This is SLC: Our College News

The research capstone program at SLC is dedicated to introducing real-world industry challenges into student projects, giving them the chance to apply their skills to impactful work.  On Friday, October 18, Houcine Houssa, an instructor in SLC's Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology program, accompanied a group of third-year students to GreenReach Farms, an urban AgriTech start up in Gananoque, where they gained firsthand insights into the farm's operations and the challenges they will address as part of their capstone projects. 

The School of Contemporary Teaching & Learning (SCTL) held a college-wide virtual information session on October 21 which included important updates on two key initiatives: Teaching Excellence and Learning Space Design. 

Reconnect with nature and learn about biodiversity on campus as we celebrate the final week of Sustainability Month! The SLC community is invited to get outside and work as a team tracking species through tri-campus bioblitz events. On Cornwall campus, get your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs. For all events, please wear sturdy, comfortable footwear and dress for the weather – the events are rain or shine.

Eighteen first-year Environmental Technician students recently participated in a full-day field trip to Thompson Island Cultural Camp in Akwesasne, funded by the donor-supported Extraordinary Learning Fund. The trip provided an immersive, hands-on experience, integrating Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being into environmental studies. 

St. Lawrence College Cornwall's Innovation Hub was the scene of an inspiring "Ideas in Bloom” Project Pitch Presentations event on Wednesday, October 9. This evening of innovation highlighted the exceptional work of six teams from our Project Management program. Each team addressed pressing community issues and aligned their projects with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These collaborations with local organizations and college entities are a testament to the students’ dedication to creating lasting, positive change within their community and beyond.