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Red Deer College’s 54th Convocation Takes Place June 1st
On Friday, June 1, graduating students will cross the stage during RDC’s 54th Convocation Ceremonies at Westerner Park in Red Deer.
This year, 1,950 RDC students are eligible to graduate. Of the eligible graduates, 673 studied in the School of Trades & Manufacturing Technologies, with the remainder completing programming in RDC’s Donald School of Business, School of Arts & Sciences, School of Continuing Education, School of Creative Arts, School of Education and School of Health Sciences.
More than 600 students applied to attend the Convocation ceremonies on June 1, and graduates will be granted certificates, diplomas and degrees. 2018 also marks the first graduating classes for two new RDC programs: the Media Studies & Professional Communication Diploma and the Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate.
During the ceremonies, RDC will recognize two deserving students with special honours:
• The Governor General’s Academic Medal (Collegiate Bronze Level) is presented to the student with the highest academic standing after completing the final year of a diploma-level post-secondary program.
• The RDC Foundation Outstanding Student recognizes a student who demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to RDC through participation in, and contribution to, the College.
RDC will also bestow an Honorary Degree upon a notable individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of social, cultural or economic development in a way that has had significant impact for RDC, central Alberta and beyond. This will be the fourth Honorary Degree granted by RDC, with Dr. Bernie Pauly, Mr. Morris Flewwelling and Mr. Tim Tamashiro receiving degrees at previous Convocation Ceremonies.
As part of the ceremonies, Red Deer College will celebrate with 17 Indigenous graduates who have chosen to be recognized with an Indigenous Student Convocation Stole. The blue stole was created with input from several Indigenous communities, and it acknowledges the students’ academic achievements and the completion of their programs of study at RDC.
Red Deer College 54th Convocation Ceremony
Friday, June 1 | Ceremonies in Prairie Pavilion at Westerner Park
Morning ceremony – 9:30 a.m. | Afternoon ceremony – 2:00 p.m.
Master of Ceremonies – Morris Flewwelling, Chair of RDC’s Board of Governors
Additional details about Convocation are available at www.rdc.ab.ca/convocation.
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100+ Women Who Care Red Deer celebrates 10th season in 2025 with new leadership
L to R: Cindy Jefferies, Susan Knopp, Lane Tomalty, Bre Fitzpatrick
Photo credit: The SnapHappy Photographer
After a decade of leadership under Cindy Jefferies and Susan Knopp, 100+ Women Who Care Red Deer (100+ WWCRD) is proud to celebrate 10 years of supporting local charities and the announcement of Bre Fitzpatrick and Lane Tomalty as its new co-leaders. This marks an exciting new chapter for the group, which has made a significant impact on not-for-profit organizations in Central Alberta.
Cindy and Susan have led 100+ WWCRD with vision, dedication, and a commitment to empowering women to lead and inspire change. Under their stewardship, the organization has raised over $630,000 for local charities by hosting 4 annual 1-hour meetings. Since 2015, more than 36 local charities have received funding through the group.
Reflecting on their tenure, Cindy and Susan stated:
“Leading 100 Women has been an honour and a privilege. When we began this journey, we didn’t know where it would go – we simply loved the simple, elegant, and fun ‘100 Who Care’ concept and thought it was a great fit for our community. We are grateful to the many women who have stood with us. They are the magic of the organization! We are confident Bre and Lane will steward this leadership role well and we look forward to supporting it – just not from behind the microphone!”
Bre and Lane bring a dynamic energy and fresh perspective to the organization. Both have been involved with the group and have been mentored by Susan and Cindy over the past year. They are eager to continue the collaboration, connection, and local support this team of women have established in Red Deer.
In their joint statement, Bre and Lane shared:
“We are humbled to step into this role and build on the incredible foundation Cindy and Susan have laid. Many needs are at the doorstep of our community and in the hearts and minds of our members. We know a powerful, caring, and united group of individuals can play a huge role in driving change and breaking barriers.
To celebrate this milestone and leadership transition, the 100+ WWCRD hosted the final meeting of 2024 on November 25th at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. The evening featured reflections from Cindy and Susan, the selection of the Salvation Army as the charity of choice, an opportunity for members to connect with Bre and Lane as they outline their vision for the organization’s next chapter, and a toast to 10 years.
For more information, please visit www.100womenreddeer.ca
About 100+ Women Who Care Red Deer
100+ Women Who Care Red Deer is a network of compassionate, empowered, and dedicated women who make a direct, immediate, and positive impact in Red Deer and area. We support local non-profit and charitable organizations that work every day to make our community a better place to live. 100% of funds donated go to the selected charities – there are no
administration fees, and all costs are covered by the generosity of sponsors. Collectively, we make a difference.
The group meets 4 times annually for 1 hour. Non-profit and charitable organizations are nominated by members. After hearing 3 randomly drawn pitches, the members vote to select their top choice. The group with the highest number of votes receives the members’ donations. Each member or team commits to donating $100 at each meeting. Since 2015, the average raised has been more than $15,000 per meeting.
Membership is open to all women In Red Deer and area. We invite you to join us! The first meeting of 2025 will be on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Founded in February 2015, the organization currently has about 150 members. We are committed to uniting this powerful group of 100+ women who care and lifting the amazing non-profits and charitable groups they support.
Community
Festival of Trees tickets on sale! Update from the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
Festival of Trees tickets are on sale now! Get ’em while they’re hot!
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