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Student Researches Innovative Food Production14 2016 ‘Growing the

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Rural Colleges Matter

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> MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Rural Colleges Matter. These three words reflect our motivation and our values of empowerment of learners, rural community development, teamwork and continuous improvement. Rural Colleges Matter in that they provide opportunities for rural Albertans to gain expertise in industries that their communities rely on; in careers that are in high demand.

Our history connects us to the land, it connects us to the farmers and ranchers who work so tirelessly to provide for us, and it connects us to the needs of rural Albertans and the communities that we live in. We like to remind everyone about our roots, having first opened our doors over 100 years ago as Olds School of Agriculture and Home Economics, working with the young men and women who built this province from vast open landscapes to the worldwide agricultural powerhouse that we are today. The best farming practices, proudly dubbed “scientific agriculture”, gave our first students the opportunity to create a better life for themselves and their families. It is this innovation driven mindset, and the belief that ‘Rural Colleges Matter’ that still drives us today.

Rural Colleges challenge conventional wisdom, and create a focus on innovation and meeting the needs of rural Albertans, their communities, and the industries that thrive there. Rural Colleges have a focus on accessibility for students in an environment that is familiar, be it coming to a small town campus, or providing online study in their own community. Perhaps most importantly, Olds College encourages our students, staff and faculty to strive for excellence, so we can achieve things beyond the expected.

Throughout this issue, you will see countless examples of our innovation and our commitment to excellence being demonstrated. Olds College is proud of our place as one of Canada’s leading rural colleges and will continue to promote that today more than ever, Rural Colleges Matter.

Dr. H. J. (Tom) Thompson President, Olds College

SUMMER 2016 EDITION

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Horizons

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2 Message from the President

4 Message from the Alumni President

5 President Thompson Awarded for Excellence in Leadership

6 Hosting Provincial Leaders

7 Increasing Training Accessibility

8 Olds College Treatment Wetlands

10 Student Researches Innovative Food Production

11 Villeneuve Captures TEC VenturePrize

12 Program Spotlight: Turfgrass Management

13 World Tree Climbing Championships

14 Filling an Educational Void in Alberta

15 Program Spotlight: Agribusiness

16 Graduation 2016

17 2016 Honorary Degree Recipient

18 Olds College Welcomes Olympic Legend

20 Alumni Reunion Registration Form & Information

23 Olds College Thanks Gala 2016 Sponsors

24 2016 ‘Growing the Legacy’ Gala

25 2016 Partner of the Year Award

26 Opportunities Fund

27 District Ventures

28 Little Sure Shot

29 2016 Equine Showcase

30 Transitional Employment Program

31 Olds College Broncos

32 Trades Welcomes International Visitor

33 Alum Off to World Plowing Championship

34 Fashion Show: 3M Contest Winners Announced

34 The Fashion Institute Partners with The Shakespeare Company

35 Staff Member Publishes Picture Book

36 Night of Distinction

37 Summer at Olds College

38 Upcoming Events / Memorials

39 Horizons Survey

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> MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNI PRESIDENT

It seems to be that time again, where we welcome new Alumni into the family. I myself was welcomed to the Olds College Alumni family in 2013 and can say I haven’t looked back since.

My experience as a student at Olds College may have ended, however the memories and life lessons will stay with me forever. For our new Alumni, I hope you take a minute to reflect on your time at Olds College and pay attention to how much you changed during your time here. We at the Alumni Association congratulate you on your accomplishments and wish you the best of luck as you move towards the next phase in your career.

For those of us who already know the perks of being an Olds College Alumni we look forward to see you and hearing your stories on July 23 & 24 during the Summer Reunion. This year we celebrate the Class of 1966’s 50th Anniversary- a milestone for sure! Many comments have been received lately from Alumni asking why they are invited to Reunion when it isn’t their honored year and the answer is simple. We want to keep the Olds College passion alive! With Alumni Reunion comes inducting new members in the Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit, which honours individuals who have given back to the College and community in many different aspects.

We are excited to welcome new and remember familiar faces at this year’s Reunion. I know I am personally excited to hear the stories and memories that still bring Olds College graduates together after all these years. I can’t wait to hear your input and ideas about the future of the Olds College Alumni. We would like to hear what it means to you to be an Olds College Alumni.

Our Board of Directors have volunteered countless hours and effort to bring this reunion together and we would love for you to join us!

See you in July! Mallory Norgard

Alumni Association President

PRESIDENT

Mallory Norgard, Land & Water Resources, ‘13

VICE PRESIDENT

Nikki Szakaly, Land & Water Resources, ‘13

PAST PRESIDENT Vacant

SECRETARY Marilynn Sander, Business Education, ‘68

TREASURER

Bill Diprose, Practical Agriculture, ‘62

DIRECTOR

Lorinda Norgard, Land Agent, ‘04

DIRECTOR

Lori McArthur, Fashion Merchandising, ‘84

DIRECTOR

Maria Noren, Office Administration, ‘11

DIRECTOR Ron Stables, General Agriculture, ‘65

DIRECTOR

Jennifer Nishida, General Agriculture, ‘65

DIRECTOR

Benjamin Misener, Land & Water Resources, ‘13

FACULTY ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE

Jason Finnigan, Agricultural Mechanics, ‘02

STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE

Mackenzie Argent, Agricultural Management SAOC Vice President Internal

FOR MORE INFORMATION about OCAA or to get involved, contact 403.507.7952 or [email protected]

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Board of Directors

ALUMNI OUTREACH

Reunion Preview!In a few short weeks our 2016 Alumni Reunion will be here, and that means a chance for many to catch up and reminisce about the good old days.

It means a chance to pay homage to the institution where many of us first discovered who we are, and where we wanted to go. Reunion is not only a chance to look at how far we have come, but to look at where we are going.

While you reminisce with your classmates on Saturday, July 23 you will be given the opportunity to tour through the Botanic Gardens and Treatment Wetlands, check out the first Teaching Brewery in Western Canada, take a stop at the National Meat Training Centre retail store, and see how today’s students are housed by stopping by Centennial Village.

More importantly, you will be given the opportunity to revisit your college days as you wander the halls and corridors of your alma mater.

At the Reunion, you will have the chance to dance like nobody is watching, bump into lots of people, and look back and remember your time studying, socializing, and building life-long friendships at Olds College. You will also have the chance to help make decisions that impact future Alumni generations.

See you at the reunion, remember to register using the form in the middle of this magazine, or by going to oldscollege.ca/alumni/reunions-events.


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Olds College President Dr. H.J. (Tom) Thompson was named as recipient of The Chair Academy’s prestigious Paul A. Elsner International Excellence in Leadership Award at the Academy’s 25th Annual Leadership Conference, hosted in San Antonio, Texas, from March 22 – 25, 2016.

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

Dr. Thompson Awarded for Excellence in Leadership

Governance

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Now in his fifteenth year at Olds College, Dr. Thompson has taken a leading role in post-secondary education in Canada for the past thirty years.

Tom’s skill at growing and nurturing networks of college and community leaders by providing consultation and mentoring services in the areas of policy governance, marketing, and strategic and operational planning, and his enthusiasm for individual learners has created a desire for excellence and innovation that continues to change the post-secondary landscape in Alberta and Canada.

The Paul A. Elsner International Excellence in Leadership Award is named after Dr. Paul A. Elsner, Chancellor Emeritus of the Maricopa County Community College District, where he held the chancellorship from 1977 until retiring in 1999.

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Advanced Education

HOSTING PROVINCIAL LEADERS

Olds College Welcomes Minister of Advanced EducationOlds College is proud to have hosted Minister of Advanced Education, Marlin Schmidt, and Assistant Deputy Minister Peter Leclaire to Olds College on April 27.

The Minister met with key stakeholders of the College, including the Board of Governors, Students Association, and Faculty Association, in an open dialogue session to discuss the state of Olds College and the ideas of each group.

