Friends of Olds College

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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Secretary General of World Ploughing Organization to visit Olds College Aug. 8

July 29, 2011

Hans Spieker, Secretary General of the Netherland based World Ploughing Organization will visit Olds College on Monday, August 8 for a day-long visit and meetings. As Olds College’s 2013 Centenary steadily approaches, background work for the 60th Anniversary World Plowing Championship in Olds is constantly underway and Spieker typically does a site inspection 18 months [...]

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Bayer CropScience Canada newest supporter of 2013 Olds College Centennial

July 19, 2011

Bayer CropScience Canada has offered their support to Olds College’s 2013 Centennial preparations with a Dean’s level sponsorship. Through the generous contribution of $10,000, they will be instrumental in the creation of many events throughout the 2013 Centenary. “Bayer CropScience and Olds College both share the same passion for agriculture and the people who practice [...]

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Olds College Hort Week appeals to aspiring and professional gardeners alike

July 4, 2011

As Olds College’s 47th annual Hort Week draws closer, many classes are close to filling up – with some already full. The event takes place July 18-22 on Olds College campus and offers over 30 workshops and courses about gardening, growing and creating beautiful things. Some courses, such as the Encaustic Beeswax Painting Workshop on [...]

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Penn West donates $25,000 in support of 2013 Olds College Centennial

June 30, 2011

Penn West Exploration has generously donated $25,000 to be used for Olds College’s 2013 Centennial preparations, making the Calgary-based oil and natural gas production company the College’s first official President-level donor. Donors can contribute at six different levels, the highest level earning the title of Centennial Sponsor for a contribution $100,000. At the President level, [...]

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Olds College gears up for 60th Anniversary World Plowing Championship

June 22, 2011

With the 2013 60th Anniversary World Plowing Championship blog now officially online, plans for the event are very much underway. Taking place July 19 and 20, it will be one of the signature events in Olds College’s year-long 2013 Centennial anniversary festivities, hosted in conjunction with the Canadian Plowing Organization (CPO). In May, Kerry Moynihan, [...]

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Global education leaders assemble at Olds College for PIN Conference

June 10, 2011

Over 40 college presidents, senior administrators and accompanying guests from around the world will be on Olds College campus on Wednesday, June 15 as part of the Postsecondary International Network (PIN) Conference. The entire 2011 conference spans five days from June 12-17, and is being hosted by NAIT, Olds College and SAIT. Olds College President, [...]

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Olds College Broncos Junior High Volleyball Tournament Aims to be the Largest in Rural Alberta

June 6, 2011

Olds College’s Broncos Athletics program is definitely excited about hosting the upcoming Olds College Jr. High Volleyball Tournament September 23-24. “This is the second year that we have run this tournament and it is turning out to be a great event with lots of teams,” says Olds College tournament coordinator John Riemersma. “It’s starting to [...]

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Olds College 2011 Open House, Saturday April 2!

March 29, 2011

Olds College’s 2011 annual Open House once again promises a wide variety of entertaining and informative events for prospective students, alumni and the general public alike. Beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, visitors will be able to explore Olds College’s campus and buildings, view the residences and student lifestyle facilities, and witness other special [...]

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Olds College Gala an unequivocal success, nets over $100,000 in student support

March 16, 2011

Sold out two weeks in advance, Olds College’s March 11 Growing the Legacy Gala was a tremendous success. Elected representatives from every level of government from municipal through to federal joined noted Canadian academics, leaders in industry and research, alumni and a wide range of College supporters to help raise over $100,000 for the Olds [...]

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Olds College’s annual Growing the Legacy Gala sells out

February 25, 2011

With two weeks still remaining until Olds College’s annual Growing the Legacy Gala, the event is already sold out. Featuring a lavish reception, formal dinner and entertainment from the Polyjesters, the 342 tickets offered have been snapped up at an unprecedented rate. Mirroring the popularity of the tickets, sponsor support of the event is also [...]

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