This is SLC: Our College News

Despite a thick blanket of snow covering the trails and "feels like" -25 degree weather, first-year Environmental Technician students recently braved the elements to take part in hands-on field experience at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area.   Partnering once again with the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA), students helped build swallow nest boxes and duck boxes—conservation work that supports local wildlife.

On Monday, February 24, members of SLC’s Veterinary Technology program worked in conjunction with the Peer Outreach Empowerment Team (POET) to run a vet clinic for dogs owned by members of Kingston’s unhoused community.  POET facilitated by identifying the individuals seeking care for their pets and driving them to the clinic on campus. SLC Vet Tech faculty members Catherine Crandell (RVT), Dr. Laura Prociuk, and Molly Solc worked to provide veterinary care to 10 dogs, including full physical examinations, diagnostic testing, core and rabies vaccines, and flea and tick medications.  

SLC congratulates Rielly Keeler as this year’s Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Awards of Excellence Leadership Excellence Award for Students nominee. A second-year business student, Rielly has made a positive lasting impact on peers, SLC, and the community and is a well-known leader in academics, co-curriculars, and community contribution.   In addition to her academic leadership, Rielly is President of EnactusSLC, and a student employee in the Innovation Hub. She re-established the presence of EnactusSLC beginning in fall 2024, recruiting a team of student leads and supports, a broad advisory board, and expanding to the Cornwall campus.

This semester, as part of my field placement with St. Lawrence College Communications and Government Relations, I’ve had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to several projects within the communications department. I’ve been able to work alongside a great team who have taught me how to navigate everything from crafting compelling stories to understanding internal and external communications. As well as lots of great reading recommendations!

SLC demonstrated its commitment to Human Trafficking education and awareness in December 2024, as we hosted a training day on campus for our staff and community partners, with support from the Campus Safety Grant. The focus of this day was learning related to supporting Indigenous survivors of human trafficking. The group left with increased knowledge of approaches to cultural safety and tools to support Indigenous survivors, including medicine bags to keep on hand in our offices.