After meeting with these groups, Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Leclaire enjoyed a tour of the Olds College campus, including stops at the Community Learning Campus, Treatment Wetlands, and our famous Teaching Brewery.

PICTURED ABOVE: Tony Stolz and Minister Schmidt discussing the Olds College Brewery

PICTURED ABOVE: (left to right) Tom Thomspon, President, Olds College; Marlin Schmidt, Minister of Advanced Education; Bob Clark, Olds College Board of Governors Chair.

PICTURED ABOVE: Dr. Jason Dewling explains Olds College Learning Enterprises to Minister Schmidt in the Olds College Teaching Brewery

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Hospitality & Tourism

TOURISM WORKS

Increasing Training Accessibility

This is the next step in Olds College’s dedication to mobile learning, which we have demonstrated through the development of the Spirit of Entrepreneurship gamified curriculum and the inclusion of iPad technology in our courses.

Tourism Works will feature a series of 3 to 5 minute videos, taking industry-related content and putting it into a digital format allowing learners accessibility from any mobile device or tablet. This allows for the opportunity for employees to undergo training anywhere, at any time, without disrupting their personal and professional lives. This will help front-line accommodation workers to enhance their job-related skills and techniques.

“The biggest challenge we have had in our industry is a labour challenge. We have struggled to find people and keep them in our industry. We see this innovative approach that fits with the way people learn and consume information.”

Dave Kaiser, President & CEO, AHLA

The videos will include interactive assessments, interviews with real industry workers, and different types of learning activities that will put forth a level of engagement with the trainee that we haven’t seen in traditional training videos.

Targeted at frontline staff, the first training modules will be available to AHLA members and their employees in the fall of 2016. Trainees will have the opportunity to use these new tools to receive official certification in either Accommodation Operations or Accommodation Management.

The Alberta Government and the AHLA each contributed $500,000 to develop these training videos, which will be easily accessible to students with a smart phone or tablet. The training videos can be viewed from anywhere at any time. The long-term goal for Olds College is to develop an online format that will easily and successfully distribute education beyond the borders of our province, across the nation and beyond. This course content, created by Olds College experts, will be available to AHLA employees beginning in the Fall of 2016.

Olds College has built a reputation of being responsive to the needs of our industry partners and of embracing digital learning. These two characteristics have resulted in the development of a revolutionary new training program for the Hospitality and Tourism industry. In partnership with the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), Olds College is developing a revolutionary new training program entitled “Tourism Works.”

It is anticipated that Alberta’s tourism industry will generate more than

$10 billion in revenue annually by 2020.

Did You Know?

PICTURED ABOVE: (left to right) Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism; Dr. Tom Thompson, President, Olds College; Dave Kaiser, President & CEO, AHLA.

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OLDS COLLEGE TREATMENT WETLANDS

The Olds College Treatment Wetlands were over 11 years in the making, and officially opened in 2013. Since opening, the Wetlands have welcomed hundreds of visitors to take in the beauty and learn more about our local ecology.

The Wetlands encompass an area of 20 acres, and include 19 ponds and a 1.3 kilometer pathway. What is not obvious to the eye is the function of the ponds - treating and polishing run-off water from the campus, and providing incredible research opportunities in the area of waste-water treatment.

NATURAL POND• The Treatment Wetlands project was driven by a need

to respond to the Alberta Government’s “Water for Life” strategy which raises the awareness of this ongoing loss. While the majority of this constructed wetland is focused on the treatment of wastewater and the associated research activities, the Natural Pond has been designed to mimic naturally occurring wetland ponds in its structure and appearance.

POLISHING PONDS• Each pond was planted with 750 plugs of aquatic plants

- one species in each pond. Plants were chosen for their hardiness (all are Alberta native species), ability to adapt to fluctuating water levels, and ease of propagation among other factors.

• Different planting approaches have been used. The first two ponds (#2 and #3) and the last pond (#17) before the Natural Pond have been planted using a mix of native and ornamental plants with an emphasis on displaying the diversity found in aquatic species – different foliage sizes and shapes, attractive blooms, and various growth habits.

WOODLAND WALK• Benches are found along the path in the Woodland Walk,

as well as in other strategic locations throughout the gardens. We invite you to stop for a moment to enjoy the garden and its wonderful views. Many of these benches have been sponsored by members of the public as part of our Tribute Bench program.

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PHEASANTS FOREVER CENTRAL PARKLANDThis north-west corner of the site has a variety of microclimates and soil conditions, and care was taken to matching the plants to the specific growing conditions.

• This site includes tree and shrub forms of birch (Betula spp.), white spruce (Picea glauca), wild roses, (Rosa spp.), gooseberries (Ribes oxycanthoides) and strawberries (Fragaria virginiana)

• Higher areas are home to plants such as trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides), Paskapoo poplars (Populus balsamifera ‘Paskapoo’ ), limber and lodgepole pines (Pinus flexilis, P. contorta var. latifolia), saskatoons (Amelanchier alnifolia), wolfwillow (Elaeagnus commutata), junipers (Juniperus spp.) and bearberry

(Artctostaphylos uva-ursi).

GAZEBO ON CELEBRATION HILL• Surrounding the Gazebo are over 1200

perennials representing more than 30 varieties of prairie-hardy selections.

• Celebration Hill is designed to be viewed from all areas of the Wetlands.

DID YOU KNOW?• The ponds in the Botanic Gardens

Treatment Wetlands do not have plant material permanently installed, but instead have floating booms of plants, chosen based on the needs of the specific research project.

• The ponds used for research in the Wetlands have been constructed using a triple-lined system that guarantees that no water introduced to these ponds will escape.

• Once a specific research project has been identified, wastewater can be brought to these ponds, and through the sophisticated recirculation and pumping system, the water can be run through the series of ponds as many times as is deemed necessary.

• Sensors placed in each pond measure parameters related to water quality such as pH, conductivity, turbidity, nutrient leaves, dissolved oxygen and total dissolved gases, and oxidation reduction potential, as well as any specific measurements needed for the research project in question.

To learn more about the Olds College Botanic Gardens and Treatment Wetlands, visit us at oldscollege.ca/about-us/botanic-gardens

GREENHOUSE SALESThe Olds College Greenhouse holds sales every Friday from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm year-round.

During the summer products include bouquets, annuals, succulents and tropicals, and vegetables in season.

Offerings change weekly so be sure to sign up for our weekly e-mail flyer.

We are located in the Land Sciences building. Parking is free and we accept credit, debit, cheques, and cash.

For more information, contact: Jane Reksten Manager, Botanic Gardensand GreenhousesOlds College, Olds ABPhone: 403-556-8323Email: [email protected]/community/oc-market

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Traditionally, spent grains used in the production of beer have been looked upon as a waste by product,” explains Alex, “my research and work has been focussed on finding ways to efficiently use this waste in the production of new food products.”

The recycled grains are pasteurized and inoculated with mushroom mycelium,

which helps to break down the left over and unnecessary fibre in the grains. This reaction produces enough nutritional

content within the grains to produce protein-rich mushroom crops,

producing healthy and delicious food products

from what has traditionally been seen as a waste by-product from brewing beer.

Villeneuve’s research has motivated him to start his company, Ceres Solutions Ltd.

His company is currently working exclusively with the Olds College Teaching Brewery out of

a business incubator on the Olds College campus,

although he hopes to expand his business and begin working with other breweries soon.

Alex has been working in consultation with the experts at the (OCCI). The expertise in horticulture and crop research, including data analysis, data collection, and testing different varieties of mushrooms, has been key in helping Alex so far.

“In addition to helping me to establish my processes and giving me insight into the scientific side of things, partnering with OCCI has given me the opportunity to learn about how to start up and operate this business,” he remarks. “The support of Olds College has been crucial to getting the company off the ground.”

