Government Relations news and events

September 16, 2010 - Ministers Milloy and Dombrowsky visit Seneca's School of Early Childhood Education

June 23, 2010 - Frances Lankin receives honorary degree from Seneca College

June 17, 2010 - Seneca faculty member receives dissertation recognition award from the Canadian Association for Teacher Education

June 16, 2010 - York Region champion Armand La Barge receives honorary degree from Seneca College

June 6, 2010 - Seneca receives a total of $2.3 million from federal government to expand open source research

May 31, 2010 - Seneca faculty member receives George L. Geis Award for best doctoral dissertation in Canadian higher education

May 12, 2010 - Tenth annual Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate outstanding graduates

March 9, 2010 - Colleges and school boards tackle mathematics learning gap

March 3, 2010 - Seneca launches new Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation program

December 12, 2009 - Seneca receives $3.5 million for new program-specific equipment

November 27, 2009 - Seneca receives $2.3 million in federal funding as part of the College and Community Innovation Program

November 20, 2009 - Seneca hosts first-ever training conference for National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada

November 16, 2009 - Seneca student federation donates $100,000 to assist fellow students

October 26, 2009 - Free the Children co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger receive honorary degrees from Seneca

October 19, 2009 - Seneca is one of Greater Toronto’s top 90 employers

October 20, 2009 - 5th annual “Success in Partnership Awards” recognizes collaborations that expand opportunities for students

October 9, 2009 - Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Michael Chan visits Markham Campus

October 6, 2009 - Seneca installs fifth President David Agnew

June 18, 2009 - Seneca announces  “Green Business Management” graduate certificate

May 29, 2009 - Seneca receives $24.7 million from government to increase capacity

April 28, 2009 - Ontario college pilot project shows increased in student retention rates

April 2, 2009 - David Agnew to become next Seneca College President

December 11, 2008 - Seneca prgram to improve math skills wins provincial award

December 4, 2008 - Seneca hosts Second Career Information Fair

October 21, 2008 - Seneca holds Growing up Healthy and Green conference on environmental health and green practice in child care

October 16, 2008 — Seneca and Markham Mayor unveil The Seneca Way

September 17, 2008 — Seneca hosts discussion forum on “Financial Innovation for Urban Prosperity”

September 9, 2008 — Seneca President Dr. Rick Miner appointed to Labour Market Information Advisory Panel

August 27, 2008 — Seneca and the University of Toronto provide innovative pathway for students seeking a diploma and degree

August 13, 2008 — Seneca expands services to open doors for immigrants

July 23, 2008 — Seneca begins presidential search

July 25, 2008 — Seneca College awards Mozilla co-founder Mike Shaver honorary degree

July 25, 2008 — Michael “Pinball” Clemons honoured at Seneca convocation

June 17, 2008 — Seneca Board of Governors and Program Advisory Committee members honoured with Ontario Volunteer Service Awards

June 5, 2008 — Seneca College applauds McGuinty government’s announcement of Second Career strategy

May 14, 2008 — Seneca honours founding president with one of the College's highest awards

March 25, 2008 — Seneca encouraged by budget that recognizes important role of Ontario’s colleges

March 11, 2008 — Seneca hosts all candidates meeting in advance of Willowdale by-election

February 26, 2008 — Seneca College awards David Crombie honorary degree

February 22, 2008 — HRSDC Deputy Minister Janice Charette visits Seneca

February 20, 2008 — President Miner shares New Brunswick Commission findings at MTCU luncheon

February 12, 2008 — Report from the College Mathematics Project calls for immediate action to improve student success in college mathematics

February 8, 2008 — Oak Ridges-Markham MPP Dr. Helena Jaczek visits King Campus

January 29, 2008 — Seneca applauds McGuinty government for investment in colleges

January 10, 2008 — Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities visits Newnham Campus

December 11,  2007 — Seneca's President Rick Miner comments on Canadian Council on Learning's second annual report on post-secondary education

December 4, 2007 — Seneca Job Connect program receives Minister's Award for Excellence

December 3, 2007— Federal Liberal party candidate stops by Newnham Campus

November 26, 2007 — Chair of the federal Liberal Caucus Committee on Post-Secondary Education and Research visits Seneca@York

November 26, 2007 — Seneca honours its LIFT Award winners

September 14, 2007 — Seneca hosts provincial candidates debates across the GTA

June 27, 2007 — Research In Motion co-CEO granted honorary degree from Seneca

June 21, 2007 — WWII flying ace honoured at Seneca convocation

May 17, 2007 —  Seneca leads first-of-its-kind study to research factors in student success

May 3, 2007 — Seneca’s Board of Governors awarded for diversity

March 29, 2007— Seneca launches mentoring program for international professionals

March 26, 2007 — Seneca College President Dr. Rick Miner responds to Ontario Budget

March 20, 2007 — Seneca President encouraged by federal budget announcement

February 21, 2007 — Mayor Hazel McCallion is keynote speaker at Seneca forum

February 1, 2007 — Seneca to host All Candidates Meeting at Markham Campus

January 23, 2007 — Lieutenant Governor Bartleman visits Seneca College

January 19, 2007 — Seneca President  appointed Commissioner of  post-secondary commission

November 27, 2006 — Federal Minister of Finance visits Seneca College

October 24, 2006 — Canada’s largest college confers first honorary degree to Bill Davis

August 30, 2006 — Premier McGuinty visits Seneca College

October 26, 2006 — Seneca College President addresses federal Finance Committee

August 17, 2006 — Seneca’s new Markham Campus a hub for the marketing industry

July 31, 2006 — Seneca College a partner in first College Network for Industry Innovation

June 27, 2006 — Seneca College students receive Bachelor of Applied Business

April 24, 2006 — Seneca’s Engineering Technology Programs Receive National Recognition

February 23, 2006 — Seneca College endorses First Ministers resolution 

September 15, 2005 — Federal NDP Leader Jack Layton tours  Seneca College