More than1,000 students are expected to complete their extraordinary academic journey this fall – during what has been a year like no other – and Niagara College is planning a convocation to match.
Following the resounding success of Virtual Spring Convocation in June and continued restrictions on public gatherings due to COVID-19, the College will celebrate its Fall 2020 graduates with Virtual Fall Convocation on October 30.
Two ceremonies will be livestreamed from the Welland Campus – a morning ceremony at 10 a.m. and an afternoon ceremony at 2 p.m. The ceremonies will feature the treasured traditions of a typical NC convocation, combined with modern, interactive, digital elements to bring viewers #NCTogether in real time.
As graduates and their families watch the live formal ceremonies from the comfort of their homes, they will hear inspiring speeches from College officials and a special guest speaker (to be announced). They can cheer for their graduate as each name is called out, one by one, and will appear on screen.
As they view their ceremony, graduates can connect with their classmates and faculty through program Zoom parties. Select clips from the Zoom parties will be incorporated into the convocation livestream, enabling graduates to make an on-screen appearance during their ceremony for a virtual ‘crossing of the stage.’
The pomp and circumstance will be punctuated by a custom social media experience with photos, video well wishes and posted messages infused into the live events by using the NC convocation hashtag #NCGrad2020.
Through Virtual Convocation, the College continues its custom of celebrating this important academic milestone for graduates and their families in a safe and meaningful way, before they embark on the next chapter of their lives. The College also plans to invite the Class of 2020 back to campus for an in-person celebration in the future, once public health circumstances allow for large groups to gather safely.
Graduating students are encouraged to watch out for details regarding virtual convocation during the weeks ahead.
The planning team will reach out to staff and faculty with information on how to submit well wishes to graduates that will be shared during the live ceremonies.
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There’s a new reason to cheer the NC Teaching Brewery.
Its beer lesson in a can, Beer 101 Bock, won a silver at the 18th annual Canadian Brewing Awards, in the Bock Traditional German Style category. Canada’s premier national competition for judging the quality of Canadian manufactured beer, a Canadian Brewing Award medal is a widely recognized symbol of Canadian brewing excellence.
“Our Teaching Brewery’s success at national competitions demonstrates how Niagara College continues to lead the way in Canada’s growing craft beer industry,” said Steve Gill, general manager of NC’s Learning Enterprises. “It’s also a testament to the quality applied education we offer our Brewmaster students who gain hands-on experience crafting quality products that are applauded as among the best in Canada.”
College Brewmaster Jon Downing noted that this is the first award Beer 101 Bock has ever won.
“It was one of the last beers brewed by the students before the lockdown and, as a result, we got to age it for a very long time before we kegged and packaged it for the competition,” he said. “Bock is a beer that historically would have been aged for several months, so this means we were really true to style, which is the goal for all of our Beer 101 branded brews.”
Beer 101 Bock is part of the Teaching Brewery’s Beer 101 series, which comes with a lesson about the history, bitterness, colour, aroma, alcohol, ingredients, mouthfeel and typical food pairings for each type of beer. The Bock style beer was originally brewed in Einbeck, North Germany and moved south to Bavaria where it became ‘a bock,’ which also means ‘a goat’ – the animals used in many labels and ads for the style.
The recent national success of Beer 101 Bock follows a line of College brews that have proved their mettle at the Canadian Brewing Awards. In 2019, its Beer 101 Bitter and Beer 101 Strong both won bronze. In 2018, Beer 101 Strong won silver, and in 2013 Butler’s Bitter won gold.
Beer 101 Bock is available in 473 ml cans, and may be purchased at the Wine Visitor + Education Centre, located at the College’s Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The Canadian Brewing Awards invites Canadian majority-owned breweries of all sizes to compete in a Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) sanctioned blind tasting determining the best beers in 55 style categories. This year’s CBAs were held virtually; winners were announced on September 12. Visit canadianbrewingawards.com
NC’s Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program was launched in 2010 as the first of its kind in Canada. The award-winning, two-year program offers extensive hands-on training at an on-site, state-of-the-art Teaching Brewery to prepare students for employment in the expanding brewery, microbrewery and brewpub industries. Located at the College’s Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus, students learn from award-winning faculty and have access to on-site hop yard and local farm products to brew a full range of beer styles. Visit ncteachingbrewery.ca/
Niagara College offers more than 130 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Part-Time Studies courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, distilling, horticulture and esthetics. For more information visit niagaracollege.ca.