Alex received support from the College’s ATREK Fund, which gives students and small local businesses the opportunity to explore and evaluate new business ideas, helping to ensure that innovative ideas do not get stuck in the development phase due to lack of funding, resources or mentorship.

For more information on the Olds College Centre

for Innovation (OCCI), visit oldscollege.ca/occi

Student Entrepreneurship

ALEX VILLENEUVE

Student Researches Innovative Food ProductionFirst year Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management student Alex Villeneuve is certainly making a name for himself. Working alongside Dr. Paul Tiege of the Olds College Centre for Innovation (OCCI), Villeneuve has been researching and developing a system that takes spent grains used in the production of beer from the Olds College Teaching Brewery, and has been using it as substrate for the growth of mushroom crops.

PICTURED ABOVE: Recycled grains, sourced from local farmers, are pasteurnized and inoculated with mushroom mycelium, producing protein-rich mushrooms.

PICTURED ABOVE: A look inside the fruiting chamber.

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The TEC VenturePrize Student Award encourages students to commercialize their technologies and services, and comes with a $20,000 prize for Ceres Solutions. In addition to the $20,000 prize, Villeneuve will also receive a range of services including mentoring, business plan guidance and evaluation, business plan workshops and networking opportunities.

“I hope to use the prize money to help grow my business,” explains Alex.

“I will need to hire a number of workers to expand across the province. I have spoken with 8 of the 21 breweries located in Alberta and all are interested in working with me, but I need to hire people to be able to make those partnerships work.”

STUDENT SUCCESS

Villeneuve Captures TEC VenturePrize Student Award

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Villeneuve was recently awarded the prestigious TEC VenturePrize Student Award for his business, Ceres Solutions Ltd. This marks the second consecutive year that an Olds College student business has been named as the top Student Entrepreneur in Alberta at the TEC VenturePrize Awards, after Tyler Rose and Peter Schill of Alberta Craft Malting were awarded the prize one year ago.

Student Entrepreneurship


Program Spotlight

Did you know that the demand for skilled and knowledgeable Turfgrass professionals far outweighs the current available workforce?

Olds College strives to be at the forefront of the Turfgrass industry by offering the newest and most technical advancements in the fundamentals of turf management, renovation, construction, irrigation, design, and water management through collaboration with an on-campus team of over twenty faculty experts. Students are trained in the areas of plant sciences, soil characteristics, and pest issues to enhance their understanding of living, breathing, playing surfaces.

Olds College offers a one year certificate, and a two year diploma in Turfgrass Management, as well as a four year Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Golf Course Management.

With the growing need of flexibility for students in mind, the Turfgrass programs operate on campus from January to May, and students study one subject at a time for a three-week time period, allowing for more focus and deeper integration of each subject. In May, students go back into the industry where they participate in a minimum six-month field school. This is where the program will really separate itself from traditional educational offerings. This differs from the typical “internship” we see in many industries, as students are paid employees in the industry while also completing courses.

While enrolled in the field school, students will be working in collaborative groups with their fellow students and will draw on the experience and knowledge of their supervisors to complete their course work. This new learning model has shown to have immense value to both students and industry.

While at Olds College, students will work in the one-of-a-kind BMO Landscape Construction Pavilion, which ensure that they get hands-on working experience regardless of the weather. The computer-controlled greenhouses and living labs enable applied turf research with the support of industry partners who supply the latest service equipment.

Olds College conducts research within the Prairie Turfgrass Research Centre; the home for turfgrass research in the Canadian Prairies. Some of our past graduates are maintaining prestigious golf courses in Victoria, British Columbia, Spanish Bay Golf Course at Pebble Beach, California, and Bermuda.

One of our better known graduates, Grant Cantin, switched the golf green for the tennis lawn and is the Deputy Head Groundsman at Wimbledon.

Other graduates have gone on to establish careers caring for turfgrass in public parks and recreation facilities.

For more information on the Turfgrass Management programs at Olds College or to apply visit us online at oldscollege.ca/programs/horticulture/turfgrass.

TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Striving to Meet Industry Demands


13SUMMER 2016

ARBORICULTURE

Olds College Set to Host Tree Climbing Competition

ARBORICULTURE

Instructor and Alum Attend World Tree Climbing Championships

The International Society of Arboriculture Prairie Chapter is hosting the 2016 Prairie Chapter Tree Climbing Championships!

Tree climbing competitions simulate working conditions of arborists in the field. Male and female competitors perform five different events during preliminary rounds to qualify for the championship. Each event tests a competitor’s ability to professionally and safely maneuver in a tree while performing work-related tree-care tasks in a timely manner.

Competitors are scored individually in each event-Aerial Rescue, Work Climb, Secured Footlock, Belayed Speed Climb, and Throwline. The competitor with the highest score is the winner of that event. First, second, and third place for men and women are awarded for each event.

Competitors’ total scores for all five events are combined and the male and female competitors with the highest combined score from the preliminary events move on to the Masters’ Challenge Championship.

The Masters’ Challenge consists of one event and competitors are scored on technique and skill. The competitors in this round with the highest score are named the male and female World Champions.

The Tree Climbing Championships will be held on June 18 and 19 in the trees just north of the Frank Grisdale Hall. A number of Olds College graduates will be on site as volunteers, judges or contestants.

Learn more about Arboriculture at Olds College by visiting

oldscollege.ca/programs/horticulture/Arboriculture-Technician-Certificate

In April, Landscape Gardener Apprenticeship instructor Gerard Fournier had the good fortune to be able to attend the International Tree Climbing Championships in San Antonio,Texas.

This was the fortieth anniversary of this event, which also featured several excellent workshops including a Tree Climber Specialist Evaluator training workshop, a review of the American National Safety Institute’s Z-133 standard for tree care operations and a course on tree biology and physiology.

“What made this event extra special is that my employee and former student, Kali Alcorn, was competing,” explains Fournier. “She won the right to compete at the International Championships by winning the women’s division of the 2015 Prairie Chapter Tree Climbing Championships in Winnipeg.”

This was Kali’s (BAHT Landscape Management, 2010) first time at the International Championships, and she finished an entirely respectable 13th out of a field of twenty women’s competitors, and she set personal best records in every event.

Horticulture


Animal Sciences

According to Statistics Canada, 6.4 million adults, Canadians aged 18 and older used the Internet for education, training, or schoolwork. The most common type of education-related activity, according to the 2005 report, is to research information for project assignments and solve academic problems. One out of four who used the Internet for education-related purposes went online for distance education, self-directed learning, or correspondence courses.

VETERINARY MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST ONLINE DELIVERY

Filling an Educational Void in Alberta

Accordingly, staff of the Animal Health Technology (AHT) program at Olds College was approached by Campus Alberta Central (CAC) to discuss the potential of offering the program online to reach rural Central Alberta students who are unable to attend during a regular eight-month academic year.

“As a staff, we felt the Veterinary Medical Receptionist program would be a good fit,” says Becky Taylor, Program Coordinator of the Animal Health Technology, Veterinary Medical Receptionist, and Veterinary Technical Assistant programs at the College.

“VMR has been offered here for ten years, with our applicant pool growing every year,” Taylor explains, “and with the support of Campus Alberta Central, we have been developing and designing online courses that will exceed eCampus Alberta standards for online learning.”

Aside from serving students who are unable to attend the regular campus program, the online program helps students who need to work or attend to other commitments. Taylor believes the Olds College program will fill a void for learners in Alberta.

“Our Industry Advisory Committee strongly supports this initiative,” Taylor remarks, “and have indicated a high demand within the animal health community for more accessible programming specific to veterinary medical reception.”

As in the regular program, the course content and learning resources of the online program are led by a curriculum committee and supervised by the Education Training and Curriculum Department at Olds College.

