# Lambton College

Lambton College is a public college located in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1966, the college offers programs across various fields, including business, health sciences, and engineering technology.

## Programs

Lambton College has more than 70 post-secondary programs and apprenticeships, academic upgrading, post-graduate, part-time and training programs. The college also has pathways that lead to credentials.
Academic Schools:
* School of Technology & Trades
* School of Business & International Education
* School of Health, Community Services & Creative Design
* School of Fire Sciences
* School of Information Technology
* Online Education
* Science Fair

## Buildings and features

The NOVA Chemicals Health & Research Centre was officially opened on May 15, 2019. The facility is home to all Health Sciences programming labs and advanced technology simulation facilities. The Athletics & Fitness Complex opened on October 18, 2018 with a 15,000 sq. ft. facility and over 1,200 seats.
Centre of Excellence in Energy & Bio-Industrial Technologies was designed to bring together academic programming, industry-standard training, and research labs. The official opening took place in September 2018 after a two-year, $14.2 million upgrade of the 34,000 sq. ft. facility, which also included the addition of 7,000 sq. ft. of training space.
Creations Fine Dining is an on-campus restaurant and is an applied learning environment for the Hospitality & Tourism Management and Culinary Management programs. The Early Childhood Education Centre is a college training facility used by the Early Childhood Education program. It hosts Ontario Early Years Centre, now known as EarlyON. It is scheduled to close in July 2014. Formerly known as the Fire & Public Safety Centre of Excellence, the campus was rebranded as The Fire School in spring 2019. It is an $11-million facility featuring a two-story structure with classrooms, a triple-truck bay, a fire tower and training props. The Skilled Trades Training Centre provides skilled trades and apprenticeship training with classrooms, and labs and facilities. The Sustainable Smart Home is a $1.2 million building, featuring a cutting-edge energy management system, used for applied research and learning. The SPA at Lambton is a teaching facility and a full-service spa, the spa is run and managed by students in Lambton's Esthetician and Hairstylist programs.

## History

In 1966, Lambton College was the second college in the Ontario college system to officially open. At this time 45 students were enrolled in five programs at the college. The main campus' cornerstone was dedicated on June 4, 1970. The cornerstone is a time capsule containing coins, bills, stamps, the college calendar for 1970–71, a copy of the school's charter, the school seal, a copy of the land deed for the college among other items. The first president of Lambton College was Wolfgang Franke. He started full-time duties in January 1967 and his starting salary was $18,000. The first faculty tour of the original site was delayed because the building housing the classrooms was locked and no one had the key. Faculty member Ron Lawrence discovered (much to his dismay) that his house key fit the lock. In 1975 a sculpture commissioned by the school, Homage, was constructed by artist Haydn Davies. The college removed the sculpture in 2005, which was the subject of a lawsuit settled in 2010.

## International

Lambton College has been welcoming international students for over 50 years, offering a diverse and inclusive environment. The college provides opportunities for international students to study at its campuses in Sarnia and Ottawa.
International students at Lambton College can benefit from a variety of support systems, including academic assistance, emotional support, and social activities. The college also offers programs that are eligible for the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP), allowing students to gain valuable Canadian work experience through co-op placements and applied research opportunities.

## Scholarships and bursaries

Lambton College offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries.
These financial aids are provided by various donors and are awarded based on different criteria. Scholarships are typically granted for academic excellence or merit, while bursaries are given to students who demonstrate financial need.
In the 2021-22 academic year, Lambton College distributed over $1.5 million in bursary funding and $170,000 in scholarship funding. A total of 964 students received bursaries during this period.

## Notable alumni

* Judy Foote