Pickering Learning Site- Centennial College
1340 Pickering Pkwy L1V 4E2 Pickering, ON, Canada

Enjoy the long weekend with some relaxation and time to reflect and work on your coursework. See you for classes on Tuesday!

Happy Family Day weekend - Hope you are enjoying the great weather and we will see you back in class on Tuesday!

Looking forward to the start of Winter semester on Monday! Stay warm!

Wishing everyone a happy new year and all the best for 2018!

On December 3rd come join us to learn about our programs and support services http://centenni.al/PaM15Fd #DiscoverCentennial

We are hosting informations sessions for students onMonday at 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm to help students understand the Tuition Refund & Withdrawal Form and process (with specific details for International, and Domestic students), the Travel Reimbursement, and Student Hardship pieces - this is meant to support any questions and so students know their options.

We love seeing the students and faculty back in the classrooms.

The Ontario government has introduced back-to-work legislation to end the faculty strike. Classes will be beggining tomorrow. Please be advised of the updates to the important dates below: Fall semester 2017 classes resume on November 21 Holiday break - December 23 to January 1, 2018... Fall semester 2018 classes resume on January 2, 2018 Fall semester ends on January 12, 2018 Winter semester 2018 begins on January 22, 2018 Engagement Week (Reading/study week) - February 26 to March 2 Winter semester ends on April 27, 2018 Spring/Summer Semester 2018 begins on May 14 Convocation - June 11 to June 15 (subject to change) Be sure to check your myCentennial email for updates and centenni.al/strike-update-students for more information. See more

Today, the faculty voted to reject colleges’ last offer. As a result, faculty at Ontario’s 24 colleges remain on strike and full-time classes are cancelled. Centennial College remains open and many staff and services are available to help students with their self-study. If you are coming to the college, please remember to drive slowly and respect our employees on the picket line. Please send us a message if you have any questions.

Centennial College is hosting an open online forum on Facebook live to answer your questions about the strike and how it will affect your school year. When? Friday, November 10, from 1:30pm-2:30pm. Where? Facebook Live How? To attend to this forum you must log onto Facebook and visit the Centennial College page at 1:30pm.... Submit your questions online here http://centenni.al/openforum For answers to your frequently asked questions http://centenni.al/qIqhUKB

Update on the strike- It was announced today by the Colleges Employer Counsil that they have asked the Ontario Labour Relations Board to set up a date for a vote on the college's offer. Classes are still suspeneded and we will keep you posted. centenni.al/strike-update-students

While striking action continues at Ontario's 24 colleges, we want you to know we are committed to supporting you however we can. Whether you need tutoring assistance, guidance on keeping up with your studies or are wondering what other services are still open, we're here to help. There are many resources available to help you stay on top of your overall wellness: 1)Book a session with our Tutoring Services for help with your study goals. Go to centennialcollege.ca/tutor-bo...oking 2)Use this time to hit up the library to review course material, master the content you’ve been taught and get ahead on your assignments #studytips 3)Wondering about all the academic resources available to you? Why not make an appointment with your success advisor? We’re here for you. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, see http://centenni.al/qIqhUKB Please keep an eye on the studentHUB, Facebook, Twitter, the College website and the local news to stay on top of what's happening. Important links: Guidelines for Crossing a Picket Line Safely and Respectfully centenni.al/BbpCknA Strike updates on College website centenni.al/strike-update-students

To answer the need for aid caused by the recent and unprecedented levels of flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquake activity and refugee displacement worldwide, Centennial College, in collaboration with Centennial College Student Association Inc. (CCSAI) and the Centre for Global Citizenship Education and Inclusion (GCEI), is launching the CHANGE CHALLENGE to act in solidarity with global international relief efforts. Be a part of the CHANGE CHALLENGE today, you can don...ate loose change at your campus. BE THE CHANGE and post when you participate using #ChangeChallengeCC to increase our impact! All donations will be given directly to organizations (listed below), who are currently involved with the response, recovery and relief efforts to affected areas. If you are not able to give your CHANGE at Pickering Learning Site on October 4th, organizations you may wish to consider supporting include: Canadian Red Cross - www.redcross.ca Doctors Without Borders - www.msf.ca Global Medic - www.globalmedic.ca UNHCR - www.unhcr.ca/ Thank you for being a part of the CHANGE CHALLENGE!

Our annual Part Time/Seasonal Job Fair is today! All Centennial students and graduates are welcome to attend the Part-Time/Seasonal Job Fair to connect with hiring employers. 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Progress Campus 3 LOCATIONS Bridge | Library Lobby | Fireside Gallery