Deaths
3316 George Skinner, RRMC RMC Class of 1955 George Robert Skinner, 90, recently of Mississauga and previously Ottawa, died peacefully on 2021 November 30 at the Mississauga Hospital. Predeceased by his wife, Marielle Bourdages. George was born in Toronto and spent his early years there. In 1940, his family moved to London, Ontario where…
Updated Schedule for Alumni Activities – Reunion Weekend Postponement
As a result of adjustments to the schedule of Reunion Weekend activities during the Period of Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, alumni are advised of the following changes to Reunion Weekend activities. These changes have been made in consultation with RMC to achieve a balance of muted activity level on college grounds during the Period of Mourning.
We recognize many alumni have made travel plans that cannot be changed at this point. While on campus activities have been delayed by one week, all off campus activities are still moving forward as originally planned.
Update on Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association activities in response to the Arbour Report
The Canadian Military Colleges alumni network is an incredibly powerful source of talent, experience and expertise for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), for Canada, and globally. We will be engaging with our network in the coming weeks and months leading up to the review to explore some key questions, including:
ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGES OF CANADA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION – UPDATE ON RECRUITING FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Based on the results of the interviews, five nominees will be put forward for the Board to consider in September. If the Board agrees, these nominees would then be put forward for election by voting members at the Annual General Meeting in October.
Old Brigade Presenters Needed – Badging Parade Saturday Morning 16 Sep
By long-standing tradition, Old Brigade Members present College badges to First Year Cadets during Badging Parade, the climax of the First Year Orientation Program. Brigade members pass through the ranks of First Year Cadets to congratulate them, welcome them to the family of Cadets dating back to 1876, and wish them well in their studies. …
Old Brigade Dinner Saturday Evening 17 Sep – Tickets Still Available
We are planning for a full in-person Reunion Weekend on 16-18 September 2022, the first since 2019. Excitement is growing, and it looks like this will be a weekend to remember. Sales of Old Brigade Dinner Tickets have been going strong, but there are still some available. At time of writing, there are still rooms…
RMC Reunion Weekend Update
Friday 16 September 2022 Wing Parade – 1300 hrs RMC Obstacle Course (Staggered start) – 1300 hrs – 1900 hrs Class Parties – 1800 -2200 hrs Saturday 17 September 2022 – Join us for the ultimate tailgate party! Beer tent, DJ, Dunk tank, Bouncy Castles for kids and adults, yard games, burgers and hotdogs. All…
Battle of the Classes is Back!
The Class of 1982 leads Week 3 in the Battle of the Classes Challenge.
RMC Welcomes the Class of 2026!
Article shared from the RMC Facebook Page Yesterday, the newly arrived naval and officer cadets of the class of 2026 began their first steps as future leaders in the Canadian Armed Forces. Marching through the Memorial Arch to mark the beginning of their First Year Orientation Program, this ceremony marks their entrance into RMC. The…
RMC Saint-Jean First Year Orientation Program and Homecoming 26-27 August
Article shared from RMC Saint-Jean Facebook Page This week (5 August), senior officer cadets and naval cadets attended several presentations to be well prepared for the arrival of new N/OCdts. The FYOP will allow new N/OCdts to familiarize themselves with their new living and study environment. Follow their journey until August 27 with the Obstacle…
A fond farewell to Dr. Harry Kowal, Principal of RMC
BGen (Ret’d) 14458 Dr. Harry Kowal has had a long and successful career in helping to shape the future leaders of the Canadian Armed Forces, and has provided guidance and support to all the academics at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC).
S160 Mary Darlington Celebrates 22 Year Work Anniversary
Please join me in wishing Mary Darlington a very happy work anniversary. This month marks Mary’s 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Colleges. Congratulations Mary! I do not know how many berets, badges, ties, scarves or ball caps Mary has sold over the years, but I do know that each and every…