Georgian College

For the first time, students at Georgian College's Orillia Campus will have the option of on-site housing. Georgian is working with the private sector to meet the long-acknowledged need for an Orillia residence. Campus Living Centres will build, finance and operate the residence, scheduled to open in fall 2013. Plans call for four buildings with a total of 256 beds. The initial stage will see construction of three buildings, providing housing for 192 students. Pictured from left: former Georgian College President and CEO Brian Tamblyn, Dean Mary O-Farrell-Bowers, Brian Freeman of Campus Living Centres, Orillia SAC President Erika Ingram, Orillia Mayor Angelo Orsi and Board of Governors Chair Gwen Strachan. The Centre for Career and Employment Services at the Orangeville Campus had another successful summer, placing 162 students with 64 employers. The Summer Jobs Service program offers employers a wage subsidy to help create summer jobs for students. Last summer, $100,147 in wage subsidies was committed in Dufferin County and the surrounding area. The program also offers job searching assistance and resources for students to find summer employment. To learn more about the Summer Jobs Service program, including how your business can become an employer in 2013, please call 519-942-9986, ext. 5641 or cces@georgiancollege.ca new home for Orillia students Orangeville campus links students to summer jobs The Last Class (TLC), which serves pub fare with a side of nostalgia for one's college days, has a new look. The Barrie Campus pub, along with The First Class (TFC) café, reopened in September after an extensive renovation. TLC, in its current location since 1997, has been renovated twice to keep up with student enrolment. The 668-square-metre facility now holds up to 600 people, and expects 250,000 customers this school year. Mick Kingston, General Manager of Food and Beverage Operations, said, "Now we are set up to keep pace with the number of students we have on campus. We can provide faster service, meaning students can come in, get their lunch or snack and be sure to get to class on time." The new private meeting and dining rooms will result in increased catering services for meetings, birthdays, anniversaries and other gatherings. Board of Governors Student Representative Shaun McCracken explained that all profits go to student activities run by the Students' Administrative Council (SAC), which operates TFC and TLC. The restaurants also offer 150 year- round student jobs. "This is a result of the dedication of staff and students involved in SAC." Check out the menu at www.georgiancollege.ca/tlc. the first look at the Last Class By Ali Millington Mick Kingston, General Manager of Food and Beverage Operations, and Natalie LaFontaine, Student Manager at the pub. The newly renovated college watering hole is more than double the space and has a breakfast area. GeorgianView 2012/13 | 33

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