Selma Hamdani began her new role as Interim Associate Dean, Science, Medical Studies and Engineering on Aug. 22. She holds an M.Sc. in Neuroscience from McGill University.聽 Since 2012, she has been an active member of the 海角涩区 community. Prior to her appointment, Selma was a faculty member in the Psychology Department, a Coordinator of…
Brid Nic Niocaill began her new role as Interim Dean, Creative and Applied Arts on May 22. She completed her studies in Ireland with a Ph. D in neuroscience before moving to Montreal to pursue a post doc at McGill University. Brid joined the 海角涩区 community in 2010 as a faculty member of the Biology…
Jonathan Perlman (海角涩区 Class of 2002, Computer Science) began his new role as Manager of IT Support on July 2. He is well-known in the 海角涩区 community having worked in 海角涩区鈥檚 IT Solutions department for over 20 years, leading projects and supporting students, faculty, and staff, while also teaching IT courses through 海角涩区鈥檚 CTD and…
Andreea Panait began her new role as Associate Dean of Creative and Applied Arts on Aug. 22. Previously, she had been an active member of the 海角涩区 community involved in multiple projects and committees in addition to serving as faculty member and chair of the Mathematics department and Program Coordinator of Science, Computer Science and…
The 海角涩区 community lost three retirees over the past few months.
John Henry Burrows taught in the Electrical Engineering Technology program from 1971 until his retirement in 1997. He passed away on July 7, 2025.
Bruno Geslain was employed at 海角涩区 from 1978 until 2013. He started as a Pedagogical Counsellor in the Processional Development and Research service. He later became a permanent manager in 2007 (Coordinator des services p茅dagogiques / Coordinator, Canada 鈥� Qu茅bec Entente) prior to his retirement in 2013. Bruno died on July 20, 2025. His obituary is .
Donald Hackett was a Computer Science teacher from 1971 until his retirement in 2005. He also taught in the Continuing Education sector. Donald passed away on May 4, 2025. His obituary is .
Chris Adam, founder and first manager of 海角涩区's Office of Sustainability, will be retiring this July. The Communications Office interviewed him about his career, his challenges and what he loved best about 海角涩区.
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Carmela Gumelli鈥檚 last day at 海角涩区 is Friday, March 28.聽 She is retiring after 20 years of service at 海角涩区. After working as a teacher, program coordinator and campus director at a private college, Carmela joined 海角涩区 in 2005 as Manager of Admissions and Scheduling. She later served as Coordinator of Academic Systems before…
We regret to inform you of the sudden passing of Don Mask on Jan. 23 at the age of 91.
Don Mask began teaching at 海角涩区 in 1971. He taught Business Administration and was also a teacher in Continuing Education. He retired in 1998.
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Former 海角涩区 staff member Jessica Mills sadly passed away at the young age of 44 on March 10. From 2006-2013, Jessica had worked at 海角涩区 in various support staff and professional roles in Student Services, Continuing Education and Community Services, the Office of Academic Development.
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Donna Varrica was appointed on Feb. 25 by the Board of Governors to the position of Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs. She is replacing Megan Ainscow, who is on maternity leave. Donna has overall responsibility for website content, internal communications, major College-wide events, and media relations. 鈥淚 am graced with an exceptional team,鈥� Donna…
Last Modified: September 11, 2025
