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Spring is officially here, and the
weather in Grande Prairie is warming up. We are looking forward to a busy and exciting season at GPRC. We have
had a very eventful academic year so far, and we’re thrilled to bring you our latest issue of Inside
Out, our Alumni and Friends e-newsletter, highlighting the best of our recent news
and events.
Don’t forget to stay up-to-date
by following us on social media.
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GPRC President and CEO Don Gnatiuk Announces Retirement
At the start of the new year,
GPRC President and CEO Don Gnatiuk announced his plans to retire from the College. Gnatiuk has committed to
continue in his role until the Board successfully recruits a new President and CEO, or until March 2020. In
the past 12 years, Gnatiuk has led GPRC through significant growth, including the expansion of its campuses
to include Fairview and adding the learning centres in Grande Cache, Edson, Hinton and Jasper. In a goal he
set out to achieve from the start, Gnatiuk has also led GPRC on its path to be degree-granting. Read
more about Don Gnatiuk’s announcement.
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GPRC Welcomes New Vice-President, Academics and Research
Dr. Tim Heath joins GPRC as the
new Vice-President, Academics and Research. Heath is an alumnus who returns to GPRC with more than 15 years
of leadership experience in post-secondary education in Alberta, having worked at Ambrose University in
Calgary, Red Deer College and most recently, Lethbridge College. Heath intends to lead faculty and staff
towards offering a broad range of high-quality programming and services, while supporting the scholarship
and research activities of College faculty, students and staff. Learn
more about Dr. Tim Heath here.
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More Degree Completion Opportunities
for GPRC Business Students
Starting
in Fall 2019, GPRC is collaborating with SAIT to offer a four-year Bachelor of Business Administration
degree with a major in Management on the College’s Grande Prairie campus. This builds on the existing
collaboration with SAIT launched in 2017 and helps address the growing need for industry-ready graduates in
the region. Read more about the collaboration
with SAIT here.
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GPRC Fairview Convocation
Welcome to the GPRC Alumni
Family. We celebrated the achievements of this
year’s 336 graduates at Fairview Convocation on March 9 in the Fred Speckeen Theatre. We would
like to extend a warm congratulations to all our graduates and thank them for allowing us to join in the
celebration of their special day. The graduating students accepted their certificates and enjoyed an
afternoon of company and celebration at the President’s Tea. Browse
through the day’s photos here.
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GPRC Student Business Conference
Planned and organized completely
by students in the Contemporary Issues in Business Class, the 30th Annual GPRC Business Conference happened
on March 19. This event was a full day of keynote speakers and breakout sessions, focusing on various
aspects of business, social media, and marketing relevant to today’s business world. Check
out GPRC’s Facebook page for a recap of the event. Job well done to our students.
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Wisdom Magazine
The most recent issue of Wisdom
celebrates GPRC’s successes with technology in the classroom. From cutting-edge work with solar energy
to innovative accessibility enhancement, GPRC faculty and staff are always looking for ways to improve the
student experience. If you haven’t
seen it yet, flip through Wisdom here.
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GPRC Donors Support Students to the Tune of $450,000
Donors to GPRC generously give
around $450,000 to directly help students succeed. These donations are awarded to students as awards,
bursaries and scholarships. On February 14, GPRC held a donor appreciation event to honour and recognize the
vital contributions donors make to the GPRC community. Read
more about the students who receive these awards and the donors who make it possible.
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GPRC Awards Recognize Community
On March 12, guests attended the
annual GPRC President’s Award Luncheon. Members of the community were recognized for contributions to
excellence in education, and new members of GPRC President’s Council were welcomed and inducted. Read more about the awards and the recipients
and visit the photo gallery of this
special day.
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Harley-Davidson® Draw Tickets on Sale! Only 52% SOLD OUT!
This year's
Our first early bird $200 cash
winner was announced on March 15. Congratulations to Roderick MacDonald from Fairview, Alberta! Next early
bird cash draw is April 12, 2019.
Make
sure you get your tickets today so you don’t miss out!
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Alumni Benefits
Did
you know that GPRC alumni get 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!
Stay Connected!
Stay connected with the Alumni Family by keeping your information up to date! Don’t forget to
connect with us on social media for the latest in news, events, and how you can give back. Your
support is vital!
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Grande Prairie Convocation
GPRC will honour its 2019 Grande
Prairie graduates on May 4, 2019 in the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre. Live
broadcast is available for anyone who can’t attend and celebrate with us!
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Save the Date! 32nd Annual College Classic
We are looking forward to hosting
the 32nd Annual College Classic golf tournament presented by Fletcher Mudryk LLP on June 7, 2019. A huge
thank you to all our sponsors, donors and attendees for making this event incredible each year. Stay tuned
for updates and registration information.
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Small Business Entrepreneurship Business Plan Tradeshow
Join on us the Theatre Concourse
on April 2, 2019 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm as the students from this year's Small
Business Entrepreneurship class show off their best business plan ideas! This is a great networking
opportunity for students and businesses. Everyone is welcome. Don't miss out!
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More Events
There's always a lot going on at GPRC. Stay up to date on what’s happening at GPRC and in the Douglas J.
Cardinal Performing Arts Centre. We’d love to see you on campus!
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Vacation Plans for March Break?
Planning a family vacation for
March break? Proper preparation is the key for a terrific trip. Affinity
program partner TD Insurance has some important tips to consider.
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