Assignments are designed to be collaborative and to promote online discussion and engagement with course instructors, according to Taylor. Final exams are invigilated, which requires the student to secure an exam supervisor. These and other specific guidelines and requirements are provided in detail when students begin the program.

“These courses have highly engaged instructors, who not only have content expertise but are experienced in online teaching,” Taylor says. Peter Mal, Associate Registrar, Admissions and Recruitment says “offering the online program illustrates the awareness of the market and commitment to the needs of learners by Olds College.”

“We are creating a truly exceptional learning experience for distance learners by providing current content delivered in an engaged collaborative, format,” says Taylor. “We anticipate very positive feedback from our first group of students that will start the new delivery model this fall.”

Learn more about the Veterinary Medical Receptionist Program at oldscollege.ca/programs/animal-sciences/veterinary-medical-receptionist-vmr

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Agribusiness can be simply defined as “the business of agriculture.” Anyone in the agriculture industry realizes that “the business of agriculture” has a lot more to it than most realize. At Olds College, we have developed a specialized Bachelor of Applied Science degree with a major in Agribusiness, the only program of its kind in North America.

Entry into the Bachelor of Applied Science Agribusiness program requires the completion of a two-year diploma in an agricultural or related discipline. Many Olds College diplomas provide a natural starting point to develop the added knowledge and experience needed to excel in the agricultural industry. Upon successful completion of the courses, students undertake an eight-month Directed Field Study with an approved employer of their choice, allowing them to earn as they learn.

The Directed Field Study demonstrates a unique opportunity for the College and industry to provide students with mentored experiential learning.

This program attracts students from across Canada representing a variety of livestock, agronomy, and small business backgrounds. Students learn to apply managerial, entrepreneurial and leadership skills to significantly increase their competencies and confidence.

The Bachelor of Applied Science Agribusiness program provides an unprecedented career boost, allowing our graduates to enjoy rewarding employment options in a dynamic, growing global industry while earning their academic credentials.

For more information on the Bachelor of Applied Science – Agribusiness, visit us online at oldscollege.ca/programs/business/bachelor-of-applied-science-agribusiness

Olds College is proud to host the Post-Secondary International Network’s (PIN) 2016 Executive Leadership Conference from July 10 – 16.

The main purpose of PIN is to improve and expand the means by which the technical, community and further education college serves its own community, and recognizes the community’s place in an international setting. PIN provides an international forum for studying and debating critical issues that affect post-secondary education.

Delegates and guests will also have the opportunity to explore Olds College, the Town of Olds, the City of Calgary and the Calgary Stampede, the marvel of the Rocky Mountains, the economic engine of the Athabasca Oil Sands and the mysteries of dinosaurs in the Badlands.

For more information on the 2016 Post-Secondary International Network (PIN) Conference, visit oldscollege.ca/pin2016.

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AGRIBUSINESS

The Future of Agriculture

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Program Spotlight


Graduation is a time of celebrating accomplishments and achievements. It is a time to recognize all of the hours, hard work, dedication and commitment that our students have put into achieving their goals.”

Dr. Jason DewlingVice President, Academic and Research

The 101st Olds College graduating class received their parchments on Saturday, June 4, 2016, celebrating their hours of hard work, friendships built, and a collective look forward into the future.

The two valedictorians, Josiah Schut and Chancey Lane, graduating with Agricultural Management diplomas, celebrated their time at Olds College and left their fellow graduates with important messages to take into the future.

Graduation

GRADUATION 2016

Graduates Celebrate Success

PICTURED ABOVE: Dr. David Bjolin, President’s Instructional Excellence Award Recipient

Prizes & AwardsPRESIDENT’S INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD Dr. David Bjolin, Animal Health Technology Instructor

GOVERNOR GENERAL’S BRONZE MEDALLION Valerie Ehrenholz , Agricultural Management

HONORARY DEGREE Saajid Khan, CEO of Compass Group Canada and ESS North America

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PROFICIENCY GRADUATION PRIZE Hope Albrecht and Pauline Hondl

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GRADUATION AWARD Megan Lethbridge

OLDS COLLEGE FACULTY ASSOCIATION OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD Angela Scott, Applied Science Degree - Horticulture


VALERIE EHRENHOLZGOVERNOR GENERAL BRONZE MEDALLION

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One of the highlights of our graduation ceremony is the presentation of the Honorary Degree. Our 2016 Honorary Degree recipient’s contributions to Olds College through Compass Group Canada have spanned over 20 years and the impact is demonstrated through the high quality service and support we see each day from his team on our campus. Our 2016 Honorary Degree Recipient is Saajid Khan, CEO of Compass Group Canada and ESS North America.

Under Mr. Khan’s direction, Compass Group Canada has demonstrated active involvement with Olds College since the organization first began in 1985. Their support spans exemplary service to our College and community through meal quality and service. Compass has committed over $251,000 in scholarships, bursaries and event donations to support our students and this will grow to $566,000 by the year 2023. The value of the capital investment to be made by Compass at Olds College exceeds $2 million. Financial benefit to Olds College through the revenue sharing model on meals and conference services since 1985 is in excess of $10 million.

The relationship Compass has had, and continues to have, with Olds College is one of partnership and mutual respect, with both sides offering passion, integrity, honesty, respect, fairness and a commitment to open dialogue and transparency.

Aligning with our own values of teamwork and continuous improvement and our key outcomes of accountability, responsiveness and sustainability, Compass Group has made extraordinary contributions to Olds College. By bestowing the Honorary Degree for 2016 on Saajid Khan we recognize these contributions of quality service, fiscal impact on the college, longevity and common vision.

HONORARY DEGREE

2016 Recipient Saajid Khan

JOSIAH SCHUTVALEDICTORIAN

ANGELA SCOTTOCFA OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD

HOPE ALBRECHT & PAULINE HONDLOCAA PROFICIENCY PRIZE

CELEBRATING ACADEMIC SUCCESS

CHANCEY LANEVALEDICTORIAN


Student Mental Health

An Olympic legend made her way to Olds College on Wednesday, March 9. Clara Hughes, six-time Olympic medalist, and only multiple time medalist in both winter and summer Olympic Games, was welcomed to a thunderous ovation by members of the College community, town of Olds, and area middle and high schools, who filled the gymnasium at the Ralph Klein Centre.

While everyone knows Hughes as a multi-sport Olympian and 2010 Winter Olympics Canadian flag bearer, her athletic success was not the focus of her visit. As the National Spokesperson for Bell Canada’s Mental Health initiative and the ‘Let’s Talk’ campaign, mental health issues are dear to Clara’s heart.

She spoke to the crowd of her personal experiences, including struggling with substance abuse and depression throughout her life before, during, and after her outstanding career. By sharing her struggle, Clara hopes to help break down the stigma associated with mental illness.

In her emotional and dynamic presentation, Hughes went into great detail about the struggles in her personal life, including struggles with addiction, depression as a teenager, to her introduction to speed skating by watching the 1988 Olympic Games, through her career as a six-time Olympic medalist and flag-bearer for Canada in the opening ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. Through the presentation, her message was clear: mental health issues are serious, and can affect anyone, regardless of career, appearances or success level.

Clara Hughes’ visit to Olds College was generously sponsored by Olds College, Students’ Association of Olds College, The Alberta Blue Cross, College Housing (Olds) Co., the Town of Olds, and Dr. Jody Carrington.

CLARA HUGHES

Olds College Welcomes Olympic Legend

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2016 Alumni ReunionJuly 23 & 24

CALLING THE CLASS OF ‘66:IT’S YOUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY!

CAMPUS TOURS INCLUDING:Wilson Hall Teaching Brewery and Beer Retail Store

National Meat Training CentreBotanic Gardens and Treatment Wetlands

‘Elements’ Dining FusionALL NEW Centennial Village

Alumni Hall of Fame:Continuing the Legacy...

