News and Stories
Newcomers welcomed to Lakeland Board of Governors
Lakeland College Board of Governors has welcomed four new public members. “We are pleased to welcome our new members to our Board of Governors. They bring a wealth of expertise, experience, knowledge and connections with them and our Lakeland community is enriched with their presence,” says...
Overcoming adversities critical to Harvest 2020 success
Lakeland College's Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland (SMF) crops unit has cause for celebration, having wrapped up harvest at the beginning of October. Breanna Elder, the SMF crops unit's public relations manager, says over 800 acres of wheat, barley, canola and pea crops were seeded...
Business education prepares graduate for leadership role
Joshua Langill, Class of 2020, came to Lakeland College hoping to find opportunities to excel in a dynamic industry: real estate appraisal and assessment (REAA). His father-in-law, Gordon Petrunik, recommended the business administration program, telling Langill appraisal and assessment is a solid...
Building confidence in the field
Hands-on learning is a key aspect of Lakeland College's environmental sciences programs, and this year, not even a global pandemic could keep students from getting their hands dirty during Field Week. Laura Andrews, a second-year wildlife and fisheries conservation major, was relieved to learn...
Medicine walks become valuable wellness resource
With the current state of the world and specific COVID-19 guidelines in effect at the college, Lakeland's Indigenous Support Services sought alternative activities that supported students' wellbeing. “Since our Indigenous Student Lounge isn't accessible at the moment, I wanted to make sure students...