New Marcom Hub Opens and Honours Former Professor’s Legacy

Submitted by Jacob Blackburn, AMC student
 
SLC's Advertising and Marketing Communications (AMC) and Digital Marketing Communications (DMC) programs will welcome students, alumni, employees, and industry partners on November 19 at 4:00-6:00 PM for a special event honoring former professor Robin Pepper’s Legacy while celebrating the future of the program in the launch of the new Marketing Communications (Marcom) Hub on the Kingston campus. 

Robin's connection to the program spans decades. Beginning as a student at SLC in the 1970s, he went on to become a professor in the program from which he graduated, (AMC) and eventually founded the graduate certificate program in Digital Marketing Communications, helping guide and shape generations of marketing and communications professionals. Even in retirement, Pepper remains actively involved with the program and continues to serve as a mentor, advocate, and now donor, supporting opportunities to enhance the student experience. 

According to current AMC program coordinator Kathy Patterson, “The event will recognize Robin’s contributions to the growth and development of the AMC and DMC programs while highlighting the impact he has had on students, alumni, and the marketing communications industry.” 

Attendees will also experience the new Marcom Hub, a collaborative learning space designed to foster creativity, innovation, and industry engagement. The Hub represents the next chapter for the AMC and DMC programs at St. Lawrence College, building on the strong foundation established by leaders such as Robin. 

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners are invited to join in recognizing Robin's remarkable legacy and celebrating the lasting impact he continues to have on the program and its future. The new Marcom hub is in room 03050 near the Athletics desk.