2012 Fall Convocation Sees Full House
Commandant Pinch-Hits for MND in Currie Hall On Friday, Nov 16, 75 individuals walked across the stage in Currie Hall to receive their PhDs, Masters, and Batchelors Degrees. BGen Eric Tremblay, College Commandant, presided over the ceremony in his role as Vice Chancellor of the College (Chancellor Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defense, was unable…
Haycock Lecture: “The Asia-Pacific Region is Canada’s Future”
War Studies Lecture Helps Keep Academic Excellence Alive Article and Photos by 25366 Mike Shewfelt The annual Haycock Lecture, held this past Wednesday evening in Currie Hall, honours the work of Ron Haycock and Jim Barrett, who started the War Studies Program at RMCC and then helped keep it alive to become the internationally recognized…
E3161 Victoria Edwards in conversation with 3251 Jim Tremain
E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) interviewed #3251 Jim Tremain (RMC 1954), who served as RMC Club President 1980-81. e-veritas: What extracurricular activities were you involved with at Military College e.g. varsity teams, band, clubs? Did you hold leadership position(s)? Jim Tremain: I wore #34 on the Football team in 1950 and enjoyed playing at offensive…
Ex-Cadet Puts Pen to Paper
In this new series, we feature the writing of 25366 Mike Shewfelt (BA, English, 2012), whose fantasy novel “The Phaireoir Legacy” tells the story of College Cadet Jim Carmichael, and his journey on horseback from Kingston to Calgary and beyond. A publisher for the novel is currently being sought. Mike Shewfelt would like to thank…
Careers | Carrières / Tip of the Hat / Realtor Partners
Material Forensic Engineer / Ingénieur légiste en matériaux Experts Conseils CEP Inc., Laval and Quebec Forensic Engineer in Fire and Explosive Investigations – Quebec / Ingénieur légiste en incendie et explosion – Québec Experts Conseils CEP Inc., Quebec City Head of Operations and Physical Facilities / Chef du service du fonctionnement et des installations matérielles…
Deaths | Décès
4573 WILKERSON, Captain Bruce Harvey, BSc, CD, P Eng – (RC Signals retired) After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Bruce passed away peacefully at Hospice Niagara, surrounded by his family. Son of the late Harvey and Doris Wilkerson, Bruce is survived by his brother Glynn Wilkerson, nephew Shawn Wilkerson and his children, Andrew…
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Winnipeg / Edmonton / Hamilton Branches All Hosting in December Manitoba Branch will be hosting its annual Christmas cocktail (meet and greet) on SAT – 8 Dec 2012 ; 1830 for 1900. We would also like to invite those parents / friends of RMCC & RMCSJ cadets who are in Winnipeg area. Location: University Women’…
Ex-Cadet Tops MARS Course
Ex-cadet tops MARS course A/SLt 24498 Noelani Shore (RMC 2009) After three months of hard work, Acting Sub-Lieutenant 25458 Jackie Ghanam (RMC 2012) finished on top of her MARS III course. She was awarded the John F Kilner Trophy which was donated by Mrs. Denise Kilner in remembrance of her late husband, Lieutenant-Commander John F.…
Class Notes
Canadians gathered to honour soldiers who died in Afghanistan during the unveiling of the Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial in Trenton, Ontario. Saturday November 10th. More photos. We are always on the lookout for ex-Cadets to add to our Class Notes section. If you are or if you know of an Ex Cadet with something interesting going…
Ex-Cadets in the News
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, recently announced the presentation of Military Valour Decorations and Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division) to members of the Canadian and allied forces. The presentation ceremony took place on Thursday, November 15, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., at Rideau Hall. A quick review of…
E3161 Victoria Edwards in conversation with G0055 Valerie Keyes who served as President of the RMC Club in 1998-99
E3161 Victoria Edwards in conversation with G0055 Valerie Keyes, who served as President of the RMC Club in 1998-99. (4th in a series) e-veritas: What are you up to these days? Valerie Keyes: In 2011, I was appointed Project Director Requirements and Director Headquarters Integration, HQ Transformation Project, National Defence Headquarters. The project will mitigate…
“Fixture” of RMCC Receives Honorary Degree
Margaret Atwood Honoured at Fall Convocation Article by Dr. Michael Hurley, RMCC English Department Photos by 25366 Mike Shewfelt Okay, class – pop quiz time. Who’s Canada’s best bet to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature? Who’s a lyricist for both rock bands and opera, a cartoonist and gifted public speaker with a flair for…