It is flu season in Manitoba, and in addition to being a miserable experience, getting sick can really interrupt your academic progress. Red River College is offering free vaccinations to students and staff on campus. Safety and Health Services will be offering free flu clinics on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please come out and get…
Starting in January 2020, smoking and vaping will no longer be permitted on any Red River College campuses across the province. If you’re thinking about quitting smoking, now is a great time to do so! The College is making smoking cessation programs and resources available at no cost all members of its community. Drop by the Health Centre for details….
What is Canadian culture? It is a good question and not easy to answer. In such a large, diverse country, the answer may be that there are many Canadian cultures. Canada is a multicultural country sometimes described as a “mosaic,” with many culturally unique groups contributing to the larger picture. Each community, organization or even family may have their unique…
Winnipeg police are warning about a phone scam targeting people in Winnipeg. They may pretend to be calling from the Canadian Revenue Agency or another government agency. They are trying to get you to share financial or personal information over the phone. Scammers can be very convincing over the phone. Be very careful not to share your personal information or…
There are free WSO tickets for Symphonic Dances Friday, October 18, 2019 @ 10:30 am If you are interested in attending, send an e-mail to numali@rrc.ca with your name, student number, and which campus you prefer to pick up the tickets (EDC or NDC). Tickets will be on a first come, first serve basis. If you’ve missed out, there will be…
How can I make positive connections with others on campus? Part of settling into a new place is building a new network of friends. An easy way to get started is by connecting with other newcomers – they need new friends as much as you do and some of them may even share your culture and language. One of the…
Have you watched a live, exciting game of Canadian football? If not, now is your chance to cheer on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers along with thousands of fans at Investors Group Field this month! Saturday, October 12, 2019 @ 3:00 pm vs. Montreal Alouettes Friday, October 25, 2019 @ 7:30 pm vs. Calgary Stampeders Tickets are limited to two per…
Red River College programs are designed to prepare students for successful employment. We are proud to produce graduates that are highly valued in the workforce, and there is a lot you can do right now to increase your chances of success upon graduation. Whether you are looking for a part-time job during your program, or getting started on your strategy…
The Academic Success Centre is offering a NEW support this term to all RRC students – the Communication Skills Help Desk. Do you need immediate assistance with your communication skills (oral or written) for an assignment? Do you want to develop your language & communication skills for your academic program and industry in general? Do you speak a first language…
We have free tickets with the Winnipeg Trolley Company for a Classic Winnipeg Tour on Saturday, October 5 from 2:00 – 4:30 pm. It will be an opportunity for you to “see the sights” and to learn more about the city! We will also have a fun activity and prizes. Highlights include: St. Boniface, Winnipeg’s charming French quarter; The Exchange…