This is SLC: Our College News

Do you want to contribute to a greener and cleaner environment? Start by cutting down on plastic use. To promote this, the College’s Sustainability Team is supporting Plastic-Free July! Join the initiative by choosing to avoid single-use plastic packaging, avoid plastic takeaway items (coffee cups, plastic bags, single-use bottles, and plastic straws), or challenge yourself to go “plastic free”!

According to the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), 72.5% of international students plan to apply for a post-graduate work permit (PGWP) and 60% of international students plan to apply for permanent residence in Canada (PR) (CBIE, 2022). As international enrolment continues to increase, it is particularly important that SLC, local employers, and community organizations continue to work together to enhance and establish intentional supports and pathways for attracting, hiring, and retaining international students and graduates.  

This year, for the first time, SLC Indigenous Services hosted pre-Convocation celebrations for Indigenous graduates and their guests in Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall. Education has always been of paramount importance to Indigenous people. Many Indigenous people face unique challenges in their education journey, however, which is why it is so gratifying to see the success that is evident among our 2023 graduates.

St. Lawrence College had a strong presence at a recently concluded national conference by the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS) held from June 4-7 in Niagara Falls. A contingent of SLC employees showcased their expertise in student engagement, student conduct, equity, and leadership. Attending the conference were more than 900 student affairs professionals from across Canada. 

In the realm of corporate branding, a logo serves as a company's visual signature. This was a truth well understood by Amanda Moraal, a recent graduate and a gifted graphic designer at Spark, our student enterprise marketing agency, when she took on the challenging task of creating a new brand logo for Cygnet Aviation Academy in the summer of 2022.