On Monday, October 6 the BVCAA hosted the 2nd Annual International Thanksgiving at Fort Calgary. This annual event was created in 2007 as the first official Bow Valley College Alumni event. The mission of the event was to create an alumni tradition around a beloved Canadian tradition, that specifically involved BVC's international alumni. Judging from the attendance at the October 6 dinner it seems that a new tradition has been established. At the inaugural dinner in 2007 just over 30 alumni and staff guests attended, this year the guest list grew to 60+. Over 15 countries were represented by the alumni guests from the Corporate Readiness Training Program (formerly WEIP) and International Education.
Colleen Bangs, Alumni Coordinator, emceed the event and the guests were officially welcomed by Andy Cichos, Vice President of External Relations at Bow Valley College. Appearances at the podium were also made by Laurel Madro(Corporate Readiness Training) and Amy Schalin (International Education), with words from their respective departments.
At the end of the formal program, alumni were invited to introduce themselves and share what they were thankful for. Responses such as, "BVC changed my life", "I am working in my dream job" and "I am proud to have recently become Canadian" brought tears to the eyes of many of the staff in attendance who were witnessing the impact that their work has had beyond the classroom. A great event indeed.
Keep your eyes on alumni event calendar for the 3rd Annual International Thanksgiving on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
Canmore event a smashing success
On October 2, the Canmore campus of Bow Valley College hosted an Open House which was followed by an event at Murrieta's in Canmore for Bow Valley Corridor Alumni of the College. The Open House was well attended and provided valuable information to prospective students, alumni and members of the business community.
The dinner that followed brought over 30 staff and alumni together for the first-ever BVC alumni event for area residents. Elza Bruk, Dean of Business and Industry at Bow Valley College, was on hand to give an official welcome to the guests and the Alumni Association was successful in establishing a presence in the Bow Valley Corridor BVC Alumni community.
Several guests commented on how getting together in this type of environment provided a catalyst for continued engagement with the College. Colleen Bangs, Alumni Relations Coordinator, ended the evening by encouraging alumni to take advantage of the programs and benefits available to them through the alumni program, and to keep in touch with each other and continue to nurture the friendships that their BVC experience allowed them.
One alumna, a recent graduate of the full-time occupational skills program at the Canmore Learning Centre (Bow Valley College), commented: The best part of my Bow Valley College experience was that I realized how smart I am, I can do these things.
During the 2008/09 year the Bow Valley College Alumni Association (BVCAA) will be focusing on getting out to the community campuses outside of Calgary in an effort to raise the profile of the alumni program outside of Calgary. As part of this initiative, alumni from community campuses are encouraged to make suggestions to help the BVCAA offer equitable programming and benefits where possible in their local communities.
The dinner that followed brought over 30 staff and alumni together for the first-ever BVC alumni event for area residents. Elza Bruk, Dean of Business and Industry at Bow Valley College, was on hand to give an official welcome to the guests and the Alumni Association was successful in establishing a presence in the Bow Valley Corridor BVC Alumni community.
Several guests commented on how getting together in this type of environment provided a catalyst for continued engagement with the College. Colleen Bangs, Alumni Relations Coordinator, ended the evening by encouraging alumni to take advantage of the programs and benefits available to them through the alumni program, and to keep in touch with each other and continue to nurture the friendships that their BVC experience allowed them.
One alumna, a recent graduate of the full-time occupational skills program at the Canmore Learning Centre (Bow Valley College), commented: The best part of my Bow Valley College experience was that I realized how smart I am, I can do these things.
During the 2008/09 year the Bow Valley College Alumni Association (BVCAA) will be focusing on getting out to the community campuses outside of Calgary in an effort to raise the profile of the alumni program outside of Calgary. As part of this initiative, alumni from community campuses are encouraged to make suggestions to help the BVCAA offer equitable programming and benefits where possible in their local communities.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
You've got mail ...
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!
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!
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!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Globalfest
Globalfest will be wrapping up this Saturday, August 23 in Elliston Park (17 Ave & 60 St SE) and the BVC Alumni Relations team will be there to enjoy the grand finale. The alumni booth will be located in the OneWorld Cultural Pavillion. If you are visiting the park for the show please drop by and say hello.
We have three pairs of tickets to give away for the finale on August 23. If you are interested please contact: alumni@bowvalleycollege.ca
We have three pairs of tickets to give away for the finale on August 23. If you are interested please contact: alumni@bowvalleycollege.ca
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
BVCWorks accounts created!!!
Calling all alumni to check out the services provided by BVCWorks - an online job board exclusively for BVC students and alumni!
By September 15 all BVC and AVC alumni in our database will receive an alumni benefit card and lifetime email account in the mail. Your MyBVC email has been pre-loaded into BVCWorks so that all you need to do to use this valuable service is log in and get started.
If you would like your email account information right away please email the Alumni office at alumni@bowvalleycollege.ca with your name and graduation year and we will be happy to provide it to you.
By September 15 all BVC and AVC alumni in our database will receive an alumni benefit card and lifetime email account in the mail. Your MyBVC email has been pre-loaded into BVCWorks so that all you need to do to use this valuable service is log in and get started.
If you would like your email account information right away please email the Alumni office at alumni@bowvalleycollege.ca with your name and graduation year and we will be happy to provide it to you.
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