RED Magazine - Spring 2010 Issue Available

The Spring 2010 issue of Red River College's flagship publication, RED, is now available on the College website. This issue of the alumni and donor magazine features the College's international efforts around the globe and includes stories about:

• Staff and students providing humanitarian aid in Nicaragua
• RRC helping the Mapuche people of Chile
• A partnership that is helping to power China
• An introduction of Interim President Catherine Rushton and farewell from former President Dr. Jeff Zabudsky
• Plus, profiles of Distinguished Alumni Award winners Dawna Friesen and Merv Gunter

Click here to read the latest issue of RED and find out what's happening in the Red River College community.

Alumni Profile - Kelly McGonigal

2007 RRC Business Administration Grad

When Kelly graduated from high school, he decided that he needed a break from studying and headed west to work on the pipeline during summer and snowboard in the winter. After two years of living out west, Kelly was ready to resume his studies and enrolled in the Business Administration program at RRC.

Kelly felt that the Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, structure of the Business Administration program was a great way to learn the skills needed to pursue his career as well as experience the lifestyle of a working individual’s week. Before entering the program, Kelly had very little knowledge and experience in sales or marketing, but with programs like Entrepreneurship and Marketing, his eyes were opened to what was available in the real world and discovered that he wanted a career working with people.

After graduation, Kelly was excited to search for his dream job. There were a lot of opportunities from contacts he made while attending RRC and he felt confident with his skills as he started his job search. It didn't take long before Kelly found a great opportunity to be a Financial Advisor with Investors Group. Although it’s early in his career, Kelly knows that this is the perfect fit for him and that it will be as great of a job as he wants to make it.

"It’s gratifying to know that you are helping people understand their entire financial picture, such as helping them save money for their children’s education, protecting their family in case the unthinkable should happen, saving for retirement and numerous other important financial decisions."

Outside of work, Kelly is involved in numerous community and charitable events as well as various team sport activities. For the past two years, he has been assistant coach of the St. John's Ravenscourt Eagles Bantam hockey team.

Kelly still comes back to the College several times a year for alumni events and to recruit new RRC graduates at the annual career fair to join the Investors Group team.

If you are interested in being profiled in the RED alumni newsletter, e-mail Dale Oughton, Alumni Coordinator, at alumni@rrc.mb.ca.

RRC Disability Advocacy Group

The RRC Disability Advocacy Group (DAG) was formed in 2009 at the College's Notre Dame Campus. The purpose of the group is to educate and build awareness of the issues surrounding disabilities. DAG is currently comprised of staff and students of the Notre Dame Campus and is opening up membership to RRC alumni. Opportunities for alumni include participating in DAG ventures, be it through advising, volunteering or presenting for us. All experiences are welcome.

If you are interested, please contact Malissa Nisbet at (204) 896-8674 or mnisbet@academic.rrc.ca

2010 Alumni Dinner Date Set

Red River College has announced that the 2010 Alumni Dinner will be taking place on Friday, November 19, 2010, at the Fairmont Winnipeg. The annual event honours College graduates and pays tribute to the Distinguished Alumni Award winner.

Look for more information about the 2010 Alumni Dinner in future e-newsletters.

Stay Connected

Make sure we have your most up-to-date contact information so you can stay current with College news, learn about exclusive Alumni events and find out about the latest job opportunities.

To update your information, visit the Address Update webpage at www.rrc.ca/alumni or
call (204) 632-2359.

Other ways to stay connected:

Red River College Blog
Facebook
Twitter: twitter.com/rrc
YouTube: www.youtube.com/redrivercollege