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April 27, 2022

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Lakeland College and the University of Alberta signed an agreement allowing a block transfer from Lakeland's animal science technology diploma to the university's bachelor of science in agriculture.

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Scotiabank is driving student success by committing $125,000 over three years to maximize student supports.

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Lakeland's applied research team received a $641,800 grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada to support their neonatal calf supplement project.

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Lakeland's business administration diploma program grows with a marketing major this fall.

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Construction continues to progress on the WHT Mead Building, preparing for future growth.

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Feast on the Farm is returning after a two-year hiatus. Tickets are on sale now!

     

Beyond the Classroom

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Exceeding expectations at the Round Up

Despite a tough year in the livestock business, The Round Up organizers were pleased with the results of the annual sale.

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Opportunity for bonding

Indigenous students explored the fundamentals of welding in Lakeland's first introduction to welding course.

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Applied research teaches valuable technical skills

Students jumped at the hands-on learning opportunity to assist with an applied research project studying the impacts of a neonatal supplement given to calves. 

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SMF team leaves legacy

Working together, a group of crop technology students conceptualized a new grain shack for the college, building it in the bin yard and leaving it for future classes to benefit from.

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Bringing it all together

Agribusiness students combined everything they've learned into their final projects -- business plans designed to take ideas and plot the course to making them a reality.

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Learning from leaders

Students hosted Dress for Success, an event dedicated to the importance of making a first impression, as well as learning from local entrepreneurs and business leaders.

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Skills to complement a university education

Heavy oil power engineering student Brady Pitts came to Lakeland to learn the technical skills he needed to complement his chemical engineering degree.

     

Alumni spotlight

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Fresh off the press: Spring Excel 2022

Catch up with the latest alumni news, profiles and information in the latest issue of our Excel magazine.

     
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President's desk

Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, Lakeland's president and CEO, discusses all the ways in which Lakeland excels in her newest column.

     
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The Lakeland Rustlers made a mark on the national stage in the 2021-22 athletic season, winning:

  • Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) bronze (women’s basketball)
  • Six CCAA All Canadian Awards
  • Two All Canadian Awards
  • One CCCAA Player of the Year (women’s basketball)
  • One CCAA Coach of the Year (women’s basketball)

In the Alberta Colleges Athletic (ACAC) Conference, the Rustlers were successful as well, winning:

  • ACAC Gold (Mixed curling)
  • ACAC Gold (women’s basketball)
  • ACAC Silver (women’s volleyball)
  • ACAC Bronze (men’s basketball)

Our women’s hockey team was named the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League champions.

Congratulations to the Lakeland Rustlers on an amazing year! Keep up with all the Rustlers news at gorustlers.ca!

     

New videos

    Tiktoks:

    • Earth Day
    • Minister of Agriculture and Forestry's visit
    • Askīyiwimamīhcītotamowin
    • Synergy Speaker's Corner awards
    • Carpentry lab
    • Apply for entrance scholarships

    YouTube:

    • Crop SMF final presentations
    • Livestock SMF final presentations
    • Agribusiness case presentations
         
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    New photo albums

    • 2022 Lakeland Rustlers Athletics Award Banquet
    • Land acknowledgement unveiling
    • Synergy Speaker's Corner
    • Apprentice recognition April 2022

      Class of December 2021:
      • Electrician
      • Carpenter
      • Automotive service technician
      • Heavy equipment technician
      • Welder
           

      Upcoming events

      April 28-29: Open Salon Days 

      May 27: Convocation (Lloydminster)

      June 3: Convocation (Vermilion)

      June 10-13: Alumni Weekend

      August 18: Feast on the Farm

      Check out our full calender of events here!

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