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COLUMBIA NEWS
Columbia graduates enjoy Guaranteed Admission from McMaster University
"I am pleased to announce an exciting new partnership between Columbia International College and McMaster University. As a result of this agreement, McMaster University will guarantee admission to any Columbia International College Applicant who meets our admission requirements. If your son or daughter applies to McMaster University, his/her application will receive priority attention from our dedicated International Admission Officer. "
- Dr. Peter George. President & Vice-Chancellor,McMaster University
Hoops for Hearts 2010
Columbia played host to its 8th annual Hoops for Hearts tournament on Thursday March 4, 2010. The event saw students playing 3-on-3 basketball to raise funds for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Cougars Win by a MileFor the second time in less than two weeks, Columbia’s soccer team has shattered expectations. The Cougars handed their hosts, the St. Jean de Brebeuf High School Black Bears, a crushing defeat.
Junior High School Helping Others One Drop at a Time
Millions of children around the world do not have access to clean drinking water, do not go to school and must work to support their families. These are just some of the stories that students at the Junior Middle School heard on February 22, 2010.
Walking in Their Shoes: A Visit to a First Nations Village
The Outdoor Adventure Club went Snowshoeing at Crawford Lake Conservation Area on Saturday Feb 20, 2010.
Eighteen students, from both the Junior Middle and High schools, experienced a Canadian tradition first hand. Students had a chance to hike through the conservation area and soak in the sights and sounds of the Canadian outdoors.
Columbia Cougars Shatter ExpectationsThe Columbia Cougars advanced to the semi-finals at an interschool soccer tournament on Thursday February 11, 2010.
This semester, the team has a totally new roster. In their first tournament playing together, the Cougars showed off their fancy footwork. They finished top of their pool and lost in the last minutes of the semi-finals, in a penalty shootout, to place fourth in the tournament.
Love is in the AirThis time of the year is all about chocolates, flowers and professions of love. Students have been getting into the mood all week receiving messages and gifts from their secret Valentines and even taking to the dance floor.
On Thursday February 11, 2010 students descended on the gym for Columbia’s annual Valentine’s Day Dance.Over two hundred students danced the night away to celebrate the day of love.
The Year of Tiger Comes to Columbia
Chinese New Year comes to Columbia a little early this year. The third instalment of the International Cuisine Series ushered in the Year of the Tiger on Wednesday February 10, 2010.
Hiking on a Winter Day
Students had a chance to experience nature last Saturday (Feb. 6, 2010.) The Outdoor Adventure Club did a three hour hike to Hilton Falls in Milton.
Building Character, One Activity at a Time
Developing leadership skills are an important part of student life at Columbia. There are lots of opportunities for students to develop and hone these skills.
Thirty eight student leaders attended a four day leadership camp from January 28 to 31, 2010 at Bark Lake.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March, 12th 2010
Deadline for May Grads to submit community hours
Mid-term Reports for18-week Courses
March, 13th 2010
Final Reports for 9-week Courses
March, 15th 2010
Mid-winter Holiday
March, 19th 2010
Residence Check-in from 9AM-4Pm for New Students
March, 22nd 2010
Registration for New Students
March, 24th 2010
Classes Begin for New Students
March, 26th 2010
Last day withdraw from a course with no mark shown
April, 02nd 2010
Good Friday Holiday
April, 05th 2010
Easter Monday Holiday
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PEOPLE OF COLUMBIA
Mr. Patrick Fernando
Senior Advisor, University Placement
M. A (McMaster University)
Diploma in Development Studies, IFRED, University of Paris, France
Prior to joining Columbia as Senior Advisor of the University Placement Department, Mr. Patrick Fernando served as International Student Advisor, Student Exchanges Officer and Human Rights Consultant at McMaster University for over 20 years. He holds a Master of Arts degree and a Diploma in Development Studies.
He has also served as a Member of the Board of Directors on a number of prestigious national organizations such as the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) and Canada World Youth (CWY).He was awarded Life Membership by CBIE in recognition of his exceptional services to international students.
With the wealth of expertise he has in serving international students, Mr. Fernando mentions that,
“It brings [him] great pleasure to assist students seeking admission to prestigious universities in Canada, United States, United Kingdom and Australia. [He] is extremely pleased to be associated with Columbia.”