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As Niagara College kicked off a fall term like no other on September 9 – with some students embarking on fully online learning, and others arriving on campus where physical distancing, mask requirements and daily health screenings are in full force. All were greeted with a warm welcome to bring them ‘NC together’ for a new academic year.
“After months of planning, the successful launch of our Fall 2020 term is one for the books. The core values which have always set NC apart – our steadfast commitment to students, to caring for one another, and our spirit of innovation – have never been more critical than they are today as we rise to meet extraordinary challenges presented by COVID-19,” said NC president Sean Kennedy. “The new ways we are engaging, supporting and educating our students, and the numerous safety measures which have been implemented in time for Fall term, are all testaments to Niagara College’s unwavering dedication to student success.”
Return to campus
At the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the vineyards, apiary, gardens, and labs within the Teaching Greenhouse, Teaching Brewery, Teaching Winery, and the Canadian Food and Wine Institute are once again buzzing with activity; while in Welland, students can now be found in nursing labs, broadcasting studios, the Teaching Hair Salon, the Dental Clinic, automotive labs and more. They are among the 4,500 students enrolled in programs with limited in-person classes and labs this Fall term, marking the greatest return to NC campuses since they abruptly closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of the College’s new hybrid academic model for Fall 2020, about half of NC’s total student population will be studying completely remotely, while half will study remotely with some limited on-campus activity– in programs where it is required and can be safely delivered.
For those returning to NC campuses, it was far from business as usual. With safety as the top priority, extensive campus access restrictions only permit students scheduled for classes and employees with approval to enter. All must complete a mandatory one-time safety training and daily health screenings to be able to ‘tap into’ campus buildings.
The extensive measures now in place to protect the College community were developed in consultation with public health. Wearing facemasks on campus is now mandatory indoors in common areas and where physical distancing cannot be maintained. New signs and floor markers encourage physical distancing. Cleaning and sanitizing efforts have also been stepped up across both campuses. Common areas, where large groups would normally congregate, remain closed until further notice.
Applied online learning
With about 80 percent of all College courses moved online, faculty members across all College programs have been exploring new ways to offer students applied learning experiences remotely. Examples include:
Students in a culinary theory class will receive sensory kits when they exit their class on campus. From home, they will watch a video from their chef professor Olaf Mertens enabling them to sample tastes ‘together’ as they work their way through the sensory lesson.
Justice and Fitness faculty have created online video demonstrations for students, while students provide video evidence of their performance – followed up by minimal time on campus to demonstrate more complex skills.
Students in the Human Resources graduate certificate program are working virtually with food distribution companies in Jamaica to identify opportunities to improve HR practices and help propel the businesses forward during a challenging time. The companies will apply the solutions in the coming months and will seek to hire a virtual intern to support the project’s implementation.
Students in marketing research courses will use a new digital text with small chapter assignments each week, which they will be graded on. Professor Malcolm Howe will post notes showing the application of the material as well as regular discussions around related topics. Grades will be attached to students posting their own ideas and commenting on others. Students will work on a project and will be encouraged to use online office hours to meet gain feedback from their professor. Their final test will ask project-specific questions allowing engaged students to achieve high grades.
Virtual Orientation
For the first time, Fall Orientation moved to an all-virtual format via video, Instagram, Facebook, Zoom and more, to connect students with program faculty, College staff and one another. From Orientation day on September 8 and continuing into the first week of classes, students participated in virtual karaoke, e-sports, and scavenger hunts, and had a chance to attend a Campus Kick-Off Concert along with students across Canada organized by the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities.
