Students and faculty participate in second annual Relay
by Erik Hyrkas in News
Lakeland College's second annual Relay for Life raised $14,660.39 last Saturday, over $2,000 more than the year previous. The registered participants also increased from over 150 last year to 187 this time around.
Seventeen teams made up of students, faculty, staff, and affiliates enrolled in the relay with the standard $150 entry fee.
German students come to create memories and music
by Ross DeRosier in News
This year's German Fair was more than just a celebration of culture, language, and music for Lakeland College. It has laid the foundation for a lasting relationship by connecting two schools with a common alumnus.
Ken Strmiska is ready to help Lakeland secure funds for the future
by Jessica Lillie in News
Lakeland College has hired Ken Strmiska as the new vice president for advancement.
The VP for Advancement secures funds for the college from donors through intensive fundraisers and helps assure that Lakeland students can receive scholarships. The VP also creates personal relationships with donors.
Newsbank database provides limitless news sources
by Danny Spatchek in News
The John Esch Library has a new research database, called Newsbank, which allows users to browse for information from different types of news sources.
Rising minimum wage may force college to revamp employment
by Brittney Sandberg in News
On July 24, the federal minimum wage will be increasing 70 cents from $6.55 to $7.25. That means most workers who occupy the lower end of the income spectrum, such as Lakeland students, will receive a raise this summer, and those raises may require some businesses to lay off workers, a situation that Lakeland hopes to avoid.
Lakeland and LTC students contribute over 1800 hours to project
by Brittney Sandberg in News
Now that tax season has come to a close, this year's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) has begun to wind down. From late January through April 14, accounting students from Lakeland and Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) filled out 770 tax returns under the guidance of Richard Gaumer, associate professor of accounting.
