Monthly Archives: March 2020

Parkland College campuses closed to students and public

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Effective Friday, March 20, Parkland College campuses are closed to students and members of the public.

This comes after the Government of Saskatchewan declared a state of emergency on Wednesday due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Together with the Ministry of Advanced Education and other post-secondary institutions in the province, Parkland College staff will be working remotely, wherever possible. Limited key services will be available only at the Yorkton Main Campus. Access to the campus will be restricted to employees who are providing critical services, such as Technology, Facilities, and Finance, and staff who are needed to support online instruction.

“Parkland College remains committed to keeping our communities healthy, safe, and informed during this time,” said President Dr. Mark Hoddenbagh. “We are taking every precaution to protect the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and partners.”

In-person classes were suspended March 17. Online courses are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 23.

These actions are intended to limit the number of people at each campus, to help stop the spread of COVID-19, and to protect our campus communities.

This plan is in place through April 3. However, the situation is rapidly evolving, so changes may occur. Click here for the latest information on Parkland College’s response.

About Parkland College:
Parkland College provides high quality, learner centred education and training as a foundation for lifelong success. The College offers a superior learning and campus experience for all students through quality programming and services. Students can get started on their careers by completing university classes, full degrees, and skills training and trades certificates. Parkland College also delivers high school upgrading, safety training, and corporate/professional development.

For more information contact:
Brendan Wagner
Coordinator, Corporate & Internal Engagement
Parkland College
Phone: 306.728.6595

Graduation ceremony, photos postponed

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Due to uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Parkland College’s 2020 Graduation Ceremony is postponed until further notice. A makeup date will be announced when it is safe to do so.

Graduation photo sessions scheduled for March 23-24 in Yorkton and March 30 in Kamsack, Melville & Fort Qu’Appelle are also postponed.

Information will be updated on the Graduation page as it becomes available.

The Parkland College Graduation Committee thanks you for your understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience.

About Parkland College:
Parkland College provides high quality, learner centred education and training as a foundation for lifelong success. The College offers a superior learning and campus experience for all students through quality programming and services. Students can get started on their careers by completing university classes, full degrees, and skills training and trades certificates. Parkland College also delivers high school upgrading, safety training, and corporate/professional development.

For more information contact:
Brendan Wagner
Coordinator, Corporate & Internal Engagement
Parkland College
Phone: 306.728.6595

Parkland College classes suspended as part of Sask.-wide effort to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission

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In partnership with the province’s other post-secondary educational institutions, Saskatchewan Regional Colleges are suspending all classes and programming for the remainder of this week.

In an effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, Regional College programs will be offered online or through alternative delivery options where possible, effective March 23.

“We appreciate that this is challenging time for students, faculty, and staff,” said Dr. Mark Hoddenbagh, Parkland College President & CEO. “Our management team is working with public health officials and our partners to best address the situation. Our focus is on the health and safety of our entire campus community. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and we will continue to share information as soon as it becomes available.”

Parkland College campuses are not closing. However, services may be limited at each campus. All non-essential College sponsored events will be cancelled or postponed until further notice.

For the latest information on Parkland College’s response to COVID-19, visit https://parklandcollege.sk.ca/media/pc-news/3481.

About Parkland College:
Parkland College provides high quality, learner centred education and training as a foundation for lifelong success. The College offers a superior learning and campus experience for all students through quality programming and services. Students can get started on their careers by completing university classes, full degrees, and skills training and trades certificates. Parkland College also delivers high school upgrading, safety training, and corporate/professional development.

For more information contact:
Brendan Wagner
Coordinator, Corporate & Internal Engagement
Parkland College
Phone: 306.728.6595

Parkland College awards close to $50,000 in scholarships

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On Thursday in Yorkton, Parkland College awarded $49,025 to 59 students from across the region in the 2020 Internal Scholarships. Combined with Entrance Scholarships handed out in September, Parkland College awarded more than $90,000 in the 2019-20 academic year.