New students attended program and co-op information sessions; had a chance to ask questions and become acquainted with College resources through Zoom Check-ins; and navigated online learning, peer tutoring and academic supports online through Library Live sessions.
Pre-orientation activities began in August. Hundreds of students took part in September 101 and Q&A Zoom sessions before classes began, and orientation activities will continue into October.
According to the NC Student Administrative Council (NCSAC), and Centre for Student Engagement and Leadership, Virtual Orientation events have been well attended.
“When you’re faced with unprecedented challenges, it forces you to operate in unprecedented ways. Orientation 2020 will be known as the most unique Fall start on record,” said NCSAC president Tom Price. “It will also be known as a time that, in partnership with Niagara College, we as an organization went above and beyond for our student membership. Whether you’re connecting with us virtually from home, or you’re on campus, you’re an NC Knight!”
TOP PHOTO: College president Sean Kennedy (left) and NCSAC president Tom Price (second from left) welcome a group of students to the Welland Campus on September 8.
Niagara College offers more than 150 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Part-Time Studies courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, spirits, horticulture and esthetics. For more information visit niagaracollege.ca.
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Julie Greco
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Michael Wales
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On-campus activity and access is limited at this time due to measures related to COVID-19. However, Niagara College is offering many services virtually, or via alternative delivery, and NC’s learning enterprises are either open or offering curbside pickup.
Below is a list of what is open or closed for Labour Day on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020.
Wine Visitor + Education Centre: Retail store and patio will be open Sept. 7. Tasting, shopping, patio drinks and snack service is available daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Products include NC wine, beer, cider and spirits. For curbside pickup, local delivery and shipping across Ontario, please call 905-641-2252 ext. 4070 or visit niagaracollegewine.ca.
NC Teaching Greenhouse: Closed Sept. 7. Open for curbside pickup resuming Tuesday, Sept. 8. Also open for a limited time for on-site sales during the Fall Garden Mum Sale, Thursdays to Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the Teaching Greenhouse’s online store to place an order and learn more.
Community Employment Services: (43 Church St. in St. Catharines): Closed Sept. 7. Virtual services resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8 and are available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, the CES office is now open for in-person visits Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment. Visit the CES website for more information.
Residence: All residences are open on Sept. 7.
Enrolment Services: Closed Tuesday, Sept. 7. Students may continue to submit requests online via email and student portal, which will be reviewed in priority sequence when Enrolment Services reopens on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
ncLibraries and Learning Commons: Student support, academic drop-ins and peer tutoring services will be closed on Sept. 7. Virtual services will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8 and online resources are available 24-7 at niagaracollege.ca/library.
NCSAC Student Centres and Offices: Virtual offices are closed Sept. 7. Virtual services resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
For a comprehensive list of services and resources available to assist students, visit:
Important note: The student U-Pass has been suspended for the Spring and Fall term during COVID-19. All student riders are required to pay the adult fare as of July 1, 2020. Monthly passes are available for purchase at the Welland, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls terminals and some transit providers offer a mobile Transit App.
For fare information and the latest updates, visit the transit websites listed above.
Visit yourncsac.ca/yourtransit for more information and Frequently Asked Questions related to student transit.
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From health screenings and facemasks, to online learning and virtual events – it’s all part of the ‘new normal’ at Niagara College as it embarks on an academic year unlike any other.
Classes for Fall 2020 term will begin on September 9, with a new hybrid academic model in place along with extensive safety measures to help protect the College community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of the hybrid academic model, about half of all students will be studying 100 percent remotely, while half will be studying online with limited on-campus classes or labs – where it is a required component of the program, and it can be delivered safely. This is expected to bring more than 4,500 students to NC’s Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake campuses throughout the term, with staggered schedules to limit numbers at any given time and location.
“We are looking forward to welcoming our students and employees to a new academic year, whether they will be joining us remotely or on campus for a portion of their studies,” said NC president Sean Kennedy. “While we’ve adapted our college operations to the new realities of COVID-19, with health and safety as our highest priority, what hasn’t changed is the welcoming spirit of our College community, and our steadfast commitment to academic quality, and student success.”
