Centennial College Rising to the Challenges of COVID-19

Update from Centennial College

In light of the current context and in a bid to prevent a potential second wave of COVID-19 impacting Ontario, Centennial College will, for the most part, continue to teach at a distance and online. In response to the physical distancing requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic, the College is offering 23 programs whose summer semester has been redesigned to be completely compatible with online delivery .

Please note that college facilities are closed until further notice. For more information please visit our COVID-19 Information Centre .

Centennial College rising to the challenges of COVID-19

COVID-19 Relief Bursary Fund update: Over $620,000 raised – and counting

In late March, Centennial College announced the launch of the COVID-19 Relief Bursary Fund , a new resource aimed at offsetting the unexpected financial challenges being experienced by so many of our students during these unprecedented times.

In just a matter of weeks, over $620,000 has been raised toward this critical fund – representing $310,000 raised by the community and a dollar-for-dollar match by Centennial College – and nearly 3,000 students have already applied for support.

How Centennial grad Nikhil Kanamala helped a Northern BC town prepare for COVID-19

As the COVID-19 crisis unfolded across Canada, Nikhil Kanamala made sure his Northern British Columbia community was prepared.

A graduate of Centennial College’s Biomedical Engineering Technology program and now working for Northern Health’s Department of Biomedical Engineering in Smithers, BC, Nikhil is solely responsible for his district’s supply of medical equipment. Serving a large geographic area in the province’s northwest that includes a number of rural and remote towns, Nikhil knew that the district’s limited resources meant the population was particularly vulnerable to the impacts of the pandemic. He acted quickly.

Breaking down barriers for men in nursing

When Chuck Baker retired from Centennial College’s School of Community and Health Studies in 2013, he knew his work was not done. Having spent his career advocating for the role of men in nursing, the former professor was determined to continue breaking down barriers in the traditionally women-dominated field.

Ten tips for navigating global grief in the time of COVID-19

Centennial alum Yvonne Heath wants people to talk about grief. And she says there’s never been a better time than now, as the world navigates the complex impacts of COVID-19.

“What we’re experiencing right now is global grief,” says the former nurse. “And we need to acknowledge that so that we can talk about it, manage it and Just Show Up for one another.”

Thank you to the CCSAI!

We would like to extend a very special note of gratitude to our Centennial College Student Association (CCSAI) , who made a critical leadership contribution donating an incredible $201,920 in support of the COVID-19 Relief Bursary Fund !

To the CCSAI – thank you! We are deeply grateful for your support as we work together to help our students navigate through these difficult weeks and months.

Good News from Centennial

Promoting food security in local neighbourhoods. Mobilizing 3D printers to create personal protective equipment (PPE). Donating nearly 25,000 pairs of gloves, 17,000 individual masks and close to 800 safety glasses and goggles.

These are some of the many ways Centennial College is supporting frontline health care during the COVID-19 crisis. Despite the many hardships we have all faced during these past few months, the Centennial College community remains focused on promoting a spirit of solidarity, care and kindness.

Read more about all the meaningful ways our Centennial community is rising up to the challenge in our weekly Good News Bulletin .

Alumni Benefits & Services

Virtual career support for alumni

New for June! Career Services virtual drop-in hours:

Tue 11 am – 12 pm | Thu 2 pm – 3 pm

No registration required.

Employers are still hiring and posting jobs! Get ready for the next step in your career by joining us online for a 15-minute drop-in session with a Centennial Employment Advisor.

You will have a chance to ask about:

Basic resume formatting and content tips
Basic cover letter formatting and content tips
Basic job search tips
Practical interview preparation tips
Simple LinkedIn profile tips

Can’t make the drop-in sessions? Employment Advisors are also accepting appointments by phone and Zoom as well as offering job search webinars and virtual career chats.

Check jobs and book appointments on HireCentennial .

Questions? Email [email protected] .

Upcoming Events

Don’t miss a single moment!

Attention Nursing Class of 1980! Join us for your virtual 40 ^th reunion event on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 5:30 pm EDT via Zoom.

Due to COVID-19 we are unable to host on-campus gatherings at this time. We invite Alumni to join us for virtual events, webinars and reunions as they are announced.

Stay connected! Visit CCAA.life or contact us today at [email protected] for more information.

Stay tuned for Pride Month celebrations

On June 25, Centennial College will host a Virtual Pride Watch Party, featuring celebratory performances and entertainment, opportunities to build connections and information about resources and support for LGBTQ2S+ staff, students, alumni and allies both at the College and in the wider community.

The event will double as a fundraiser and all donations to the COVID-19 Relief Bursary Fund for the week of June 22-26 will go towards supporting our LGBTQ2S+ students in need.

Keep an eye out for upcoming virtual programming to celebrate Pride throughout the month of June! Visit our LGBTQ2S+ Information at Centennial page to learn more.

Alumni Perks and Exclusive Offers

Call 1-800-563-0677 or click here to receive your insurance quote today.

Click here to learn more about the Centennial MasterCard® Credit Card.

Get a Centennial education online

At Centennial College we know you want to make the best of this extra time at home by enhancing your education and credentials.

We care about your health and safety, and that’s why we are proud to offer flexible and convenient online learning programs and courses. Advance your career right now by choosing from a wide selection of over 1,300 course options – all fully online.

The best part? As a Centennial alum, you benefit from a 20% discount on many part-time courses! Call Enrolment Services at (416) 289-5300 and mention you are an alum to obtain your discount on select courses when registering.

Click here to check out all of the great course offerings in our Online Learning catalogue.

Inside Athletics: Centennial Colts News

Introducing the senior class of graduating athletes

A global pandemic was not enough to dampen the Spirit of the Colts!

With the Colts’ annual awards banquet scheduled for early May, the Athletics and Recreation team had to find a way to celebrate the outstanding athletic and academic accomplishments of our Colts student athletes. In true Colts fashion, a winning solution was quickly found and the Virtual Varsity Athletics Annual Awards Banquet took place on May 11, 2020.

The banquet concluded with an exciting “Colts in action” tribute video – we invite you to watch it by clicking here !

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and welcome all of the graduating athletes into the Centennial College Alumni Association ! We encourage you to stay connected as you are, and always will be, a part of the Centennial College and Colts families.

Centennial First, Alumni Forever!