Mohawk Matters

Free Summer barbeque for students tomorrow

Students, don't forget about the Free Summer BBQ tomorrow. Food will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Courtyard between H and I Wings at the Fennell Campus.

Latest edition of Mohawk Magazine now available

The latest edition of Mohawk Magazine is now available. Mohawk Magazine is a publication that showcases outstanding staff and students who are advancing Mohawk's strategic priorities of quality, innovation and sustainability.

In this issue you'll read about Mohawk College's Health, Wellness and Fitness program and the work that that program and its students have been doing as they celebrate the graduation of their first class this summer. You'll also read about how the Alternate and Renewable Energies program STARRT helped a former steelworker start a new career. And if you're a fan of trivia you'll definitely want to read about Mohawk alumnus and entrepreneur Dave Millard, the creator of a new trivia called OutSmart.

The magazine is available under the Welcome tab on Mocomotion.

Download the PDF version here: Download MohawkMagazine_Vol2 Issue2_small

Mohawk College hosting Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay

Mohawk's Fennell Campus will serve as the end of day celebration stop for Greater Hamilton during the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay. The cross-Canada relay will make its way through Hamilton on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 12 and the morning of Sunday, Nov. 13.

The relay's community planning team is accepting nominations for the final medal bearer to run, walk or wheel into the Fennell Campus through the Mohawk Learning Exchange.  Nominees must be a resident of Hamilton, at least 13 years of age, and able to participate unaccompanied in the three hour medal bearer experience. In addition, the nominee should be:

• Creating a more inclusive world by removing physical and social barriers to create more accessible communities.
• Leading and encouraging others to live a healthy and active lifestyle through sport, injury prevention or involvement in medical research for new innovations.
• Contributing to the protection and sustainability of the environment.

Please email your nomination to the community planning team or mail to Mohawk College, Attn: Troy Heath,135 Fennell Ave W, Hamilton Ontario,  L8N 3T2.

Mohawk this Week (June 20 - June 26)

Wednesday, June 22: Free Summer BBQ for students. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Courtyard between H and I Wings at the Fennell Campus.

Special Announcements:

Awards of Excellence and President's Awards 2011: Nominations are now being accepted to recognize exceptional colleagues who make Mohawk an even better place to learn and work. All individuals and teams who've gone above and beyond in advancing one or more of Mohawk's Strategic Priority Actions of quality, innovation and sustainability can be nominated. Individuals can be recognized for everything from an exceptional contribution during their first year at Mohawk to a lifetime of exemplary service.

*New for 2011: Twelve Awards of Excellence will be presented. The 12 award recipients will then be the finalists for the annual President's Award. Award recipients will also be considered as Mohawk nominees for future Colleges Ontario and Association of Canadian Community Colleges award competitions.

2011 Alumni of Distinction Awards

Do you know Mohawk grad who has that something extra? Someone who you think deserves to be recognized for his or her great work and achievements. Nominate them for the 2011 Alumni of Distinction Awards. Mohawk College's Alumni Association is accepting nominations until July 30.

Mark your calendar:

Tuesday, June 28: Start Smart is a transition to college initiative where we showcase our fabulous services through workshops and short session from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will also host a BBQ lunch for students attending.

Saturday, July 30: Nomination deadline for 2011 Alumni of Distinction Awards.

Wednesday, Aug. 31: President's Breakfast at Liuna Station, 360 James Street North. Doors open at 8 a.m. Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. Awards and special presentations until 11:30 a.m. The President's Breakfast is open to all full and part-time Mohawk faculty, support and administrative staff and retirees. Seating is limited so reserve your seat today.

Saturday, Sept. 10: 30th Annual Garage Sale in support of the United Way from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fennell Campus parking lot P13

In the news: Municipal leaders look to the future

Simcoe.com has this story about the Future Ready Leaders symposium hosted earlier this week by the Town of Innisfil and Mohawk College Enterprise. The program helps local governments build and enhance administrative leadership. Mayors, chief administrative officers, deputy mayors and human resources directors from 15 of Simcoe County's municipalities took part. The Barrie Examiner also reported on the symposium.