Campus access and safety measures
For students and employees who will be on campus, the College has rolled out new campus access procedures and extensive on-campus safety measures – created in consultation with public health officials – to help provide a safe and healthy learning environment and workplace.
Only students with scheduled in-person classes or labs, or employees with pre-approval, will be permitted on campus. In addition to a mandatory one-time safety orientation, students and employees must complete and pass daily health screenings prior to arriving on campus, which will enable them to tap in for approved entry at designated campus access points.
Once on campus, non-medical facemasks are required in hallways and other common spaces, or whenever physical distancing of two meters isn’t possible. The College will distribute two facemasks to students and employees who will be on campus, and is providing training on how to safely wear and care for the masks.
Classrooms and labs have been reconfigured where needed, and signs and floor markers have been installed across NC campuses to promote physical distancing. Campuses are well-equipped with hand sanitizing stations, and disinfectant in labs for regular cleaning, while enhanced cleaning measures have been put in place.
Common areas where students would typically congregate remain closed, while most services, events and activities have shifted to a virtual format.
The latest information for students, employees and visitors is available on the College’s recently redesigned COVID-19 website.
Virtual Orientation
Whether their studies will be online or on-campus, a warm virtual welcome has been planned for new and returning students.
NC’s Student Administration Council, and Centre for Student Engagement and Leadership have unveiled a completely virtual Fall Orientation, which began in early August and will continue into October. The events and activities aim to help prepare students for college life, connect with one another and the College community, learn about their programs and student services, explore hybrid or online learning strategies, and gain essential info about COVID-19 safety protocols.
On Orientation Day September 8, students will receive a welcome from the College president; and have an opportunity to participate in program and co-op information sessions. Activities during the first week of Fall term continue with a virtual scavenger hunt (September 9 and 10), an e-sports tournament (September 8-11), live karaoke (September 9), Q&As with The Library (Sept. 9, 10) and more.
NC Student Administrative Council president Tom Price noted that NCSAC has been working closely with the College to provide the best possible student experience for students this fall.
“Student success is the result of the uniquely special partnership between NCSAC and Niagara College as we adjust to a very different start of the school year,” said Price. “Whether it is from student venues on campus, or their couch at home, we have adapted. NCSAC has been working in constant tandem with the College in these endeavors, from Instagram Live engagement, Orientation Week participation, to funding reallocation in support of our Nourishing Minds grocery gift card program for students.”
Pictured above: Niagara College president Sean Kennedy prepares to welcome students and employees for Fall 2020 term. Standing in front of the Welland Campus main entrance, he holds up facemask kits that will be distributed to those returning to NC campuses in September.
Niagara College offers more than 150 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Part-Time Studies courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, spirits, horticulture and esthetics. For more information visit niagaracollege.ca.
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Media inquiries, please contact:
Julie Greco
Communications Consultant, Niagara College
Cell: 905-328-2532 [email protected]
Michael Wales
Manager, Corporate Communications
Cell: 905-328-4101 [email protected]
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Niagara College is pleased to announce the election of Del Rollo, vice president of industry and government relations for Arterra Wines Canada, as the new chair of NC’s Board of Governors and Wendy Wing, senior vice-president of finance and administration for Rankin Construction Inc. and Port Colborne Quarries Inc., and president of Rankin Renewable Power Inc., as the new vice-chair. The pair will lead the College’s committed group of volunteer Governors through the 2020-2021 academic year effective September 1.
Rollo has served on NC’s Board of Governors since 2015 and was vice-chair from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2020. He is a leader in Canada’s wine industry who discovered his passion for food and wine while attending Ryerson University’s Hospitality and Tourism program, and has held several service and management positions at dining establishments throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including the Four Seasons Hotel.
In 2001, Rollo played a pivotal role in seeing the doors to Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate open with enormous success after receiving a personal invitation from the founders to help launch the estate winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
In 2013, he was the recipient of an honorary degree in Hospitality Operations Management from Niagara College, acknowledging his vast experience and expertise in the hospitality industry. Today, Rollo and his wife, Lisa, enjoy a busy family life with their three sons Connor, Walker and Sean, who is currently studying at Niagara College.
