call for Proposals — Creative Routes: New Directions in General Arts and Science: March 5, 2008; Creative Routes: New Directions in General Arts and Science on May 21, 22 and 23, 2008, aims to bring together a diverse selection of members of the Ontario college system to highlight the value of a liberal arts education and share ideas about innovative developments in teaching, learning and curriculum in General Arts and Science programs across the province.

Sheridans Annual Job Fair February 28: February 25, 2008; Sheridan's Community Employment Services will host our Annual Job Fair on February 28th from 3:00pm to 6:30pm.

Emergency Preparedness Update: February 15, 2008; Members of Sheridan's Executive team and our Emergency Preparedness Committee met yesterday with four senior officers from the Halton Police for an extensive debriefing session regarding the lockdown on Friday, February 8th.

Sheridan Centre for Healthy Communities to Provide a Boost to Health and Wellness In Brampton And Beyond: February 14, 2008; Unique new facility brings together wellness and community safety disciplines in one location to promote physical, mental and psychosocial community health

McGuinty Government Invests In Campus Improvements at Sheridan: January 30, 2008; The McGuinty government is investing $4,633,800 million in Sheridan to support infrastructure improvements, it was announced yesterday.

Sheridan Invites Students and Staff to "Think Pink", January 26th To 30th: January 10, 2008; If you notice a higher level of the colour pink on campus than normal next week, there is a good reason for it.

Sheridan's Job Connect Service Receives Minister's Award of Excellence: January 7, 2008; Job Connect, the employment service offered through Sheridan Institute, was recently presented with a Minister's Award of Excellence in recognition of its success in achieving or exceeding the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities' standards in customer service, effectiveness and efficiency, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement.