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By Meaghan Drury ‘12 and Lynn Matisz ‘13 While working the Hamilton-area comedy circuit, Broadcasting-Radio grad Matthew Surina ’08 got an idea. He could use the connections he was developing and the knowledge he was obtaining to create his own event management business. After running a sketch...

Many people who have never grown vegetables before are eager to try out gardening this year. While the campus and Mohawk’s community garden are closed, the Sustainability Office is providing tips and tricks for your home garden. While it’s too early to start most crops outdoors, you can get a head...

By Meaghan Drury ’12 and Lynn Matisz ‘13 When considering his career choices, Carter Rudge ’18 knew two things for sure. First, he wanted to work with people and second, he didn’t want to work in an office. Influenced by his aunt who worked as a nurse when he was younger and went on to become a...

Mohawk professor Shaun Iles ’04 inspired by his students’ perseverance By: Sean Coffey Iles ’04 wasn’t sure how his second-year General Arts and Science students would take to having their courses suddenly moved online. A professor of Sociology and Environmental Sustainability and Education...

The internet has become the primary means of work, shopping, and communication for most, therefore, increasing the presence of threats and malware. Computers, laptops, smartphones and the internet are amazing resources, but they must be used safely, securely, and responsibly. 7 tips for staying safe...

The way you connect to your work systems and use information when offsite can affect the security infrastructure and potentially impact the privacy rights of community members. Here are some simple tips to ensure your use of technology is safe while working remotely Keep all software up to date; Use...

On March 28, a team from Mohawk College made two truck deliveries of medical supplies to the Hamilton Health Sciences donation hub at McMaster Medical Centre. Over the course of two days, Mohawk employees and campus security staff from Paragon Security collected medical materials from the Fennell...

Mohawk’s beloved Mo the Hawk has had a few makeovers through the years, but where did his story start? Recently, we caught up with Rick Sydor ‘69, to shed a little light on the beginnings of Mo the Hawk. In winter 1967, when Mohawk College was established, things were not so different than they are...

Mohawk College recognizes the dedication of our alumni who work in the health care industry during these challenging times. Paul Sowinski '18 wanted a career he could feel good about. The Practical Nursing graduate, who now works as a registered practical nurse at Thrive Group , got just that with...