The City College - George Brown


March 2005
	Dear Alumnus, The college system has been in existence in Ontario for 38 years. This year, for the first time in our history, the Rae Advisory Panel undertook a review of the system recommending an increase in funding to colleges of $400 million by 2007-08. The Rae Report, released in January, presents a unique opportunity to influence the provincial government at a critical time in the history and future of the Ontario college system.
	We are asking you to support an e-petition that respectfully asks the government to increase funding to the colleges now. At the date of publication, over 800 Alumni from colleges across Ontario have signed the petition. We have more than one million alumni like you who generate an 11 million positive impact on Ontario's economy. George Brown alumni make a significant contribution to this province and you can affirm this by taking 5 minutes to go to www.fundcollegesnow.ca. Please sign the e-petition and tell the government that the college education you received is worth more. We encourage you to pass this on to friends and alumni and contact us if you would like to get more involved. Thank you.
	The George Brown College Alumni Association Click here to learn more information about the Rae Report.

George Brown College's response to the South Asia and Africa Tsunami Crisis

   The December 26, 2004 tsunami was a tragedy beyond our belief. Before the
   emergency phase of this disaster is complete, Canadians will have supported
   millions of dollars of assistance to those affected by the tsunami. Our international    students, many of whom are from the affected region, also want to contribute
   and decided that their annual orientation party would also include fundraising.
   Come and join us for dinner, dancing, and some fundraising including a silent
   auction. Read more http://www.georgebrown.ca/interntl/poster_March05.pdf.

   We are all still trying to comprehend the enormity of the disaster that has affected
   millions of people in the South Asia region, Somalia and in many other parts of the
   globe. Given the background of our students and staff, it is likely members of our
   community have been directly affected. Many more are asking how we can respond to this catastrophe. Read more http://www.gbrownc.on.ca/News/tsunami_crisis.html.

GBC School of Design Students and the Massive Change Exhibition at the AGO, opens March 11, 2005

   The Massive Change exhibition at the AGO is just one of the real-life projects
   created with students at the George Brown College School of Design. It's a new
   way of learning, connected to industry, employers and the community. A new
   way to be prepared to take on the global challenges that face the new designer.
   Find more http://www.gbrownc.on.ca/design/news.html.

Enter to win!

Continuing Education at George Brown would appreciate your help in identifying ways to help you meet your personal and professional goals. Please fill out this short survey. You will be entered to win $300.00 towards a course of your choice. Fill the survey here @ http://gbrownc.td01.com/forms/Survey_0305.html.

Second Annual Summer Institute

Join the leaders in early childhood in recognizing Dr. Daniel P. Keating's contribution to the science of early child development at the second annual Summer Institute on Early Childhood Development. Read more at http://www.gbrownc.on.ca/summerinstitute/index.html.

Graduate Showcases - Great talent at a great price!

   George Brown DANCE Spring Graduation Showcase, April 12-13, 2005
   April 12th & 13th, 2005, 8:00pm
   The Toronto Centre for the Arts, Studio Theatre, 5040 Yonge St., Toronto
   For tickets contact Ticketmaster: 416-872-1111

QUENCH 2005, April 7 - May 1
Jewellery School Graduates Show. The Show will open on April 7 and run until May 1. The opening reception for the show will be April 7 5:30-8:30 at Bounty, York Quay Centre, Harbourfront. The student awards presentations will occur on the same evening. Read more http://www.gbrownc.on.ca/events.html.

MARRIAGE A LA MODE at George Brown Theatre

   By John Dryden
   Directed by Paul Lampert
   April 12, 14, 16, 20, 22 - 8:00 pm
   Sat., April 23 - 2:00 pm

"He's in love with her, but she's in love with him, who in turn is in love with..." In this wild and witty comedy, the great Restoration playwright John Dryden unleashes a hilarious attack on marital convention, while examining the true (yet murky) nature of desire. Lusty and literate, Marriage A La Mode is a rarely seen masterwork from one of the era's great writers. Go to http://www.gbrownc.on.ca/theatre/Spring-Theatre-05.pdf. Read more about upcoming performances by the Theatre School 2004/2005, more ... http://www.gbrownc.on.ca/theatre/showcase.html.

The Largest event of its kind in Canada

   Mark your calendars and hold the date for the 2005 Child Care Cooks' Conference,    April 21-22, 2005. This site will be updated as details become available. In the
   meantime, if you'd like information on the 2005 conference, please e-mail
   dbergero@gbrownc.on.ca or call 416-415-5000 ext. 2314.
   Read about Child Care Cooks' Conference 2004 and see the pictures at
   http://www.gbrownc.on.ca/earlychildhood/news_childcare_cooks.html.

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