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411Winter 2016

Interior design technology students excel in two competitions

Lakeland College’s interior design technology program’s winning streak in student design competitions is still alive.

Current students and instructors Fiona McLeod, Greg Plant, and Rochelle Horne watched a webinar in the fall that revealed the winners of the 2014-15 National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) student kitchen design and charette competitions. There was plenty of cheering in the classroom as several members of the Class of 2015 were recognized:

• Laura Cobb placed first in the NKBA/General Electric Charette Competition and won a $5,000 scholarship;

• Bree-Anne Hubick finished third and received a $3,000 scholarship;

• Kayla Soto won the NKBA Student Kitchen Design Competition and earned a $2,500 scholarship; and

• Cobb finished third in the NKBA Student Kitchen Design Competition and collected a $1,000 scholarship.

Both Soto and Cobb also received a trip to the 2016 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas. The student

design competitions received hundreds of entries from NKBA student members at colleges and universities across North America.

“I’m very proud of the students and the fabulous work they did,” says McLeod, noting the ongoing success definitely requires some luck, but it’s also a reflection of the quality of students in the program at the Vermilion campus. “Our students work hard and we try to have this program replicate a professional design firm. They are expected to meet deadlines and create quality work.”

In fact the work that Soto created for the kitchen design competition was of such high standard that real-life clients Dean and Barbara incorporated her design into their East Tennessee home.

This is the 12th year in a row that at least one Lakeland student has placed in a design competition. Current second-year interior design students are now working on their NKBA Design Competition entries.

The interior design technology program is a two-year program based at Lakeland’s Vermilion campus. Students learn in a studio setting where they master design fundamentals, drafting, space planning and more. Learn more at lakelandcollege.ca/design.

TWELVE YEARS OF WINNING

Instructor Greg Plant checks out Sydney Melnyk’s design for the 2016 NKBA competition.

Campus NEWS

NEW SCHOOL, NEW DEAN AT LAKELANDThe new School of Energy and Environmental Sciences consists of the college’s heavy oil and power engineering programs at the Lloydminster campus and the environmental sciences offerings at the Vermilion campus. Ben Sey joined Lakeland College in mid-October as the dean of this school.

The school was created because of the linkages between the energy and environmental sciences sectors. Lakeland’s energy programming focuses primarily on upstream

production and operations, and downstream processing. Graduates of Lakeland’s environmental sciences programs are often involved with the energy sector through monitoring, reclamation, restoration, remediation, and conservation activities.

“I’m excited to be at Lakeland College,” says Sey. “It’s a very rich and vibrant college. I’m enjoying working with the people in our school to explore ways we can enhance what we do.”

HIGH RANKING FOR RESEARCHLakeland College has once again made the list of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges.

Lakeland moved to 38th place in the 2015 rankings compiled by Research Infosource Inc. The college was 20th in 2014 and 46th overall in 2013.

Using data from the 2014 fiscal year, Research Infosource Inc. analyzed research income and the number of faculty involved in research to create the list that was released in October 2015.

$1,000 REASONS TO TAKE A TOUR When prospective students tour the Vermilion or Lloydminster campus, they can enter their name to win a $1,000 tuition credit. Each year two winners are chosen, one from each campus. And the 2015 winners are: Kaylei Weinberger (left) of Lloydminster (Lloydminster campus) and Maddison Brose (right) of Sherwood Park, Alta. (Vermilion campus). Congratulations!

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Student FEATURES

SRT STUDENTS PAY IT FORWARD TO FUTURE STUDENTSIt might not look like much now, but when Lakeland College’s street rod technologies (SRT) students are finished, a ’69 Firebird will be restored to mint condition.

Destined to be sold at an auction in a few years, the proceeds raised by this SRT project will support future SRT students at the Vermilion campus.

“The students will work on this vehicle completing all of the appropriate steps to make it look like a brand new car,” says Stuart Ribey, SRT instructor.

To date three custom cars have been prepared for sale by SRT faculty and students, in addition to working on their own vehicles during the eight-month program.