“As I enter my sixth and final year on the Board of Governors, I am excited to take on the role of Chair and continue working with the exceptional leaders, faculty, staff and students of Niagara College, alongside our governors who commit their time and expertise to help guide the strategic directions of NC,” said Rollo. “We are excited to leverage the incredible work that has occurred to adapt to the pandemic this year to take Niagara College into the future, as a leader in the recovery efforts of the Niagara region. We’ll also look to extend our work and support globally in the communities where we operate around the world.”
Wing, who joined NC’s Board of Governors in 2016, is a graduate of the Ivey School of Business at Western University. She has more than 25 years of experience and leadership in construction finance and administration and has been involved in the development and financing of renewable energy projects including wind and hydro. Wing is also a proud supporter of the Rankin Cancer Run, an annual fundraising event for local cancer care in Niagara, and has two children with her husband, Chris.
“I am delighted to take on this leadership opportunity with the Board of Governors and to continue working with the welcoming, passionate, and trailblazing faculty, staff and students of Niagara College,” said Wing. “I am proud of the great work the board has undertaken in the past few years and I’m eager to see where the Board and the College will go as we look ahead to the post-pandemic recovery and revitalization of our economy.”
Rollo succeeds John F. T. Scott, who served as chair of NC’s Board of Governors from September 2017 to August 2020. During Scott’s tenure, the College completed several campus redevelopment projects, opened Canada’s first teaching distillery, introduced Canada’s first post-secondary Commercial Cannabis Production program, and recruited the college’s first new president in almost 25 years.
“It is my pleasure to thank our outgoing chair, John Scott, for his service to the College, and to welcome our new chair, Del Rollo, and vice-chair, Wendy Wing, to their leadership roles with the Board of Governors,” said Niagara College president Sean Kennedy. “Our Governors all commit an extraordinary amount of time, energy, and expert advice to Niagara College and are dedicated to our mission, vision, and values. We are grateful to have an exceptional group of community leaders around our governance table and we look forward to the year ahead.”
Niagara College offers more than 150 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Part-Time Studies courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, spirits, horticulture and esthetics. For more information visit niagaracollege.ca.
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Media inquiries, please contact:
Michael Wales
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Cell: 905-328-4101 [email protected]
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With the introduction of HonkMobile to support cashless parking at both Niagara College campuses, students, employees and visitors will have improved convenience and flexibility for on-campus parking this fall.
Permits and passes are available for purchase for Fall term and beyond through HonkMobile, with a variety of options to choose from. The array of options are designed to suit the diverse parking needs of the College community as students, staff and visitors plan for varying degrees of on-campus activity starting in September, while others will study or work remotely.
Long-term permits may be purchased monthly (for one month or up to 12 months, ending August 31, 2021). Shorter-term options are also available for hourly, daily or weekly passes. Those who intend to purchase parking more than two days a week will find it more cost effective to purchase a permit.
On-campus parking enforcement will resume on the first day of classes for Fall term (September 9).
No matter which option you choose, HonkMobile is now the only way to pay for all on-campus parking for permits/passes beginning September 1 at Niagara College.
Convenient, cashless, and paperless, purchasing parking through HonkMobile will replace physical hanging parking permits or paper receipts that were previously required to be displayed in vehicles. No need to worry about lost or stolen permits or transferring permits from one vehicle to another.
Purchase parking through HonkMobile
For detailed instructions and information about purchasing parking through HonkMobile:
To purchase parking through HonkMobile visit the website at honkmobile.com, download the HonkMobile app for iOS or Android devices, or tap your mobile device at one of the HonkMobile tap meter locations located in the parking lots and designated entrances and throughout the campus.
Select a zone for either campus:
Welland Campus: The app will display two Zone IDs for the Welland Campus.
Select Zone 2600 for Lot A (daily paid parking only), or 2601 for Lots B, C, D, E, F and G, (permit and daily paid parking).
