Week of September 3: LCI Education Community News

Daniela Caputo Wins SMART WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR Award
Daniela Caputo, LaSalle College Montréal instructor in Event Planning and Management, receives the SMART WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR award at the 2024 Smart Woman Summit Award Gala in Las Vegas this August. Congratulations, Daniela!
Welcome Darran Arabin-Gander, New Head of Fashion
3 September 2024
LCI Melbourne welcomes Darran Arabin-Gander as the new Head of Fashion. With over 20 years of experience in fashion and education, Darran brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to our creative community.
Start of Bachelor’s and CFGS Courses
3–6 September 2024
LCI Barcelona welcomes learners for the start of Bachelor’s and CFGS courses. Classes officially begin September 12.
Indonesia Meubel & Design Expo
Learners from the Interior Design program showcase their best final furniture pieces at the Indonesia Meubel & Design Expo, in collaboration with learners from the Fashion Business program, who contributed fabrics from their final collections. A total of five pieces are on display.
SMM Conference
16 September 2024
As part of Montreal Fashion Week, Mikael Derderian (Mikael D), a LaSalle College graduate, presents at a conference hosted by Stéphane Le Duc at Jean-Paul-Morin Hall.
Climathon
19–23 September 2024
Climathon is a global movement aimed at tackling cities’ climate challenges, and for the first time, it is hosted in Costa Rica! Organized internationally by EIT Climate-KIC, the European Union’s leading climate initiative, and locally by Impact Hub San José, this event, originally a 24-hour hackathon, has evolved into a global movement that empowers citizens and supports cities in addressing their unique climate challenges.
The Connection Curriculum discussion panel
18 September 2024
Two LCI Melbourne staff have been selected to sit on the discission panel for the launch of Matt Pitman’s debut book, The Connection Curriculum, hosted on campus.
Adriano Di Prato and Natasa Pitra Grbic will discuss the importance of fostering sustainable connections in schools.