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The Niagara Independent<\/em> posted an article on NC’s CICE program, the valuable opportunities it provides individuals with developmental disabilities and other significant learning disorders, the new CICE Experiential Learning Lab, and the Ontario Thorold Paper Foundation’s contributions to the new facility and NC since 1979.<\/p>\n

The new lab has allowed for new programming such as the STEP-UP initiative, which earned a 2025 Niagara College President’s Award for Innovation in Student Learning and Success. The project is a part of Niagara College’s Together campaign.<\/p>\n

Read the April 10 article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Niagara Independent posted an article on NC’s CICE program, the valuable opportunities it provides individuals with developmental disabilities and other significant learning disorders, the new CICE Experiential Learning Lab, and the Ontario Thorold Paper Foundation’s contributions to the new facility and NC since 1979. 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The festival, which runs from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, serves as the ultimate showcase of applied learning.<\/p>\n<p>Guests can sample 12 small-batch beers, including individual student projects and collaborative class brews. Attendees will also play a critical role in the competition by voting for the People’s Choice award winner.<\/p>\n<p>“Project Brew is a prime example of the hands-on applied learning that defines the Niagara College experience. We’ve spent 15 years blazing trails for Ontario’s craft beer industry and this festival is where legacy meets the next generation,” said Craig Youdale, Dean of Culinary, Tourism and Beverage Studies. “Our graduating students pour 16 months of training and their passion for brewing into this public celebration, and it’s the perfect way for the community to get a taste of what’s new and next in the craft beer industry.”<\/p>\n<p>For soon-to-be Brewmaster graduates, the event is more than a party; it’s applied learning in action.\u00a0 From the initial “grain to glass” brewing process to the logistics of event management, the festival highlights the hands-on skills gained through the program.<\/p>\n<p>“After four tough semesters developing key skills, these students are flexing their creativity in a final academic flashpoint,” said Professor Adrian Popowycz. “They not only get to show off their talents as brewers but also practice the key business skills of promoting an event and learning how to talk about their creations in a public setting. The students take this very seriously and I love seeing the energy they put into making this event a continuing success.”<\/p>\n<p>“This is really the culmination of four terms of dedication from all of us, the early morning coffees, the late-night discord chats to nail down recipes, it’s all led to this,” said Brewmaster student and Project Brew Class Chair Lachlan Robertson. “I am extremely proud of each and every one of us and I think we’ve created a special lineup of products, and there’s no better place to show them off than at Project Brew.”<\/p>\n<p>Robertson, a St. Catharines native who returned to Niagara after 15 years in Kingston, noted that the program allowed him to pivot from bartending to professional production. He will feature two beers: “Spring Forward,” a lavender-infused New England IPA, and “Unk’s Red Ale,” an Irish Red brewed in honour of his great uncle.<\/p>\n<p>“It has been a fantastic experience from start to finish. Getting to flex the creative muscles in the brewery has really given me a lot to think about in terms of product positioning, while the event management angle has put into perspective the amount of hard work and dedication that is required to launch a showcase such as this,” said Robertson. “But I think the best experience I’ve gained is how to work with various entities and co-ordinate our efforts to create something special.”<\/p>\n<p>Raman Singh, who moved from India to St. Catharines, is using the festival to bridge technical brewing with conceptual design. His offerings include “Nordic KnightLoaf,” a Baltic Porter inspired by Scandinavian spiced bread, and “Tea-Leichtful,” a delicate German Leichtbier infused with Oolong tea.<\/p>\n<p>“From recipe formulation to process control, every step had to support the overall vision of the beer. This has helped me understand not just how to brew a beer, but how to design one with intention, which will be very important in a professional brewing setting,” said Singh. “Something that stands out for me is the business studies integrated into the program which helps in understanding the business perspective of the industry too as I am from a family background with a small business as well so I can relate to the business point of views even better.”<\/p>\n<p>South Korean student Hamse Shin was drawn to the program after working at his uncle’s pub. He mastered the art of “pivoting” when a malt error led him to transform a planned Helles lager into “Oops! Spelt it Wrong,” a refreshing yuzu sour. He is also presenting “Hopfenweizen 666,” an experimental dry-hopped German wheat beer.<\/p>\n<p>“Project Brew is a valuable opportunity to design my own recipe and explore different techniques. It allows me to manage the entire process, from wort production to fermentation and packaging,” said Shin. “Through this, I was able to gain more practical knowledge and experience and grow as a brewer.”<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the tasting, the event carries deep meaning for the graduating class. Judges will select a first-place winner to receive the $4,500 Matt Soos Memorial Scholarship, awarded in memory of 2015 graduate Matt Soos who passed away shortly after beginning his career in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Guests will also have an opportunity to vote for their favourite Project Brew; the winner will receive a People’s Choice award. Award presentations will take place at the event, around 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Event info and tickets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Project Brew will be held on Friday, April 17 (4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The end-of-term ticketed event will be held indoors (Rankin Family Student Commons).<\/p>\n<p>The College’s Cider 101 will also be available at the event – as a non-beer option – and food prepared by NC culinary students from Benchmark will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are $35 (plus tax) and include five tokens and a commemorative glass. Group pricing is also available for groups of six or more ($30 plus tax).