Red River College Polytechnic presents Fall Welcome 2022, a series of events and activities for students and staff to meet, learn and connect as the fall term begins. 

The College is excited to welcome students back to all campuses. Since March 2020, most programs been delivered online due to pandemic restrictions. Moving forward, most of RRC Polytech’s programs will have a blend of in-person and online delivery.

Fall Welcome 2022 will create an exciting and welcoming campus atmosphere, where students can learn about the supports and services available to them, get up-to-date information about safety precautions and guidelines, tour facilities and enjoy entertainment options where they can have fun and connect with each other.

Students will also be able to participate in the RRC Polytech Scavenger Hunt, which runs throughout the week.

Schedule of Events

Monday, August 29

7:30am-8:30am 

• Traditional Métis jigging with Peyton Habinski-Anderson at main entrance bus loop, Notre Dame Campus (NDC)
• Executive Welcome by Senior Leadership Team, greeting students at main entrance bus loop, NDC

8:00am-2:00pm

• General Information Booth across from Campus Store at NDC, Atrium at Exchange District Campus (EDC)

9:00am-9:20am

• Rainbow Walkways unveiling at main entrance bus loop, NDC

9:00am- 1:00pm

• Student Support Info Booth in Library hallway at NDC
• Students’ Association Info Booth in Library hallway at NDC

10:00am-1:00pm

• Selfie and Photo Booth in Library Hallway at NDC

11:30am-12:30pm

• Therapy Dogs – Petting Day near the Skilled Trades and Technology Centre dining area at NDC

12:00pm-1:00pm

• Folklorama-style Caribbean Cultural Celebration performance featuring Winnipeg Steel Orchestra in the Cave at NDC
• Folklorama-style African Cultural Celebration performance featuring Drum Café In the Agora at Manitou a bi Bii daziigae at EDC

Tuesday, August 30

7:30am-8:30am 

• Executive Welcome by Senior Leadership Team, greeting students at main entrance of EDC 

8:00am-2:00pm

• General Information Booth across from Campus Store at NDC, Atrium at EDC

9:00am- 1:00pm

• Student Support Info Booth in Atrium at EDC
• Students’ Association Info Booth in Atrium at EDC

10:00am-1:00pm

• Selfie and Photo Booth in Library Hallway at Elgin St. entrance hallway at EDC

12:00pm-1:00pm

• Bannock and Tea in the Roundhouse Auditorium at Manitou a bi Bii daziigae (EDC)

Wednesday, August 31

8:45am-4:00pm

• Virtual Welcome Message from Fred Meier, President and CEO, in the Immersion Room at NDC

11:30am-1:00pm

• Students’ Association Booth and Block Party in the D/E/F courtyard at NDC
• Therapy Dogs – Petting Day near the Skilled Trades and Technology Centre dining area at NDC
• Therapy Dogs – Petting Day at Portage Campus

12:00pm-1:00pm

• Traditional Round Dance with Marilyn Dykstra, Knowledge Keeper, School of Indigenous Education, in the D/E/F Courtyard at NDC

Thursday, September 1

11:00am-11:30am

• Elgin Plaza opening at EDC

11:30am-1:00pm

• Students’ Association Block Party in Elgin Plaza at EDC
• Therapy Dogs – Petting Day at Steinbach Campus

Friday, September 2

12:00pm-1:00pm

• Folklorama-style South American Cultural Celebration performance featuring Trio Bembe in the D/E/F Courtyard at NDC
• Folklorama-style Indigenous Cultural Celebration performance featuring Walking Wolf Singers and Dancers in the Atrium at EDC