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  Hailee Henson For many people figuring out their educational path can be an uphill battle. For Hailee Henson, Area Operations Manager at Handel’s Ice Cream, selecting that field started with choosing something she is passionate about. Hailee started her culinary journey at Salt Lake Community College. “I was looking for an affordable culinary program, close to home and work, and SLCC was the perfect fit,” says Hailee. “Once I decided what my passion was, I jumped head-first, and school became something I always looked forward to.” As a culinary pastry student, Hailee spent all her time at the Miller Campus in the Culinary Arts building and loved every moment. Hailee remembers having the opportunity to learn from professors and obtain personalized attention to expand on her skills at SLCC. “Chef Cynthia Alberts recognized the passion in me and worked hard to help me to improve,” says Hailee as she recalls the engaging culinary courses that were a delight to attend. Hailee would li...

SLCC recently joined the Association for the  Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (ASHEE) . As an Institution of Higher Education, SLCC is entrusted with educating the next generation of professionals and physical environments on SLCC campuses can impact student's learning and experiences. Joining ASHEE will provide SLCC with additional resources to implement and strengthen sustainable efforts to create more ecologically healthy campuses.  “AASHE counts on the support of progressive institutions like Salt Lake Community College to fulfill its mission to inspire and catalyze higher education to lead the global sustainability transformation,” says AASHE Executive Director Meghan Fay Zahniser, in a Press Release welcoming SLCC to AASHE. As SLCC continues to shift in a more environmentally sustainable direction, the college and AASHE encourage all members—students, staff, and faculty—to access resources. Chris McCarty, author of SLCC’s Sustainability Plan and Enviro...

Local artist David LeCheminant creates meticulously constructed abstract sculptures from wood that crackle and dance with frenetic energy. Spending his day covered in sawdust, trying to figure out how to make geometrical pieces of wood fit together, literally and conceptually, is often what keeps local artist David LeCheminant up at night, more times than he wants to admit. “At the end of the day, as I lie on my couch thinking about my day, I wonder if my work succeeds at expressing my ideas.” In a new art gallery exhibition at South City campus, “What Keeps Me Up at Night,” are twenty-five wooden sculptures created by David, from 2017 to the present, showcasing a varied body of work including wall pieces and free-standing sculptures. Deep reds, purples and natural finishes of wood are put together in intricate and unique patterns. “From afar, the forms are elegant and modern, finished beautifully in vibrant colors. But look closer at the intricate, multifaceted surfaces and something ...

  1968 Chrysler In 1948 the Salt Lake Area Vocational School (SLAV) opened its doors to students for the first time, offering a handful of programs, including automobile mechanics. The classrooms at SLAV were designed to simulate the industrial shops at the time in Salt Lake Valley to meet industry standards. The automobile mechanics program was designed as a two-year pre-apprentice program to meet passenger cars and small trucks' essential maintenance and repair principles. Project cars were introduced to the auto mechanic program in 1955, providing students in the various auto mechanic areas with hands-on experience working on a car. The project car consisted of the school purchasing a car that was declared a total loss, and students worked to restore it to the car close to its original condition mechanically possible to do. The project car was discontinued at the end of the 1973-74 school year due to inflation and the increased cost of auto parts. By the 20th anniversary of the ...

  Kimani Griffin competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics Name: Kimani Griffin Pronouns : he/him Residence: West Jordan, UT Major: Computer Science Academic goals: Complete my undergraduate degree and finish my academic journey with a Masters in Computer Science.  Dream job: Haven’t decided but perhaps a career in cyber security.  Plan B: Any software engineering job with a focus on developing something surrounding minority groups.  Why higher education: After retiring from Olympic sport, I needed a new goal. I decided to revisit college and rekindle my dream of being a college graduate. I believe our work here is never done and higher education gives me another outlet to continue to grow. Why SLCC: SLCC gives me an opportunity to go back to college at a more affordable rate. It also has the same curriculum in the field of computer science as the University of Utah, which I plan on transferring to upon graduating.  What motivates you or inspires you at school o...