Niagara-on-the-Lake campus: The app will display one Zone ID for the NOTL campus. Select Zone 2607 (permit and daily paid parking).
For those who travel between campuses, parking purchased for one Niagara College campus will be valid at the other campus (excluding Welland Lot A).
Honk will require vehicle information and payment. It is vital to ensure the licence plate information provided to Honk is correct (an incorrect licence plate will result in a parking ticket). Up to three licence plates may be registered for each parking permit/pass. Only one vehicle registered to the pass will be allowed on campus at any given time.
Students, staff and visitors without a mobile device can also pay for hourly, daily, and weekly parking at a HonkMobile tablet kiosk. Locations at the Welland Campus include the Applied Health Main Entrance and the Rankin Technology Centre – West Entrance (near Lot D). At the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus, a tablet kiosk will be available near the main entrance (front).
Unsure about how much time you need to purchase? No problem! Those who pay for parking will receive a notification 15 minutes before their parking is scheduled to expire, allowing users to add extra time, if needed.
Parking FAQs
Which parking option is right for you?
Those who intend to purchase parking more than two days a week will find it more cost effective to purchase a permit.
Can I register more than one vehicle for my parking permit?
Up to three licence plates may be registered for each parking permit. Only one registered vehicle will be permitted to park at one of the campuses at any given time.
What if I travel between campuses?
Purchasing a parking permit for the Welland Campus (Zone 2601) will also allow you to park at the NOTL Campus (Zone 2607) – and vice versa (excluding Lot A at the Welland Campus, Zone 2600). Only one licence plate registered to the parking pass is permitted on campus any given time.
Do I need a physical parking permit or a receipt to display on my dashboard?
No physical pay-and-display ticket or permit will be issued. Digital parking permits are now issued through the HonkMobile app and at HonkMobile pay kiosks on campus.
Is visitor parking available on campus?
There are a limited number of 30-minute courtesy visitor parking spaces available at each campus. Parking spaces are clearly marked with signs and are patrolled.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus – Lot A near West Wing entrance, and Lot B in front of the Teaching Brewery Retail Store and Teaching Greenhouse. View NOTL campus parking lot map here.
Courtesy parking is available to visitors to Welland Campus Dental Clinic, as well as Niagara-on-the-Lake Teaching Brewery Retail Store, Wine Visitor + Education Centre, Teaching Greenhouse, and Teaching Spa.
Ticketing/Towing
Vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed if they are parked illegally, blocking laneways, or improperly parked. Tickets are issued by the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake (Niagara-on-the-lake Campus) and the City of Welland (Welland Campus). Vehicle owners are responsible for their own vehicles and payments towards parking tickets and/or towing.
What if I wish to dispute a ticket?
Questions regarding ticketing should be directed to HonkMobile and/or the municipality that issued the ticket (Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake or City of Welland).
Spirits are high at the Niagara College Teaching Distillery after a student-produced rum won bronze at the U.S. Open Whiskey and Spirits Championships.
The accolades for School Spirits Small Batch Rum, produced by the first students to graduate from the Artisan Distilling program, came in the Dark/Barrel Aged Rum category of the competition, which included entries from throughout Canada and the U.S. Niagara College was the only teaching distillery to be among the winners in any category.
“It feels good to win an award like this,” said David Dickson, College distiller. “It instills a sense of pride that, in such a short time, our students have been able to develop to such a level to create a high quality spirit. To be able to achieve this in such a short time feels like a real feather in our cap.”
The award-winning rum was a year in the making by students, who saw their handiwork compete against rums aged longer or blended with spirits from elsewhere. Production of the School Spirits Small Batch Rum started six months into the year-long program when students began fermenting dark brown sugar. All signs pointed to something special in the works after their first distillation using small copper pot stills to capture only the best fraction of the spirit.
The rum was fermented in a two-week process, which is slower than typical production, and led to a more complete attenuation of sugar by the yeast. Students took charge of the entire process, Dickson noted, signing their name to the 57-litre bourbon cask in which the spirit was left to age for 12 months, the minimum a Canadian rum must mature in a barrel.
