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By Dr. Gervan Fearon When we talk about creating more inclusive workplaces, this effort is most often framed as a moral imperative. In other words, we should strive for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) because it is the right thing to do. This is absolutely true and it can form the normative...
A new partnership between George Brown College and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) will bring significant changes to our campuses, including a visible Indigenous presence through collaborative projects and new and progressive approaches to teaching, learning and curriculum while...
The George Brown College community gathered to celebrate Anne Sado’s legacy, dedicating a space at Waterfront Campus in her name and unveiling a new scholarship in her honour. Sado served as President of George Brown between 2004 and 2021. Under her leadership enrolment doubled, the college...
Many people don't need to think twice about getting dressed. But for those with mobility issues or who require a caregiver to help them get ready, clothing that is ill-fitting and difficult to put on and take off causes daily frustration and can affect self-confidence. A group of George Brown...
George Brown College continues its leadership in advancing inclusive and accessible education with the release of an e-course available to educators across Ontario on the eCampusOntario Open Educational Resource Library. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a curriculum design framework that...
In April 2022 Turner Fleischer Architects Inc. renewed their partnership with the George Brown College Foundation. This partnership began 10 years ago and during this time Turner Fleisher Architects has been a major supporter of GBC architectural technology students through co-op and graduate hiring...
George Brown College continues its commitment to city building and community development by exploring the possibility of expanding our physical footprint to Toronto’s Mount Dennis neighbourhood in the Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue West area. We’re partnering with the City of Toronto to explore the...
Students in a George Brown College specialized construction program for people with mental health and addiction histories are getting real-world experience building a nature retreat for people with similar challenges. The Construction Craftworker program is part of George Brown’s Augmented Education...
Present-day and future wine professionals will love the pairing of education and industry as George Brown College takes ownership of the Ontario Wine Awards. Founded in 1985 by leading Canadian wine expert Tony Aspler, the competition has celebrated the province’s best vintners for nearly 30 years...
Mayor John Tory chose George Brown's student-run restaurant The Chefs’ House to announce the return of a well-loved Toronto tradition — Summerlicious. Tory made the announcement on April 8 at The Chefs’ House, a fine-dining eatery at 215 King St. E., where culinary and hospitality students put their...
