2025 News
Alumnus finds firm footing in reclamation
Emerson Taylor knew what he wanted to study when he first came to Lakeland. Inspired by a childhood spent outdoors with the sea cadets, an affinity for science, and his father's career on the service rigs, Taylor decided to pursue reclamation and environmental sciences. He chose Lakeland because...
Alumnus supports student-led initiative with purchase of grain cart
When Roy Kubica learned Lakeland College students had a vision to improve farm operations, but no funds to bring it to life he came to the rescue - with a brand new Demco 1050 grain cart. “The idea to purchase a grain cart came from our students,” says Geoff Brown, dean of agricultural sciences...
Two Lakeland alumni to compete at National Finals Rodeo
Lakeland College is proud to announce that two members of the Lakeland alumni family - Scott Guenthner and Kolby Wanchuk - will head to Las Vegas next month to compete in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR). Guenthner, a livestock production alumnus, will compete in steer wrestling for the...
Cross-campus collaboration creates community playground
The Human Services Club is heading a cross-department initiative to improve Lakeland College's playscape. Club president and child and youth care student Katherine Dinesh says the club was looking for a special project to work on when the idea of creating a nature-inspired play area for the community...
Performing arts student takes UCLA's virtual stage
A Lakeland College performing arts student found herself in the heart of Hollywood - virtually. Brooke Tluchak had the unique opportunity to develop and hone her musical theatre skills through the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Musical Theater Summer Institute program from July to...