The drum is a powerful instrument. Indigenous people throughout Turtle Island refer to it as the heartbeat of Mother Earth. It is used in many spiritual and sacred ceremonial practices. Some say the beat of the drum has the power to change natural elements, including the weather. It is believed to have the power to heal sickness, and some believe it has the power to send messages both to the animal world and to the spirit world.

Stop by RRC’s Notre Dame Campus for an incredible evening that includes a concert by William Prince, a singer/songwriter from Peguis First Nation, and an opening ceremony featuring traditional drumming and prayers by an RRC elder.

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Graduates of RRC business and applied arts programs got together for an evening of networking and reminiscing on November 3, 2016 at the College’s School of Business and Applied Arts alumni reception. Guests wined and dined in the Roblin Centre’s beautiful atrium. Thanks to everyone who was able to come out – see you at next year’s reception or at another alumni event in the near future.

For the fourth alumni reception in our series, we invite graduates of a trades program to our Notre Dame Campus for a short, after-work evening of reminiscing with great food and good company. Each registration includes one complimentary drink.

For one night only, we’re transforming the Voyageur and showcasing the interesting projects our school has built or is working towards. Check out our four focus stations: automotive, manufacturing, aviation, and construction trades. Connect with your classmates, other industry professionals, and past instructors.

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Graduates of RRC health science and community service programs got together for an evening of networking and reminiscing on October 25 at the College’s School of Health Sciences and Community Services alumni reception. Guests toured some of RRC’s coolest learning spaces, including our paramedicine, animal health technology, nursing, pharmaceutical, and community service labs. Thanks to everyone who was able to come out – see you at next year’s reception or at another alumni event in the near future.

For the third alumni event in our series, we invite graduates of a Business and Applied Arts program over to our beautiful Exchange District Campus for a fun after-work networking reception. The event is free, and the food, entertainment, and company will be great – we’re excited to see you there!

For one night only, we’re transforming the Roblin Centre atrium to take you back to the turn of the century. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, delicious appetizers, and jazz entertainment while mixing and mingling with alumni from your industry. 

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For the second alumni reception in our series, we invite graduates of a Health Sciences or Community Service program over to our Notre Dame Campus for an evening of after-work networking and reminiscing.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, snack delicious appetizers, and tour one of our incredible new labs: nursing, paramedicine, pharmaceutical, animal health technology, and community services.

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Graduates of RRC technology programs got together for an evening of networking and reminiscing on October 12 at the College’s tech alumni reception. Guests interacted with some of RRC’s newest projects in the field, including our robot Baxter, solar car, and electric bike. They also checked out technology from days gone by, including vintage calculator collections, arcade games, and brain puzzles. Thanks to everyone who was able to come out – see you at next year’s reception or at another alumni event in the near future!

Stop by RRC’s Notre Dame Campus for some after-work networking and reminiscing. For one night only, we’re transforming the Voyageur into a fun and funky retro gaming lounge, showcasing how far technology has come over the decades. Mix and mingle with alumni from your industry and enjoy delicious drinks and appetizers. Play retro video games and check out exhibits like our robot Baxter, RRC’s solar car, and instructors’ vintage calculator collections.

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We’ve heard you loud and clear: you miss connecting with one another and with your alma mater. Guess what? We’ve missed you too!

To help us get reacquainted with one another and to showcase some of the innovative projects we’ve been working on, RRC will hold several after-work alumni receptions this fall. Hosted by participating schools, these events range from an evening of wine and cheese in a transformed downtown atrium to a retro video game lounge at our Notre Dame Campus.

Keep an eye out for an invitation to your special event that includes all of the fun details. If you want a jump on registration, please email Alumni Engagement and we’ll make sure you’re on the invite list. We look forward to seeing you in the weeks to come!

• Wednesday, October 12: Technology Alumni event
• Tuesday, October 26: Health Sciences and Community Services Alumni event
• Thursday, November 3: Business and Applied Arts Alumni event
• Wednesday, November 9: Trades Alumni event
• Thursday, November 17: Indigenous Alumni event

You asked, and we listened! Starting in the fall of 2016, Alumni Engagement at Red River College will be offering free life-long learning classes for our graduates. These events will be interest-based and offered throughout the year on a variety of topics. Wait…did we mention these events are FREE for RRC alumni?

First up this year is Rockin’ the Rainbow: Everything you ever wanted to know about LGBTT* but didn’t know who to ask. Do you know the recent movement regarding safe space programs or the roots of pride parades? Our world and the words we use shift and change all the time. Uncut and unfiltered, this two-hour event is your chance to delve into gender and sexual diversity and the complexity of the human state. Read More →