THIS IS SLC: OUR COLLEGE NEWS

The Indigenous Education Council (IEC) is composed of SLC employees, Indigenous representatives from community partners, and Indigenous students and alumni. This diverse group of voices is dedicated to advancing Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being at the College.  Co-chaired by Shannon Hall, Educational Developer – Indigenous Pedagogies, and Amanda Cook, Post-Secondary Coordinator at Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute, the IEC met for its first meeting of 2025 on March 24.  

On March 19th, SLC Cornwall hosted its inaugural Iftar at the Innovation Hub, marking a significant moment for the community to come together in celebration of Ramadan. This heartwarming event allowed students and employees to share in the spirit of unity and mutual respect.  Carmen Law, the Director of Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at SLC, was instrumental in enabling me to turn this initiative into a reality through her generous support.

Nine Bachelor of Science Nursing (BScN) students and two faculty members from Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall recently embarked on a transformative Northern Cross-Cultural Nursing Elective in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. This immersive experience provided students with a unique opportunity to explore healthcare delivery across a range of settings, including primary care, outpatient clinics, acute care, and critical care environments at Meno Ya Win Health Centre.  

Strong social networks are an important part of a healthy life and for students, it can be crucial to connect with peers and build meaningful friendships. Enter SLC’s THRIVE community, offering students a safe place to learn and grow authentically without judgement. THRIVE consists of one-on-one support, community events, student leadership, and Huddles.

On May 5 and 6, Esthetics students Megan Lee Woods and Michaela Thompson, along with program coordinator Aba Mortley, represented the St. Lawrence College Esthetics program at the Skills Ontario Competition—but this year, with a new twist.  Instead of competing, the team proudly participated as part of the Esthetics and Skilled Trades Promotion Booth, showcasing the dynamic world of esthetics to thousands of students, educators, and industry professionals.

St. Lawrence College is pleased to announce that its Athletics department will take over the operations of the Student Health and Athletics Centre (SHAC) from the YMCA on the Kingston campus effective Tuesday, September 2, 2025. This transition marks an exciting new chapter in campus recreation while maintaining important community partnerships.