The SRT scholarship is awarded to one Lakeland student each year for academic excellence and overall leadership. SRT students, including Byron Goodsman, know that their work on these vehicles will benefit others in the program.

“This is a great way to keep a project car in the shop at all times and support Lakeland’s future students.”

Turn a passion for vehicles into a rewarding career with Lakeland’s SRT program. Train to restore and customize vehicles in a specialized lab with this one-of-a-kind program. Learn more at lakelandcollege.ca/streetrod.

GAINING “HANDS-UP” EXPERIENCE BEFORE PRACTICUMSign language interpretation students prepared for their practicums with two new interpreting opportunities.

The Edmonton-based students travelled to the Lloydminster campus to interpret speeches prepared by Drama 247 students in November. With a week to review the 10-minute speeches, the sign language interpretation students gained valuable experience team interpreting and platform interpreting.

Students then gained more practical experience by interpreting a performance of Café Daughter, a play offered through Workshop West Playwright’s Theatre in Edmonton.

“This is what we will do in the future, so this is a great chance to be able to stand in front of a crowd and utilize our skills,” says Kate Peppink, student.

In the full-time, two-year diploma program, sign language interpretation students finish their studies with a 12-week internship. These experiential learning opportunities not only put students in the lead, it provides them with a stepping stone to their practicums, says instructor Amy Seiberlich.

Sign language interpretation is offered by Lakeland College at the Alberta School for the Deaf in Edmonton, Alta. The American sign language and Deaf culture studies certificate-program is a pre-requisite for the sign language interpretation program – the only program in Alberta that prepares people for a career as an interpreter. Learn more at lakelandcollege.ca/human.

Program NEWS

Upcoming EVENTS

SASKATCHEWAN SCIENCE UPDATESLakeland has updated the Saskatchewan science requirements online to reflect the new 30-level courses effective for 2016: health science, environmental science and physical science.

For the most up-to-date admission requirement information, provincial and subject equivalents, visit lakelandcollege.ca/equivalencies.

HOOT PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICANTSLakeland will offer the heavy oil operations technician (HOOT) program again in the 2016-17 academic year.

During the one-year certificate program, students learn in state-of-the-art facilities, including the Husky Energy Power Engineering Lab, and prepare for provincial 4th class power engineering exams.

NEW COURSE INSTILLS CONFIDENCE IN STUDENTSDrama 247 debuted at Lakeland College this fall and the course has garnered excellent reviews from students as the course material, projects and instructor are helping them build confidence and charisma.

“This class has brought me out of my comfort zone,” says Brittany Smith, a second-year university transfer student who is working towards a bachelor of social work degree.

Public presentations are as common in college as they are in any given career path, which is one of the reasons Drama 247 is being offered for the first time at Lakeland College. Taught by Shannon Boyle, the oral communications course focuses on public speaking and presentation skills through dramatic exercises and activities.

“They take charge of every speech they give,” says Boyle,

who previously taught Drama 247 at the University of Alberta.

Robin Youse, a first-year university transfer student and journeyman hairstylist, says Drama 247 will help her when she’s achieved her career goal as a social worker.

“This course is helping to build my self-confidence which will help me work effectively with others and help them feel comfortable with me when I’m working in the field,” says Youse.

Lakeland’s university transfer program features university-level courses taught by experienced faculty in classes averaging 25 students – the perfect equation for a more connected learning experience. Learn more at lakelandcollege.ca/university.

April 8

The 2016 President’s Gala will be held on April 8 at the

Lloydminster campus. Now in its fourth year,

the gala is growing into a unique event that showcases how

students take the lead at Lakeland.

April 20

Lakeland College will host the Lakeland

Regional Skills Competition on April 22. Qualified high school competitors from the Lakeland

region will compete in nine categories at the

Vermilion campus.

May 14 - 15

High School Rodeo comes to the Equine

Centre at the Vermilion campus on May 14 and 15. The two-day rodeo is part of the rodeos

in the Central Alberta district of the Alberta High School Rodeo

Association.