\u00a0 Guests must be 19 years or older to participate<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are available via Eventbrite while supplies last:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/project-brew-spring-2026-tickets-1982355490636?aff=erelexpmlt\">www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/project-brew-spring-2026-tickets-1982355490636?aff=erelexpmlt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cans of the latest Project Brew beers will be available for purchase following the event (while supplies last) at the Wine Visitor + Education Centre (135 Taylor Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake) alongside other student-crafted products from NC’s Teaching Brewery, Teaching Winery and Teaching Distillery.<\/p>\n<p>This marks a milestone 15 years for the College’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianfoodandwineinstitute.ca\/cfwiprograms\/brewmaster\/\">Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management<\/a>\u00a0program which launched in September 2011, shortly before the official opening of NC’s Teaching Brewery – both were the first in Canada. Based at NC’s College’s Daniel J. Patterson in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the award-winning, two-year program offers extensive hands-on training to prepare for employment in the brewery, microbrewery and brewpub industries. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncteachingbrewery.ca\/\">ncteachingbrewery.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"image d tb none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1593991 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/44208-PB-Spring-26-Poster-796x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/44208-PB-Spring-26-Poster-796x1024.jpg 796w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/44208-PB-Spring-26-Poster-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/44208-PB-Spring-26-Poster-768x987.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/44208-PB-Spring-26-Poster-1195x1536.jpg 1195w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/44208-PB-Spring-26-Poster-800x1029.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/44208-PB-Spring-26-Poster-1000x1286.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/44208-PB-Spring-26-Poster-280x360.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/44208-PB-Spring-26-Poster-175x225.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/44208-PB-Spring-26-Poster-105x135.jpg 105w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/44208-PB-Spring-26-Poster-420x540.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/44208-PB-Spring-26-Poster.jpg 1505w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>April 2026 student-crafted Project Brew selections<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chai Me A River: Chai Latte Stout (5.3% ABV). A cozy, spiced stout containing lactose.<\/p>\n<p>Quad Goals: Oaked Belgian Quad (10.5% ABV). A strong, complex ale with woody notes.<\/p>\n<p>Unk’s Red Ale: Irish Red (4.8% ABV). A classic, malt-forward tribute to tradition.<\/p>\n<p>Spring Forward: NEIPA (5.7% ABV). A juicy IPA infused with lavender and citrus; contains lactose.<\/p>\n<p>Abbey Adjacent: Belgian Pale Ale (5% ABV). A balanced ale with traditional Belgian yeast character.<\/p>\n<p>Sunkissed Ginger: Belgian Blonde (5.1% ABV). Bright and zesty with ginger and lemon peel.<\/p>\n<p>Oops! Spelt it Wrong: Yuzu Sour Beer (4% ABV). A tart and refreshing Asian-citron inspired brew containing spelt.<\/p>\n<p>Hopfenweizen 666: Dry-Hopped German Wheat (5.7% ABV). A tropical twist on a banana-and-clove classic.<\/p>\n<p>Lemon Kissed: Lemon Light Lager (4% ABV). Crisp, clean, and infused with real lemon juice.<\/p>\n<p>Pecan Pint: Pecan Strong Ale (7% ABV). A robust, nutty ale featuring pecan extract.<\/p>\n<p>Nordic Knightloaf: Baltic Porter (5.5% ABV). A rich porter featuring cardamom and sweet orange peel.<\/p>\n<p>Tea-Leichtful: Leichtbier (3.7% ABV). A light, sessionable German style featuring Oolong tea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The next generation of brewing talent is ready to showcase their craft as innovation brews at Niagara College. 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Please take care of yourself when watching the film. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following resources are available to Niagara College employees and students: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employees<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full-service\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/humanresources\/employees\/efap\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EFAP<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EFAP services are offered by Homewood Health <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees and their family members can call\u202f1-800-663-1142\u202for visit <a href=\"https:\/\/homeweb.ca\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homeweb.ca<\/a>\u202fwith login code NC4321 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Health, Wellness, and Accessibility Services Niagara College<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n <div class=\"panel is-style-blue pl wfw\">\r\n\r\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfb.ca\/film\/stolen-time\/\">Access the film<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p>After viewing the film, we encourage you to reflect on the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What insights will you be taking away from the film?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What will you say or do differently as a result of watching the film?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can you apply what you've learned to your time here at NC and in your community?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What would you like to learn more about as a result of watching the film?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience any challenges accessing the films, please reach out to the Libraries and Learning Commons at <a href=\"mailto:library@niagaracollege.ca\">library@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions related to the content of the films, please contact Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:edi@niagaracollege.ca\">edi@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/edi\/2026\/04\/10\/film-feature-friday-stolen-time\/\">Film Feature Friday: Stolen Time<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/edi\">Equity, Diversity and Inclusion<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every Friday, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will share a film recommendation that will support students, staff and faculty in enhancing their understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion. 