Media Release Archive 2010

Media Release Archive 2010

Sheridan grad wins Governor General Award
December 17, 2010
Jon Klassen, a graduate of Sheridan's animation program, was recently presented with the Governor General's Literary Award.
Joe Morse named to international list of top illustrators
December 3, 2010
Joe Morse, program coordinator and professor in Sheridan’s Bachelor of Applied Arts – Illustration program
Prime Minister Harper tours site of new Mississauga Campus
December 2, 2010
Prime Minister Stephen Harper toured the building site of Sheridan College’s new Mississauga Campus today.
Sheridan Animation Grad Takes Master Class with Tim Burton
November 26, 2010
Kevin Parry was one of six young animators chosen to participate in a Master Class with the legendary filmmaker, Tim Burton
Sheridan Business Students Win Gold at 2010 Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition
November 22, 2010
The Sheridan School of Business took the Gold Cup Award for overall first place at OCMC 2010.
Four Sheridan College graduates nominated for Premier Awards
November 17, 2010
Four graduates from Sheridan are among the more than 100 nominees for this year’s Premier’s Awards for outstanding college graduates
Return of the Spaz
November 11, 2010
Steve 'Spaz' Williams returns to Sheridan on Friday, November 12 to share his wild, animated adventures.
Sheridan names new campus in honour of Mayor McCallion
February 13, 2011
Sheridan College will name its new Mississauga Campus in honour of Mayor Hazel McCallion. The news was announced last night...
Two Sheridan students among winners of global design competition
November 9, 2010
Two students from Sheridan’s Bachelor of Design (a joint program with York University) are among the winners of the 10th annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards
Why Creativity Matters to our Health
October 22, 2010
The Sheridan Elder Research Centre is pleased to present Susan Perlstein, founder of Elders Share the Arts (ESTA) in New York City.
Sheridan Elder Research Centre receives major grant from NSERC
October 20, 2010
The Sheridan Elder Research Centre (SERC) has been awarded $2.3 million over five years through the College and Community Innovation (CCI) Program
World-renowned artist Todd White to speak at Sheridan October 20
October 15, 2010
Sheridan is pleased to announce that Todd White, the L.A.-based visual artist who is celebrated internationally for his diverse artistic achievements...
Sheridan to Welcome International Visionary on Sustainability
October 14, 2010
Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt, an internationally-recognized leader on sustainable development, will make a special presentation at Sheridan on Monday, October 18.
Sheridan Receives Federal Funding to Partner with Local Industry on Innovative Research
October 14, 2010
Government of Canada Supports Innovation and Growth in Southern Ontario
Sheridan is among fastest growing colleges in Ontario
September 20, 2010
Sheridan’s fall term is well underway, and this year the college welcomed 16,000 students to its campuses in Oakville and Brampton
Inside a Life in Theatre featuring Stratford Stars
September 9, 2010
Michael Therriault and Chilina Kennedy, Stratford Festival stars and alumni of Sheridan’s Music Theatre Program, will be featured in conversation ...
Sheridan Business Alumni Gather to Celebrate New Mississauga Campus
July 7, 2010
Over 100 Sheridan business alumni from the Mississauga area, faculty and staff gathered recently at the Living Arts Centre
Sheridan College Welcomes New Federal Funding for College Research
July 27, 2010
Sheridan College welcomes yesterday’s announcement by Minister Gary Goodyear and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) that $32.5 million will be made available
Sheridan Faculty and Alumni Among Nominees for 2010 Gemini Awards
September 13, 2010
Vladimir Kabelik, a long-time faculty member in Sheridan’s film and television programs, has been nominated for a Gemini Award for his documentary film, So Far From Home.
Sheridan Unveils Sneak Peek at 4th Annual Big Picture Gala
September 14, 2010
Sheridan's President, Jeff Zabudsky and Big Picture Gala Chair Jake Dheer, accompanied by numerous gala volunteers, gathered today at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga...
Tim Onyschuk leads by example
July 12, 2010
Tim Onyschuk of the Police Foundations program was featured recently in the Toronto Star for his community development work through the Iron John program.
Sheridan Faculty Peter Steven investigates The News
July 8, 2010
Peter Steven, a media studies professor at Sheridan, has just released "The News", published by Groundwood Books.
Ontario’s Film and Television Industry hosts the Queen at Sheridan’s SIRT Centre/Pinewood Toronto Studios
July 5, 2010
Ontario’s Film and Television Industry hosts the Queen at Sheridan’s Screen Industries Research and Training Centre/Pinewood Toronto Studios
Sheridan Apprentice Wins Gold at Skills Ontario and Silver at Skills Canada
June 16, 2010
George Wall, a third-year Industrial Mechanic Millwright Apprentice at Sheridan, won the gold medal at the Skills Ontario Competition...
