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New program helps project managers develop leadership skills

February 25, 2016

Debra Wutke (VP of PMI Manitoba chapter, and Program Manager of Business and Management of the School of Continuing Education) and Juanita Desouza-Huletey (Manager of Application Services for the Workers Compensations Board and a RRC instructor)

The nature of education is such that it must constantly evolve to meet ever-changing needs. Red River College’s newest program, the Advanced Certificate in Project Leadership, aims to take the already successful Project Management program to the next level.

“More and more credentials are being sought to recognize or benchmark people’s experience and knowledge in the field, and that demand is coming from industry,” says Debra Wutke, Vice-President of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Manitoba chapter, and Program Manager of Business and Management for RRC’s School of Continuing Education.

As Wutke explains, most people don’t start out as project managers, but gradually take on project management roles over the course of their careers. RRC’s Project Management program can help people learn to manage projects at any stage (and in any business), but project management is only one piece of an organization’s pie.

“When you get a certificate in Program Management, you’re more at the working level. Now we need people who [can] step up to take that leadership role,” says Juanita Desouza-Huletey, Manager of Application Services for the Workers Compensations Board, and an instructor at RRC.

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Professional Photographers of Canada’s Accreditation Judging

February 2, 2016

We’re proud to be hosting the Professional Photographers of Canada’s (PPOC) Accreditation judging event.

PPOC’s Accreditation process recognizes photographers who have reached a nationally accepted standard of proficiency and knowledge in photographic arts and is able to demonstrate their capability of delivering image excellence in a chosen field and sets them apart as being industry leaders. Photographers who have earned Accreditations have successfully completed the highest requirements from a panel of qualified judges across Canada.

Come see up and coming photographers! The event is free.

Dates: February 6 & 7, 2016

Location: FM-65, 2055 Notre Dame Avenue

Time: Starts at 9:00 am both days

Design instructor earns Pinnacle Award for furniture series commissioned by Palliser

January 28, 2016

James CulletonOur congratulations to Continuing Education instructor James Culleton, who recently received a prestigious Pinnacle Award from the American Society of Furniture designers.

Culleton, who teaches Graphic Design and Manual Writing and Design classes at RRC, was one of 16 designers from across North America to be recognized by the organization. He won in the motion upholstery category for the M1 series he designed for Palliser Furniture, where he’s served as design director for almost 15 years.

Culleton first got involved with RRC through his position at Palliser, launching an ongoing partnership with the College’s Residential Decorating program by enlisting students to design a trade show booth for Palliser.

He says the most interesting part of his job as an instructor is teaching students to problem-solve visually, noting he’s fascinated by the range of people who take evening classes at RRC.

Learn more about Culleton’s experiences as an instructor, and find out where in Winnipeg you can see some of his more notable designs.

College System Maintenance Outage

January 20, 2016

The College’s online applications, registrations and payments will not be available from Friday, January 22, 2016 at 6:00 pm until approximately Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 6:00 pm for scheduled College system maintenance.

We apologize for any inconveniences that this may cause you.

Nominate a Worthy Candidate for a 2016 Honorary Degree or Diploma

December 8, 2015

RRC's Honorary Degree and Diploma Committee welcomes your nominations for 2016. Deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 15.

RRC’s Honorary Degree and Diploma Committee welcomes your nominations for 2016. Deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 15.

An award of distinction, the Honorary Degree/Diploma is the highest honour Red River College can bestow upon an individual. This award recognizes individuals in diverse fields who are distinguished by their significant accomplishments and contributions – locally, nationally or internationally – and whose receipt of the award will bring honour and distinction to RRC.

Past recipients of this award have included Ace Burpee, Lisa Meeches, Gail Asper, and The Honourable Mr. Justice Murray Sinclair. Consider nominating an individual if he or she has:

  1. Made significant contributions to either: (1) Red River College; (2) a particular field of post-secondary study; and/or (3) post-secondary education on a local, national or international level;
  2. Accomplished great success in either a paid or volunteer position that reflects the values of Red River College;
  3. Enhances or promotes the College’s image/reputation in Manitoba or elsewhere; and/or
  4. Serves as an inspirational example to the College community due to significant accomplishment or achievement.

More information on these prestigious awards is available on the Alumni microsite, including the online nomination form. The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 15.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 204-632-2359 or alumni@rrc.ca.

Nominate a Worthy Candidate for a 2016 Honorary Degree or Diploma

December 8, 2015

RRC's Honorary Degree and Diploma Committee welcomes your nominations for 2016. Deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 15.

RRC’s Honorary Degree and Diploma Committee welcomes your nominations for 2016. Deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 15.