Scholarship Name Recipient
Board of Governors’ Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Ella MacLellan, Norquay
Parkland College Staff Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Carla Betke, Langenburg
Parkland College Staff Scholarship for Determination & Persistence Keelin Duxbury, Edgeley
Parkland College Staff Scholarship for Leadership Sianne Markusson, Yorkton
President’s Scholarship: Dr. Mark Hoddenbagh Saskatchewan Opportunity Award for Excellence Leo Sabit, Fort Qu’Appelle
University Science Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Amanda Filipchuk, Yorkton
University Sociology Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Brie Gardner, Yorkton
University Sociology Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Billie-Jo Baumung, Calder
Audrey & Lyle Pries Memorial Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Keilan Dredge, Danbury
Audrey & Lyle Pries Memorial Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Cole Rubletz, Hyas
Boehmer Family Adult Basic Education Scholarship Miranda Skinner, Yorkton
Canadian Tire (Yorkton) Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Nicole Prince, Churchbridge
City of Melville Saskatchewan Opportunity Skills Training Scholarship Christopher Neumeier, Yorkton
City of Yorkton Saskatchewan Opportunity Skills Training Scholarship Bibin K. Varghese, Yorkton
Cornerstone Credit Union Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Ranbir Minhas, Yorkton
Crossroads Credit Union Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Taylor Belesky, Rhein
Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Sarah Edel, Yorkton
Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Nicole Gale, Churchbridge
Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Stephanie Lessmeister, Yorkton
Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Justice Mapayi, Yorkton
Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Kalandra Buzinski, Calder
Dr. Bree Rogoza Optometry Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Rachelle Andrade, Yorkton
Farrell Agencies Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Hyacinth Cabigas, Yorkton
Functional Rehabilitation Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Carson Pinno, Yorkton
Good Spirit REDA Saskatchewan Opportunity Entrepreneurship Scholarship Tamara Kerluke-Holowatuik, Yorkton
Good Spirit REDA Saskatchewan Opportunity Entrepreneurship Scholarship Raj Singh, Yorkton
Grain Millers Canada Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Madison Noble, Melville
Harvard Developments/York Station Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Cassie Jones, Yorkton
High Angle Roofing Leadership Scholarship Kimberly Sladek, Yorkton
High Angle Roofing Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Kerri Kowch, Churchbridge
Kardynal Transport Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Brianne Rozema, Veregin
Kathy Wiley Memorial Scholarship Rhiannon Easy, Melville
Kinette Club of Yorkton Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Mehgan Petryshyn, Preeceville
Louis Dreyfus Company Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship in Business Manjinder Kaur, Yorkton
Louis Dreyfus Company Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship in Power Engineering Bryce Edwards, Yorkton
McMunn & Yates (Yorkton) Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Robyn Jones, Yorkton
Mosaic Potash Saskatchewan Opportunity Community Scholarship Gavin Bushay, Yorkton
Mosaic Potash Saskatchewan Opportunity Community Scholarship Colton Griffith, Yorkton
Mosaic Potash Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Jolynn Blaikie, Wawota
Nutrien Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Nathaniel Stiles, Canora
RBC Foundation Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Taylor Fulawka, Yorkton
R.G. Combe V.C. Royal Canadian Legion #61 (Melville) Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Justin Copeman, Indian Head
RH Electric Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Austin Byczynski, Yorkton
RH Electric Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Tamantha Kirsch, Yorkton
Richardson Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Skylar Elmy, Melville
Richardson Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Mary-Anne Blenkin, Yorkton
SaskAbilities Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Ley Gallant, Churchbridge
SaskTel Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Talyna Clark, Saskatoon
SIGA/Painted Hand Casino Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Tasso Stamatinos, Yorkton
Town of Canora Saskatchewan Opportunity Community Scholarship Colleen Babiuk, Canora
Town of Canora Saskatchewan Opportunity Community Scholarship Carmen Wolkowski, Canora
Town of Kamsack Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Rebecca Lawless, Kamsack
Town of Kamsack Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Noel Whitehawk, Kamsack
Victory Safety & Training Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Eden Sinclair, Moosomin
Yorkton Antique Auto Association Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Pardeep Singh, Yorkton
Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Jaxon McLeod, Yorkton
Yorkton Lions Club Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Vanessa Brass, Yorkton
Yorkton Lions Club Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Alyssa Rudoski, Yorkton
Yorkton This Week Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship Shelby Gibson, Yorkton

These awards are made possible through the generosity of local businesses, organizations, community members, College staff, and sponsors and participants in the annual Dollars for Scholars Golf Classic.

Eligible post-secondary awards are partially matched by funds from the Ministry of Advanced Education’s Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program. Funds are provided to supplement the contributions of local non-government donors.

Students interested in learning more about the scholarships available at Parkland College are encouraged to visit scholarships.parklandcollege.sk.ca. Entrance Scholarships for students beginning Parkland College programs this fall will be awarded in September 2020. Applications for those awards are being accepted until May 19 at http://bit.ly/2020Entrance.

About Parkland College:
Parkland College provides high quality, learner centred education and training as a foundation for lifelong success. The College offers a superior learning and campus experience for all students through quality programming and services. Students can get started on their careers by completing university classes, full degrees, and skills training and trades certificates. Parkland College also delivers high school upgrading, safety training, and corporate/professional development.

For more information contact:
Brendan Wagner
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
Parkland College
306.728.6595