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On Wednesday, April 8, faculty and students gathered to celebrate the achievements of the 2026 Hairstyling Diploma graduating class. The four-semester cohort was recognized during a lively awards ceremony that featured a pizza party, music, and plenty of laughter to mark the occasion.  The annual event highlights the dedication, talent, and professionalism demonstrated by students throughout their program. Awards were generously donated by industry suppliers and recipients were selected through an internal voting process conducted by hairstyling faculty and support staff. 

Second‑year Human Resources students recently came together with community partners for the annual Workplace Simulation Symposium, a capstone event celebrating student learning and collaboration. Throughout the semester, student teams worked closely with employer partners to tackle real‑world HR challenges, gaining hands‑on experience in project management, design thinking, and professional communication.

Graduating BPSYC students participated in an immersive land-based learning experience at the Queen’s Environmental Centre. Guided by an Indigenous Knowledge keeper, a sustainability expert, and a BPSYC professor, learning extended beyond the classroom and into a relational, experiential context. The land served as a central teacher, supporting reflection, dialogue, and a deeper understanding of interconnected ecological and social systems.

The annual Queen’s University Principal’s Teaching and Learning Awards recognize educators and staff who advance innovative, engaging approaches to student learning. This year, SLC’s Dr. Lindsay Brant, Director, Indigenous Initiatives, was honoured with the Indigenous Education Award, presented in partnership with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Lindsay shares this recognition with the Indigenous Health Professions Education course team, developers of a 3.0‑unit graduate course in the Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) program.

SLC Recruitment recently hosted the Ontario Education Championship Team (OECT) and Family and Children’s Services Frontenac Lennox and Addington (FACSFLA) for their Navigating Post-Secondary and OSAP for Service Providers Working with Youth event.  The OECT is a group of community members from a variety of sectors in Ontario, who work together to increase the awareness, participation, and the success of youth in care at all levels of education, while preparing them for employment.