How the stress of remote learning affects GBC educators

By Maud Weaver Among the concerns, struggles, and adaptations to online schooling, two professors discuss if George Brown College has been doing enough to manage the situation. “I always joke that you can’t beat the commute,” says John Caffery, a GBC professor in the Community Worker program and Transitions to Post Secondary Program. Caffery also…

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GBC graduate’s Halloween invention raised $17,000 for charity

By Victoria Surla Trick-or-treating this year has become a polarizing debate amid COVID-19. As medical health professionals urge individuals to follow proper social distancing measures, many parents feel as though allowing their children to trick-or-treat may pose health risks towards many local residents. Geoff Burke, a George Brown College graduate, thought he found the alternative…

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SAGBC temporarily closes its SafeWalk program

On October 29, the Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC) announced it has temporarily closed the SafeWalk program. The decision was made due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Greater Toronto Area and a lack of use in the service, due to the majority of students studying remotely. “With the pandemic…

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How The Chef’s House is giving culinary students hands-on experience during a pandemic

By Rachel Kohl Delicious confections continue to rise in the ovens, and George Brown College’s (GBC) Chef School continues to rise to the challenges presented by COVID-19. Chef John Higgins, director of hospitality and culinary enterprises, leads a team, including manager Eoghan Banks, support staff, and culinary students, to deliver The Chef’s House (TCH) Marketplace…

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The Dialog's reporter-editor Kelsey Rambaran participated in a study-abroad leadership course for GBC students in Europe that includied a visit to the Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle in Germany. Photo: Kelsey Rambaran / The Dialog

Burning the Midnight Oil: How international students are coping with classes in the middle of the night

By Candice Zhang With minimal face-to-face interaction and classroom activities, domestic and international students alike are finding their coursework to be less practical. But in addition to that, international students at George Brown College (GBC) who have returned to their home countries are also presented a new challenge: waking up in the middle of the…

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OCAA announces cancellation of sports competitions for the 2021 Winter semester

By Candice Zhang The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) announced on October 15 that all sanctioned varsity sports competitions are cancelled for the Winter 2021 semester due to increasing COVID-19 cases, online-learning delivery, and sports restrictions. The decision will affect 27 member schools, including George Brown College (GBC). “The health of the entire OCAA membership…

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