For many new students, October is a tough month. Cold weather Hours of missed sleep Homesickness Lower grades than you expected How you deal with these challenges will determine your success in your program and life. Fortunately, with the right strategies and support, you can overcome each of the challenges you face. What You Can Do Yourself There are three…
Join us for our first Lunch and Learn session of the year! Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Location: Global Connections Space D208 Notre Dame Campus Delivered through CPA Manitoba, the Financial Literacy Session will help you: • learn why a bank account is needed and how to choose the right bank and banking services •…
There are free WSO tickets for the following performances in November: A Day in Bohemia, Friday November 1, 2019 @ 10:30 am Superhero Showdown, Friday, November 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm and Sunday, November 10, 2019 @ 2:00 pm If you are interested in attending, send an e-mail to numali@rrc.ca with your name, student number, and which campus you prefer…
The Academic Success Centre is offering a NEW support this term to all RRC students – the Communication Skills Help Desk. Do you need immediate assistance with your communication skills (oral or written) for an assignment? Do you want to develop your language & communication skills for your academic program and industry in general? Do you speak a first language…
It is flu season in Manitoba, and in addition to being a miserable experience, getting sick can really interrupt your academic progress. Red River College is offering free vaccinations to students and staff on campus. Safety and Health Services will be offering free flu clinics on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please come out and get…
Starting in January 2020, smoking and vaping will no longer be permitted on any Red River College campuses across the province. If you’re thinking about quitting smoking, now is a great time to do so! The College is making smoking cessation programs and resources available at no cost all members of its community. Drop by the Health Centre for details….
What is Canadian culture? It is a good question and not easy to answer. In such a large, diverse country, the answer may be that there are many Canadian cultures. Canada is a multicultural country sometimes described as a “mosaic,” with many culturally unique groups contributing to the larger picture. Each community, organization or even family may have their unique…
Winnipeg police are warning about a phone scam targeting people in Winnipeg. They may pretend to be calling from the Canadian Revenue Agency or another government agency. They are trying to get you to share financial or personal information over the phone. Scammers can be very convincing over the phone. Be very careful not to share your personal information or…
There are free WSO tickets for Symphonic Dances Friday, October 18, 2019 @ 10:30 am If you are interested in attending, send an e-mail to numali@rrc.ca with your name, student number, and which campus you prefer to pick up the tickets (EDC or NDC). Tickets will be on a first come, first serve basis. If you’ve missed out, there will be…
How can I make positive connections with others on campus? Part of settling into a new place is building a new network of friends. An easy way to get started is by connecting with other newcomers – they need new friends as much as you do and some of them may even share your culture and language. One of the…