Alumni Hall of Merit:Which of our young alumni have

achieved greatness since graduation?

ALL Alumni are Invited!Honoured years include:

1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2011


(Select from the options below)

PACKAGE #1SATURDAY JULY 23

Option 2A - Full Day

• Annual General Meeting• Campus Tours• Class Photos• Reunion Lunch• Dinner & Dance• Reminiscing & Refreshments

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• Dinner & Dance• Reminiscing & Refreshments

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2016 ALUMNI REUNIONAll Alumni are invited and encouraged to attend

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSAll events will take place in the Student Alumni Centre

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SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2016

9:00 am Registration

11:00 am Reunion Lunch and Annual General Meeting

1:00 pm Class Photos and Reminiscing 2:00 pm Tours of the Campus 3:30 pm Tours of the Campus 5:45 pm Distribution of Class Photos 6:00 pm Cocktails 6:30 pm Dinner 8:30 pm Dance 10:00 pm Dance Lunch

SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2016 10:00 am Worship Service

11:00 am Hall of Fame & Hall of Merit Induction Ceremony

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Unless otherwise noted: All activities will take place in the Student Alumni Centre.

Cancellations: Cancellations received after June 30 will incur a 15% cancellation fee.

Drop-in Registrations: Drop-in registrations are welcome, but please note that meal tickets are not available for drop-in attendees..

For more information: Please email [email protected]

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Registration fees DO NOT include lodging.You must arrange your own accommodation.

Camping: $15/night. Power access based on availability

1 (800) 661- 6537 (ask for Conference Servicesto make camping arrangements in Parking Lots D (no power) and DD (power).

Camping on Campus: Phone (403) 556 - 8330 or

Off Campus Accommodations and Camping: Pomeroy Inn & Suites………………...... (403) 556 - 8815 Ramada Hotel……………………..……. (403) 507 - 8349 Best Western Inn…………………...…... (403) 556 - 5900 Siesta Motel………………………….…..(403) 556 - 3376 Sportsman Inn……………………….….. (403) 556 - 3315 Circle 5 Motel..……………………….…. (403) 556 - 7755 O.R. Hedges Campground………......... (403) 556 - 6981

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PACKAGE #2 SUNDAY JULY 24

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FREE: registration requiredNumber of attending: _________

NOTE: Fees DO NOT include lodging. You must make

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METHOD OF PAYMENT (Registrations MUST be accompanied by payment) Cheque enclosed (payable to Olds College Alumni Association)

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Campus Security (Non-Emergency) Map #19 .............. (403) 556-8224College Switchboard Map #18 ...... (403) 556-8281 or 1(800) 661-6537

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OLDS CAMPUS 4500 – 50 Street. Olds. Alberta. Canada. T4H1R6PHONE Toll Free 1.800.661.6537 or 403.556.8281 FAX 403.556.4711

CALGARY CAMPUS 345 – 6 Avenue. SE. Calgary. Alberta. Canada. T2G4V1 PHONE 403.697.6130 FAX 403.697.6131

Duncan Marshall Place(Administrative Building)James Murray BuildingDr. Robert Turner Building(Olds College Centre for Innovation)

Wilson Hall - Olds College Teaching BreweryPomeroy Inn & Suites @ Olds CollegeLand Sciences CentreGreenhouseBMO Landscape PavilionJohn Deere Training CentreW.J. Elliot Building(Trades Building)

Metals BuildingAnimal Health Technology LabsLachlin McKinnon Building(Animal Science)

National Meat Training CentreIndustry Training CentreLearning Resource CentreStudent Alumni CentreBell e-Learning CentreFrank Grisdale Hall ResidenceCampus Facilities

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Olds College would like to thank our generous sponsors for making Gala 2016 a huge success!

Thank You to Mountain View Publishing for Their Support

For highlights from the event, visit oldscollege.ca/gala

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The Ralph Klein Centre was filled with over 400 supporters, donors, public figures and partners who came together to celebrate the courage, competence, action and determination of Olds College students, as the College hosted its 14th annual ‘Growing the Legacy’ Gala, on Thursday, April 7. Student Ambassadors Josiah Schut and Mackenzie Argent served as Masters of Ceremonies over a program that celebrated partnerships, bestowed awards, and delivered goosebumps.

Keynote speaker Arlene Dickinson inspired and captivated the crowd as she shared her journey to becoming one of Canada’s leading entrepreneurs - growing up as an immigrant to Canada, her time on Dragon’s Den and her numerous trips to Afghanistan to visit Canadian soldiers - all of which have taught her lessons about leadership and courage. The crowd responded to Arlene’s inspirational message with a standing ovation.

To round out the program, the theme of the evening, “BEYOND” was explored by Tanya McDonald, Acting Vice President of Advancement. The message was clear: in order to continue to graduate leaders with a world class education, modernizing College facilities and programs is critical. Olds College is embarking on a multi-year endeavor.

This ambitious transformational plan will enhance the quality of learning spaces and promote student success. BEYOND is a powerful word, which is used to reinforce the College’s commitment to future-proofing the organization, academic programs, and how the College delivers education to students. McDonald explained that Olds College can only achieve the mission through the financial support of its many donors, alumni, advisors, supporters and partners.

For more highlights from Gala, visit: oldscollege.ca/gala

2016 ‘GROWING THE LEGACY’ GALA

Dickinson Shines as Keynote

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Another annual tradition of the Olds College Gala has been the presentation of our Partner of the Year award. This year, Ben Meyer, President of Shunda Construction & Consulting Management and College Housing (Olds) Co. (CHOC), was recognized.

Meyer’s commitment to education, and specifically, the facilities at Olds College, has contributed greatly to the physical landscape of our campus, as he has been involved in many construction projects we have undertaken, including our new student housing facility, Centennial Village.

Each year, the Partner of the Year is presented with a special award, created in their honour, to recognize them for their years of support. This year, Jan Haugen, receptionist in the Ralph Klein Centre, designed a beautiful statue that incorporates the Shunda Construction Logo, in stained glass.

2016 PARTNER OF THE YEAR

Meyer Celebrated for Commitment to Olds College

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Haugen’s design was taken to stained glass custom artist Rhonda West of Rhonda’s Stained Glass in Calgary. Rhonda is one of Calgary’s most experienced glass artisans, with over 35 years of honing her skills, and pieces having found homes from The Gulf Islands in B.C. to Paris, France, and now, to the offices of Shunda Construction and Consulting Management. The wooden base was crafted by Chinook’s Edge teacher Doug Shaw.

Congratulations, Ben, and thank you for all that you do for Olds College.

For more information on the Partner of the Year, visit: oldscollege.ca/donations/partnerships/partner-of-the-year


Philanthropy

OPPORTUNITIES FUND

Donations Allow for New Addition to Equine Science ProgramThe Olds College Opportunities Fund enables Olds College to pursue educational priorities and unanticipated opportunities for students and faculty, awards and research, and campus enhancement which funding would not otherwise be available. All funds raised at our annual Gala go directly to the Opportunities Fund.

One recent addition to the Opportunities Fund, a DUS 60 Vet Digital ultrasound system that has been nicknamed Julia by staff and students of the Equine Science Program, will give students the chance to gain experience and insight in equine reproduction.

“This machine is a very important piece of diagnostic equipment for all aspects of a modern vet practice, especially for a large animal reproductive practice,” states Dr. Marion Anderson, Coordinator of the Olds College Equine Sciences program.

Second year Production and Breeding major students remain at Olds College until the end of June to participate in an equine breeding and foaling program as a practicum. Industry clients bring mares to ‘foal out,’ and provide stallions and mares to be bred.

“The average breeding/foaling season takes in approximately 70 mares,” Anderson remarks. “The ultrasound machine is critical to the success of this part of the program.”