“Then they went off in their careers. It was sort of like a time capsule,” Dickson said. “Their finesse was what caused the spirit to age like it did.”
The result was a rum with a surprising golden colour, and a clean and balanced aromatic profile with notes of vanilla and candied fruit. It’s dry and light in body compared to rums with added sweeteners. The finish has a pleasing texture with vanilla, caramel and a touch of bourbon spice.
“Our first student-crafted rum clearly demonstrates our students’ talents and skills when it comes to distillation and fermentation,” said Steve Gill, general manager of Niagara College’s Learning Enterprises. “The fact that they so confidently took on the production of rum and then earned such honours alongside spirits produced by more established distilleries elsewhere in North America also speaks to the quality of teaching happening in our Artisan Distilling program. It shows that the future of craft distilling in Canada is in capable hands.”
Two hundred 375-millilitre bottles of School Spirits Small Batch Rum were released for sale earlier this summer at the Wine Visitor + Education Centre (Niagara College Daniel J. Patterson Campus, 135 Taylor Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake). The rum sells for $26 with proceeds from sales supporting student learning.
Niagara College’s Teaching Distillery is a 2,500-square-foot facility equipped with five stills, four mash tuns and 10 fermenters. Home to the College’s Artisan Distilling program, students produce a variety of distilled products including vodka, gin, brandy, rum, whisky and other spirits. It opened in September 2018, completing the trifecta of beverage fermentation sciences at NC’s learning enterprises, following the footsteps of its Teaching Winery and Teaching Brewery which were also the first of their kind in Canada.
Niagara College offers more than 150 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Part-Time Studies courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, distilling, horticulture and esthetics. For more information visit niagaracollege.ca.
Michael Wales
Manager, Corporate Communications
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Excitement is bubbling up at the Niagara College Teaching Winery after two wins at a national competition – including a trophy for Best Sparkling Wine of the Year.
The All Canadian Wine Championships (ACWC) awarded the NC Teaching Winery’s 2014 Balance Blanc de Blanc Brut the coveted title of Best Sparkling Wine of the Year, along with a Double Gold trophy in the Sparkling Wine (Traditional Method category), while its 2017 Les Marmitons Gastronomy Chardonnay won Gold in the Chardonnay Under $20 category.
ACWC director Bev Carnahan noted that this year marked the 40th running of the wine competition – one of the oldest in the world. The 2020 competition drew 805 wine entries from 130 participating wineries across Canada. Judging was held in Prince Edward County beginning July 20 and results were posted on July 25.
Carnahan applauded the NC Teaching Winery for being among three first-time trophy winners this year.
“This is a testament to the calibre of program being headed by Gavin Robertson,” said Carnahan. “It bodes well for the future of Canada’s wine industry.”
News about the wins was well received at the NC Teaching Winery.
“These latest award-winning wines truly celebrate the knowledge, skills and creativity of our winemakers, faculty and students at the Niagara College Teaching Winery,” said Steve Gill, general manager of NCs Learning Enterprises. “This outstanding national achievement continues to raise the bar for high-quality wine education across Canada.”
Two wines which won awards at the 2020 All Canadian Wine Championships are pictured on the patio of the Wine Visitor + Education Centre, overlooking the College’s Teaching Vineyards: Balance Blanc de Blanc Brut 2014 and Les Marmitons Gastronomy Chardonnay 2017.
First released in early 2019, 2014 Balance Blanc de Blanc Brut was the Teaching Winery’s first venture into the style of Sparkling made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. The traditional method, bottle-fermented Sparkling was made from high quality, handpicked, bunch sorted Chardonnay grapes fermented in steel tanks and neutral oak barrels, and aged for 36 months on yeast lees before disgorging.
