News and Stories
Alumni on the front line: Kayley Swan
"Although we may continue to face challenges daily as we work together to beat Covid-19, I know we will come to work with our brave faces on behind the masks." Meet Kayley Swan, a Lakeland College alumna, who is sharing her experience during COVID-19. Program: Class of 2012, practical nurseJob:...
Partnership gives beyond the classroom business opportunities
Lakeland College is providing new opportunities for business students to collaborate on industry projects and gain valuable work experience thanks to its partnership with Riipen and RBC Future Launch. Riipen - an online work-integrated learning platform - connects students with industry partners...
Tillage demo an opportunity for collaboration and creativity
A key component of the work agricultural sciences students undertake on the Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland (SMF) is meeting challenges head-on and finding creative solutions for them. For this year's Student Managed Farm SMF crop unit, left over straw from the pea crop presented...
Students perfect public speaking skills at Synergy Speakers' Corner
Since launching in 2015, Synergy Speakers' Corner has given Lakeland students the opportunity to come together and work on their public speaking and leadership skills. These are essential competencies that go a long way towards ensuring students graduate from Lakeland ready to succeed in the workplace,...
SMF celebrates dairy cow's fifth place and genetic potential
This fall, one of Lakeland College's dairy cows placed fifth in the WestGen Pursuit of Excellence Barn Cow competition's 3+ lactation category. The win gave the Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland (SMF) dairy unit something to celebrate. “Because of COVID-19, there are not a lot of...