News and Stories

Alumni on the front line: Val Hoveland
"No matter what precautions you take, especially in a hospital setting where people are sick with it, they could catch it. That's an immense amount of bravery and dedication to your calling." Meet Val Hoveland, a Lakeland College alumna, who is sharing her experience during COVID-19. Program:...

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:...

Firefighter students find purpose and partnership at Lakeland
Lakeland's latest firefighter training graduates overcame more than a tough course load as they worked to keep each other safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The start date delays, health and safety protocols and uncertainty just made them more determined to work together to succeed. Ashlea Suderman...

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,...

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...