Colleges call for immediate provincial investments and modest five per cent tuition increase
St. Lawrence College (SLC) along with Ontario’s 24 colleges are calling for an immediate end to the province’s tuition freeze, a modest five per cent tuition increase, and enhanced investments in Ontario’s public college students. The colleges’ urgent call for improved investments follows the release last week of a report by a provincial blue-ribbon panel of experts on financial stability in post-secondary education. Ontario’s public colleges support the panel’s work and appreciate the government establishing this process.
Honorary Diploma Nominations Now Open at St. Lawrence College
St. Lawrence College (SLC) is now accepting nominations from the public for Honorary Diplomas, which are awarded by the St. Lawrence College Board of Governors each year at spring Convocation ceremonies in Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall.
Honorary Diplomas are conferred in each community by the College to individuals or organizations that demonstrate incredible community engagement, leadership, innovation, and integrity. Recipients are chosen because they are an inspiration to SLC students, alumni, and communities.
St. Lawrence College Receives Gift of Specialized Software for Supply Chain Management Program
St. Lawrence College (SLC) is pleased to announce a generous gift-in-kind of specialized software from Rose Rocket, a transportation management system software developer headquartered in Toronto. In recognition of this gift, a computer lab on the Cornwall campus will be named the Rose Rocket Lab, and the unveiling will take place on Monday, November 20, 2023.
Kingston Fibre Artists Exhibit in Brockville
The Marianne van Silfhout Gallery at St. Lawrence College is pleased to present the fall exhibit, Art Threads: Kingston Fibre Artists Favourite Techniques. The exhibition will be on view from September 30 – December 8, 2023.
This curated exhibit features a selection of artwork by each of the 17 members of the KFA. Works on display showcase a variety of techniques in contemporary textile art making including needle and wet felting, hand and machine stitching or embroidery, photo-transfer, hand-dyed fabrics, collage, wire crochet, and art quilting.
St. Lawrence College Announces 2023 Premier’s Awards Nominees
St. Lawrence College (SLC) is pleased to introduce this year’s nominees for Colleges Ontario’s annual Premier’s Awards. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to society from graduates of Ontario colleges. Winners will be announced, and awards will be presented at a gala held in Toronto on November 27, 2023.