Several postsecondary institutions are holding holiday events and donation drives in the coming weeks. Brock University encouraged faculty and staff to take part in Home for the Holidays, where they host an international student for a holiday or activity. Institutions like Fleming College, MaKami College, and St Clair College are hosting free craft workshops and […]
MaKami College has received approval to join the Alberta Transfer System, which allows students to transfer credits between AB postsecondary institutions. MaKami says that the approval will also allow them to collaborate with high schools to allow students to start working towards their postsecondary credits early. “This advancement supports broader recognition of prior learning, helping […]
Bow Valley College and MaKami College are partnering to create a new pathway for students pursuing careers in legal administration. Students who complete MaKami’s Business Administrative Assistant Certificate can now transfer directly into BVC’s Legal Office Assistant Diploma with full credit for one semester. “Together we are streamlining the transition for students and helping them […]
In Alberta, several institutions in the Calgary region are preparing for the internationally renowned Calgary Stampede. Institutions like ABM College, MaKami College, and the University of Alberta have announced that they will be hosting special breakfast events. Meanwhile, the University of Calgary is continuing to work with the stampede on research into animal welfare at […]
Several institutions recently unveiled new student spaces. Cambrian College launched the Hanson Venture Lab to promote entrepreneurship among students, alumni, and the broader community. The lab was named in honour of Hanson College, which contributed $1.3M to help build and equip the space, as well as to support an endowment fund for student entrepreneurs. MaKami […]
MaKami College has launched the Mak-a-Mini Childcare centre, a full- and part-time daycare program on its Edmonton campus. This daycare will offer care for children aged 1 to 5 years old. Mak-a-Mini Childcare comprises seven rooms as well as outdoor play spaces; it will begin operations with three rooms for children in different age groups. […]
At several postsecondary institutions across Canada, staff, faculty, and students are wearing pink to recognize Pink Shirt Day and stand up against bullying. Brock University and the University of Alberta released articles describing the background and importance of the day. MaKami College and Red River College Polytechnic sold special edition pink shirts to raise money […]
MaKami College has officially transitioned to a not-for-profit public institution. Established as a private vocational institution 21 years ago, MaKami initiated the change in March 2023 and has now met all regulatory and legislative requirements under the Private Vocational Training Act and the Post-Secondary Learning Act. In a statement, MaKami said that this transition signifies […]