Centennial College's Centre for Creative Communications has been anointed one of the top new media schools in the country according to Shift magazine.
"This content-based program has exceptional industry links and access, and has established a consistent track record of grinding out great grads," wrote the magazine's editors in the Digital Education Guide contained in the March/April issue.
Shift identified 11 schools across the nation offering high quality new media training -- typically, programs in digital animation, gaming, Web mastering and digital journalism.
In assembling the list (which was not ranked), editors spoke to pundits, educators and industry insiders, and also scoured the details -- things like course offerings, fees and the age of the program.
According to Nate Horowitz, dean of The Centre for Creative Communications, aspects of the innovative programming noted by Shift magazine -- programs such as online writing and new media design -- have found their way into the school's traditional studies, such as journalism and creative advertising.
Success is high: 95% of grads find work within six months of graduation.
The Centre for Creative Communications is an intimate campus built around a powerful broad-bandwidth digital backbone. Programs span everything from digital animation to corporate communications to book and magazine publishing.
For more information about The Centre for Creative Communications, visit
www.thecentre.centennialcollege.ca or call 416-289-5101.
A colourful celebration of First Nations' tradition and history comes alive April 4 at Lambton College.
A Mini Powwow, with about 50 dancers from the community dressed in full traditional native regalia, promises to be bigger and better than ever in its 10th anniversary year. Grand entry is at noon, with dancing and festivities continuing until 3 p.m. in Lambton's gymnasium. Admission is free.
"It's a chance for the students to showcase their heritage," said Virgil Nahdee, First Nations Students counsellor. "A powwow is a celebration of life.
It's not just for native people. It's a celebration for all people."
Lance White of Walpole Island is the emcee, and will describe the history and purpose of the variety of traditional dances. Observers will have an opportunity to take part in the dances.
Events leading up to the powwow include:
A Soup and Fry Bread Sale on Monday, March 25 at the First Nations Students' Centre starting at 11:30 a.m."
A 50/50 draw. Tickets, at $1 each, can be purchased at the First Nations Students' Centre and at the Dime Sale. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Mini Powwow at 2 p.m.
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