October 21 - 22

Mark Oct. 21 and 22 on your calendars for

Lakeland’s 2016 Open House – both days,

both campuses!

Program NEWS

“FLIPPED” CLASSROOM A HITComplete with wheeled-swivel chairs, round tables, armchairs, rugs and throw pillows, a human services classroom looks more like home than a traditional classroom.

The transformation accommodates greater technology integration including three large screen monitors, 12 tablets and a Bright Link projector. And with this modern format comes heightened student interaction.

“There is more focus on active learning and engagement with students. There is more communication and a sense of community,” says Joanne McDonald, chair of human services.

CTS PROGRAM OFFERS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE TO TEACHERLearning never stops, even when you are a teacher.

In December, 10 high school teachers spent three days as students participating in a career technologies studies (CTS) welding program. Learning from Lakeland College’s journeyman welding instructors, the participants, including Dennis Hodinsky who’s been a shop teacher for 25 years, say they gained valuable hands-on experience.

“Professional development like this is really important to me and very beneficial all around,” says Hodinsky, who teaches at Cold Lake High School.

Taught by Lakeland’s welding instructors Lyle Kragnes and Owen Lakusta, the purpose of the program was to build participants’ confidence and competence in their welding skills, so that they’re able to enhance the programs they

offer in their respective schools. With a strong focus on safety, the program covered a range of welding processes including shielded metal arc welding (stick process) and gas metal arc welding (MIG process).

“By coming here, they get the confidence and the knowledge they need to grow as teachers,” says Kragnes. “It helps them which helps their students, and in turn we’re going to see some of their students back here as apprentice welders because of this. It’s helping everybody.”

Since August 2015, Lakeland College has offered CTS training to 288 participants. Lakeland offers diverse training in various areas which include welding, carpentry, electrical, mechanics and interior design courses. More than 400 high school students in the CTS strand travel to the Vermilion campus each year for training.

Cash in on Grade 11 marksGrade 12 students who achieved an average of 85 per cent or higher in Grade 11 qualify for an Academic Excellence Scholarship! That means they can save up to $3,500 towards tuition for:

- Business- Environmental Sciences

- Interior Design Technology- University Transfer

lakelandcollege.ca/greatsavingsDeadline to apply is June 30.

Energy & Petroleum TechnologyFind out more about our HOOT and HOPE programs, tour campus and see our new, state-of-the-art Energy Centre.

Location: Lloydminster campusFeb

23 Human Services

If your goal is to make a difference in a people-helping profession, we’ll help you reach it with practical learning opportunities and skill-building courses.

Location: Vermilion campus

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BusinessWhat do a business trip to Thailand, case competition, fashion show and degree options have in common? Our business programs!

Location: Lloydminster campus

Feb

25 Health & Wellness

It takes practice to become a professional, which is why our health and wellness programs focus on extensive hands-on learning opportunities. Location: Lloydminster campus

Mar

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Sign LanguageWe offer programs in sign language and Deaf culture studies in face-to-face and online delivery. Learn more!

Location: Edmonton (Alberta School for the Deaf)

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Street Rod TechnologiesGet fired up about our street rod technologies program. Take a tour of the SRT lab and check out current student projects.

Location: Vermilion campusMar

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University TransferTake the first step to achieving your career of choice by building your degree program at Lakeland.

Location: Lloydminster campus

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Interior Design TechnologyFlex your creative mind, hone your design skills and build a foundation for success in our design incubator.

Location: Vermilion campusMar

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Environmental SciencesLearn about skill-building opportunities that go beyond the classroom into forests, grasslands, oil leases and other locations in our environmental sciences programs.

Location: Vermilion campus

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Agricultural SciencesFrom managing a real farm operation to specializing in ag marketing and providing life-saving care to animals, our ag training is student-led.

Location: Vermilion campus

Mar

11

Fire & Emergency ServicesIgnite your career with our online workshop featuring Lakeland’s firefighter training and the emergency services technology programs.

Location: Vermilion campus

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