Conestoga College

10/15/2026

Trevor Clare, a graduate of Conestoga’s Graphic Design program, is preparing to release The Art of Nostalgia II, his second collection of artwork celebrating familiar landmarks, businesses and gathering places throughout the region. The book features 25 original paintings by Clare, alongside memories and stories contributed by members of the community.

Conestoga College is a leading Canadian Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

10/14/2026

Conestoga students and industry partners had the opportunity to learn from one of the world's leading artisanal gelato makers as the international Discover Gelato Tour made a stop at the college on October 1. Hosted at Conestoga's Waterloo campus, the session brought together culinary students and industry representatives for an introduction to the tradition and science behind authentic Italian artisanal gelato.
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Conestoga College is a leading Canadian Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

10/09/2026

Reminder: There will be no classes on Monday, October 12. Most Conestoga services will not be available.

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Conestoga College is a leading Canadian Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

10/01/2026

Graduating students in Conestoga’s Bachelor of Design (BDes) program celebrated their achievements and presented their work at Revolution, the 2026 BDes Graduate Showcase, held August 28 at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery (KWAG). More than 200 guests attended the showcase, including Conestoga faculty and community members, alumni, representatives from the Registered Graphic Designers of Canada (RGD), industry professionals, family and friends.

Conestoga College is a leading Canadian Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

09/30/2026

Flags at all Conestoga campuses are at half-mast in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families.

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Conestoga College is a leading Canadian Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

09/29/2026

Conestoga graduate Solomon Koomson has been recognized with a 2026 CSI x CEC Venture Award for developing Klosa Technologies, a platform designed to help African diaspora communities support family members. Inspired by Koomson’s own experience assisting relatives in Ghana, Klosa enables users to send money or directly pay for essential services such as electricity, school fees, internet and groceries.

Through the Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective’s (CEC) Venture Lab for Tech, Koomson received coaching and mentorship to validate his business model, strengthen his value proposition and prepare for market launch. Established through a partnership between Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) and the CEC, the CSI x CEC Venture Award supports entrepreneurs as they grow innovative ventures.

Conestoga College is a leading Canadian Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

09/25/2026

09/23/2026

Conestoga graduate Girish Bhuteja was named a 2026 Open Education Award for Excellence winner by Open Education Global (OEGlobal) in the Student Leader and Champion for Open Education category. The international awards recognize outstanding contributions that advance openness, access and innovation in education.

Bhuteja recently graduated with distinction from Conestoga’s Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) program. During his studies, he worked with the college’s Open Learning team in Library and Learning Services as an Open Educational Resources (OER) Projects Assistant, holding both part-time and full-time co-op positions with the team.

Conestoga College is a leading Canadian Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

09/22/2026

Student projects from 11 programs across the schools of Engineering & Technology and Applied Computer Science & Information Technology were on display at Tech Showcase to determine the recipients of the college’s Mastercraft Award. Hosted at the Waterloo campus on August 27, the biannual event features best-of-program final-term projects. Mechanical Engineering Technician - Automated Manufacturing student Gavin DeBoer received top honour in Engineering & Technology for a smart, load-sensitive system that improves the performance and safety of heavy-duty trailer operations. Students Saba Berenji, Owen Covach, Sudhan Dahake and Sierra Erb in the Bachelor of Computer Science program were awarded top honour in Applied Computer Science & Information Technology for their project, R.A.T.E., in which they partnered with Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto to develop a training and evaluation platform for fertility clinic technicians.

Conestoga College is a leading Canadian Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

09/11/2026

A new woodworking installation adorns one of the hallways at the Conestoga Skilled Trades Campus. Created as a collaboration between first-year Bachelor of Interior Design students and graduating Woodworking Technology students, the feature wall celebrates Conestoga successes at Skills Ontario. This is the second student installation at the campus at 25 Reuter Drive in Cambridge. The first went up in 2025 to celebrate the college’s Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) initiative.

Conestoga College is a leading Canadian Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning