This is SLC: Our College News

The Connections Day Events hosted by St. Lawrence College (SLC) in Cornwall on October 22nd and Kingston on October 24th were a resounding success, bringing together 211 grade 7 and 8 students from local school boards, including the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, Limestone District School Board, and Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board. This immersive event aimed to introduce students to various career pathways and college programs, showcasing the diverse opportunities within the Dual Credit Program and other St. Lawrence College programs.

St. Lawrence College’s long-standing partnership with the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) in Limerick, Ireland provided the perfect opportunity for students to explore entrepreneurship globally. Craig Ervine from the School of Business led a group of 8 students enrolled in the GENE 7000 Entrepreneurial Thinking in the Global Context, travelling to Ireland between October 22 and November 2. This visit included a design thinking hackathon with the faculty and students at TUS, field visits to Guiness Enterprise Centre in Dublin and various company visits around the City of Limerick.

This week, SLC is beginning to transform part of its land to meadow as part of its long-range sustainability initiatives. The Grass to Meadow project is part of the overarching Sustainable Landscape Management Plan (SMLP). Through the SLMP, SLC aims to protect vulnerable species, enhance biodiversity, and create campus outdoor spaces that serve the community while promoting a resilient environment. The SLMP is informed by external biodiversity assessments across our three campuses.   In spring 2023, the Grass to Meadow project started with test plot planting of varying seed blends, to assess performance, hardiness, and aesthetic. This week, a plot of just under two acres in the north-west corner of the Kingston campus is being overseeded with select native grass, groundcover, and wildflower blends that are drought hardy, and chosen for aesthetic features to compliment the overall campus grounds design.  

Indigenous Veterans Day was first observed on November 8, 1994, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and has since been observed across Canada. This day recognizes Indigenous contributions in times of peace and war, marked by bravery and an unwavering commitment to their homeland. Despite significant economic and social barriers, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals volunteered in large numbers to serve major conflicts, from the War of 1812 to World War II, and beyond.     

Tiffany Sanford, a driven and passionate Tourism student recently distinguished herself in the prestigious Air Canada Future Tourism Leaders Contest, in collaboration with the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC). This accomplishment highlights the dedication of our students and faculty.  This competition is no ordinary recognition; it seeks out Canadian students who have made significant contributions to the country’s professional tourism sector. Winners receive complimentary registration to TIAC’s highly regarded Tourism Congress, set to take place on December 4th and 5th, along with two nights of hotel accommodation and round-trip airfare provided by Air Canada. This is a remarkable opportunity to engage with top industry leaders and gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of tourism.