RRC’s Counselling and Accessibility Services gives workshops to help students who have anxiety about taking tests. As well, they now offer support groups to students who want to relieve stress and have better coping skills.
Click on the links below for more information about these workshops and groups.

⇒ Manage Anxiety, Boost Study Skills – WORKSHOP

⇒ Stress Reduction – GROUP

⇒ Healthy Mind, Healthy Life – GROUP

The University of Winnipeg’s Global Welcome Centre offers a series of free information sessions to permanent residents. 

The next workshop, on October 28, is about banking in Canada. For more information about this workshop, click here.
If you are interested in attending, you must register by email to: globalwelcomecentre@uwinnipeg.ca
Space is limited so register early! Those who register must have an intermediate language level (minimum CLB or IELTS level 5).
 
 

At the LTC, we are proud of our students and all of their achievements! Congratulations to Kyna Wu – this summer she received an “Outstanding International Student Award” from the Manitoba Council for International Education (MCIE) and the Manitoba government.
Read more about Kyna’s award here! ⇒
 
 
 

Do you have skills in soccer, basketball or volleyball? Wouldn’t you love to be part of a college team? Tryouts for the Rebel Varsity teams are open to all full-time students from any campus.
Click here to find out more – see the tryout schedule and find out who you can contact for more information.
Tryouts will begin August 31 so check the schedule soon and get moving! Good luck!

Volunteer at Winnipeg’s largest Downtown festival 

The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is excited to celebrate Downtown Winnipeg’s largest festival, ManyFest: All together downtown. Manyfest will see an anticipated 60,000-plus people celebrating on Broadway, September 11 to 13, 2015. Be sure to not miss this event!
Want to be part of downtown Winnipeg’s biggest street festival?
I thought so. Volunteer and take part of all the action!
Join them as a volunteer for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Manyfest, September 11 – 13, 2015 on Broadway. Visit the volunteer website to register!
Have any … Read More →

Free tickets available to experience Winnipeg Goldeye’s Baseball

August 12, 2015
Take me out to the ball game! Do you want to experience a live baseball game with the Winnipeg Goldeyes at Winnipeg’s own Shaw Baseball Park?
Tickets are currently available for Saturday, August 29th at 6:00 pm
All students interested in attending can express their interest by contacting Student Integration Coordinator, Lauren Konrad at lkonrad@rrc.ca. Tickets will be given out on a first come basis. Those who are selected will be contacted.
 

Enjoy Free Live Music in Winnipeg this Weekend!

Winnipeg is home to many talented musicians who love to share their unique musical styles with audiences. This weekend is a great time to get out and enjoy all these musicians have to offer at one of the many FREE performances going on around the city.
Friday, August 14th
The Tune Raiders (Rock music from the 50s, 60s and 70s), Intersection of Corydon and Hugo St., 7 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, August 15th
The Marco Castillo Brazilian Band, St. Norbert Farmers’ … Read More →

The Language Training Centre is having its first ever Student Art Show on Wednesday, May 27!
Join us in the Lunchroom (Room D – lower level) from 9:00 – 4:00 to view beautiful art created by our very own LTC students. You can even enjoy listening to some live music – yes, performed by LTC students!
Click here for a poster with more information on how to submit a piece of art in the Art Show.

 
“We have to do what we can to help wherever and whenever it is possible for us to help.” – Jackie Chan
 
Why should you volunteer? While you are helping others, you can also improve your English communication skills, have fun, learn new skills, meet new people, and feel like part of a community!
Here are some exciting volunteer opportunities for this spring. Click on the links for more information or to sign up. If you have questions about any of these opportunities, or would like some help registering as a volunteer, please see our Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian Hoogland, in Room 418.
 

MS Walk

• An event to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research and treatments.
• May 3

⇒ Click for information or to register as a volunteer.
 

Pride Winnipeg: Pride of the Prairies

•  A festival with many events for our diverse community. Winnipeg Pride is one of the largest celebrations of LGBTTQ culture between Toronto and Vancouver.
• June 5-14

  ⇒ Click for information or to register as a volunteer.
 

Pride Parade (Team RRC)

• Thousands of people are expected to join in the annual Pride Parade through downtown Winnipeg to show off their rainbow colours and their Pride!
• June 14

⇒ Click for information or to register as a volunteer.
 

Winnipeg International Jazz Festival

• Winnipeg’s largest downtown music festival, with performances from top local, national and international artists.
• June 11-21

     ⇒ Click for information or to register as a volunteer.
 

Manitoba Marathon

• Over 14,000 runners in a celebration of fitness, family, and fundraising.
• June 21

    ⇒ Click for information or to register as a volunteer.
 

 – Written and produced by Laila’s class (Intensive English for International Students)

The Peace Award honours the courage, strength and determination of students who were forced to flee their homes under threat of persecution, conflict and violence and have shown perseverance in reaching their educational goals, while overcoming challenges and adapting to a new life in Canada.
There are two Awards of $1,000 each.
SCREENING CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPANTS

• Must be a RRC student in a full-time academic program
• Must be graduating anytime between September 1, 2014 and August 31, 2015
• Must have immigrated to Canada as a refugees/refugee claimants*

*Note: First consideration will be given to individuals who have immigrated to Canada in the past 7 years
Applicants must submit a minimum of a 1,000 word description of their story/experience:

• Their adjustment and experience to living and learning in Canada
• Why they decided to study their current program at RRC
• How the Peace Award will help them succeed in reaching their career and life goals

All applications must be submitted by Sunday, February 8, 2015
All submissions will be evaluated by a panel and the successful applicants will be notified directly.
For more information or to apply, click here or contact Michelle Johnson, Mentorship Program Coordinator, at 204-632-3847 or mmjohnson@rrc.ca.

– A message from your friends in Diversity and Intercultural Services

Congratulations on making it to the end of the term! As you get ready for the holidays, here are 5 tips to stay busy, avoid boredom / homesickness, and make the most of your time off.

1. Be ready for next term! Go to the bookstore and buy your books for the next term, pay your fees, and review your timetable and the locations of your classes next term. This will not only allow you to enjoy the holidays without worry, but will make sure that your first days back in January are less hectic.
2. Go outside! Experience Canadian winter in all its glory. Dress for the weather and go skating, shopping, skiing, or sliding.
3. Meet friends! This is a great time to stay connected with friends you have not been able to spend time with during the term, and to make new friends.
4. Practice a hobby! Winter is a great time to read, cook, sew, practice photography, carve snow sculptures, or some other project you have been wanting to do.
5. Relax! Taking some time to sleep and clear your mind of the stresses of school life is important to your mental health and ability to perform when you come back to classes!

Enjoy your winter break – you deserve it!