This is SLC: Our College News

In an exciting collaboration with Tourism Kingston, I recently led Tourism students, as part of their Arts and Cultural Tourism class, on a city-wide scavenger hunt designed to enrich their understanding of Kingston's historical and cultural heritage.   This experiential learning activity challenged students to work in groups, decipher clues, and uncover some of Kingston's most iconic sites. Armed with hints, prepared by Alex Allain from TK, about various historical, cultural, and tourism attractions, the students set off to identify these places, locate them on the map, and visit each site in groups.

Last week, our HR Management programs at St. Lawrence College students had the unique opportunity to participate in a mock mass casualty exercise at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. As simulated casualties of a train derailment, our health and safety students presented at the hospital, providing an experiential learning experience like no other.  

SLC’s School of Skilled Trades Hosts a Successful “Super” Program Advisory Committee Meeting  On June 13th, SLC’s School of Skilled Trades made history by hosting a “Super” Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting in the Innovation Hub on the Kingston campus. The event was a first for the college and a resounding success, with close to 100 community members and industry leaders in attendance.  

While marketing is traditionally known for promoting products and services, there's an increasing emphasis on its potential to address social issues such as public health, social justice, and sustainability.    To explore social marketing while gaining real-world experience, students in St. Lawrence College’s Digital Marketing Communications (DMC) program are learning to leverage marketing communications to create positive social impact in their communities. 

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.