This is SLC: Our College News

We were delighted to host a pre-convocation celebration in honour of our Indigenous graduates on June 12 in St. Larry’s Pub.   Ross McMillan, Director of Student Services, Engagement, and Libraries started the evening off in a good way with a personal and meaningful Land Acknowledgement. Shelley Aylesworth-Spink, Vice President of Student Affairs/Student Success, brought words of congratulation and encouragement on behalf of the College Executive Team, and Holly Brant, Indigenous Counsellor, offered words of inspiration and affirmation from our Indigenous team.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to education, Barry Botham, SLC professor of General Carpentry was honoured with the Barry C. O'Connor Excellence in Education Award by the Limestone District School Board last week. Through his dedication to the skilled trades department and his involvement in Interdisciplinary Studies and Pathways, Barry consistently demonstrated his commitment to advancing the importance of skilled trades and their programs. 

2SLGBTQ+ people deserve safe spaces, especially in places of learning, but across Canada, they face high rates violence, hate and harassment. There are some things you can do to help.

On June 8 and 9, the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) held its 2024 Annual Conference and Awards Gala. During the celebration, SLC alumna Diana Olivar, Environmental Technician program, received the OACETT Student Recognition Award. The Student Recognition Award is offered to eligible students who demonstrate notable volunteerism in the field, community volunteerism, and peer mentorship.

In a memorable session, esthetician students at SLC had the unique opportunity to blend learning with cultural immersion in the Waasaabiidaasamose Indigenous Centre and the outdoor Tipi facilitated by Mary Ann Lyons. This enriching experience was part of their ESTH 9, Aging and Nutrition class, which took a deeper look at traditional ways of being, learning, and understanding nutrition through an Indigenous lens.