Community Learning Campus

Discovery Day shows prospective students the advantages of attending Olds College

September 22, 2011

There is still time to register for Olds College’s annual Discovery Day, taking place Friday, September 30. “This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective students to explore some of the options they may have been considering,” says Sandra Griffin, Olds College Campus Visit Coordinator. “They will be able to learn more about Olds College [...]

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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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Central Alberta College-Community Partnership Hires Executive Director and General Manager

October 18, 2010

The Central Alberta College-Community Partnership (CAC-CP) has hired its first two senior staff for the Executive Director and General Manager positions. Effective immediately, Jean Madill will take on the role of CAC-CP Executive Director and Jann Beeston will take on the role of General Manager of Community Programming. “This is the next major step in [...]

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Olds College research contributions recognized in 2010 Federal Budget

March 5, 2010

Olds College welcomes the federal Government’s 2010 Budget and, in particular, appreciates its recognition of the roles Canada’s colleges and polytechnic institutions play in applied research and commercialization activities. This statement of support indicates the continuation of funding that has already greatly benefitted the College and its partners. “Olds College was the grateful recipient of [...]

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Legacy Building in Olds to be named for Ralph Klein

January 25, 2010

See a slideshow of the day’s events… With $750,000 in new funding from the Government of Alberta announced today by Premier Ed Stelmach, the Community Learning Campus (CLC) on Olds College campus sets a new benchmark for rural education. When it opens next month, this facility, housing a health & wellness centre, government offices and [...]

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Central Alberta Artists Primed for Arts Days Celebration

August 26, 2009

On Saturday, September 19, Olds will celebrate the second day of Alberta Arts Days in a style that Central Alberta has never seen before. From a painting workshop in the morning to an award-winning concert in the evening, the day-long event has something for everyone. The festivities will take place at the Fine Arts & [...]

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New CLC Executive Director appointed

June 18, 2009

After serving the Community Learning Campus project as Marketing Director and Acting Executive Director, Kerry Moynihan has been officially appointed the new Executive Director. Moynihan is well-known in CLC circles, as it was during his tenure as Director of Marketing and Government Relations at Olds College when the project was first launched nearly five years [...]

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Olds College Board Advocacy Breakfast, Rocky Mountain House

April 30, 2009

Local and regional media attended the Olds College Board Advocacy breakfast in Rocky Mountain House on Friday, May 1. Rocky Mountain House MLA Ty Lund, Mayor Jim Bague and Clearwater County Reeve Pat Alexander joined Olds College President Dr. H. J. (Tom) Thompson and Bill Quinney, Chair of the Olds College Board of Governors, for [...]

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Grant puts finishing touches on foyer of Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre

April 24, 2009

An $85,000 grant from the Community & Facility Enhancement Program will complete the Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre’s foyer. The grant was presented today to Community Learning Campus officials by Richard Marz, MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills. It will be directed towards elements of the foyer that had been deferred due to budget constraints. “I [...]

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Central Alberta talent celebrated at Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre opening

February 26, 2009

Slideshow of the Grand Opening Ceremony for the Fine Arts & Multimedia Centre A lively celebration of community talent and collaboration marked today’s official opening of the Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre, the second facility to open on the Community Learning Campus (CLC) in Olds, Alberta. Student and community talent took centre stage at [...]

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Bell e-Learning Centre officially opens- connecting rural Albertans to e-learning opportunities through the SuperNet

October 9, 2008

The official opening of the Bell e-Learning Centre took place today at the Community Learning Campus (CLC) on the grounds of Olds College. The Bell e-Learning Centre provides a wide range of innovative e-learning opportunities and resources to students, businesses and communities in rural Alberta through the SuperNet. “The Bell e-Learning Centre reinforces our commitment [...]

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