Happy May Long! This is a friendly reminder that there will be no classes on Monday, May 21st as it’s the Victoria Day National holiday.
Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday before May 25th. It honours Queen Victoria’s birthday.
To celebrate the long weekend, some Winnipeggers go out of town to go camping. Others spend time in the city, enjoying some fresh air at one of Winnipeg’s many parks.
Enjoy your long weekend!
Saturday, May 19th is the opening day of the St. Norbert Farmers’ Market. To celebrate, there will be performances from local musicians and dancers throughout the day.
When?
Where?
For more information, please click here.
There are many free events to enjoy in Winnipeg this weekend.
Winnipeg’s very own football team, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, will host the Blue Bombers Fan Fest on Saturday, May 5th, from 9:00am – 2:00pm. There will be free snacks, fun activities for the whole family and a chance to meet the players. Click here for more information.
On Sunday, Winnipeg’s baseball team, the Goldeyes, will host their annual Open House at Shaw Park, from 10:00am-2:00pm. Fans can take a tour of the ball park, watch the team practice and enjoy some free food. Click here for more information.
The Language Training Centre would like to give a big, warm welcome to our new group of International Students! We are excited to help you to reach your goals in Canada. If you have any questions about settling in Winnipeg, please contact your Student Integration Coordinators, Jillian Hoogland (jhoogland@rrc.ca) and Lauren Joyce (ljoyce@rrc.ca).
If you attended the Pathways to Success event on Tuesday, April 24th, please take a few minutes to answer the following survey.
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Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 5th, at 2:00am.
The Clothing Giveaway is an event that was founded several years ago by Language Training Centre instructor, Maria Pol, and her students. The purpose of the Giveaway is to provide LTC students with an opportunity to obtain gently-used clothing that is appropriate for volunteer placements, job interviews and everyday use.
The dates for the 2017 Clothing Giveaway are Wednesday, November 8, Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10.
The clothing will be set up near the elevators on the fourth floor. Students are all welcome to take what they need. Everything is FREE!
Donations of clothing are always welcome. Please contact Lauren Joyce or Jillian Hoogland if you have something you would like to donate.
Wishing all students a Happy Thanksgiving weekend. Don’t forget that the Language Training Centre will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017.
Thanksgiving in Canada:
Thanksgiving is a holiday on the second Monday of October. The annual holiday is an opportunity to give thanks and celebrate the close of the harvest (farming) season. In Canada, friends and families gather for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at this time of year which can include turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, etc.
Enjoy your weekend and surround yourself with good food and friends!
Diversity and Intercultural Services is looking for volunteers to help out at the Annual Welcome Party for Immigrant and International Students. Volunteers will work in pairs and will be responsible for handing out beverages at the drink station. Shifts will be short, so volunteers will have a lot of time to enjoy the party either before or after their shift.
Details:
If you are interested in participating, please contact Jillian Hoogland at jhoogland@rrc.ca or come to room 419.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.