This is SLC: Our College News

June is National Indigenous History Month. SLC employees and students are encouraged to participate in community-based and self-guided learning opportunities throughout the month, honouring the Indigenous Peoples of Canada through culture, tradition, storytelling, and recognition of experiences, achievements, and resilience. The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival taking place in Ottawa and surrounding areas throughout the month of June offers many opportunities to get involved and celebrate!  

In the ever-evolving world of esthetic treatments, staying ahead of the curve is not just beneficial; it's essential. In our skilled trades - esthetic training program, we're doing exactly that by incorporating hands-on training with one of the hottest trends in skincare: dermaplaning. This term, our students took their first swipe—not on human skin, but on the fuzzy surface of kiwis! 

Caryn Langstaff, Director of Health, Wellness, and Accessibility has been recognized by the Coordinating Committee of Vice-Presidents Students with the Art King Award for her outstanding contribution to student services and dedication to student success. Caryn was presented the award by Michele Beaudin on June 3 during an administrative meeting for Student Success. 

SLC is proud to announce the launch of its newest offering: the Human Resource Management graduate certificate program. Tailored for learners holding a college diploma or university degree, this program is designed to equip aspiring Human Resources professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the field. With intakes available in both September and January, prospective students can now apply for the upcoming cohorts starting in September 2024 and January 2025.

With the goal of contributing to sustainability practices while developing intercultural competence skills, 21 students from St. Lawrence College were selected through a competitive process for the General Education course called Creating a Sustainable Society. This unique course, spanning from January to early May, started with classroom theory before culminating in a transformative two-week experience in Costa Rica. Jordan Ann Kevan de Haan was the faculty for this course, and Ross McMillan attended to help with student success and support.