GPRC Alumni & Friends e-newsletter!
Welcome to the 4th issue of InsideOut, a periodic e-newsletter intended to keep GPRC Alumni & Friends updated and informed about GPRC news and happenings! GPRC is vital to the region and keeping our alumni & friends updated is a priority!
Joanne Ballance '00
GPRC Alumni/Development Manager
Community Relations - Grande Prairie Regional College
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GPRC Works Here!
GPRC Works Here is an alumni initiative which highlights the impact of GPRC on the economy of our region. To register, click here.
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Nominate An Alumni Today!
Members of the public and the College community are invited to submit nominations for the following Alumni Awards by completing and submitting the provided nomination form. Deadline is December 31 each year.
Distinguished Alumni Award
The most prestigious award of the GPRC Alumni/Foundation, this award was established to recognize GPRC alumni for outstanding accomplishments in their professions, and/or in service to their community, society or GPRC. The Distinguished Alumni is an example of alumni success for current and future GPRC students.
Steps to the Greater Alumni Award
Recognizes the outstanding achievements of GPRC alumni early in their careers or community service. 2013 was the inaugural year for this award.
Alumni Award of Excellence
Recognizes specific, recent accomplishments of GPRC alumni (in approximately the last 12 months prior to the nomination deadline). The accomplishments may take the form of local, national or international honors, major championships, appointments to high office, etc.
Download a nomination package - Deadline December 31st, 2014.
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Join us October 15, 2014 in room C224 (GPRC Alumni Lounge) at 4:00pm for the GPRC Alumni/Foundation AGM.
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Bethe Goldie
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Attention Former GPRC Employees!
Newly retired faculty member Bethe Goldie has teamed up with Bert Hunt and others to start a GPRC Former Employee Association. The purpose of the group is to create opportunities for GPRC former employees to stay connected, to socialize, and if so inclined, to volunteer with GPRC.
If you are a former employee and want to stay connected with former employees of GPRC, please print and complete this form and email it to formeremployees@gprc.ab.ca or mail to: GPRC Former Employee Association c/o The Executive Suite GPRC 10726-106 Ave. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4
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Alumni Benefits
Check out the benefits you receive for attending GPRC - like the new Student/Alumni Career Centre!
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Student/Alumni Career Centre Opens!
Student and Alumni Services are expanding! We are excited to announce the implementation of the GPRC Student Career Centre, located in Student Services. The goal is to help students find employment! We already have over 70 job opportunities available on our webpage! Feel free to stop by and peruse the job board outside of Student Services on both campuses!!
The friendly staff at the Student Career Centre will also be helping students and alumni requiring assistance with their résumés, cover letters, interview preparation and networking. If you have any jobs available to students and alumni, call us at (780)539-2845 or email us at careercentre@gprc.ab.ca
See Job Postings >
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Matt Thorson
GPRC Computer Science Alumnus, Matt Thorson, will release his breakout game TowerFall Ascension, a follow-up to his critically beloved, humbly sold multiplayer game, TowerFall. People who spectate game launches — outlets like this one — predict Ascension will far surpass its predecessor in sales.
Read More about Matt! >
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Niki Sangra
Niki Sangra, graduate of Grande Prairie Regional College (Diploma of Visual Art, 2002), and The Alberta College of Art and Design (BFA in Jewellery and Metals, 2006), is currently the Creative Operations Coordinator with Grande Prairie’s Centre for Creative Arts (CFCA). Niki initiated the now widely popular Wearable Arts Show included in the CFCA Alberta Arts and Culture Days festivities.
Read more about Niki! >
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Wolves Volleyball Celebrates 40 Years in 2015!
GPRC Wolves Volleyball is celebrating a 40th reunion in 2015. Plan to be in Grande Prairie July 2nd - 5th, 2015 and bring your family! There will be lots of activities and social events with the highlight being the exciting Wall of Fame Dinner on Saturday, July 4th. If you were a Wolves Volleyball athlete, coach, trainer, bus driver, parent, fan, family member or friend, spread the word and make your travel plans right away. Get your entire team back to the pack!!
Check out the Facebook page for exciting photos and blasts from the past! For more information and regular updates, email Bethe Goldie at bgoldie@gprc.ab.ca, phone 780-532-6348, or message Bethe through Facebook. Also, Bethe welcomes memorable pictures and stories from your Wolves day, so send those as soon as you can! Check out the Reunion page on the GPRC website for up to date information and online event registration.
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Mark Saturday, October 25th on your calendar and plan to get involved in Grande Prairie’s premier gala dinner, dance and auction. We invite you to join Titanium Sponsor Canadian Tire to raise funds in support of GPRC - your vital regional hub, offering increasingly diverse academic programs and activities in culture, athletics and lifelong learning.
On behalf of the GPRC President’s Ball organizing committee, students, Alumni/Foundation Board, Faculty and Staff we look forward to hosting you! For information on how your company can be a part of our success contact Cari at presidentsball@gprc.ab.ca or call 780.539.2905.
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Support Your Wolves!
Check out the latest news for our sports teams! Then take a look at our home game schedules, so you can come cheer us on! GO WOLVES GO!
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GPRC Performance Series
Click here for ticket information.
Love to support your community? Check out our great sponsorship opportunities!
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GPRC News & Events
Keep up with the latest news and events around GPRC!
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Driving Etiquette
Driving can be frustrating, and there are days you want to lose your cool. However, when you’re behind the wheel you need to stay focused on driving safely and following safety rules. Don’t let the behaviour of others affect you.
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