This is SLC: Our College News

Amanda Babcock, SLC alumna and owner of Loyalist Concierge Co., has been recognized as co-recipient of the New Business of the Year award at the 2026 Kingston Business Awards. The awards are presented by title sponsor MNP LLP and organized by the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. Amanda graduated in 2005 from the Child and Youth Work program and has built a long and impactful career with Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, where she worked until 2023. In 2023, Amanda returned to St. Lawrence College to expand her skillset, graduating from the Digital Marketing Communications program in 2024.

From May 11–14, SLC joined communities across Canada for Moose Hide Campaign Week, an Indigenous-led grassroots movement calling on men, boys, and all people to help end violence against women, children, and people along the gender continuum. Across SLC, 500 moose hide pins were distributed, each symbolizing a personal commitment to honour, respect, and protect women and children. Virtual sessions throughout the week deepened understanding of the campaign, including the cultural significance of fasting on Moose Hide Campaign Day (May 14), when each campus hosted a walk and shared circle. More than 70 participants took part, united in love, responsibility, and a commitment to meaningful change.  

I recently finished my final placement with Hayabusa Fightwear Inc., closing out three years in the  Advertising and Marketing Communications Management (AMC) program. But for me, this experience didn’t start on day one—it started in second year. We were given a task to connect with a professional. I treated it as an opportunity, not an obligation. I reached out to many people, some didn’t respond, others led to short conversations, but one connection stuck. I connected with Kyle C., Community and Relationships Manager at Hayabusa. We had a call, stayed in touch, and continued to check in over time. So, when placement season arrived, I wasn’t starting from scratch; that connection led me to where I am now. 

In the second semester of the User Experience Design (UX) program, students take on a culminating, client-based challenge. This year’s collaboration with the City of Kingston invited them to dive into a complex, real-world issue, pushing them to think deeply about systems, collaboration, and community impact. The City brought forward a timely challenge: while it distributes millions of dollars in grants each year, processes vary widely across departments and community members are not always aware of what grants are available or how to apply for them. The idea of a more integrated, user-friendly grants portal became the foundation for the students’ semester-long work. 

St. Lawrence College is proud to celebrate Computer Programming student Pablo Lopez Sandoval, who earned a bronze medal at the 2026 Skills Ontario Web Design and Development competition. An international student from Mexico, Pablo will graduate this June from the Cornwall campus.