July 2010

Olds College to offer full-ride scholarships to three Haitian students

July 27, 2010

Approximately $18,000 in tuition and books have already been pledged along with free accommodations. Now, Olds College is launching its Buy a Mile fundraising campaign as the final step in offering full-ride scholarships to three students from Haiti. The students will enrol in the College’s Office Administration Certificate program. Recognizing that educational needs are among [...]

Read the full article →

Transfer agreement with U of L and expanded class size increase opportunities for Business Administration students

July 21, 2010

Last year, Olds College’s Business Administration Diploma program was full to capacity, with many students placed on a waiting list. Not only does an expanded class size for the 2010-11 academic year allow more students to pursue this exciting career path, graduates of the program can now enter the University of Lethbridge’s Bachelor of Management [...]

Read the full article →

Compost Garden Party provides entertainment, promotes composting and vegetable gardening

July 20, 2010

The Olds College Compost Technology Centre is teaming up with the Compost Council of Canada to host the Compost Garden Party, a free concert promoting compost and vegetable gardening this Saturday, July 24th at 2:00 pm. The concert will take place at the Centennial Park Gazebo in Uptowne Olds. Toronto-based folk-pop act Jane’s Party will [...]

Read the full article →

New Futsal Coach welcomed to Olds College

July 15, 2010

Already preparing for the 2010-2011 season, the Olds College Broncos have welcomed Vic Michalchuk as the new coach for both its men’s and women’s Futsal teams. Futsal, for the uninitiated, is indoor soccer as sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body of soccer. Michalchuk said he is excited about [...]

Read the full article →

46th Annual Olds College Hort Week Kicks off July 19

July 14, 2010

The 46th annual Hort Week at Olds College takes place from July 19-23 and once again promises to inspire and inform everyone from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Whether it’s in-class, outdoors in the College’s Botanic Garden or on an off-campus tour, attendees can spend a single day or the whole week expanding their horticultural knowledge [...]

Read the full article →