2017 Les Marmitons Gastronomy Chardonnay is an estate-grown, barrel-fermented Chardonnay, which spent 11 months ‘sur lie’ in French barriques and underwent malolactic fermentation with monthly lees stirring. The wine appears as a bright straw colour in the glass and the nose offers ripe pear, apple, Meyer lemon, vanilla and oak flavours. The palate is rich and creamy with more stone fruit flavours, and undertones of caramelized brown sugar, nutmeg, and a lively acid backbone that structures the wine.
The awards add to previous hardware won by both wines, including a gold for the 2014 Balance Blanc de Blanc and a silver for the 2017 Les Marmitons Gastronomy Chardonnay from the 2019 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada.
College Winemaker Gavin Robertson noted that College Chardonnays tend to do well in competition.
“The campus vineyard Chard block produces really beautiful fruit that we’re able to spend a lot of time working on in the growing season: pruning, shoot thinning, tucking, cluster thinning, and handpicking,” he said. “Students are involved in all of these activities because we use the vineyard as a living classroom for labs that support the viticultural sciences that they are exposed to in lecture.”
The College has won numerous awards from the ACWC over the past few years for many different wines – from Icewine, Brut, and Semi-Dry Riesling, to Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier and Pinot Noir.
“It’s important that we win in diverse categories. We endeavor to produce wines in as many styles that are available in the Ontario industry as possible, to showcase as many production techniques to students as we can,” said Robertson, who is a graduate of the College’s Winery and Viticulture Technician (2011) and a Nuffield Canada scholar.
The wines are available for purchase at the Wine Visitor + Education Centre (Niagara College Daniel J. Patterson Campus, 135 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake), or online at NiagaraCollegewine.ca Proceeds from sales support student learning.
Niagara College’s Teaching Winery is the first and only commercial teaching winery in Canada. It is located at the College’s Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus, along with the NC Teaching Brewery and the NC Teaching Distillery, which were also the first of their kind in Canada.
Niagara College offers more than 150 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Part-Time Studies courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, spirits, horticulture and esthetics. For more information visit niagaracollege.ca.
Pictured top of page: College winemaker Gavin Robertson stands in the NC Teaching Vineyards with a bottle of Balance Blanc de Blanc Brut 2014 that won a Double Gold trophy and was named Best Sparkling Wine of the Year at the 2020 All Canadian Wine Championships.
While there is limited activity and restricted access to campuses at this time, due to measures related to COVID-19, Niagara College is offering many services virtually, or via alternative delivery, and NC’s learning enterprises are either open or offering curbside pickup.
Below is a list of what will be open or closed for the Civic holiday on Monday, August 3.
Wine Visitor + Education Centre: Retail store and patio will be open August 3. Tasting, shopping, patio drinks and snack service is available daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Products include NC wine, beer, cider and spirits. For curbside pickup, local delivery and shipping across Ontario, please call 905-641-2252 ext. 4070 or visit niagaracollegewine.ca.
Community Employment Services: (43 Church St. in St. Catharines): Closed August 3. Virtual services resume on Tuesday, August 4 and are available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, the CES office is now open for in-person visits Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment. Visit the CES website for more information.
Enrolment Services: Closed August 3. Students may continue to submit requests online via email and student portal, which will be reviewed in priority sequence when Enrolment Services reopens on Tuesday, August 4.
NC Teaching Greenhouse: Closed August 3. Open for curbside pickup only resuming Tuesday, August 4. Visit the Teaching Greenhouse’s online store to place an order and learn more.
ncLibraries and Learning Commons: Student support, academic drop-ins and peer tutoring services will be closed on August 3. Virtual services will resume on Tuesday, August 4 and online resources are available 24-7 at niagaracollege.ca/library.
Student centres and NCSAC offices: Closed August 3. Virtual services resume on Tuesday, August 4.
Important note: The student U-Pass has been suspended for the Spring and Fall term during COVID-19. All student riders are required to pay the adult fare as of July 1, 2020. Monthly passes are available for purchase at the Welland, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls terminals and some transit providers offer a mobile Transit App.
For fare information and the latest updates, visit the transit websites listed above.
Visit yourncsac.ca/yourtransit for more information and Frequently Asked Questions related to student transit.
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