Born in Peru, Guillermo Tavera came to Canada in 1978 looking for opportunities and a better future. His journey in Canada began as a construction worker – he had no idea where his life would take him. Today, he is the head chef at La Dolce Vita, a restaurant vendor with the Student Association of…
Page 1+ is here to make your life easier with all resources in one place George Brown College (GBC) has introduced a new system for students this February to ease the research process while using the Library Learning Commons (LLC) online. Page 1+ It is an improved version of the previous system, helping students find…
Immigrating to a new country is not an easy feat. Leaving everything you know behind, entering a totally new world, new culture, and behaviors. It is a rollercoaster of emotions, but nothing hits you harder than the culture shock you face in this new environment. We all come from different backgrounds and cultures, and Canadian…
Vilivant is set for her tour after her new album- Running on Empty- releases later this week. Julia Gentile, known by her stage name Vilivant is ready to release her album after a successful release of her song ‘Running on Empty’. Her first single in last three years, received a great response from the audience. …
Sitting on the banks of Ottawa River, Deep River is a small town with a population of no more than 4,000 people. However, its significance came into notice when Steffanie Adams, professor with the School of Architectural Studies at George Brown College (GBC) started a research project diving into the indigenous roots of the town. …
Hadja Adama Bah shares her hopes and aspirations as she takes on her new role. Hadja Adama Bah, a third-semester Business Marketing student has been elected as the new director of operations for the Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC). Originally from Ivory Coast and a native French speaker, Bah is an international student…
An issue that continues to persist was the spark of conversation. The plight of international students in Canada was highlighted in a screening organized by Angeline Nijmeh, director of education and equity with the Student Association (SA). Held at the George Brown College Casa Loma campus on Nov. 30, many turned out to screen a…
As Covid unleashed itself in 2020, the Huskies were not ready for a tough year ahead. In 2019, the George Brown College (GBC) Huskies gave fans a rush of adrenaline with every game, feeding off the cheer of the crowd. No one knew that things were about to take a drastic turn, altering the…
Learn how it came into being and what you can do to help the cause. Since 1991 16 days of activism has been practiced globally to advocate the rights of women and stand against gender-based violence. However, the reason for its inception goes back to the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo, one of history’s most…
The campaign includes limited-edition tote bags showcasing student life. As George Brown College (GBC) continues their comeback campaign, students are being offered a chance to grab some limited-edition gear. In partnership with the Student Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) of the Student Association (SA) the campaign launched Nov. 24, offering tote bags to students who…
History Revealed is an ongoing event commemorating the lives of those during WWII. Get your History Revealed in a unique way. Organized by Ancestry – the global leader in family history – History Revealed was a freely accessible event to commemorate Remembrance Day, Nov. 11. It involved AR technology that helps one experience the…
GBC partners with United Way to promote initiative running until Nov. 10. Give back and get active to support local fundraising. United Way, a national charity organization is partnering with George Brown College (GBC) by launching GetUp, a campaign aiming to bring post-secondary institutions together to fundraise in multiple ways and give it back…
