The SA service which helps students access and maneuver through George Brown College life. SA connect is an initiative by the Student Association (SA) to promote and mediate smooth communication between students and the college itself. One of the most flexible departments in the SA, it binds together all the branches of the association,…
What is Thanksgiving and how international students can celebrate? The holiday season dawns when leaves turn to hues of orange and yellow and the wind brings a chill to the air. It is during this time that echoes of Thanksgiving are heard throughout the city. Although this might sound like home to many, the…
GBC honors Indigenous communities on the National Truth and Reconciliation Day. George Brown College observed National Truth and Reconciliation Day Sept. 30, by honoring the life and culture of residential school survivors and indigenous communities. The college marked the day with a Sacred Fire ceremony performed by elders and members belonging to indigenous communities….
Wildlands League brings the marine life of Hudson Bay and James Bay to Downtown Toronto. Bringing the serenity of Hudson and James Bay to Toronto, the Wildlands League successfully hosted another event, highlighting the urgent need for conservation of the Bays of the North. Held at Miles Nadal JCC, the event featured indigenous performers…
Learn about the people and wildlife that live in this area, all while enjoying an evening of fun and understanding. Take a trip to the fathomless shores of James and Hudson Bay from the comfort of the Miles Nadal Community Centre. Unlocking the Secrets of the World’s Largest Inland Sea is an event brought…
As the college re-opens after a long time away, varsity sports are returning with full force. Students can expect competitive tryouts, intense matches, and a lot of excitement in the air for this season. It is a great time to explore your interests if you want to join varsity sports. George Brown College (GBC) varsity…
Meet SNAP and all the SA service has to offer. The Student Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) has been thought of as just a food pantry for many years. However, the Student Association (SA) program has a wide range of services to offer. While working on eradicating food insecurity from the campus, SNAP has diversified…
The Student Association has your wellbeing in mind with the Health Benefits program Did you know that you are eligible for a range of Health Benefits as a George Brown College (GBC) student? Benefits are offered to both international and domestic students that are enrolled under the post-secondary courses and ESL program are provided…
George Brown College students Tanvir Singh Ahuja and Melric Rego have won Global Goals Jam 2022, a virtual event allowing individuals to showcase their innovation and skills by pitching a sustainable way to manage “Dark Data.” On the team of four, Ahuja, who is currently enrolled in the Applied AI Solutions Development program, and Rego,…
George Brown College, in partnership with the Canadian Nursing Student’s Association, held a symposium for the students in the Practical Nursing program following a series of emails expressing dissatisfaction with the quality of their education. The symposium was intended to enhance communication between students and the CNSA by providing the former with a platform to…
On March 24, Natalie Castro, a student in the Office Service for Health Care program, made the George Brown College community proud with her performance at Ontario’s Got Talent, a multi-school event hosted in London, Ontario. Castro is a belly dancer, and, as she couldn’t perform during the height of COVID-19, she taught students her art to…
George Brown College’s Sustainability Squad, in association with CPA Ontario, hosted GBC’s Business Case competition for the second time following last year’s tremendous success. The event is an opportunity for students to understand sustainability in a more practical way and hone their business and presentation skills to create something substantial. The theme for this years’…
