Campus News

Botanic Gardens & Treatment Wetlands Tour a Huge Success!

Deidra Page — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:57:04 +0000

Olds College hosted the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment & Sustainable Development for a campus tour today. Guests included dignitaries from as far as Vancouver and Quebec who were here to learn about our Botanic Gardens & Treatment Wetlands. The tour was led by Dr. Abimbola Abiola, Director Applied Research & Lead Scientist and [...]

NEW OC Employment Postings – May 11, 2012

Olds College Human Resources — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:47:33 +0000

Olds College has new job postings this week! CAMPUS RECREATION PROGRAMMER (Game Day Programmer) MEN’S, WOMEN’S and MIXED CURLING COACH- Contract MEN’S AND WOMEN’S GOLF COACH- CONTRACT CROSS COUNTRY COACH- CONTRACT For details on these and other current Olds College Employment Opportunities visit us at www.oldscollege.ca/employment

Deidra Page — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:45:07 +0000

Looking for a job??? Olds Student Hiring Fair – May 10, 2012: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm. Ralph Klein Centre, 4500 – 50 Street, Olds. Featuring: Employers from Olds College, McDonalds, Staples Business Depot, Panago Pizza, AND MORE!

NEW OC Employment Postings – May 4, 2012

Olds College Human Resources — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:31:51 +0000

Olds College has new job postings this week! PROGRAM MANAGER – FASHION, CONTINUING EDUCATION For details on these and other current Olds College Employment Opportunities visit us at www.oldscollege.ca/employment

Searching for a Job

Donna Woldanski — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:15:26 +0000

Attending a post secondary institution can be a great experience, but finding a summer job or a full time career can be stressful. If you are looking for employment in the agriculture industry there are various websites available such as Ag careers and indeed jobs. With these websites you can choose which province you wish [...]

Postpartum Depression: Perinatal Mood Disorders: Separating Fact from Fiction

mshier — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:05:22 +0000

FREE May 15, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Room 955, Bell e-Learning Centre, Olds College Presented by: Cheryl Childs, Coordinator Postpartum Support & Lisa Farrell, Postpartum Support Worker & Support Group Facilitator, Families Matter Society This information session will address what postpartum depression is and what it isn’t. We will address Perinatal signs and [...]

Children’s Asthma: Taking Control

mshier — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:45:56 +0000

FREE May 10, 2012 9:00 – 10:30 am Room 949, Bell e-Learning Centre, Olds College Presented by: Dr. Sheldon Spier, MD, FRCP(c), Clinical Associate Professor, University of British Columbia. Learn how to optimize control of your child’s asthma and achieve your goal towards good health. Understand the importance of asthma control for the social wellbeing [...]

NEW OC Employment Postings – April 27, 2012

Olds College Human Resources — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:36:00 +0000

Olds College has new job postings this week! LIBRARY/ INFORMATION COMMONS AIDE CAMPUS RECREATION PROGRAMMER BOOKSTORE CLERK I INSTRUCTIONAL & COURSE DEVELOPMENT ROSTER, LAND & ENVIRONMENT ONLINE INSTRUCTORS, CROP SYSTEMS & AGRONOMY For details on these and other current Olds College Employment Opportunities visit us at www.oldscollege.ca/employment

NEW PARTNERSHIP ALLOWS ONE-STOP FOR ADULT LEARNERS IN ROCKY

Donna Woldanski — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:29:20 +0000

April 27, 2012 — Adult learners throughout the Rocky Mountain House area now have a one-stop solution to their learning needs, thanks to an exciting new agreement between Campus Alberta Central (CAC) and Rocky Community Learning Council (RCLC)...

Financial Basics

mshier — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:37:59 +0000

Fridays, May 18 to June 22 (6 weeks) 9:00 – 11:00 am Cost: FREE Instructor: Glenda Stanger This program is designed to assist adults to increase their understanding of financial issues. Six two hour sessions will cover budgeting, credit, debt, saving, investing, fraud prevention and financial planning. [...]

NEW OC Employment Postings – April 20, 2012

Olds College Human Resources — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:33:44 +0000

Olds College has new job postings this week! ASSISTANT SUMMER STUDENT EVENTS COORDINATOR Reference Check Form for Summer Student Events Coordinator PROGRAM MANAGER, CONTINUING EDUCATION For details on these and other current Olds College Employment Opportunities visit us at www.oldscollege.ca/employment

Have you visited our Online Auction site lately?

Deidra Page — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:44:38 +0000

Did you know we have launched out BIGGEST item to date? Check out our 1994 Triple E 961 Motor Home valued at $25,000! This item was generously donated by Mark and Linda McCullough and all proceeds will go towards the School of Environment. Participate in some FUNdraising! Support the school of your choice through a donation [...]

OLDS AND NIAGARA COLLEGES SIGN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR CANADA’S SOLE BREWMASTER PROGRAM

Donna Woldanski — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:01:57 +0000

OLDS, AB; April 19, 2012 – Two Canadian colleges—one from Alberta and one from Ontario—officially signified their intent to deliver Canada’s sole, national post-secondary Brewmaster program by signing a new east-west partnership agreement today...

Basics of Grant Proposals

mshier — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:37:22 +0000

May 9, 2012 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Cost: $10 Instructor: Richard Larsen, MSc Community Development Officer, Alberta Culture and Community Services If you need to write a letter of intent or a general grant proposal for a project of your not-for-profit organization where no application form is provided, this session is for you. The presentation [...]

When Stress Leads to Distress: Adjustment Disorders in Children and Youth

mshier — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:38:19 +0000

April 26, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm FREE Room 955, Bell e-Learning Centre, Olds College Presenter: Deborah Walchuk, M.A., R.Psych. Participants will gain an understanding of the development of significant emotional and/or behavioural symptoms in children and adolescents in response to an identifiable life stressor(s). The presentation will cover ways to recognize reactions that [...]

MVCALS Golf Tournament

mshier — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:55:41 +0000

May 17, 2012 1:00 pm Shotgun Start Sundre Golf Course Highway 27 East of the Town of Sundre Mountain View Communities Adult Learning Society, a not-for-profit society, is hosting a golf tournament. The funds raised at this tournament will assist in further developing Adult, Child and Family Learning, and Literacy programs that are offered in [...]

Off-campus Experience By Jeff Holmes

Donna Woldanski — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:04:06 +0000

It is often recommended to stay on campus for your first year of studies. This helps the student adapt to student life more smooth. However, as a first year student living off campus, I can say that is has given me an experience that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. [...]

Health and Wellness at Olds College By Jeff Holmes

Donna Woldanski — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:03:00 +0000

When coming to Olds College, every first year student is given full access to the Ralph Klein Center, housing this state-of-the art gym, located on the south side of campus. Also included is access to the Olds Swimming Pool, located just north of the RKC. This has added to my experience at Olds, giving me [...]

Health and Wellness at Olds College By Jeff Holmes

Donna Woldanski — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:03:00 +0000

NEW OC Employment Postings – April 13, 2012

Olds College Human Resources — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:31:20 +0000

Olds College has new job postings this week! Director, Strategic Enrolment Management Job Description DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC ENROLMENT MANAGEMENT MEN’S, WOMEN’S & MIXED CURLING COACH PAYROLL & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I For details on these and other current Olds College Employment Opportunities visit us at www.oldscollege.ca/employment