The 2016 Spring/Summer Course Schedule contains course information — including dates, times, course codes, fees, and locations.

This schedule may change so check the online catalogue to ensure your courses are still available.

Printed schedules will be available at the end of February.

We’re proud to be hosting the Professional Photographers of Canada’s (PPOC) Accreditation judging event.

PPOC’s Accreditation process recognizes photographers who have reached a nationally accepted standard of proficiency and knowledge in photographic arts and is able to demonstrate their capability of delivering image excellence in a chosen field and sets them apart as being industry leaders. Photographers who have earned Accreditations have successfully completed the highest requirements from a panel of qualified judges across Canada.

Come see up and coming photographers! The event is free.

Dates: February 6 & 7, 2016

Location: FM-65, 2055 Notre Dame Avenue

Time: Starts at 9:00 am both days

Our congratulations to Continuing Education instructor James Culleton, who recently received a prestigious Pinnacle Award from the American Society of Furniture designers.

Culleton, who teaches Graphic Design and Manual Writing and Design classes at RRC, was one of 16 designers from across North America to be recognized by the organization. He won in the motion upholstery category for the M1 series he designed for Palliser Furniture, where he’s served as design director for almost 15 years.

Culleton first got involved with RRC through his position at Palliser, launching an ongoing partnership with the College’s Residential Decorating program by enlisting students to design a trade show booth for Palliser.

He says the most interesting part of his job as an instructor is teaching students to problem-solve visually, noting he’s fascinated by the range of people who take evening classes at RRC.

Learn more about Culleton’s experiences as an instructor, and find out where in Winnipeg you can see some of his more notable designs.

The College’s online applications, registrations and payments will not be available from Friday, January 22, 2016 at 6:00 pm until approximately Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 6:00 pm for scheduled College system maintenance.

We apologize for any inconveniences that this may cause you.

RRC’s Honorary Degree and Diploma Committee welcomes your nominations for 2016. Deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 15.

An award of distinction, the Honorary Degree/Diploma is the highest honour Red River College can bestow upon an individual. This award recognizes individuals in diverse fields who are distinguished by their significant accomplishments and contributions – locally, nationally or internationally – and whose receipt of the award will bring honour and distinction to RRC.

Past recipients of this award have included Ace Burpee, Lisa Meeches, Gail Asper, and The Honourable Mr. Justice Murray Sinclair. Consider nominating an individual if he or she has:

1. Made significant contributions to either: (1) Red River College; (2) a particular field of post-secondary study; and/or (3) post-secondary education on a local, national or international level;
2. Accomplished great success in either a paid or volunteer position that reflects the values of Red River College;
3. Enhances or promotes the College’s image/reputation in Manitoba or elsewhere; and/or
4. Serves as an inspirational example to the College community due to significant accomplishment or achievement.

More information on these prestigious awards is available on the Alumni microsite, including the online nomination form. The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 15.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 204-632-2359 or alumni@rrc.ca.

RRC’s Honorary Degree and Diploma Committee welcomes your nominations for 2016. Deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 15.

An award of distinction, the Honorary Degree/Diploma is the highest honour Red River College can bestow upon an individual. This award recognizes individuals in diverse fields who are distinguished by their significant accomplishments and contributions – locally, nationally or internationally – and whose receipt of the award will bring honour and distinction to RRC.

Past recipients of this award have included Ace Burpee, Lisa Meeches, Gail Asper, and The Honourable Mr. Justice Murray Sinclair. Consider nominating an individual if he or she has:

1. Made significant contributions to either: (1) Red River College; (2) a particular field of post-secondary study; and/or (3) post-secondary education on a local, national or international level;
2. Accomplished great success in either a paid or volunteer position that reflects the values of Red River College;
3. Enhances or promotes the College’s image/reputation in Manitoba or elsewhere; and/or
4. Serves as an inspirational example to the College community due to significant accomplishment or achievement.

More information on these prestigious awards is available on the Alumni microsite, including the online nomination form. The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 15.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 204-632-2359 or alumni@rrc.ca.

