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A group photo from the AGM. Most attendees are pictured.

Recap: 2022 RDPAA Annual General Meeting

Submitted by
Sonia Munksgaard

On November 23rd, alumni from across Canada came together in a hybrid environment for the Alumni Association Annual General Meeting.  This year’s meeting drew a 1,200% increase in registrations compared to previous years.  We came together to celebrate our accomplishments and

A photo of Lynne Madsen in a festive holiday sweater taken in the front entrance to Red Deer Polytechnic's Main Campus.

Even the smallest kindness counts

Submitted by
Lynne Madsen

I’ve always tried to give back to students at Red Deer Polytechnic because of the help that I received. When I was a student in the final semester of my final year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, I applied for the Student Emergency Bursary.

In this photo, Cory Kaun accepts the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from Sonia Munksgaard, Red Deer Polytechnic Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Cory Kaun - RDP's 2021 Distinguished Alum

Submitted by
Brent Forster

At the 2022 Community Awards on October 20, Cory Kaun was named the recipient of Red Deer Polytechnic’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award.

In this photo, Ruth Harris accepts the 2021 Alumni Legacy Award from Sonia Munksgaard on behalf of her late husband, Gary W. Harris.

Gary W. Harris - 2021 Alumni Legacy Award recipient

Submitted by
Brent Forster

At the 2022 Community Awards on October 20, philanthropist Gary W. Harris was posthumously named the recipient of the 2021 Red Deer Polytechnic Alumni Legacy Award. 

In this photo, Chris Rolida accepts the 2020 Distinguished Alum award from Sonia Munksgaard, Red Deer Polytechnic Alumni Engagement Coordinator.

Chris Rolida - RDP's 2020 Distinguished Alum

Submitted by
Brent Forster

At the 2022 Community Awards on October 20, Chris Rolida was recognized with the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award for his advocacy and passion for increased learning opportunities at Red Deer Polytechnic.  

A photo of Jessica Nelson.

Recognizing Jessica Nelson's exemplary commitment

Submitted by
Jasmine Nelson

Jaime Sweet

Finding the right path

Submitted by
Jaime Sweet

Hi there, my name is Jaime Sweet and I am an RDC alum (Medical Lab Assistant, 2019) and a soon-to-be graduate of the

Innovative Answers to Industry Challenges

Submitted by
Jasmine Nelson

In the Engineering Technologies Capstone Showcase, graduating Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology students host a public display and presentation of their term projects that exemplify their technical abilities and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

Student focus group in action.

Driving Change in Your Industry

Submitted by
Sonia Munksgaard

In recent weeks, Trades students had the unique opportunity to participate in focus groups led by the Alumni Relations team and local professional organization, the Red Deer Construction Association.  Apprenticeship learning is different from learning in credit programs, as Tr

A student rides a bike on Red Deer Polytechnic main campus

Recap: 2021 RDPAA Annual General Meeting

Submitted by
Sonia Munksgaard

On November 4th, alumni from across central Alberta came together for the Alumni Association Annual General Meeting.  This year’s meeting took place in a hybrid environment, allowing your

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