Niagara College students, faculty and staff will all have a voice this fall, as NC begins consultations as part of a comprehensive review of our Learning Management System (LMS). The process will bring the college community together to identify the digital learning priorities that will take NC into the future. Our current LMS, Blackboard Learn...
The Thrive@NC program is designed to build and enhance resilience in students. At the heart of Thrive@NC is the Five Factor Model of Resilience comprising gratitude, optimism, self-compassion, and grit, with mindfulness at the very core. Along with the Thriving Strategy each week, we will be covering a Learning Strategy - see the details below...
KORU is a free 4-week mindfulness course for Niagara College students running on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from September 27 to October 18. Developed and researched by Duke University, the program helps students learn to live with less stress and to manage life more effectively. Each session teaches and provides time to...
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Learning Series Facilitator: Samah Sabra, Manager of NC's Centre for Organizational Excellence Throughout this three module learning series, participants will gain a foundational understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Each module will provide an introduction to common terms and concepts and provide participants with the opportunity to enhance their learning through...
How much money do I need for retirement? How much pension will I get? Is my pension secure? What do I do to start my retirement? If any of the questions above have crossed your mind, you should attend the CAAT Pension Plan’s retirement planning webinar on Wednesday, September 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12...
Teddy, an Australian Shepherd, Blue Heeler mix and Certified Therapy Dog, has joined the HWAS team as NC’s resident therapy dog to help students manage stress and have a more pawsitive student experience. Studies have demonstrated the benefits that therapy animals provide to students to help with stress reduction and an improved sense of calm...
Join our Learning Strategist for an online session on Time Management and Organization as you kick off this term! Learn about how to prioritize, schedule, increase productivity, and find balance, and how this all works together to make sure you are making the best use of your time! Register for the workshop. For a list...
Open to International Students Are you feeling homesick, lonely, and overwhelmed? Please join us for a virtual one-hour session. We will share helpful tips on adjusting to life away from home, while also looking at ways to integrate into the Niagara College community and experience. Register for this workshop.
Come celebrate the opening of ncLibraries' new Digital Media Makerspace and Exploratory at the Welland Campus. Check out our 3D printers, podcast station, Cricut machine, VR goggles and more. Niagara College faculty, staff and students are all welcome to attend. Drop-in or register!
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Learn more on the Government of Canada website. Read President Kennedy's message: Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation