Photo courtesy of De Beers Group Almost two years after graduating from George Brown College’s Jewelry Arts program, designers Virginia Muralt and Valerie Lamiel reflected on their recognition as finalists at this year’s De Beers Groups Designers Initiative Shining Light Awards as an emotional moment. The Shining Light Awards is an initiative held by the…
Image courtesy of Cintia Freitas, GBC Huskies Haley Tice had no designs on being a varsity athlete this school year. But almost two months after showing up to a lone tryout, the sports and events marketing student laced up the boots for the Huskies women’s soccer team’s first-ever quarterfinal match. And though Tice and her…
The Board of Directors of the Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC) decided on Monday that its director of communications and internal as well as the community service and childhood representative position will be treated as vacant. The board intends to re-elect these positions this Fall 2021. The decision to deem both positions vacant…
George Brown College president Gervan Fearon is one of eight Toronto post-secondary school presidents to have signed a letter calling for city councillors to allow licensed multi-tenant houses across Toronto, but at a meeting on Monday, October 4, Mayor John Tory proposed a deferral on the legalization of rooming houses in Toronto, with staff expecting…
Illustration by Katie Doyle Content Warning: This article contains content some may find disturbing On Thursday, September 30, Canada will observe its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and its eighth annual Orange Shirt Day in recognition of the country’s history of genocide committed against Indigenous populations. Students and faculty at George Brown College…
Illustration by Katie Doyle The last full week of September marks the annual celebration of the International Week of Deaf People (IWD). To participate in the celebration at George Brown College (GBC), Peerconnect has been hosting free daily Zoom events from 7 pm from Monday to Friday. Attendees have the chance to view two award-winning…
Illustration by Katie Doyle The 2021 Canadian federal election will be held on Monday. To register and vote, you are required to be a Canadian citizen aged 18 or older on election day. As a student, there are several ways to vote. Here is everything you need to know about getting your ballot in. Where…
The George Brown College Sustainability Squad is currently seeking Executive and General Members for their 2021 team with applications due this Saturday, September 18. The positions available are ideal for those searching to participate in a community of like-minded peers who value the well-being of the campus, community and the environment at large. Voted the Best…