An award of distinction, the Honorary Degree/Diploma is the highest honour Red River College can bestow upon an individual. This award recognizes individuals in diverse fields who are distinguished by their significant accomplishments and contributions – locally, nationally or internationally – and whose receipt of the award will bring honour and distinction to RRC.

Past recipients of this award have included Ace Burpee, Lisa Meeches, Gail Asper, and The Honourable Mr. Justice Murray Sinclair. Consider nominating an individual if he or she has:

  1. Made significant contributions to either: (1) Red River College; (2) a particular field of post-secondary study; and/or (3) post-secondary education on a local, national or international level;
  2. Accomplished great success in either a paid or volunteer position that reflects the values of Red River College;
  3. Enhances or promotes the College’s image/reputation in Manitoba or elsewhere; and/or
  4. Serves as an inspirational example to the College community due to significant accomplishment or achievement.

More information on these prestigious awards is available on the Alumni microsite, including the online nomination form. The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 15.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 204-632-2359 or alumni@rrc.ca.

College hours during Holiday Break 2015

December 4, 2015

Red River College will again operate on restricted holiday hours, effective noon on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015.

During the break, general access to the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses will be limited to the following hours:

  • Dec. 24, 2015: Regular hours until 12:00 pm
  • Dec. 24-26, 2015: Closed (no access)
  • Dec. 27-31, 2015: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Jan. 1, 2016: Closed (no access)
  • Jan. 2-3, 2016: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Jan. 4, 2016: Resume regular hours, effective 7:00 a.m.

Lab access on the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses during the above hours will be limited to the classroom labs listed below. Students who are in one of the designated labs prior to closure will be given a four-hour grace period (until 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m., depending on the day) to complete their studies or projects before being asked to leave.

NDC Labs:

D315 – General use PC lab

A423 – GIS PC lab

B110 – Civil Technology PC lab

A226 – EET PC lab

F211 – Aboriginal programs PC lab

Roblin Labs:

A106 – General use PC Lab

W412 – 3D Computer Graphics PC Lab

W102 – Creative Arts PC Lab

W512 – General use Mac Lab

  • Entry to the Notre Dame Campus during restricted hours will be permitted via the East Plaza door of Building C
  • Entry to the Roblin Centre will be permitted through the North Atrium doors
  • Sign In/Sign Out procedures will be in effect. Identification will be required for admission.
  • Staff and students are advised to carry their College identification cards.
  • The Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre will be closed to students during the holiday break. Other campus locations will issue separate memos with respect to their hours of operation.

Regular hours of operation will resume 7:00 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016.

College hours during Holiday Break 2015

December 4, 2015

Red River College will again operate on restricted holiday hours, effective noon on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015.

During the break, general access to the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses will be limited to the following hours:

  • Dec. 24, 2015: Regular hours until 12:00 pm
  • Dec. 24-26, 2015: Closed (no access)
  • Dec. 27-31, 2015: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Jan. 1, 2016: Closed (no access)
  • Jan. 2-3, 2016: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Jan. 4, 2016: Resume regular hours, effective 7:00 a.m.

Lab access on the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses during the above hours will be limited to the classroom labs listed below. Students who are in one of the designated labs prior to closure will be given a four-hour grace period (until 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m., depending on the day) to complete their studies or projects before being asked to leave.

NDC Labs:

D315 – General use PC lab

A423 – GIS PC lab

B110 – Civil Technology PC lab

A226 – EET PC lab

F211 – Aboriginal programs PC lab

Roblin Labs:

A106 – General use PC Lab

W412 – 3D Computer Graphics PC Lab

W102 – Creative Arts PC Lab

W512 – General use Mac Lab

  • Entry to the Notre Dame Campus during restricted hours will be permitted via the East Plaza door of Building C
  • Entry to the Roblin Centre will be permitted through the North Atrium doors
  • Sign In/Sign Out procedures will be in effect. Identification will be required for admission.
  • Staff and students are advised to carry their College identification cards.
  • The Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre will be closed to students during the holiday break. Other campus locations will issue separate memos with respect to their hours of operation.

Regular hours of operation will resume 7:00 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016.

Photography Sale – Support the RRC Food Bank

November 24, 2015

 

Students sell their work to help benefit RRC Food Bank.

Students sell their work to help benefit RRC Food Bank.

Our Professional Photography students are selling some of their work.

10% of all sales will be donated to the RRC food bank with the rest of the proceeds going to the students who created the images.

Print sizes:

  • 8×10 – $30
  • 11×14 – $60
  • 16×20 – $90

Dates:
Dec. 7 – Dec. 11

Times:
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dec. 10 bonus night: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Location:
FM-65
2055 Notre Dame Avenue

www.rrc.ca/pho

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.

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