This is SLC: Our College News

The Kingston Student Association hosted its inaugural end-of-year gala on April 9, celebrating the people who make our campus community what it is. The evening coincided with a special Board of Directors meeting where we welcomed our incoming board and recognized the outgoing team for a year of dedication. The evening opened with Board of Directors honorariums recognizing outstanding students. Amber Dawe was celebrated for academic excellence, Jayan Anpalahan for community involvement, Jordan Harry as a Newsmaker, and Kiana Bromley for contributions to arts and culture. 

The St. Lawrence College (SLC) Mobile Training Lab travelled to Kemptville at the end of March to support the Building Housing Faster and Affordably Using the CMHC Housing Design Event, an initiative focused on tackling housing challenges through innovation and collaboration.  Hosted by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville in partnership with the Municipality of North Grenville, the event brought together representatives from government as well as modern and traditional building communities. Attendees took part in a speaker series that explored new approaches to housing design and construction, including insights of SLC trades opportunities and impact by Dean of Applied Science, Technology and Trades, Daniel Liao. 

The Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology program recently completed a virtual site visit as part of its renewal through the Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB), and the results were encouraging. Students, faculty, administrators, graduates, and community partners all took part, and reviewers responded with overwhelming positivity. 

Dr. Rea Marcelissen, a veterinary technician educator at St. Lawrence College, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE)—a prestigious designation recognizing exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact in veterinary technician education. The AVTE Fellows Program honours educators who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing the profession through mentorship, innovation, and service. 

Patrick Moore, an SLC alumnus and 2025 Premier’s Award winner, gave an inspiring presentation on the Kingston campus on April 23. He shared his journey from growing up in Sudbury and working in the local mining industry to becoming a Red Seal Carpenter through his training at St. Lawrence College.  Patrick’s early career was shaped by the mentorship and influence of SLC carpentry faculty Steve Dick and Jason Gibson, who encouraged his curiosity about the broader world of skilled trades. Through this mentorship, Patrick learned about the Compagnons du Devoir, a renowned French travelling trades guild with roots dating back to the 13th century. Drawn to its traditions of craftsmanship, learning, and adventure, Patrick joined the guild as an apprentice.