Service brings self-defence training opportunities for students in the new year. The SafeWalk service is committed to helping students keep safe in and around the George Brown College campuses. This new academic year, in addition to their regular walk accompaniment services, SafeWalk will be bringing various training opportunities for students to learn how to…
GBC hosts ceremony to celebrate next steps in Limberlost Place development. George Brown College (GBC) has reached a new phase constructing a building of the future. Nearly two years after breaking ground on Limberlost Place, the college held a ceremony to celebrate the top being added to the structure. Taking place Aug. 9, many were…
The Student Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) is set to redefine student well-being through a range of programs. Jessica Somersall, interim-coordinator of SNAP shared that the program is looking forward to embracing a combination of online and in-person experiences for the upcoming academic year. “We are trying to do a lot more programming in person, whether…
There was only one winner, but everyone stood to gain more than a trophy. With a two-run difference, alumni team Hard 90 prevented last year’s champions Voltron from taking the trophy. Taking place July. 28, the annual George Brown College (GBC) softball tournament is a long-time tradition started by the Athletics department more than ten…
Learn about your student health plans provided by the Student Association and how you can make the most of it George Brown College students can avail themselves of student health coverage plans through the Student Association and its Health Benefits program. Health Benefits not only provides health coverage plans but also offers support to students…
After more than three years, a pandemic, and a fire, the 200 King building has reopened for students. The main building of the St. James campus is finally reopening after being closed for renovations after a fire in August 2021. The reopening of the 200 King building, which is also known as Building A…
Academic Support is ready for another semester of helping students achieve their best in school. Students often face certain academic and financial challenges that prevent them from achieving their academic goals. Sometimes, students are not aware of their rights in fighting back. The Student Association’s (SA) Academic Support Program is designed to help students…
Non-profit organization calls on people to participate in their annual summer fundraising event for health, education, and equality. Good Neighbors Canada has built 12 wells and brought safe drinking water to communities in Zambia. The organization is a part of the International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Good Neighbors that has 47 similar country offices around the…
Delays in its annual budget approval may cost the SA everything. For the first time in the nearly 30-year history of the Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC), the board of directors refused to pass the annual budget. During the monthly board of directors meeting held July. 17, the board opted not to pass…
The Boring Box brings students and parents an alternative to having to buy dorm essentials from all over town. Helene Apostolopoulos, founder of The Boring Box, came up with the idea for the business when her daughter went off to university. Having to run around looking for dorm essentials proved stressful for Apostolopoulos, pushing her…
GBC’s new institute focuses on partnership and research to provide sustainable solutions to global challenges. The Brookfield Sustainability Institute (BSI) at George Brown College (GBC) was conceptualized as a separate institute at the college with a complete focus on smart sustainability and digital transformation. Funded by a donation made by Jack Cockwell which also…
