Volume 2, Issue 10 (November 2021)
Stay up to date with Georgian College's Conference and Events Services!
The Keynote is the monthly e-newsletter from the Conference and Event Services team at Georgian College. Designed to 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. 
Fall in love with campus
Fall is in full swing on the Barrie campus, and it is breathtaking as always. As the leaves change colour and the air becomes more crisp, we're feeling so lucky to live in a part of the world that lets us experience these seasons of life.

We're delighted to start seeing more faces as we walk through the halls when we're on campus, and we look forward to seeing even more faces in the near future. Whether you're a long-time client or first-time event planner, we can't wait to share our beautiful campus with you again, once it's safe for us all to be together.

Until then, stay cosy and enjoy your fall!
Lest we forget
November is a time for remembrance in Canada. We honour the contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people who participated in Canada's military efforts on Nov. 8 with Indigenous Veterans Day, and all those who have served both at home and abroad with Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. Being part of an institution dedicated to life-long learning, we know that the best way to remember and honour these brave souls is to read, watch, and listen to their stories.

This year on Nov. 11, Georgian will be holding in-person Remembrance Day ceremonies on our Barrie, Orillia, and Owen Sound campuses. The Barrie and Orillia ceremonies will take place at their respective cenotaphs, and those attending the Owen Sound ceremony can meet at the flag poles at the front of campus.

The Barrie ceremony will be livestreamed on Instagram beginning at 10:45 a.m.
Georgian's new degree program
The Ontario government is providing a new pathway for nursing education with the launch of Georgian College’s new stand-alone four-year Bachelor of Science - Nursing degree.

On Oct. 7 and Nov. 5, we were honoured to be involved with these special announcements, which not only officially launched Georgian's new BScN program at our Barrie and Owen Sound campuses, but also represented our team's first in-person event on the Barrie campus in 18 months. While our official return to form is still a little ways off, we loved being a part of such an important day and being able to brush off our event planning tool kits.

None of the events we do on campus would be possible without the amazing teams that make our campus run on a daily basis. From Facilities Management, to Campus Safety and Security, to our awesome caterers, each event takes a village. And each event is worth it to support our hardworking, inspiring students.

Learn more about Georgian's new program, and share it with the aspiring nurse in your life!
Fall Open House on the horizon
Virtual Open House is an exciting way for you to experience Georgian — all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to Virtual Open House to get a feel for life at Georgian and get answers to any questions you may have.

Hosted over Microsoft Teams, the live event will feature virtual, interactive rooms where you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the full range of academic, program and service areas at Georgian. Connect with faculty and staff to discover what makes Georgian unique, from our close-knit and welcoming communities, to our focus on hands-on learning, advanced technology and changemaking mindset.
 
Top reasons to attend Virtual Open House:

1.   Georgian is giving away another $5,000 towards tuition! RSVP for your chance to win.*
2.   Apply to Georgian for free!*
3.   Learn about our 130+ full-time programs and options for part-time and online learning.
4.   View a video tour of our campuses and learn all about the Georgian Experience!
5.   Learn about financial aid including OSAP, awards, scholarships and bursaries.
6.   Discover Georgian’s student services that are here to support you.

* For contest rules and information on application fees, please visit the Virtual Open House webpage.

RSVP for our Virtual Open House on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Communicating COVID-19 requirements for your event

As a planner, when your government, health unit, employer, and venue all have health and safety mandates that need to be followed, it’s easy to feel confused about what you and your guests need to know. Don’t let information overload discourage you from crafting clear communications for your event. Here’s what you need to do!
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