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Mark on You - A VITAL Tribute to Don Gnatiuk
On September 12, more than 200 guests gathered at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre to pay tribute to Don Gnatiuk, who is retiring in the coming months as GPRC’s CEO and President. The evening was filled with smiles and memories of his 12-year tenure at the College. Browse through photos from the evening here.
People who want to honour Don may donate to The Don and JoAnn Gnatiuk Community Leadership Award Endowment, a legacy to recognize the contributions of the Gnatiuk family to the College and the region it serves.
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GPRC Fairview Hosts 2019 Trades Camp
GPRC Fairview welcomed 58 Grade 7-9 students from St. Thomas More Catholic School to their campus for the 2019 Trades Camp. Students participated in hands-on learning along with hearing what the trades programs entail, future careers and how to apply. Flip through the photos for a closer look at the week! |
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GPRC Hosted Juno Nominee at Student Welcome Event
GPRC’s Circle of Indigenous Students hosted Juno-nominated Indigenous artist Kelly Fraser at its Student Welcome Celebration. This annual event welcomes all students back to campus every fall and features performers like Métis Red Feather Jiggers, Traditional drummers and dancers and more. Read more about Kelly Fraser here.
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GPRC Welcomes Returning Coaches
Bill Corcoran and Rick Scott have coached the Wolves Cross Country team for the last 29 years and have coached athletes who have gone on to compete at a national level. Meet Corcoran and Scott and read what they have to say about the current Cross Country Running season.
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GPRC Wolves Sign New Recruits
The Wolves welcome new athletes to soccer, cross-country/indoor track, volleyball and basketball on the Ambassador Blog. The Wolves Volleyball Season kicks off with the Home Opener on October 18 at the GPRC Gym. See the full home games schedule here.
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GPRC Graduate Investigates New Ways to Predict Hydraulic Pump Failure
Jon Fernandes, a GPRC ThinkBIG Service Technician diploma graduate and current University of Saskatchewan master’s student is examining how to predict failure in hydraulic pumps using pressure response measurements. He hopes his research will help industry professionals determine how worn a pump is, potentially saving companies hundreds of thousands of dollars in replacement costs. Read more about Fernandes’ research here.
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Helping Students Succeed! GPRC Offers 24 Hour Mental Health Support
GPRC Mental Health Services has partnered with Morneau Shepell to introduce an exciting new program to The College. The Student Support Program or My SSP! My SSP provides 24/7 remote mental health and wellbeing support to students via downloadable app. Read more about the mental health services available at GPRC My SSP or download the app here.
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Honouring Exceptional Alumni
Nominations for the President’s Awards are now open. Nominate a GPRC graduate or a local community member before November 6, 2019 for their outstanding contribution to GPRC and their community. Award recipients will be announced at the President’s Awards Luncheon in March 2020.
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Be on The Board
Applications are being accepted for the Alumni/Foundation Board of Directors and the GPRC Board of Governors. The Alumni/Foundation Annual General Meeting is on October 15 at 4:00 pm on the Grande Prairie Campus in E211.
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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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GPRC Open House
To showcase our programs, we have 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 on the Grande Prairie Campus come check out what GPRC has to offer. Space is limited and registration is now open! |
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The 2019 President's Ball
Join us for La Grande Soirée - a beautiful evening of fine food, entertainment and great company at the 2019 President’s Ball on October 19, 2019 at the TARA Centre at Evergreen Park. Buy your tickets online or by phone at 780-539-2012.
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More Events
Natalie MacMaster - Kitchen Party
Award-winning Canadian musician and performer, Natalie MacMaster will be performing at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre on October 22, 2019.
Tickets are available at Revolution Place Box Office.
The Country Icons Show
Join us at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre on October 29, 2019 for a lively night of foot stomping country music. Watch the Country Icons pay tribute to Alan Jackson, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard. Tickets are available at Revolution Place Box Office.
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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