Niagara College students were treated to some early holiday cheer as the annual Student Appreciation Days transformed the Wellness Lounges at both campuses into a Winter Wonderland on November 3 and 5.

Hosted by NC’s Student Engagement team, the events brought students together for two days of festive fun, activities, giveaways and treats celebrating the students who make the NC community so special.

The Wellness Lounges were filled with students enjoying everything from hot chocolate, pizza and popcorn to holiday-themed crafts and photo opportunities. Marble Slab ice cream was a crowd favourite, with students lining the hallways for a sweet treat. Shrinky Dinks, a creative activity where students designed artwork on special plastic sheets that shrink into miniature keepsakes when heated, were another popular attraction. Students also had opportunities to win gift cards, NC prize packs and winter hats.

Several College schools, departments and service areas also joined in the festivities, offering interactive activities, games, giveaways and prizes that added to the celebrations at both campuses.

The celebrations also highlighted resources available to students across the College. Ryan, a Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE) student completing a placement with NC’s Libraries and Learning Centres (LLC), demonstrated the Cricut cutting machine available in the libraries’ Exploratory learning space. Students had the opportunity to see the machine in action as Ryan created custom stickers and shared how they can access the Exploratory’s creative tool and technology for their own projects.

The Student Engagement team extends a special thank you to the many College departments, schools and service areas that participated in and supported the celebrations, helping make this year’s Student Appreciation Days a memorable experience for students at both campuses.