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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program has introduced an innovative solution to challenges in securing clinical placements by offering on‑campus clinical experiences—a model unique to SLC. These placements are also open to students from other institutions and a student from Algonquin College will be completing her placement on the Kingston campus.  Working in SLC’s Healthcare labs, students gain hands‑on experience while partnering with both internal programs and community organizations. Current partnerships include Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Providence Care, SLC’s Police Foundations and Personal Support Worker programs. Nursing students recently performed medical checks for Police Foundations students ahead of their fitness testing and helped design and facilitate PSW’s clinical experiences in lab. 

SLC faculty Angela Muis has co-authored a new international research study, Caregivers' Experiences of Assessment and Treatment for Their Child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, published recently in the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology.  The study was completed in collaboration with researchers from the University of Sydney, Hofstra University, NYU, Marquette University, and the University of Vermont, offering a global perspective on caregiver experiences in accessing assessment and treatment for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).

In honour of Social Work Month, we’re proud to celebrate Hanan Zeineldin, a student in the Social Service Worker (SSW) fast-track program whose journey reflects resilience, creativity, and a deep commitment to community.  Born and raised in Egypt, Hanan earned a bachelor’s degree in mass media and communications while building a career as both a filmmaker and actor.  Her academic path took her to California, where she completed a master’s degree in educational multimedia at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

SLC proudly welcomed more than 40 high school students from across the Limestone District School Board to campus for a special Black History Month event focused on skilled trades, belonging, and cultural learning.  The day began with a session exploring the diversity and science of Black hair. Where I spoke with students about the unique structure and complexity of textured hair and the importance of understanding and embracing its diversity within the beauty and wellness industry. 

This fall, third-year students in the DESI301 Graphic Design 5 course partnered with the Music Theatre — Performance program to develop the promotional art for this year’s production of Spring Awakening.  Led by Erin Boyce, program coordinator, students conducted a discovery interview with MTP faculty member Kyle Golemba, researched the target audience and carried out a competitive scan. Using this research, the class produced a creative brief that guided each student’s original visual proposal.