In a Twitter update released by the bargaining team on Monday morning, the college faculty team – which represents faculty at 24 Ontario colleges including George Brown – announced that they will be setting a strike deadline to push the CEC to either continue with negotiations or enter binding interest arbitration. If neither option is…
With the seemingly endless string of senseless tragedies and conflicts around the world over the past two years, it has been a difficult time for many. On Thursday, March 10, a vigil hosted by George Brown College was held via Zoom to allow students the opportunity to reflect on these events, mourn and heal. The…
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’…
When asked what he would say to the students affected by Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine, vice president of Student Success Chris McGrath hesitated. “In some ways, I’m at a bit of loss for words, because.. what do you say?” George Brown College has identified approximately 250 international students who are of Ukrainian or Russian…
Discount coupons, cheery social media posts and promises of inclusivity are synonymous with International Women’s Day. Every year, we see folks all over social media giving a shout-out “to all the women out there”, but when we dive in deep through the sugar-coated mess, we see how inclusive women and people identifying with the female…
On Friday, March 4, GBC announced that after reviewing guidance from the provincial government, it has decided to amend its vaccination policy beginning with the spring term. Effective May 1, students and staff who wish to enter the college will no longer be required to demonstrate proof that they have been fully vaccinated. …
Photo by Cydney McCall-Francois One of the things students often hear from their teachers starting in elementary school is that organization is key. There was an easy way to tell which students were organized and which weren’t: look inside their desks. Some students kept them neater than others – their handwriting was orderly, and their…
As of March 2, the faculty union has ramped up its labour action effort to lobby college employers for the need to return to negotiations. Following the rejection of the Forced Offer Vote (FOV) by the union, the CEC has refused to compromise and continues to maintain its position. In a statement released today, the…
This article is part of a series of Dialog stories profiling Black students, staff and alumni within the George Brown College community in recognition of Black History Month. Facing unprecedented challenges, discrimination and unfair treatment head-on is hard enough as is. What is even harder is transcending such difficulties without letting them dim one’s integrity,…
With the city of Toronto looking to revitalize the eastern waterfront area, George Brown College plans to show the city and the rest of the world how much of an impact post-secondary institutions have on the growth of a city all while fighting climate change. On Wednesday, February 23, the Empire Club of Canada hosted…
A George Brown College (GBC) representative introduced the college’s new anti-racism action plan to the Student Association’s board of directors at the SAGBC’s monthly board meeting on Tuesday. In her presentation, the college’s Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Services (OAREHRS) director, Jennifer Grant, discussed different stages of anti-racism action plan development at the…
Photo by Halley Requena-Silva George Brown College (GBC) has officially announced the inception of its long-envisioned Black Futures Hub, a space intended to promote Black excellence. The hub will be available for access for all students and staff members who identify with the Black community and are searching for opportunities to grow their success. Jennifer…
