Witches and vampires and bunnies, oh my! On October 30, the halls of the Language Training Centre were crawling with creepy, funny, creative or beautiful costumes to celebrate Halloween. There was a lot of laughter as students and staff paraded the hallways showing off their costumes. Many people got into the spirit of Halloween but 51 students participated in a costume contest.
A group of judges chose 6 winners who each received a prize and treats for their whole class too! Here are the winners:

Akbar the Amazing – most personality

Zombie Policeman – most original zombie

Vampire – best vampire

Broken Doll – most original scary theme

Harlequin – most creative beauty

Scary Bunny – most scary animal

Are you an immigrant in Manitoba? Do you know about the Immigrant Centre? Do you know how it can help you?
As part of Manitoba Career and Workforce Development Month, the Immigrant Centre will host two “Open House” events for immigrants:
November 3 (3:30 – 5:30 pm)
November 26 (3:00 – 5:00 pm)
 
The events include a short presentation about the different programs and services they offer, as well as a tour of the building.
⇒Click here for a poster with more information. It’s open to all immigrants, so please share it with your friends and family.
 

 
 
 
 
(A free settlement workshop for immigrant and international students)
Topics will include:

• Winter related expressions and vocabulary
• Information on how to dress for the winter and where to shop for winter gear
• Tips for staying healthy
• Ideas for winter fun

Wednesday, October 28^th, 12:00-12:45
Basement classroom E
Everyone is welcome!
 

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.