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The Keynote is the monthly e-newsletter from the conference and event services team at Georgian College. Designed to help keep you well informed of what is happening on campus, showcase recent events at the college, as well as tips and tricks to assist with your future events.
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Opening for learning: fall semester kick-off |
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Following the successful completion of our winter and summer semesters, we are so excited to start another semester at Georgian College!
On September 14, 2020, we opened the fall semester. We’re delivering courses remotely wherever possible and only delivering in-person where a hands-on learning component is required. This means more than 70% of students are studying remotely and 30% on-campus.
We have strict protocols in place for all persons returning to campus, including students and any staff or faculty required to support in-class learning. Some protocols we have implemented are entrance screenings, mandatory face coverings, physical distancing, and enhanced cleaning.
Here is some key info about the fall semester:
• The semester runs 13 weeks, from Sept. 14 to Dec. 18
• All student services remain remote
• Many of us continue to work remotely
• Others will be returning to campus – many for the first time since March
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Many clients have been asking about when they can resume hosting events at Georgian. After careful consideration, and following the direction of the Government of Ontario and local public health authorities, Georgian will continue with a combination of fully remote and hybrid (remote/in-person) program delivery for the winter 2021 semester. The winter semester will start Jan. 18 and end April 23. It will be another 13-week semester with a study week (March 8 to 12).
As part of this decision, the college has suspended all external client event on campus until after May 1, 2021. Please note that this does not include virtual event bookings, which will still proceed.
If you have an event that you are considering after May 1, 2021 and beyond, please contact our Conference and Event Services team to get started planning your event.
Our virtual meeting packages are still available to assist you with your conference and event needs during this period of restricted operation. Please contact our team for any inquiries.
For regular updates on how the college is responding to COVID-19, you can visit our update page. Of course, our team is always here to answer questions and brainstorm solutions.
Stay safe and healthy,
Your conference and event services team
Katie, Kirsten and Miranda
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Property spotlight: J.C Massie Field |
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Did you know that Georgian College is home to the only artificial turf outdoor sports field in Barrie? Opened in 2016, the J.C. Massie Field is a FIFA one-star certified, state-of-the-art artificial turf field. The field is the home site for the Georgian Grizzlies men’s rugby team to practice and host all OCAA league and championship games, and is a popular practice and game location for many community leagues and high schools.
Quick facts:
o Rugby – built to IRB standards; 68’x120’ with goal posts
o Football – 59.5’x125’ with goal posts
o Soccer – built to FIFA 1 standards; 64’x100’ with portable nets
- Spectator seating for up to 474 people
- Players’ benches
- Digital scoreboard
- Fully lit for evening games
- Paid parking available onsite
If you are interested in learning more about the J.C. Massie Field, or would like to inquire about hosting a tournament or sports camp at the Barrie campus, please reach out to Conference Services for a quote!
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The Continuing Education and Corporate Training department at Georgian College is focused on meeting community and industry needs by developing and delivering high quality, customized programming. We offer the convenience of online learning through a variety of courses including: Excel, Management Essentials, Canine Series, American Sign Language and Crisis Negotiation along with new courses being introduced often.
In Continuing Education, we focus on professional development courses designed to enhance career success, and also offer some personal interest courses designed to help people develop a hobby or personal skill set. Through our large variety of courses, we thereby engage students with a variety of needs.
Through Corporate Training, we are experts in working with external organizations of all sizes and from all sectors to design and deliver customized programming. We leverage the academic strength of the college to meet their employee training needs on a wide range of topics. Common requests include training on leadership and management, computer skills, stress management, technical training such as robotics and industrial automation, and a large variety of healthcare topics.
Motorcycle Training
With over 25 years’ experience training motorcycle, Georgian offers a variety of courses to help you obtain your M2 and M licenses (on 2 or 3 wheels), refine your techniques and advance your skills. Our team of passionate and dedicated Motorcycle Instructors are here to assist: from the beginner to the more advanced rider, we’ve got you covered with training sessions in Barrie, Bracebridge, Collingwood, Kitchener, Midland, Newmarket, North York, Orangeville, Orillia and Owen Sound
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Check out our latest blog |
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4 tips for stakeholder management in virtual events -...
We've discussed how to manage your attendees and your team for online events, so now it's time to look at the next group: your stakeholders.
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