How to get mail to and from Mohawk during the disruption to postal service

Effective June 15th, Canada Post has stopped mail delivery across Canada. Until service resumes students, prospective students and college staff are asked to make other arrangements to ensure time sensitive material is received on time. If you are submitting transcripts, waiting for your tuition fee statement, needing to make a payment or are awaiting a payment, there are other options available to you. Please see the information below to determine which situation applies to you.

Transcripts for Admission
Mohawk College will be accepting transcripts for admission to programs from applicants by fax at 1-(905)-575-2392 or emailed to transcript@mohawkcollege.ca

Tuition Fee Statements
Registration packages and Tuition Fee Statements will continue to be emailed to MoCoMotion accounts of newly accepted students.

Financial Aid
OSAP documents can be couriered to Mohawk College at the following address:
Mohawk College
135 Fennell Ave West and West 5th Street
Attn: Financial Aid & Awards Office
Hamilton, Ontario
L9C 1E9

NEW* Sponsorship Cheques
Sponsorship cheques (payable to Mohawk College) for CE and daytime students could either be dropped off by the student or mailed via courier at the following address:
Mohawk College
Attn: Continuing Education Registration
135 Fennell Ave West and West 5th Street
Attn: Financial Aid & Awards Office
Hamilton, Ontario
L9C 1E9

NEW* Parking for CE students
Given the Canada Post strike situation, Mohawk College will allow CE students to park without displaying a parking pass in the vehicle after 5:00 pm weekdays and all day over the weekends during the strike timeframe. Registration receipts that contain the parking permits will be mailed out as soon as the strike is over. For any CE courses that are delivered during the day, please visit the CE registration office at your campus to receive your Registration receipt that contains the parking pass.

Payments to Mohawk College can continue through email

Documentation can also be dropped off in person at the Student Services Office at all college campuses. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please watch your Mohawk email for important information, or check the status of your application through the applicant tab on MocoMotion. If you have any questions, please call 905 575-2000. 

Payments to Mohawk College can continue through email

Documentation can also be dropped off in person at the Student Services Office at all college campuses. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Invoices
For departments that invoice external organizations, please continue to utilize Accounting Services

Payments to Vendors
Please be aware that Mohawk College will hold all cheques. Vendors requiring payment have the option of picking up payment or having payment couriered at their expense.

 

In the news: Anthony Ramuscak beats odds at Mohawk convocation (video)

CHCH aired this story on Mohawk graduate Anthony Ramuscak who left his wheelchair to walk across the stage at his Convocation ceremony. The story was filed by Mohawk graduate Cindy Csordas.

In the news: College grad defeats childhood stroke

The Hamilton Spectator has this story about Mohawk General Arts and Sciences graduate Anthony Ramuscak. Anthony, who suffered a near-fatal stroke when he was nine years old, left his wheelchair behind and walked across the stage during his Convocation ceremony to a standing ovation from the graduating class of 2011, their families and friends.

Mohawk jazz icon Dave McMurdo passes away at home

 
The Hamilton Spectator has this tribute to retired Mohawk Music professor Dave McMurdo who passed away suddenly at his home Monday morning from an apparent heart attack. Dave had taught at Mohawk for 32 years. Dave is survived by his wife Donna, daughters Emily and Candice and three grandchildren. A memorial celebration of Dave' life is planned for July 4 at Toronto's Rex Hotel.

LERN Magazine shines spotlight on Mohawk's Spring 2011 Continuing Education catalogue

The world's leading magazine on lifelong learning recognized Mohawk College's Spring 2011 Continuing Education catalogue as one of the Best Brochure Designs in its Summer 2011 issue. The Spring catalogue was one of seven featured in the publication. LERN Magazine is published by the Learning Resource Network, a world-leader in lifelong learning with more than 4,000 members in 16 countries.