Sheridan Student Wins Best Animated Film Award at TIFF Student Showcase
June 16, 2010
Lily Sun, who graduated this month from the Bachelor of Applied Arts – Animation program at Sheridan, was named winner of the Best Animated Film
Sheridan Convocation 2010 Sees Record Number of Graduates
June 11, 2010
Sheridan graduated a record number of students over the past four days during ten ceremonies held at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
Sheridan Brings Home Three Gold and One Silver From ACCC Awards of Excellence
June 9, 2010
Sheridan earned three Gold Medals and one Silver Medal at the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) Awards of Excellence presented during its annual conference held this week in Niagara Falls.
Sheridan Student Wins IABC Toronto Student of the Year Award
May 25, 2010
Matthew J. Dudman, a student in Sheridan’s Corporate Communications program, won the IABC/Toronto Student of the Year Award at the 2010 IABC/Toronto Ovation Awards Gala held recently in Toronto.
Sheridan Student Living in a Glass World
May 11, 2010
During a trip to Italy several years ago, Silvia Taylor observed a Venetian glass master hot sculpting...
Sheridan Students Rate Among the Best at the Pinnacle Awards
April 29, 2010
The Canadian Public Relations Society’s Hamilton Chapter celebrated the best in public relations and communications...
Sheridan Graduate Wins London Marathon
April 27, 2010
Josh Cassidy, a 2009 graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Arts - Illlustration program, won the Virgin London Marathon's wheelchair division on April 25.
Annual Arts Open House and Craft Sale this Weekend at Sheridan
April 27, 2010
Canada’s largest Arts School opens its doors to the public
FedDev Ontario Minister Goodyear Announces New Research Funding at Sheridan
April 21, 2010
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), visited Sheridan College on April 19th to announce ...
Sheridan Glass Student Wins Design Competition
April 21, 2010
Silvia Taylor, a second-year student in Crafts and Design, has won the Watershed Award Design Competition.
Sheridan Praises 2010 Budget for Commitment to Postsecondary Education
March 26, 2010
The Ontario Government’s 2010 Budget has been warmly received at Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.
Canadian Leader in Green Building and Sustainable Design to Speak at Sheridan
March 25, 2010
Peter Busby, Principal of Busby Perkins+Will will be speaking at Sheridan's Trafalgar Campus
Sheridan to participate in Earth Hour 2010
March 24, 2010
Sheridan is turning out the lights for Earth Hour 2010.
Sheridan Institute and University of Waterloo awarded $4.9 million in research funding
March 9, 2010
Sheridan Institute and University of Waterloo win $4.9 million in research funding for innovation in Ontario's 2D and stereoscopic 3D production industry
Sheridan Applauds Federal Budget's Investment in Innovation
March 8, 2010
Sheridan College applauds the Federal Government for supporting Canadian colleges in the 2010 Budget.
Internationally renowned Illustrator and Sheridan Faculty brings Canadian Tire Coins to life
March 2, 2010
When Canadian Tire was looking to celebrate its place in Canadian family life with special limited edition coins from the Royal Canadian Mint, it turned to one of Canada’s most internationally recognized illustrators
Faculty Vote in Favour of Accepting Final Offer from Colleges
February 25, 2010
Faculty at Ontario’s 24 colleges have accepted the colleges’ final offer and will not be going on strike.
Update on Faculty Vote
February 11, 2010
The Ontario Labour Relations Board conducted a final offer vote on February 10.
Sheridan 3D Game Showcased at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games
February 10, 2010
Sheridan researchers, students and Ontario’s high tech industry collaborate on 3D innovation
Flynn Announces Funding for Pre-Apprenticeship Training at Sheridan College
February 5, 2010
McGuinty Government Helps People in Oakville Train for Good Careers
Update on Faculty Vote and College Operations
February 5, 2010
On February 3, 2010, the Ontario Labour Relations Board announced that ...
Faculty Collective Bargaining Update
January 14, 2010
The results of a system-wide vote by faculty on January 13 have been released.
Faculty Collective Bargaining Update
February 3, 2010
Faculty bargaining unit members at Ontario’s 24 colleges gave their union a strike mandate ...
Sheridan Emergency Management Grads are Prepared for any Emergency
January 12, 2010
Dealing with emergency situations effectively and making sure they don’t get worse is not only a crucial skill in today’s world — it’s a marketable one.