Friends of Olds College

NEW AFFINITY PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS LOCAL BUSINESS

February 21, 2012

  OLDS, ALBERTA, Feb. 21, 2012– Olds College has confirmed its first-ever local Affinity Program in Olds. Edo Japan, owned and operated by Lori and Bryan Beal, recently signed a three-year financial and service commitment solidifying their role as a major supporter of Olds College. This is part of an initiative to strengthen local businesses, [...]

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Jack Anderson Announced as Olds College 2012 Partner of the Year

February 9, 2012

 Olds, AB — Feb. 09, 2012; Students will be driven to success in more ways than one as Olds College announced Jack Anderson as the 2012 Partner of the Year. Eighty-four year-old rancher Jack Anderson is a successful Calgary area businessman and entrepreneur in agriculture, construction and oil and gas. This most prestigious honour is [...]

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DONATION OF 100 VINTAGE CARS AND TRUCKS THE LARGEST IN OLDS COLLEGE 99-YEAR HISTORY

January 17, 2012
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Calgary area businessman and rancher J. C. (Jack) Anderson will be donating the proceeds from the sale of his collection of 100 vintage cars and trucks to Olds College during its 2013 Centennial year. Planning for the “100 Cars and Trucks For Our 100th Year” auction is underway. Mr. Anderson’s prized collection will be auctioned [...]

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Canada West Equipment Dealers Association: A $25,000 sponsor of the 2013 World Plowing Championship

December 19, 2011
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Only 1 year and 212 days until over 60 competitors from 30 countries lower the plow at Olds College for the 2013 World Plowing Championship. Canada West Equipment Dealers Association (CWEDA) announced that they would be sponsoring $25,000 for the event in 2013. CWEDA represents over 450 farm industrial and outdoor power equipment dealers in [...]

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Olds College Online Auction launch

December 1, 2011

Olds College Advancement is launching the Olds College Online Auction today.  The Online Auction is an “opportunity to raise project/operational funds and the profiles of the Olds College programs and students.” The funds from the Online Auction will not only assist Olds College in continuing “educational priorities and unanticipated opportunities for students and faculty, awards [...]

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Completed infrastructure upgrades through KIP poise Olds College for visible renewal

November 10, 2011
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Thanks to $6.83 million in vital upgrades over the past two years, possible through joint federal-provincial funding from the Knowledge Infrastructure Program (KIP), Olds College is now able to turn its attention to the visible interior of older facilities, resulting in improved and renewed learning and common space. The revitalization plan will address the appearance [...]

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Olds College announces $100,000 Centennial Innovation Fund

October 21, 2011

Olds College alumni, staff, students, and are invited to submit a proposal for up to $100,000 as an initiative to celebrate the College’s centennial and garner highly innovative and creative ideas that align with the College’s Comprehensive Institutional Plan (CIP).  This proposal may include academic offerings, aspects of campus life, school policy, or facility improvements [...]

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Pomeroy Inn and Suites Inc. sponsors major arboriculture purchase for Olds College.

October 14, 2011

Mere weeks after the announcement of their $25,000 President’s-level financial support for Olds College’s 2013 Centennial, Pomeroy Inn and Suites Inc. has purchased a $15,000 collection of trees for the College. The 25 trees will be planted in the College’s Botanic Gardens III and Treatment Wetlands, walking distance from the soon-to-be-constructed Pomeroy Inn and Suites [...]

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Employment opportunities expanded through new motorcycle mechanic program

September 29, 2011

Following recent approval by Alberta Apprenticeship, Olds College will offer a Pre-Employment Motorcycle Mechanic program with the first student intake slated for February, 2012.  The program prepares graduates to perform entry level assembly, maintenance, repairs, and restoration of motorcycles and other multi-wheeled lightweight all-terrain vehicles. The popularity of motorcycle and recreational vehicle use and the [...]

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First-ever agreement for rural learning: Campus Alberta Central creates new paths with Stettler community

September 28, 2011

Central Alberta learners now have increased access to a greater variety of educational options, thanks to two separate new agreements signed with Campus Alberta Central; one with the Town of Stettler and another with the Stettler District Community Adult Learning Council.   Stettler area residents will be able to utilize learning opportunities such as on-site, [...]

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Five major new sponsors join Olds College 2013 Centennial celebrations

September 26, 2011

Recognizing Olds College’s near-century of contributions to rural Alberta and the nation a whole, five new sponsors have lent their financial support to Olds College’s 2013 Centennial. There are six tiers of sponsorship and Pomeroy Inn and Suites Inc. is the newest contributor to come in at the President’s level with $25,000 in support. Joining [...]

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Construction of Canadian Institute for Rural Entrepreneurship officially begins

September 7, 2011

A significant event in Olds College’s near-century long history took place today as ground was officially broken for construction of Pomeroy Inn & Suites and the Canadian Institute for Rural Entrepreneurship (CIRE).   Numerous dignitaries including The Honorable Luke Ouellette, Minister of Transportation and Red Deer South MLA Cal Dallas were on hand as the college [...]

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School of Business awarded prestigious accreditation by Canadian Institute of Management

August 22, 2011

Olds College’s School of Business has now been officially awarded program accreditation by the Canadian Institute of Management (CIM). As of September 1, 2011, the College’s Business program students will be eligible for professional designations offered by CIM. Professional certification in management (CIM – Certified in Management and P. Mgr – Professional Manager) will give [...]

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