The ultrasound procedure is invasive and requires a veterinarian to perform; however, students are able to watch the screen, identify the structures of the reproductive tract and make assessments and decisions based on what they see. Students can determine the stage of a mare’s estrus cycle, predict when ovulation will occur, determine when ovulation has occurred, identify any abnormalities of the uterus or ovaries, and detect a pregnancy as early as 14 to 15 days of gestation.

In order for the students to be successful in this facet of the industry, they must have a good understanding of the use of the machine, how to read the screen, and how to use the findings of the machine to improve conception rates in mares.

Thank you to all of our Opportunities Fund donors! Your continued support allows us to ensure that our students have the necessary equipment and facilities to learn everything they will need to work in their industry.

For more information on the Equine Sciences program, please visit oldscollege.ca/equine

For more information on the Olds College Opportunities Fund,

please visit oldscollege.ca/donations/opportunities-fund/ or call Charllotte Adkens-Weiler at (403) 507-7716

The Olds College Opportunities Fund enables Olds College to pursue educational priorities and unanticipated opportunities for students and faculty, awards and research, and campus enhancement which funding would not otherwise be available.

With your support, Olds College can have the ability to respond quickly and effectively to opportunities that support our vision to be the premier Canadian integrated learning and applied research community specializing in agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental

Opportunities Fund Recent Purchases: • Animal Sciences: Ultrasound Unit $45,000• Fashion: Zig Zag Sewing Machines $23,600 • Campus Wide Waste Stations $8,086• Animal Sciences: Rabies Clinic $700• Campus Wide Faculty Development $32,000• Horticulture: PH Meters and Nutrient Meters $27,000• Landscaping: Replacement Tables and Chairs $10,575

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• 3D Printer $4,000• Trades: Hoists $7,500• Trades: iPads $11,712• Fashion: Chain Stitch Machines $5,950• Internal Video Production Suite $20,000• Animal Sciences: Microscopes $9,300• Equine Sciences: Equine Scale $6,500

• Animal Sciences: Veterinary Learning Models $16,900

• Horticulture: Compound Microscopes $27,000

• Animal Sciences: Class Room Furniture Replacement $6,000

Upcoming Purchases:

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Partnerships

DISTRICT VENTURES

Supporting Emerging Entrepreneurs

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Working with DV Members

Last October, Olds College announced that it had entered a new partnership with one of Canada’s top entrepreneurs and beloved television personalities, Arlene Dickinson. The former Dragon unveiled her new not-for-profit business accelerator, District Ventures, and Olds College was right alongside her as title sponsor.

Business accelerators are organizations that provide advice, guidance and various forms of support for businesses in the startup phase. The emphasis in business accelerators is on rapid growth and more importantly, a successful product launch.

“My goal was to build both a fund and a space for Canada’s most driven and promising entrepreneurs,” explains Dickinson, “the fund to help provide much needed growth capital; the space to be a gathering place for entrepreneurs to collaborate and grow their businesses. I wanted to build the type of community that I wish had existed when I was starting out — a space dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed.”

While District Ventures is not the first business accelerator, it is the first accelerator in Canada focused on companies in the consumer packaged industry. With a unique focus on growing companies in the food & beverage and health & wellness sectors, the mandate of District Ventures is firmly aligned with the values and mission of Old’s College.

Throughout our history, Olds College has taught the values of entrepreneurship and

innovation. Both of these values are key to the industries that we work with most closely; agriculture, land and water, trades.

By aligning ourselves with District Ventures, it allows us to continue to support the consumer packaged goods industry and the entrepreneurs

we meet along the way.

Aside from providing growth capital, District Ventures also offers physical

office space including boardrooms, break-out rooms, and desks. It also holds after-work

seminars and lunch-and-learns on various topics that appeal to small business owners. District Ventures also acts as a gathering place where business owners can collaborate, network and grow their businesses. Successful leaders provide hands-on assistance to help entrepreneurs fine tune their business plan.

To learn more about District Ventures, visit them online at www.districtventures.ca

The Olds College partnership with District Ventures has given Olds College students additional experience by working with District Ventures’ member organizations. Olds College Business Management students worked closely throughout the winter term with Purple Frog Patches. The students worked with Purple Frog in developing marketing and innovation strategies.

“I think it went very well,” stated Business instructor Kim Kennedy, “Purple Frog was very supportive and happy with the creativity and quality of the students work, and was impressed with their professionalism.”

Olds College students will continue to work with District Ventures member businesses moving into next year, giving them hands-on experience with emerging businesses like Purple Frog Patches.

For more information on Purple Frog Patches, visit www.purplefrogpatches.com

To learn more about Olds College Business programs, visit oldscollege.ca/programs/business

27SUMMER 2016


LITTLE SURE SHOTSustainable Beer Crafted for International Women’s DayOnce again the women of Olds College’s Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management Program have released a tremendous brew in honour of International Women’s Day.

This year’s brew was named “Little Sure Shot” after Annie Oakley; keeping with the trend of intense cowgirls making a difference in women’s rights. Overseen by Olds College’s Office of Sustainability, “Little Sure Shot” combines water conservation and locally sourced ingredients to create a highly innovative product.

After a successful launch party April 16, this medium-bodied crisp and fruity saison brew is now available at the Olds College Brewery. Olds College is donating 15% of proceeds to the Town of Olds’ “Communities in Bloom.”

Learn more about the Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management

program at ocbeer.ca

PICTURED: Taylor Larsen, Zoei Thibault, Kaylee Bridge, Karen Cheshire and Teagan Friedrich.


For More Information403.556.8293OCBEER.ca

Retail sales and tastings Monday – Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Black Widow, Saazquatch, Hay City, Aggie Ale, Old Skhool, Prairie Gold IPA

Now Available in bottles, cans, growlers & kegs

Olds College Brewery

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Equine Update

Students and staff of the Equine Sciences program welcomed family, friends, and community members to the 4th Annual Equine Showcase in the Brawn Family Arena at Olds College on Thursday, April 14.

The Showcase was started in our Centennial year as one of the Centennial Signature Events, and has become an annual favorite.

The evening included English and Western Riding demonstrations, showcasing work with mares, foals and stallions, and driving draft horses. This student-organized event allows students to show off the skills they have learned and the work that they have put in with the many horses we keep at Olds College.

If you would like more information about the Equine Sciences

program at Olds College, visit us online at oldscollege.ca/equine

2016 EQUINE SHOWCASE

Students Host 4th Annual Equine Showcase

PICTURED ABOVE: Jamie Guenther (L) and Taylor Jeffery (R) Showing

Foal and Mare at the 2016 Equine Showcase


Transitional Employment Program

“Coming to Olds College was the best thing that ever happened to me” were the recently heard words of a graduate from the Expanded Opportunity Program’s inaugural year (1981-82) at Olds College. Many of you know the program as the Transitional Vocational Program (TVP) or with the more recent revamping and name change to the Transitional Employment Program (TEP).

Thirty five years ago our provincial government began a training and life skills initiative to develop a system of community-based services for people with disabilities. Part of this initiative was to establish effective programs for students with developmental disabilities requiring post-public school training. Olds College was one of 10 post-secondary institutions to see the value of launching a program of this nature and thirty five years later the Olds College program is still providing skills training.

Students accepted into TEP come mainly from Alberta although students have also attended from BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and NWT. As the name implies, the year is a ‘transitional’ year with many students being on their own for the first time. Olds College’s program is unique from other similar programs in that the majority of the TEP students will live in residence and participate in student life alongside all other students.

The 11-month program involves a variety of work experiences either on or off campus with the final one taking place in the student’s home community. TEP students examine their career goals when they arrive into the program, receive life skills, communication and employment skills needed to enter and maintain employment.