Red River College will again operate on restricted holiday hours, effective noon on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015.

During the break, general access to the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses will be limited to the following hours:

• Dec. 24, 2015: Regular hours until 12:00 pm
• Dec. 24-26, 2015: Closed (no access)
• Dec. 27-31, 2015: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Jan. 1, 2016: Closed (no access)
• Jan. 2-3, 2016: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Jan. 4, 2016: Resume regular hours, effective 7:00 a.m.

Lab access on the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses during the above hours will be limited to the classroom labs listed below. Students who are in one of the designated labs prior to closure will be given a four-hour grace period (until 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m., depending on the day) to complete their studies or projects before being asked to leave.

NDC Labs:

D315 – General use PC lab

A423 – GIS PC lab

B110 – Civil Technology PC lab

A226 – EET PC lab

F211 – Aboriginal programs PC lab

Roblin Labs:

A106 – General use PC Lab

W412 – 3D Computer Graphics PC Lab

W102 – Creative Arts PC Lab

W512 – General use Mac Lab

• Entry to the Notre Dame Campus during restricted hours will be permitted via the East Plaza door of Building C
• Entry to the Roblin Centre will be permitted through the North Atrium doors
• Sign In/Sign Out procedures will be in effect. Identification will be required for admission.
• Staff and students are advised to carry their College identification cards.
• The Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre will be closed to students during the holiday break. Other campus locations will issue separate memos with respect to their hours of operation.

Regular hours of operation will resume 7:00 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016.

Red River College will again operate on restricted holiday hours, effective noon on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015.

During the break, general access to the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses will be limited to the following hours:

• Dec. 24, 2015: Regular hours until 12:00 pm
• Dec. 24-26, 2015: Closed (no access)
• Dec. 27-31, 2015: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Jan. 1, 2016: Closed (no access)
• Jan. 2-3, 2016: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Jan. 4, 2016: Resume regular hours, effective 7:00 a.m.

Lab access on the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses during the above hours will be limited to the classroom labs listed below. Students who are in one of the designated labs prior to closure will be given a four-hour grace period (until 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m., depending on the day) to complete their studies or projects before being asked to leave.

NDC Labs:

D315 – General use PC lab

A423 – GIS PC lab

B110 – Civil Technology PC lab

A226 – EET PC lab

F211 – Aboriginal programs PC lab

Roblin Labs:

A106 – General use PC Lab

W412 – 3D Computer Graphics PC Lab

W102 – Creative Arts PC Lab

W512 – General use Mac Lab

• Entry to the Notre Dame Campus during restricted hours will be permitted via the East Plaza door of Building C
• Entry to the Roblin Centre will be permitted through the North Atrium doors
• Sign In/Sign Out procedures will be in effect. Identification will be required for admission.
• Staff and students are advised to carry their College identification cards.
• The Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre will be closed to students during the holiday break. Other campus locations will issue separate memos with respect to their hours of operation.

Regular hours of operation will resume 7:00 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016.

Students sell their work to help benefit RRC Food Bank.

Our Professional Photography students are selling some of their work.

10% of all sales will be donated to the RRC food bank with the rest of the proceeds going to the students who created the images.

Print sizes:

• 8×10 – $30
• 11×14 – $60
• 16×20 – $90

Dates:
Dec. 7 – Dec. 11

Times:
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dec. 10 bonus night: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Location:
FM-65
2055 Notre Dame Avenue

www.rrc.ca/pho

Karen Willy describes herself as a life-long learner. And she’s helping others do the same.

A Yellowknife resident, Willy is the most recent graduate of Red River College’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Practitioner program, available through the School of Continuing Education.

She serves as Coordinator for Adult Literacy and Basic Education for the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Education, Culture and Employment, where she’s responsible for the Adult Recognition Model, designed for those enrolled in adult basic education.

The program gives participants the opportunity to complete academic credits for core courses, and to receive recognition for the optional credits they need for a senior secondary school diploma.

“You need to understand that adults come with their own experiences, their own knowledge, and their own learning that we need to honour,” Willy says of her clients.

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