Seneca Polytechnic sells out first-ever Fire Service Career Camp
Sept. 11, 2023
Seneca Polytechnic hosted its inaugural Fire Service Career Camp on Aug. 25, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to diversity and equity in the Ontario Fire Service. This community outreach event aimed to showcase the Seneca Fire Protection programs to underrepresented individuals in the field.
City of Toronto grant helps plant more than 2,600 trees and shrubs on Seneca campuses
July 26, 2023
Seneca Polytechnic’s campuses are greener than ever, thanks to a City of Toronto grant that helped plant more than 2,600 trees and shrubs. The three-year initiative at the Newnham and Seneca@York campuses has created eco-friendly areas that not only mitigate climate change but also support biodiversity.
Hands-on learning workshop brings spring blooms to hospital rooms
June 22, 2023
The Faculty of Continuing Education at Seneca Polytechnic recently held a remarkable workshop that not only sharpened participants' skills, but also made a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Breaking Barriers: Generous Donation Empowers Opticianry Students at Seneca
April 26, 2023
Seneca Polytechnic’s Opticianry program is soaring to new heights with more than 240 full and part-time students, strong industry partnerships, and unparalleled experiential learning opportunities.
The I-Care Project: Bringing New Meaning to Eye Care
April 19, 2023
In 2022, Seneca Polytechnic launched the I-Care Project in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica and the ONESIGHT EssilorLuxottica Foundation, with the aim of educating the Seneca community on the importance of preventing sight loss and prioritizing vision health.
Hammam Spa & Céla establish new award for Seneca esthetics students
Feb. 7, 2023
In 2022, Hammam Spa and its skincare line, Céla, collaborated with students and faculty in the School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry to create an anti-aging face oil using Canadian-sourced ingredients like red maple bark extract, sweet almond, jojoba, cranberry seed and meadowfoam oil.
Jan. 30, 2023
In partnership with Scotiabank, Seneca HELIX is transforming the future for women and individuals from underrepresented groups.
Reflecting on generosity: Thank you to our 2022 Opticianry donors
Dec. 15, 2022
A Seneca education prepares graduates for a world of work that has seen huge disruptions. As a community, we must ensure that Seneca is a place of opportunity for everyone. We must also continuously invest in our students — not just for their own bright futures, but for the betterment of our communities, province, country and the world.
Dec. 14, 2022
Since 2014, HELIX, Seneca’s innovation and entrepreneurship incubator, has supported Seneca students, graduates and members of the community in developing their innovation mindset. HELIX’s engaging innovation programming enables participants to grow and develop as an entrepreneur or intrapreneur.
Providing free eye care to students
Dec. 7, 2022
More than 2.7 billion people worldwide do not have access to the visual correction they need. You may not know you need a vision correction until after you have had one.
The AOE continues to support Seneca students
Dec. 6, 2022
The Academy of Ophthalmic Education is offering two bursaries worth $1,000 each to Seneca opticianry students in 2023. The Greater Toronto Area-based organization, which provides continuing education seminars to eye health professionals, has provided financial support to 14 Seneca opticianry students since 2019.
HELIX Catalyst Fund supports Seneca’s future entrepreneurs
Nov. 1, 2022
Twenty-one accelerating HELIXers have received over $91,000 in HELIX Catalyst Fund micro grants. This funding allows HELIX entrepreneurs at any stage of their business development — from validating their idea to launching and scaling.
Oct. 21, 2022
We’re #SenecaProud to have welcomed representatives from TD to Newnham Campus for a ceremony to name the third floor at CITE, The Meeting Place, in proud collaboration with TD.
Newest recipients of HELIX Catalyst Fund announced
Aug. 22, 2022
Through the HELIX Catalyst Fund, micro grants are awarded to HELIXers in the ACCELERATION Strand to help them at any stage of their business, from validating their idea to launching or scaling.
Forest garden at Seneca inspires students to lead
May 20, 2022
Project funded by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and WWF-Canada
Seneca, Essilor Canada celebrate project boosting students’ vision
May 10, 2022
I-Care pilot project will expand to cover more students this fall.
Opticianry students receive ongoing support
May 6, 2022
The Opticians Association of Canada and the Ontario Opticians Association have continued to support five students within the Seneca Opticianry program.
HELIXers benefit from micro grants
May 3, 2022
The second round of funding has been awarded to HELIXers through the HELIX Catalyst Fund.
Vretta renews support for innovation and entrepreneurship at Seneca HELIX
March 31, 2022
For more than 10 years, technology education company Vretta has been supporting innovation and entrepreneurship at Seneca.
Reflecting on generosity: Thank you to our 2021 Opticianry donors
Dec. 16, 2021
From everyone here at Seneca, thank you to all of our donors who made contributions in 2021 in support of our students.
The King Township Women of Influence Giving Circle returns to support students
Dec. 15, 2021
On Friday, Dec. 10, Seneca's King Township Women of Influence Giving Circle gathered virtually for their annual pitch-presentation meeting to learn about initiatives at King Campus requesting their financial support.
Mood Eyewear helping Opticianry students focus on their careers
Nov. 8, 2021
Being able to practise on a variety of eyeglass frames donated by Mood Eyewear is giving first-year students in Seneca’s Opticianry diploma program the hands-on experience they will need to work in their chosen field.
Students in residence receive welcome surprise from Umbra
Oct. 28, 2021
Umbra donates items to Seneca students in residence after a difficult lockdown to make them feel more at home.
Sept. 13, 2021
Support from the Academy of Ophthalmic Education (AOE) is providing a helping hand to students studying in Seneca’s Opticianry diploma program during the pandemic.
Putting the right frame on hands-on learning
Nov. 19, 2020
Learn how Opticianry students are benefiting from Mood Eyewear’s generosity.
Seneca partners with the Institute of Municipal Assessors
Nov. 6, 2020
The Institute of Municipal Assessors is teaming up with Seneca HELIX and Career Recharge to offer virtual professional development workshops to GTA members.
Opticianry students learning on iPads
Oct. 30, 2020
In 60 seconds, students can capture all necessary measuring parameters thanks to a donation from ZEISS.
Opticianry students receive support from industry and donors
Oct. 13, 2020
A new financial award will help Opticianry students with their education, thanks to contributions from industry and donors.
Relief funds help HELIXers during COVID-19
Sept. 18, 2020
HELIXers in the ACCELERATION Strand are getting a helping hand in their entrepreneurial and startup journeys thanks to relief funding.
Raptors founder takes part in HELIX Speaker Series
Dec. 11, 2019
John Bitove Jr., founder of the Toronto Raptors, recently retraced the journey of how he secured Canada’s first National Basketball Association team during a HELIX Speaker Series event.
New photo styling lab gets a $25,000 glam shot
Dec. 2, 2019
Hundreds of Seneca students from five academic programs will soon benefit from a new photo styling lab thanks to generous employee donations.
Virtual reality wins at annual Giving Circle voting meeting
Nov. 28, 2019
A virtual reality (VR) project aimed at improving public speaking won this year's King Township Women of Influence Giving Circle $10,000 grant.
KPMG Foundation values experiential learning
Nov. 22, 2019
The KPMG Foundation is contributing to Seneca 360 in order to support the next generation of consulting professionals.
Entrepreneur gives back to Seneca’s on-campus incubator
Nov. 5, 2019
Entrepreneur Christian Navarro is giving back to HELIX, Seneca’s on-campus business incubation hub, which provided support as he developed his business venture.