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Students unveil original titles at annual launch party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Digital landscapes of the future were in the spotlight at Niagara College’s Game Development Launch on the evening of April 1.<\/p>\n<p>Guests from industry and community had an opportunity to play-test more than a dozen original games created by about 150 second-, third-, and fourth-year students. Students included those from NC’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/media\/program\/game-development\/\">Game Development\u00a0<\/a>advanced diploma program, as well as joint programs with Brock University – <a href=\"https:\/\/ncstudents-my.sharepoint.com\/personal\/jgreco_niagaracollege_ca\/Documents\/Desktop\/winter%20term%202026\/game%20launch%20April%201\/image%202.webp\">Bachelor of Science (Honours) Game Programming <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/media\/program\/ba-arts-game-design\/\">Bachelor of Science Game Design<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Students debuted video games they built from concept to creation. Games were developed during a three-month production sprint which began in January, following a pre-production phase last fall.\u00a0 They worked in teams of eight to 10 to mimic real-world studio environments – combining the talents of programmers, environment designers, and audio engineers.<\/p>\n<p>Program Coordinator Conor MacNeill noted that the event was a success with a strong showing of about 300 people.<\/p>\n<p>“The evening was a celebration of all the hard work the students have put into their games, and also served as a warmup for showcasing their games before they take them to Level Up in Toronto [April 7] where they will represent Niagara,” said MacNeill.<\/p>\n<h3>Powering up on experience<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_1593379\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1593379\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1593379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-338x225.jpg 338w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1593379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cailin Sojak proudly holds his award.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Game Development student Calin Sojak was part of the team behind Brass Rebellion a wave-based action arcade shooter designed around environmental traps.<\/p>\n<p>“Our goal was to make something with a fun feedback loop that could be played continuously,” said Sojak. “We wanted it to be something that players could learn to master over time and experiment with on multiple playthroughs.”<\/p>\n<p>Sojak, who was also announced the winner of an Associate Dean’s Award at the event, noted the value of the public showcase.<\/p>\n<p>“It’s always a scary thing to present your work to the public, but the opportunity to do so gives all of the experience that comes with creating games within the industry,” he said.<\/p>\n<p>Sojak enjoyed watching industry guests and members of the public react enthusiastically to their game with occasional shouts of “wow!” or “cool!”<\/p>\n<p>“It is an absolutely surreal experience when they line up to get a chance at our game, and I can’t wait to experience that again,” said Sojak. “Brass Rebellion is something I am extremely proud of. Whether it wins awards or not, it is something I helped create with a team of my friends and peers in a six-month timespan, and nobody can take that away from us.”<\/p>\n<p>Third-year Game Development student Victoria Ascoli de Oliva Maya was the producer and lead for Tonight’s Dozen, a first-person psychological horror cooking game set in a 1960s style diner.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1593376\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1593376\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1593376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-338x225.jpg 338w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1593376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Victoria Ascoli de Oliva Maya guides a player through Tonight’s Dozen, a first-person psychological horror cooking game set in a 1960s style diner.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>“We wanted to create an experience that turns an ordinary, nostalgic setting into something tense and unsettling,” she said. “On the academic side, our intention was to create a game that allowed each member of our team to work with their strongest skills and contribute in the best way possible, which resulted in a beautiful, high-quality product.”<\/p>\n<p>De Olivia Maya expressed pride in her team’s work and valued her experience in the program.<\/p>\n<p>“Being part of this program and creating this game pushed me to grow in ways I didn’t expect,” she said. “It taught me how to problem-solve, adapt, and support a team through challenges.”<\/p>\n<p>Third year Game Development student Mackenzie Katsmar served as the team leader for Dual Orbit – a tense, two-player, co-operative adventure set on the edge of a black hole. Players must work together to repair their crippled starship before the black hole’s gravity tears them apart.<\/p>\n<p>“The goal is to have an immersive whimsical and intense experience for the players,” said Katsmar. “We’ve crafted an amazing high saturated broken-down ship, with lights and details everywhere. 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1593383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before the launch party was “game over” several student awards were presented.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The evening concluded with an award ceremony that recognized \u00a0academic excellence as well as \u00a0“spirit awards” which honour students who embody the collaboration and positive team chemistry essential to the gaming industry.<\/p>\n<p>Award winners included:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Year One awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Niagara College:<\/p>\n<p>Spirit Award: Igor Pova Santos da Silva<\/p>\n<p>Award of Excellence for Art: Cora Leeuwenburg<\/p>\n<p>Award of Excellence for Programming: Giuliano Crisolago<\/p>\n<p>Brock Design (BA):<\/p>\n<p>Spirit Award: Taylor Morency<\/p>\n<p>Award of Excellence for Art: Bridget Morden<\/p>\n<p>Brock Programming (BSc):<\/p>\n<p>Spirit Award: Wilson Pimlatt<\/p>\n<p>Award of Excellence for Programming: Simon Brun<\/p>\n<p>GD Launch Awards April 1, 2026 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