Over the past 35 years TEP has graduated 579 students and with its consistently high rate of employment for graduates, the program staff are proud of the direction they set. When we come across students years later and they tell us how their year at Olds College contributed to their current life and of course, finding and retaining rewarding employment, we are excited for them and what they have accomplished. Students have dropped by to say how the program improved their life and some have now worked for 30 years with the same employer. This program has definitely changed the lives of students. A great team of staff have been involved in working with the students since the inception of the program.

Entrance requirements for TEP can be found at oldscollege.ca/programs/TEP/admission-requirements

PROGRAM MILESTONE

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PICTURED ABOVE: Award Recipients Jesse Bull and Talon Blain

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Athletics, Fitness & Recreation

BRONCOS WOMENS HOCKEY

Season Highlights

BRONCOS BADMINTON CLUB

Students Compete at Nationals

The Olds College Women’s Hockey Team stepped on to the ACAC Women’s hockey scene and has not looked back. The Varsity Women’s program completed their first season this past year all while surpassing expectations for a first year programs. The Bronco’s season was highlighted with wins against every team in their league, and recognizing their year’s ACAC Rookie of the Year, Jenna Suokko.

“I am very proud of what we have accomplished this year in our inaugural year,” remarks head coach Sarah Hilworth. “However we are all very excited to start a new season where we can push ourselves towards taking another step forward as a program.”

Coach Hilworth also explained how the development of their culture was of

utmost importance in their first year, and how leadership was important for the development of their program.

“From day one, our entire team and coaches decided on leadership being a strong value to consider going forward,” she explains.

“Leadership was defined by our players as being leaders for the girls who get to pull

on the jersey after our days have been completed at Olds College, and how we as a program can develop positive role models for our community.”

With the accomplishments in their inaugural year on the ice, and the footprint established off the ice, the women’s hockey program is well on their way on creating a well-respected program in the ACAC.

Two members of the Olds College Broncos Badminton team travelled to Vancouver Island University in March to compete in the Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) National Championships. Mary Smith and Blain Weber earned their way to the National Championships via the Alberta Collegiate Athletics Conference (ACAC) Championships, hosted by NAIT on February 20, where Smith won Gold in Women’s Singles and Weber won Silver in Men’s Singles.

Both Smith and Weber represented Olds College in strong fashion at the CCAA National Championships, with Smith finishing fourth after losing a hard fought bronze medal match, and Weber finishing sixth.

For the second time in his career, Weber was acknowledged with The Eileen Hurley Fair Play Award, given to the athlete who shows great sportsmanship on and off of the court.

The National Championships cap off a strong year for Broncos Badminton, which saw Bronze medals at the ACAC Championships for men’s doubles team Morgan Lavallee and Jared Douggan, and a Bronze medal in ACAC Womens Singles for Sherry Hahn. The strong individual performances resulted in the Broncos finishing with the Bronze medal in the team standings as well.

Olds College Broncos Athletics, in thanks for the longstanding support shown by Canadian Tire, hosted the Olds College Broncos Canadian Tire Jumpstart Drive from January through the end of the athletics season. The drive was officially opened just prior to the start of the Broncos Women’s Hockey game against the SAIT Trojans on Thursday, January 28.

This Broncos Initiative began with Women’s Hockey coach Sarah Hilworth, when she decided to challenge her captains to come up with an idea to create a community support project. That project has grown into a Broncos Athletics initiative to support grassroots sports.

Through donations collected by coaches and athletes, and 100% of the gate admissions to Broncos home games, approximately $9750 was raised for the program, which helps kids participate in sport, dance or other organized physical activities.

Our involvement in Jumpstart is completely logical. Like the Olds College Broncos, Jumpstart has made a commitment to enhancing participation in local athletics, especially by our children. We are privileged to be able to support such a successful support program.

Sarah Hilworth

JUMPSTART DRIVE

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Trades and Apprenticeship

The Olds College Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Programs welcomed an international visitor this winter term. Chris Crispijn of Aventus College of Holland journeyed around the globe to visit Olds College and learn more about our College, our programs, and what makes the Olds College system so successful.

“There are three main reasons why I chose to make this journey;” Chris muses, “personal interest, to build contacts for my students who want to work and study in Canada, and to do a comparative analysis of the differences between the education system in our two countries. I want to find out what makes Alberta have one of the most respected education systems in the world.”

Crispijn marveled at a number of the differences between the education system in his homeland and that of Canada. In Holland, students start their college training at 15 or 16, exposing them to the college lifestyle at a younger age and allowing them to complete their programs earlier. He also noted that language and math classes are part of their curriculum.

“The most noticeable differences are in the schedule, as in Holland students work for 4 days a week and come to school for one, where in Canada, it is an 8-week program, and in the amount of hands-on learning that is done. At Aventus, there is little hands-on work, students might be allowed to do simple tasks like oil changes, but for the most part, it is classroom work, observing the mechanics, and cleaning. The students do a lot of cleaning.”

Chris also noted that the Agricultural Mechanic and Heavy Duty Mechanic programs are completely separate in Holland. At Olds College, the 1st year of each program is identical, and classes will often be taken together. The 3rd year of Heavy Duty Mechanic is also the 4th year of Agricultural Mechanic.

“A heavy duty mechanic would never work on a piece of Agricultural machinery, and the classes would never work beside one another,” Chris remarked.

Despite all of the differences, Chris did mention a number of similarities between the two Colleges. Both institutions operate on a similar set of values, and the beliefs that the key to successful students is sound curriculum, quality instructors, and working in partnership alongside industry partners and other public institutions. Aventus also values strong relationships with the community both on and off campus, and supporting growth of their students not only in their studies, but as people, something Olds College believes in completely. When asked to summarize his comparative analysis, Chris believes the answer to be apparent.

“I think (the difference) is the passion here,” he explains. “All of the instructors I have watched at Olds College care so much about their programs, industry, and students. Their passion shines through and I think that is what makes Canada’s education system so well respected.”

Learn more about Trades program offerings at oldscollege.ca/programs/trades


AGRICULTURAL AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Trades Welcomes International VisitorThe Ag Mech Club Annual Banquet & Awards Night was held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the Olds Legion. Approximately 80 Agricultural & Heavy Equipment students, staff and award sponsors were in attendance.

24 awards were presented to deserving students. One of the award highlights was the presentation of the Annual Tool Box Award to Jessie Smyth. This award has been sponsored by Lyndon Lamb, of Motocar Automotive Supply Ltd. (Bumper to Bumper) Olds, for 44 years. Thank you to Lyndon for his continued support of this award and the Agricultural & Heavy Equipment program.

Another highlight of the evening was the donation to STARS. Sampson Moss, an alumnus of the Ag & Heavy Duty Mechanics program, volunteered to live-auction over 30 items. The Live Auction raised $1500, and an additional $2500 was raised by the Ag Mech Club throughout the year. Kimberley Triffo, on behalf of STARS, received a cheque for $4000. The Ag Mech Club has been fundraising for STARS for over 15 years through various student events and projects.

Congratulations to all of the award recipients and thank you to all of the sponsors!

AG MECH CLUB YEAR END BANQUET

& AWARDS

PICTURED ABOVE: left to right - Braden Walker, President Ag Mech Club; Ryan Jahnke, Treasurer Ag Mech Club; Larry Eskesen, Staff Advisor Ag Mech Club; Bruce Brittain, Staff Advisor Ag Mech Club; Kimberly Triffo, STARS Representative;

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Alumni Feature

One of the highest points of our 2013 Centennial year celebrations was hosting the World Plowing Championship. The 60th annual championship welcomed 58 competitors from 29 countries, over 500 fans from around the world, and a number of volunteers who helped to ensure that everything went off without a hitch. One of those volunteers who helped prepare the demonstration plots for the match was Olds College Business Administration alumnus Brandon McGavin.

