Following the lead of Seneca College and the University of Ottawa, both University of Toronto (UofT) and Western University made announcements last week regarding a change in their vaccine policies, making vaccines mandatory for all persons on campus for the Fall 2021 semester. Since then, Ryerson University, York University, and Ontario Tech University in Oshawa…
One year ago today, following the announcement of George Brown College’s (GBC) new anti-racism strategy, the Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC) sent an open letter to the administration, calling on the college to take more meaningful action in its anti-racism efforts. Outlined in it were eight key demands of support for students vulnerable…
Representatives of George Brown College (GBC) presented details regarding its proposed Transition to Campus Plan for the Fall 2021 semester at a Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC) Board of Directors meeting on July 19. The proposed plan includes updates on scenario planning guidelines, support and service delivery, estimates on the number of students…
On July 19, George Brown College (GBC) announced that COVID-19 vaccines will be mandatory for all students living in residence and varsity athletes for the Fall 2021 semester. The vaccine requirement was announced by Chris McGrath, Vice-President, Student Success; Melissa Gallo, Director, Student Engagement and Career Success; and Melanie Gerin-Lajoie, Manager, Athletics and Recreation. “We…
As of July 5, George Brown College (GBC) has announced that the e-mail system and Stuview are back up and running, after being shut down due to a suspected malware infection on the evening that occurred on the evening of June 13. Although it says there has been no indication of a data breach at…
After 17 years of leading George Brown College (GBC), today is Anne Sado’s last day. Since 2004, Sado has led the college through a period of strong growth, nearly doubling enrollment capacity and facilitating partnerships with community members throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). As her retirement date approaches sooner, she reflects on her years…
Online and in-person classes continue to run as scheduled as George Brown College (GBC) continues to investigate a suspected malware infection that occurred and has remained unresolved since the evening of June 13. “We are working to get our IT systems running and appreciate your patience,” said in a news release on June 17. The…
At 5 p.m., George Brown College (GBC) announced that all classes will resume on June 15, after a college-wide IT system shutdown that occurred on the evening of June 13 due to a suspected malware infection. While GBC says there has been no indication of a data breach at this time, specialists continue to investigate…
Just over a week ago, Western University in London, Ontario announced that students will be required to have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before being permitted to move into residence this Fall. No such plans have been announced at George Brown College (GBC) up to this date, but conversations are ongoing, according…
As George Brown College (GBC) welcomes its first new president in eighteen years, after an almost year-long search process, the student community is left eagerly awaiting to see what this new chapter will bring to student life. Although Dr. Gervon Fearon has not yet had an opportunity to gather a reputation around GBC, students at…
This morning, Dr. Gervon Fearon was publicly named the new president of George Brown College (GBC) after almost a year-long presidential search. Dr. Fearon, who has been the president of Brock University since 2017, and is the former president of Brandon University, is set to begin his leadership at GBC this August 2021. Dr. Fearon…
Illustration by Katie Doyle Sathvik Nagendra Vasishta left India last month eager to fulfill his work placement in Ontario to complete George Brown College’s (GBC) Strategic Relationship Marketing (B409) program. At the same time, B409 student Arsheen Chopra was returning home to Delhi, India to be among her family in a state of emergency, as…
