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THIS IS SLC: OUR COLLEGE NEWS

A weekly newsletter for St. Lawrence College employees.

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Our People
Academic Accommodations for Religious, Indigenous and Spiritual Observances Policy
September 16, 2021
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Categories: Our People
As part of the value of Belonging, SLC supports an inclusive teaching and learning environment that respects and values the diversity of our students. This fall, Policy AC836: Academic Accommodations for Religious, Indigenous and Spiritual Observances Policy was introduced. Under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), SLC faculty and employees are required to accommodate students’ rights to practice their individual faith observances.
Our Programs
Registration Open for Fall 2021 Online and Continuing Education
September 16, 2021
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Categories: Our Programs
Registration is open for Fall 2021 courses offered through Online and Continuing Education at SLC. Explore course offerings to find opportunities for personal or professional growth.
Our Students
SLC Student Part of Winning Team in the European Innovation Academy Global 2021 Grand Pitch
August 26, 2021
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Categories: Our Students
BBA student Chad Izatt’s team was selected as the first-place team of the Grand Finale at the European Innovation Academy (EIA) Global 2021 Grand Pitch event, held online on July 23rd. The three-week Innovation Academy started with 57 teams (300 students) from all around the world who worked hard to go from an idea to an actual start-up in only 15 days.
Our Communities
Election 2021: Your Rights and Employer Responsibilities to Ensure Time to Vote 
September 16, 2021
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Categories: Our Communities
As everyone is aware, the federal election is next Monday, September 20, and under the Canada Elections Act, all eligible voters are guaranteed the right to three consecutive hours on Election Day during voting hours to cast their vote. When are employers required to provide time off to vote? 
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Important dates

September 6: Labour Day (College operations shut down)
September 7: Virtual Orientation Day
September 8: First day of classes (most programs)
September 8: COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-in Clinic on Brockville campus - 10am-4pm in the gymnasium. No appointment required.
September 9: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Kingston campus - 12:30-3:30pm in the Campus Health Centre. Email HealthCentreK@sl.on.ca to book an appointment.
October 11-15: BScN fall break
October 25-29: Fall break
December 17: Last day of classes (most programs)

Returning to Work on Campus - Taking Care of Ourselves and Others Series

August 31:  "Understanding Our Emotional Responses" with Steve Nash, PL Faculty @ SLC
September 1: "Re-Entry: Navigating & Celebrating Change" with Brendan Schulz, Vice President, Talent & Culture @ Plan International Canada
September 2: "Replenishing in Difficult Times" with Heather Drummond, Clinical Psychologist & Counsellor @ Mohawk College

Faith, Culture, and Social Justice Calendar

August 29: Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu)
September 5: International Day of Charity
September 6: Labour Day
September 6-8: Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)
September 8: International Literacy Day
September 10: Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu)
September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day
September 15-16: Yom Kippur
September 20-26: International Week of the Deaf
September 20-27: Sukkot (Jewish)
September 21: International Day of Peace
September 21: Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Cake Festival)
September 22: Fall Equinox
September 23: International Day of Sign Languages
September 27: Shmini Atzeret (Jewish)
September 28-29: Simchat Torah (Jewish)
September 30: Orange Shirt Day
September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

View the Faith, Culture, and Social Justice Calendar