This is SLC: Our College News

With more than 2,000 graduates crossing the stage during seven Convocation ceremonies this June, months of planning by teams across the College help make each moment possible. For Ashley Stebbins, Associate Registrar, Jeremy Mastin, Student Engagement & Experience Coordinator, and Sarah Personova, Records Officer, preparations begin as early as January. Planning includes booking venues, coordinating contractors, production teams, audiovisual services, and regalia providers, while the Records and Registration team guides students through the graduation process. 

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of graduating student Steph Swolfs, who has been named the recipient of the Dwayne Barber Memorial Award through Career Services in Brockville. Steph's story is a powerful example of determination, resilience, and personal growth. She showed remarkable initiative by independently researching post-secondary options and discovering the CICE program on her own, then navigating the application process with support, beginning an experience that would transform her academics, confidence, and sense of self. 

SLC Esthetician students recently learned from Meagan Metcalfe of Eminence Organics in Toronto, who led an engaging hands-on educational session. Meagan introduced students to traditional Hungarian facial massage, a signature Eminence technique combining rhythmic movements to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and enhance the facial experience. Students observed each step while learning the importance of thorough client consultations to tailor services to individual skin types, concerns, and goals. They've since begun incorporating these techniques into their client labs. 

Researchers from SLC’s A. Britton Smith Center for Behavioural Studies (CBS) published an article in the scholarly journal, Behavioral Interventions on Friday June 26th, 2026. The article summarized community-based research wherein front-line autism therapists were trained to implement a rapport building procedure and then trained to teach SLC placement students on that procedure.

Faculty and students recently gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2026 Hairstyling Accelerated Diploma graduating class. The cohort was recognized during a special awards celebration and potluck, marking the successful completion of their program. The annual event celebrates the dedication, talent, and professionalism demonstrated by students throughout their studies. Awards, generously donated by industry partners, were presented to graduates selected through an internal voting process conducted by hairstyling faculty and support staff.