WORLD PLOWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Alum Captures Canadian Championship, Off to Worlds

After attending the championship, Brandon was inspired to compete. So much so, that he entered the Canadian Plowing Championship hosted last August at Wolfe Island, Ontario. The Canadian Plowing Championships consist of three national plowing championship contests: Senior Plowing Championship with conventional plows; Senior Plowing Championship with reversible plows and the Junior Plowing Championship with conventional plows. Brandon left the Championship as Canadian Champion in the Senior Conventional competition, earning the right to represent Canada at the 2016 World Plowing Championship as the youngest Canadian representative in the history of the event.

The 2016 World Plowing Championship will be hosted on the 10th and 11th of September, in Crockey Hill, near York, in the United Kingdom.


Fashion Update

In partnership with 3M and Mark’s, The Fashion Institute by Olds College challenged students and alumni from the Apparel Technology Program to submit their creative ideas for footwear and gloves that integrated the 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Materials into everyday clothing.

Every year, there are a large number of motor vehicle accidents in the dark involving pedestrians, so Mark’s and 3M are working to address this through integration of 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material into footwear and gloves.

The material works because of microscopic glass beads that are a part of the material. When the light hits the beads, it reflects back, helping the person wearing the clothing to be seen in dark conditions.

Each participant went through the Science of Visibility Workshop in September for comprehensive background on importance and

research of the products they would design with, and how they needed to be incorporated.

The contestants then had 6 weeks to develop a design for submission. In mid- November 2015, six designs were selected and went into production for final judging. In March 2016, winners were finalized and the winning designs were showcased at the Fashion Show the evening of April 14, 2016.

Third place was awarded to Rebecca Purdy, and after long deliberations, the judges decided to award a first place tie to Jenna Dewar and Lynne Hey. The winning designs are currently being considered for inclusion in the Fall/Winter lineup at Mark’s.

Congratulations to the winners!

For information on our Fashion programs, visit oldscollege.ca/fashion

2016 FASHION SHOW

3MTM ScotchliteTM Reflective Material Design Contest Winners Announced

Costume Cutting & Construction students from The Fashion Institute were excited to partner with The Shakespeare Company in Calgary on its recent production of MacBeth.

The 20 students are grateful for the opportunity and the experience gained during the production, having worked for over 100 hours, and collaborating with 13 actors on the construction of 29 costumes. Due to the overwhelming success of the production, Vertigo Theatre has asked for a rerun of the show. Macbeth will run as the final show of the 2017 season, including all costumes.

COSTUME CUTTING & CONSTRUCTION

The Fashion Institute Partners with The Shakespeare Company


Throughout the academic year, The Fashion Institute by Olds College partnered with 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material, Mark’s and Tiong Liong Corporation to bring together an exciting design opportunity for student creative excellence.

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CORINA WHYKE

Staff Member Publishes Picture Book

Staff Profile

While many of us agonize for hours over one sentence, Corina Whyke is a writer with the ability to navigate her idea from concept to construct in a single burst of creative energy.

Her book, The Adventures of Harry W. Mouse The Sea Monster, was completed in about an hour.

“I can’t lie,” she laughs. “I have a competitive side. One night I was talking to a friend who told me she was busy writing a book for kids. I thought I can write one, too! I had an idea, so I sat down and just ran with it.”

Writing aside, many authors then spend time researching agents and markets, and writing query letters in an attempt to get their work published.

Whyke sent the finished manuscript to an American publishing house and received an offer to publish a week later. Mascot Books published the story, intended for an audience of children aged about three to ten years, this past winter.

“When my kids were small, they always liked me to tell them stories about animals, so for the book I already had the idea it would be about a little mouse,” Whyke says.

Harry W. Mouse’s adventures were inspired by the real life experiences of Whyke’s father in law, who had joined the British Navy, even though he was underage, and became a cook on the ships.

“I based the character of Harry the mouse on his life in the Navy, but in the book Harry accidentally gets on a pirate ship,” she says.

Keeping things in the family, Whyke’s mother, Eva Green illustrated the book. “When the publisher called to talk about illustrations, I knew right away what I wanted. My mom and I think alike,” Whyke says.

Green, a lifelong artist, created the mixed media illustrations primarily using watercolours and coloured pencils.

Between part time positions as a receptionist in the campus medical clinic, as well as working part time in Business Services, she says she has been too busy to promote the book other than a book signing at a local store.

“Life is too hectic right now. I’m busy with my garden, and family and friends.”

However, she notes that her father in law’s travels took him to Australia. “So there is room for another book,” she laughs.

Corinas book is available for purchase online through Amazon and other retailers.


NIGHT OF DISTINCTION

Donor and Student RecognitionThe annual Olds College Night of Distinction, celebrating student excellence and donor support, took place in the Alumni Centre on Thursday, March 18, allowing students to show appreciation to their award and bursary donors, and celebrate their hard work and successes. Thanks to the support of our generous donors, Olds College was able to offer 482 student awards for a total of over $450,000. Thank you for your continued support of Olds College student excellence.

“Awards have allowed me to continue and concentrate on my education knowing that I will be able to obtain employment that will be of great benefit to my family and me.”

Wendy Lapainis, Land and Water Resources Student

“I can testify that awards and bursaries make an amazing difference. This goes beyond paying for tuition and supplies. You are helping us put food on the table, pay our rent and survive those unexpected trips to the auto repair shop.”

Josiah Schut, Agriculture Management Student


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For more information on these programs or Planned Giving, contact:Charllotte Adkens-Weiler at 403.507.7716 or email [email protected]

Olds College has been the gracious recipient of recent donations made:

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ON CAMPUS

Summer at Olds College4-H Selections May 5 – 9, 2016 Our 2015 Partner of the Year, 4-H, hosts its annual Selections conference at Olds College annually. Selections gives over 100 Senior 4-H members the opportunity to connect with other 4-H’ers, learn about themselves as individuals, gain skills they will use in the world after high school, and earn placements as representatives of 4-H Alberta at a national or international trip or conference. There is also the chance to be chosen as a 4-H ambassador.

Rope Skipping Championships May 20 – 23, 2016 The 2016 National Rope Skipping Championships were hosted in the Ralph Klein Centre gymnasium, with approximately 300 competitors and 400 spectators in attendance. Competitors were in Olds for four days, and spent a great deal of time touring our campus.

MS Bike Tour June 25, 2016 Day one of the Johnson MS Bike Tour begins with cyclists leaving Airdrie, and finishing at Olds College. Upon arriving at the College, cyclists will enjoy a stretching class, lawn games, beer gardens, dinner and dancing before turning in for the night in Olds College student housing or camping on site.

Summer Synergy Equine Extravaganza July 12 – 15, 2016 Over 50 junior equine members will be on campus, learning to become better horsemen/women. This event exposes young horsemen and women to various facets of Alberta’s horse industry with well known industry experts, and provides them with plenty of opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities, including marketing, showmanship, judging and mounted English and Western components, just to name a few.

NBC Sports Camps August 1 – 5, August 7 – 11, 2016 NBC Camps offer intensive training for basketball and volleyball, and Olds College is the perfect location. With athletes training and learning in the Ralph Klein Centre, and staying in student housing, they get a glimpse of what the Olds College campus has to offer.

Junior Hereford Banquet August 13, 2016 The Junior Hereford Association National Show, Bonanza, is being hosted in Olds from August 9 to 13. Most of the events are being held at the Olds Regional Exhibition, but Olds College is welcoming over 250 junior cattle ranchers from across Canada for a banquet to wrap up the show on August 13.

Even though most of our students are away, the Olds College campus is never quiet, even in the summer months.

To host an event at Olds College, contact Conference Services at:Phone: (403) 556-8330Email: [email protected]: (403) 556-4716

Conference Services

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MAIN CAMPUS OPEN HOUSEOCTOBER 14, 2016

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CALGARY CAMPUS OPEN HOUSEOCTOBER 15, 2016

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FIRST DAY OF CLASSESSEPTEMBER 6, 2016

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