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GPRC Welcomes New President and CEO
Dr. Robert Murray is the ninth President and CEO of Grande Prairie Regional College. Starting December 2, Dr. Murray will bring leadership experience in professional and business advisory services, economic development, education and public policy to GPRC’s executive team. He is currently the managing director of the government practice group at Dentons Canada LLP. Learn more about Dr. Murray here.
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La Grande Soirée
Alongside our community members we celebrated our 33rd annual President's Ball on October 19. Thank you to all the sponsors, donors and guests who helped us raise funds in support of our students. Your generosity has a tremendous impact on GPRC, and our community. Enjoy the President’s Ball photo gallery and share in the memories made here.
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Nominate a GPRC Alumni or Community Member Today!
GPRC’s Community and Alumni Recognition Awards are being accepted until November 6. If you know a GPRC Alumni or Community member who has made an outstanding contribution to the College and their community, nominate them today! Check out the online nomination form here.
Awards will be handed out on March 17, 2020, at the President’s Awards Luncheon.
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GPRC Open House
To showcase its programs, GPRC has combined the Science Open House, PEAK Student for a Day and Fine Arts Student for a Day event into one big Open House. On November 8, prospective students and the community can check out everything GPRC has to offer in this exciting one-day event. For more on this event, visit Open House online.
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GPRC Paves Way for Fresh Start
Dennis Shinski came to GPRC to turn his life around and became a community advocate for men's mental health. He shared his story with CBC as part of Digging in the Dirt, a documentary focusing on high rates of suicide among men working in the oil patch, industry and agriculture in northern Alberta. Read Shinski’s inspiring story here.
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Governor General's Academic Medal Recipient
GPRC graduate Brooke Hart is the recipient of this year’s Governor General’s Collegiate Bronze Academic Medal — one of the most prestigious awards a student in a Canadian educational institution can receive. The medal is only awarded to one student each year for achieving the highest overall grade point average upon graduation from a diploma-level or post-secondary program. Learn more about Brooke and her success here.
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GPRC Sends Four Singers to Alberta Youth Choir
Four GPRC singers added their voices to the Alberta Youth Choir on October 25. Brianna Strickland, Alyssa Thompson, Max Barrs, and Cameron Irwin performed in Calgary with the Choir alongside the Alberta Wind Symphony in the Music Conference Alberta Gala Concert in Mount Royal University’s Bella Concert Hall.
Read more about the singers here.
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GPRC Alumna’s Art Display on Campus
GPRC alumna, Danielle Ribar has a stunning installation of art displayed on the second floor of B wing in the Cardinal Building. Ribar is currently the associate curator at The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie, and manages the Travelling Art Exhibition Program for Northwest Alberta. Read more about the inspiration for this wonderful art piece here.
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Alumni/Foundation Board of Directors 2019-2020
A New Alumni/Foundation Board of Directors was selected on October 15. We are excited to welcome Jason Simigan as the new Board Chair. See the full Alumni/Foundation Board here.
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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 and opportunities to give back. Your support is vital!
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Run for a Wolf Community Race
Registration is open for the Run for a Wolf Community Race taking place on November 9, 2019 at Muskoseepi Park. Proceeds from the race go to Wolves Athletics Scholarships to support GPRC’s athletic talent. Register for the race here.
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Peace Country Rising Stars
This student-led project facilitated by the GPRC Business Administration Department is underway! Auditions wrapped up November 3 and you can get your tickets to attend the Grand Finale Show November 22 here. |
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2019 CCAA Cross-Country National Championships
GPRC is proud to host the 2019 CCAA Cross-Country National Championships and is excited to welcome athletes, volunteers and supporters from across the nation to the Peace Country.
Show your Wolves pride and join us at Muskoseepi Park on November 8 and 9.
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More Events
GPRC Winter Concert Series
Wind Ensemble - November 29, 7:30pm in the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre
The theme of the Wind Ensemble concert is Music from Around the World featuring music from China, Russia, Germany, France, the United States and Canada and Christmas selections. Featured on the program are works by Shostakovich, Milhaud, Richard Wagner, Leroy Anderson, and local composer Mateo James.
Concert Choir - November 30, 7:30pm at St. Paul's United Church (10206-100 Avenue)
This concert will feature music from Renaissance through to contemporary Canadian repertoire to celebrate the season. Central to our program is the Pergolesi Magnificat, and Eric Whitacre’s Five Hebrew Love Songs with local violinist, Kathy Park.
Jazz Ensemble - December 2, 7:30pm in the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre
The Jazz Ensemble concert features Rosanne Artibise singing All I Want for Christmas is You. Other selections include: Lady Madonna, Get Smart Theme, Peg, Angels We Have Heard on High, Cherokee, Dreamsville, and Count Bubba's Revenge.
Tickets to all concerts are available at Revolution Place box office, or by calling 780-538-0387
Visit our Events Calendar for all campus events. We can't wait to see you on campus!
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Protecting your home during the Winter
Don’t let the cold weather get you down. Just get prepared for winter with these tips from affinity program partner TD InsuranceHome Insurance isn't one-size-fits-all.
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