This is SLC: Our College News

Angel, Angie, and Wisteria (pseudonym) are students on SLC’s Kingston campus. They are active in the 2SLGBTQ+ community here, participating in the Queer THRIVE Huddle and volunteering for the Pride Committee. The students also attend drag shows, the Pride parade, and other events in the Kingston area.

Strong social networks are an important part of a healthy life and for students, it can be crucial to connect with peers and build meaningful friendships. Enter SLC’s THRIVE community, offering students a safe place to learn and grow authentically without judgement. THRIVE consists of one-on-one support, community events, student leadership, and Huddles.

Each year, the Pride Committee holds a contest to choose the t-shirt design for SLC community members to wear at the Pride parades in Cornwall, Brockville, and Kingston. Members of the Pride Committee vote on their favourite design.

On May 5 and 6, Esthetics students Megan Lee Woods and Michaela Thompson, along with program coordinator Aba Mortley, represented the St. Lawrence College Esthetics program at the Skills Ontario Competition—but this year, with a new twist.  Instead of competing, the team proudly participated as part of the Esthetics and Skilled Trades Promotion Booth, showcasing the dynamic world of esthetics to thousands of students, educators, and industry professionals.

May 18-25 is National Paramedic Services Week. This year’s theme is “We Care. For Everyone.” highlighting the professionalism and commitment of paramedics in providing compassionate and high-quality care.  This year, students in SLC’s Paramedic program completed their first full year in the new state-of-the-art simulation lab. This technology gives Paramedic students the opportunity to experience simulated real-life scenarios and practice, helping to better prepare them for the realities of paramedic work, including managing distractions and noise that may be present on scene.