This is SLC: Our College News

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most urgent and pervasive issues in our world — often invisible, often silenced, yet deeply rooted in every community. Over the past seven weeks, our HCA Capstone students partnered with Victim Services of Kingston & Frontenac to explore how healthcare providers can create safety, understanding, and meaningful change. 

As part of their final course project, third-year Veterinary Technology students were challenged to design a replacement or refinement model for use in the program. The goal was to create innovative tools or approaches that reinforce understanding of key topics and provide opportunities for skill development without relying on live animals.

Keira MacNeil-Running, a second-year student in the Community and Justice Services (CJS) program, recently completed a highly successful placement with the Gananoque Police Service. Through this experience, Keira gained firsthand insight into the vital role community engagement plays in effective law enforcement.

Having just completed his Post-graduate Certificate in Project Management at St. Lawrence College, Carrick was in a unique position to help his team organize ideas into a clear, big-picture plan. “I remembered lessons from my leadership classes about teams moving from ‘storming’ to ‘performing,’ but from day one, our group was committed and collaborative,” he says. Carrick even stepped into the role of Chief Technology Officer, designing Sunflowr—a mobile app to help users manage social media habits and improve mental health—with support from mentors and AI tools.

As part of the Nursing Fundamentals course module on Indigenous Health, first-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students participated in a meaningful cultural experience led by Shirley Chaisson, Indigenous Student Advisor.  The class began with a visit to the Waasaabiidaasamose Indigenous Centre, where students learned about its role in supporting Indigenous learners. Shirley then guided the group outdoors for a traditional smudging ceremony, offering insight into its significance in Indigenous culture.