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President's Awards Luncheon 2017
On February 22, over 120 guests attended GPRC’s Annual President’s Award Luncheon. Members of the community were recognized for contributions to excellence in education, along with the new members of GPRC President’s Council being welcomed and inducted.
Find a full list of recipients online.
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GPRC Welcomes New Board of
Governors Members
GPRC Board of Governors welcomed four newly appointed members: Nan Bartlett, Chantal Fontaine, Jane Manning and Scott Roessler.
“We are excited to see what new ideas and experiences each new board member will bring to the future of GPRC,” says GPRC President and CEO, Don Gnatiuk.
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Planning for the Future
GPRC is pleased, with the help of Stantec, to have held public consultation sessions for the new Campus Master Plan. The plan will address all GPRC-owned facilities, located in Grande Prairie and Fairview and will identify the future needs of the College and the communities it serves for the next 10 to 15 years. GPRC thanks everyone who attended a session and took the survey. Your input was vital!
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Staying Committed to Indigenous Education
The new year began with excitement as Grande Prairie Regional College signed an Indigenous Education Protocol to build on the college’s already strong commitment to Indigenous students and communities in northwestern Alberta.
This protocol outlines how the college will continue to embed Indigenous knowledge, culture and teachings throughout GPRC. Already, the college is the first institution in Canada with an on-campus Friendship Centre. With an Elder in residence, GPRC can insure the availability of traditional teachings and Indigenous culture, and with Indigenous programming continuing to grow, GPRC stays committed to its part in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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GPRC Alumni Represent!
GPRC alumni Cheryl Montgomery, Rotary Club of Grande Prairie President, Doug Morris, GPRC Board of Governors member and Lorne Radbourne, Chair, Allocations Committee, Rotary Club of Grande Prairie, present GPRC President and CEO a cheque in the amount of $150,000 for pediatric simulation equipment for the new Education Centre in the Regional Hospital, currently under construction on the West Campus of GPRC.
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GPRC Wolves Women's Volleyball
Team Made Nationals
The GPRC Wolves Women’s Volleyball Team were at the CCAA Nationals at Camosun College in Victoria from March 8 – 11. They finished fourth, played their hearts out and made us very proud.
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GPRC Fairview Convocation 2017
The success of 432 students was celebrated on March 11, when 60 grads attended the convocation at GPRC Fairview. The grad students of Fairview Trades, Agriculture and Environment programs accepted their certificates and enjoyed an afternoon of company and celebration at the President’s Tea.
GPRC Grande Prairie will be holding its Convocation ceremonies on May 6, 2017.
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Meeting Up in Calgary
On March 1, GPRC held its first Alumni Reception in Calgary. Attendees included two distinguished alumni (Dr. Cora Voyageur and Willie DeWit) President and CEO, Don Gnatiuk, volunteers from the Vital! Campaign Cabinet and College leadership team enjoyed an evening of stories, visiting with old friends and learning of the exciting things happening at the College.
An Edmonton GPRC Alumni Reception was held on March 29 at the Matrix Hotel, Prism Room in Edmonton. We enjoyed the company of our Edmonton-based alumni who joined us for a great evening with old friends and find out what’s happening at GPRC.
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Celebrating Student Success
GPRC is proud of our 50 years of Student Success. For more information about the 50th Anniversary or to view the year books online, please visit our Anniversary page.
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Alumni Benefits
Being a GPRC Alumni comes with a lot of benefits.
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Celebrating Dreams at GPRC
Join us on the evening of May 27 on our GPRC Grande Prairie campus for a night to remember as we celebrate the commitment of serving the vital post-secondary need in northern Alberta for the last 50 years! Enjoy a luxurious champagne reception, with a wide range of decadent hors d’oeuvres. Stroll through Canadian artist, Alex Janvier’s art exhibit, and hear from special guests, Komal Minhas and Shane Koyczan talk about the power of having a dream and creating your own success as we look to the future of our college.
Ticket go on sale the first week of April. Mark it in your calendar to buy yours here.
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Permaculture in the Peace
Spring has sprung! If you enjoy gardening and are interested in sustainability, GPRC’s 21st Century Homesteading Conference is for you! On April 5, at GPRC Fairview, guest speakers Cynthia Pohl and Ron Berezan will explore different ways you can live a green and sustainable lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint.
Join us for this one day conference.
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REVITALIZE
REVITALIZE – Applied Business Innovation Conference will be the first of its kind in our region. The conference runs June 8 – 10. REVITALIZE will showcase regional entrepreneurs and innovators who have applied their vision of business innovation with great success.
Register and find more information online.
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The College Classic 2017
The annual College Classic will take place June 2, 2017. This vital community event raises funds in support of the students of Grande Prairie Regional College. Our youth need local training and education, our businesses need skilled workers, and your contributions to the fundraising efforts of this event will help evolve GPRC to continue to meet these needs and more.
Find out how to get involved.
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Skills Competition at GPRC
GPRC is proud to host the Northwest Alberta Skills Competition in Fairview on April 28, 2017. This competition gives high school students an opportunity to showcase their trade and technical skills while making connections with employers and educators in the province.
Find out more here
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Don't Miss Your Chance to Win!
Tickets for the 29th Annual Harley-Davidson® Raffle are over 60 per cent sold! Be sure to give mom the chance to win an incredible Mother’s Day gift this year! The next early bird draws are April 13 and May 12, 2017. The Grand Prize Draw happens on June 16, 2017!
Get your tickets now!
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More Events
There’s always a lot going on at GPRC. Check out our events.
We’d love to see you on campus!
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