Last weekend, while most people were enjoying the amenities of city life, a group of 40 Columbia students stepped into the primitive forest, awakening their desire for adventure. The Columbia Executive Student Leadership Team was selected by the Student Development Office to spend an exciting weekend at our 700-acre Bark Lake Leadership Center, developing leadership skills and becoming a cohesive…
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Each year, Columbia welcomes representatives from universities across Canada to hold information sessions and speak with prospective students one-on-one. After school on Jan 20th, hundreds of students swarmed the Grill to attend the University of Toronto’s workshops, seeking the most updated advice directly from its admission officers. We appreciate the University of Toronto representatives for offering crucial tips on successful…
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On Fri. Mar. 4 and Sat. Mar 5, Columbia International College students are joining the youth around the world in the 30 Hour Famine to help stop hunger. Due to the popularity of this event, we will be doing a lottery style sign-up. Please read the sign-up procedure carefully. Overview • Event initiated by World Vision to raise money and…
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The first group of students from Monteiro High School has arrived in Hamilton for the second phase of a partnership program established by Columbia International College and Colegio Monteiro Lobato in Brazil. After three semesters at Monteiro High School where they completed a series of Canadian courses, the students are continuing to fulfill the remaining credits to obtain their Ontario…
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Columbia’s Club Fair is back! On Jan 13 and 14, the gym bustled with students looking to chase a passion for their favorite extracurricular activities. Teachers and staff stood by arrays of booths to promote their clubs and talked with those interested. Columbia’s Total Care Education System believes that education goes beyond the classroom. Clubs are a great way to…
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The City of Hamilton has issued a cold weather alert Sunday for overnight low dipping to -10 Celsius and feeling like -21 with wind chill. The cold weather alert is still in effect today. People are asked to call or visit friends and neighbors who may be at risk.To lower those risk factors, Hamilton's health department suggests: ● keeping inner…
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Welcome back, CICers! We hope you enjoyed your holidays. For our new students, it’s a fresh start. We encourage you to get involved in and out of the classroom as you live your life to the fullest at Columbia. January is jam-packed with fun activities for you to participate in! If you have any question or advice, please visit the…
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On Dec 15, families, guests, teachers and staff cheered with joy for nearly 150 proud graduates during Columbia International College’s third graduation ceremony of the year. Victor Oh, Senator for Ontario with Conservative Party of Canada, took to the podium to present the opening remarks. He offered sincere congratulations to the graduating class for starting a new chapter of their…
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For visitors who are looking to contact staff at our Ainsliewood or Maple buildings during the holidays, please be advised of our Holiday Hours; Dec 24 Open (Closing at 1 pm) Dec 25 Closed (Statutory Holiday - Christmas) Dec 28 Closed (Statutory Holiday - Boxing Day) Dec 29 Open (Normal Business Hours) Dec 30 Open (Normal Business Hours) Dec 31…
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