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GPRC Welcomes New Vice-President Administration
After a competitive recruitment process, GPRC selected alumna Angela Logan, CPA CA, as Vice-President Administration. The position leads GPRC’s facilities, financial services and information technology departments, and Angela has held the interim position since May 2017. Read more about Angela here.
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Winds of Change
Winds of Change were in the air on October 21, as we celebrated our 31st annual President's Ball. Thank you to all the sponsors, donors and guests who helped us raise funds in support of our students. Your generosity has a vital impact on GPRC, and our community. Enjoy the President’s Ball photo gallery and share in the memories made here.
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New Supports for Indigenous Students at GPRC
The Indigenous Peer Mentorship Program (IPMP) offers social and academic support to Indigenous students. The program builds on the existing supports on campus, including Elder in Residence, the Circle of Indigenous Students and the tutor program offered through the On-Campus Friendship Centre. Learn more about IPMP here.
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New Business Work-Integrated Learning Opportunity
GPRC Business Administration students will be getting real world experience as part of the College’s new work placement opportunity. The program, designed by business instructor, Cibylla Rakestraw, is set to launch in the summer of 2018. As one of only two colleges in Alberta that provides a work-integrated learning option recognized by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education, GPRC will offer 12-week workforce placements between the student’s first and second year. Read more here.
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GPRC Fairview Hosts Open House
GPRC Fairview invited the community on November 16, to celebrate the renovations of its Harvey McLachlan Arena, familiarly known as the Large Animal Lab.
The Open House event offered tours of the new facility followed by a reception. The new lab will enhance the student learning experience with state-of-the-art equipment and a setting true to real-life work environments. Read more about the event here.
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Star Students of 2017
This year, GPRC welcomed seven extraordinary students to the President’s Ball. Nominated by instructors, these Star Students shine for a variety of reasons. Visit our student blog, The Ambassador to learn more about what makes these students shine.
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GPRC High Performance Training Centre Opens
Thanks to both community and College support, GPRC recently renovated 1,700 square feet of space to meet the demands of the College’s Sport, Fitness and Wellness program, resulting in the opening of GPRC’s new High Performance Training Centre. The new facility houses equipment such as Olympic lifting stations, squat racks, power-lifting stations and other strength conditioning aids, meeting the needs of athletes on all levels, including the College’s high performance athletes. Learn more.
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GPRC HEO Simulator
GPRC, in partnership with Keyano College, has been training students on a state-of-the-art heavy equipment simulator giving them the skills they need to enter in-demand careers in local industry. The Heavy Equipment Operator program is held in a 53-foot mobile unit from Keyano College. Learn more here.
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Loretta Coates: Creating a Network of Success
Loretta Coates is a GPRC alumna who has worked hard for her success at MNP. She has recently been chosen for the CPA Alberta’s Early Achievement Award. Coates credits her success to her mentors at GPRC and the support of the successful people around her.
Read Loretta’s story here.
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Servus Credit Union Donates $50,000
Servus Credit Union recently gave a $50,000 donation in support of student awards at GPRC. Thanks to this donation, eligible students will have another possible bursary to apply for to lessen the burden of post-secondary education costs. Read more to find out the details of this self-sustaining gift here.
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GPRC Alumni/Foundation General Meeting
The GPRC Alumni/Foundation held its Annual General Meeting October 17th where the 2017/18 Board of Directors was elected.
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Giving Tuesday:
Make a Difference in the Life of a Student!
You’ve heard about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but did you know about Giving Tuesday? Join fellow Canadians Tuesday November 28th by making a donation to a cause that is important to you.
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Alumni Benefits
Did you know that being an alumnus of GPRC has lasting benefits? We have different programs for our alumni to take part in as well as many services, both on and off campus, that offer our members premium rates. Take a look and start saving today!
Alumni Award Nominations
Nominations for Alumni Awards close December 31st. Click here for more information. The awards will be presented at the 2018 President's Awards Luncheon.
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Upcoming Shows in The Douglas J. Cardinal
Performing Arts Centre
Celebrate the season, and enjoy amazing talent at our Fine Arts Winter Concert Series in the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre.
Wind Ensemble: Friday, December 1
Concert Choir: Saturday, December 2
Jazz Ensemble: Monday, December 4
Tickets are on sale now through our ticket partner,
Revolution Place.
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More Events
There’s always a lot going on at GPRC. Check out The Wolves home game schedule and all other GPRC events.
We’d love to see you on campus!
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Your Home Fall Maintenance Checklist
It's winter! Fill your outing with action, not complication. Check out the vehicle maintenance checklist from affinity partner TD Insurance & have fun!
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