Bow Valley College alumni can expect to find an alumni benefit card in their mailbox this week with a letter outlining what is available to them as alumni of the College. The purpose of the card is to identify BVC/AVC alumni who are planning to take advantage of some of the programs and discounts that are available to them as a result of their alumni status.
If you graduated from Bow Valley College or AVC and do not receive at benefit card by October 15 please contact the Office of Alumni Relations and update your information so that you can become a card carrying alumnus.
The second purpose of the mailer is to introduce MyBVC email for life. Every member of the alumni database is entitled to one MyBVC email account for life, the letters explaining the alumni benefit card also include login information for each account. The holder of each account the is activated before October 31, 2008 will be eligible to win one of two 4GB i-pod nanos. Log in to win.
The benefit cards and email accounts are yet another effort to instill pride and provide value for BVC/AVC alumni. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas regarding alumni benefits, programs and services please contact: alumni@bowvalleycollege.ca
We look forward to hearing from you!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Premier Stelmach announces funding for South Campus of Bow Valley College
Government of Alberta funding will open 3,500 learning spaces at Bow Valley College, creating the opportunity to prepare more work-ready graduates for the Alberta labour force.
Premier Ed Stelmach, along with Advanced Education and Technology Minister Doug Horner, today announced funding for three capital projects in Calgary’s post-secondary education system—at Bow Valley College (BVC), Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, and University of Calgary.
“By investing in these three post-secondary projects today, we are creating opportunities long into the future for thousands of Alberta students,” Premier Stelmach said. “We continue to act on government’s priorities and those laid out in our 20-year strategic capital plan.”
The Government of Alberta committed $119 million to BVC, adding three more floors to the College’s South Building expansion project, which will add 1,400 new spaces to the planned 2,100—for a total of 3,500 spaces upon completion.
This announcement brings the government’s total funding of Phase II expansion to $170 million.
“This funding ensures more Calgarians will have access to the fast, focused, and flexible education they need to develop their skills and enter the labour force,” said Sharon Carry, BVC President and CEO. “Our expansion project, which allows for redevelopment of our North Campus and construction of a second building on the south side of Sixth Avenue, guarantees a state-of-the-art environment for learning in the heart of downtown Calgary.”
The expansion project, for which BVC committed $10 million of its own funds, will double the College’s capacity for full-load equivalent (FLE) seats to 7,000, with 6,300 located in Calgary.
The seven-storey, 25,000-square-metre building will stand on the block where the former Provincial Courts building stands. Demolition currently is underway and expected to be complete in October.
Redevelopment of the North Campus building began in 2006. Construction of the South Campus building is expected to start in October 2008, once the demolition of the former Provincial Courts building is complete.
The South Campus will house classrooms; the College’s external career and employment services; the Registrar’s Office; a child development centre; executive, administration, and support staff offices; a cafeteria; and, an expanded bookstore.
“An expanded Bow Valley College campus will create opportunities to reach out to and interact with a greater number of learners, making that first step on an escalator to success even more accessible to people who often do not get the chance,” said Carry. “Thank you to our Premier and Minister for their leadership on expanding post-secondary education access.”
Bow Valley College, with more than 11,000 full- and part-time students, is a leader in health and business career training, adult upgrading, and English as a Second Language. BVC’s Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES), workplace training for immigrant professionals, and employment services provide a wide-range of services for business and professionals.
For more information please contact:
Angela MacIsaac, Media Relations Specialist
T: 410-1704 C: 589-4507
E: amacisaac@bowvalleycollege.ca
Premier Ed Stelmach, along with Advanced Education and Technology Minister Doug Horner, today announced funding for three capital projects in Calgary’s post-secondary education system—at Bow Valley College (BVC), Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, and University of Calgary.
“By investing in these three post-secondary projects today, we are creating opportunities long into the future for thousands of Alberta students,” Premier Stelmach said. “We continue to act on government’s priorities and those laid out in our 20-year strategic capital plan.”
The Government of Alberta committed $119 million to BVC, adding three more floors to the College’s South Building expansion project, which will add 1,400 new spaces to the planned 2,100—for a total of 3,500 spaces upon completion.
This announcement brings the government’s total funding of Phase II expansion to $170 million.
“This funding ensures more Calgarians will have access to the fast, focused, and flexible education they need to develop their skills and enter the labour force,” said Sharon Carry, BVC President and CEO. “Our expansion project, which allows for redevelopment of our North Campus and construction of a second building on the south side of Sixth Avenue, guarantees a state-of-the-art environment for learning in the heart of downtown Calgary.”
The expansion project, for which BVC committed $10 million of its own funds, will double the College’s capacity for full-load equivalent (FLE) seats to 7,000, with 6,300 located in Calgary.
The seven-storey, 25,000-square-metre building will stand on the block where the former Provincial Courts building stands. Demolition currently is underway and expected to be complete in October.
Redevelopment of the North Campus building began in 2006. Construction of the South Campus building is expected to start in October 2008, once the demolition of the former Provincial Courts building is complete.
The South Campus will house classrooms; the College’s external career and employment services; the Registrar’s Office; a child development centre; executive, administration, and support staff offices; a cafeteria; and, an expanded bookstore.
“An expanded Bow Valley College campus will create opportunities to reach out to and interact with a greater number of learners, making that first step on an escalator to success even more accessible to people who often do not get the chance,” said Carry. “Thank you to our Premier and Minister for their leadership on expanding post-secondary education access.”
Bow Valley College, with more than 11,000 full- and part-time students, is a leader in health and business career training, adult upgrading, and English as a Second Language. BVC’s Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES), workplace training for immigrant professionals, and employment services provide a wide-range of services for business and professionals.
For more information please contact:
Angela MacIsaac, Media Relations Specialist
T: 410-1704 C: 589-4507
E: amacisaac@bowvalleycollege.ca
Thursday, September 11, 2008
It's game time with the Calgary Hitmen!
The BVCAA has 100 tickets to the Calgary Hitmen Season Home Opener on September 12 to give away. If you love hockey and you are a BVC/AVC alumnus/a this is your lucky day. Just email us at alumni@bowvalleycollege.ca and you can request up to four tickets for you and your family or friends.
Hurry with your request ... these tickets won't last!!!
Details: Calgary Hitmen vs Red Deer Rebels
Date: Friday, September 19, 2008
Location: Pengrowth Saddledome
Time: 7:00 p.m.
If you are not in our database but you graduated from BVC click here to update your information!
Hurry with your request ... these tickets won't last!!!
Details: Calgary Hitmen vs Red Deer Rebels
Date: Friday, September 19, 2008
Location: Pengrowth Saddledome
Time: 7:00 p.m.
If you are not in our database but you graduated from BVC click here to update your information!
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