FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2021 YELLOWKNIFE, NT – As part of strengthening the foundation and planning for change, Aurora College has released its first ever Academic Plan, a critical milestone in the transformation of Aurora College to a polytechnic university. Students, stakeholders, and the public can now see how the College intends to support…
Read MoreOn September 22, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) updated several public health orders for the NWT. Wastewater samples continue to show an increase in COVID-19 signals and positive cases are increasing in a number of communities. Communities affected are Yellowknife, Ndilǫ, Dettah, Behchokǫ̨̀ and Whatı̀. Please refer to the Government of the…
Read MoreAs we continue to work through all of the details of Aurora College’s response to the COVID-19 related public health measures in Yellowknife, Behchokǫ̀, Ndilǫ and Dettah, we would like to thank you again for your patience and understanding. We are working hard to prepare for your temporary transition to online learning for the next…
Read MoreDue to the current COVID-19 related public health measures in these communities, Aurora College is making temporary changes to the delivery of programming in Yellowknife, Behchokǫ̀, Ndilǫ and Dettah. Scheduled programs and classes IN THESE COMMUNITIES ONLY will be transitioning online temporarily. Online classes will be held Monday, September 13 through Friday, September 24. As…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2021 INUVIK, NT – Erika Hille, Director of the Western Arctic Research Centre, a regional centre of the research division of Aurora College, was awarded the Garfield Weston Award in Northern Research, earlier this month. This award, which comes with a $50,000 cash prize, supports early-career scientists in Canada pursuing…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2021 YELLOWKNIFE, NT – To celebrate Personal Support Workers Day in the Northwest Territories, Aurora College has named the recipients of two awards – the Personal Support Worker (PSW) Clinical Excellence Award and the Preceptor of the Year. The PSW Clinical Excellence Award 2021 recipient is Karin von Allmen. The…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2021 NWT – Aurora College will be holding a number of ceremonies during the month of June to commemorate the success of both our 2020 and 2021 graduates. Convocation Ceremonies were not held in 2020 due to COVID-19 limitations on public gatherings. Convocation ceremonies will take place for each of…
Read MoreFORT SMITH, NT – Aurora College has launched a new, student-centred website that will make it easier for potential and current students to find and access important information about Aurora College’s programs, schedules, student services and supports, tuition and other fees, how to apply and more. It is accessible through the current web address: www.auroracollege.nt.ca.…
Read MoreYELLOWKNIFE, NT – In a year unlike any other, the Canadian Nurses Association has chosen the theme “#WeAnswerTheCall” to commemorate National Nursing Week May 10-16, 2021. Aurora College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will recognize the week by announcing the “Preceptor of the Year” award and holding the annual pinning ceremony for both 2020…
Read MoreYELLOWKNIFE, NT – Dr. Pertice Moffitt – Research Associate, retired Instructor and Health Research Program Manager – is the bronze recipient of the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Leadership Excellence Award for Faculty 2021. Awarded annually since 2010, the CICan Leadership Excellence Award for Faculty recognizes an individual or team who has exhibited consistent excellence in teaching and…
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