What we’re listening to – Podcast Series
19377 Amanda Kalhous RMC 1994 – Women’s Mentoring Network of Canada – https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep-048-19526-tracy-anne-versteeg/id1535153210?i=1000602678160 Episode 48 features Tracy-Anne Versteeg. A graduate of the Class of 1994, Tracy began her studies at Royal Roads and completed her B. Eng in Chemical and Materials Engineering at RMC. She was commissioned as a Marine System Engineer completing her training…
Resilience Plus Letters Project
Special greetings to all members of the RMC Alumni Association. Whether you are serving, working as a civilian or retired, it is our wish that you are enjoying the benefits of having attended one or more of the military colleges. We, the cadets of the College, look forward to joining you at some time in…
Dr. Alan Whitehorn: Renaming History
Dr. Alan Whitehorn is a poet, professor emeritus of political science at the Royal Military College of Canada, and is an Aurora Forum Goodwill Ambassador and is also the author of several books on genocide, including The Armenian Genocide: The Essential Reference Guide. The following article is reprinted with his permission from 168, a Yerevan, Armenia newspaper,…
Two Perspectives on TDV Part 1: 10155 Greg Mitchell
Personal Thoughts on Truth, Duty, Valour from 10155 Gregory B. Mitchell, Class of 1974 As we know from experience, the Royal Military Colleges (RMC) are structured, focused, and demanding in so many ways. As with other universities, they offer a safe environment in which to question, to learn, to grow, and to find our place…
Two Perspectives on TDV Part 2: 10970 Karmin McKay
“In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies.” – Winston Churchill “Officers must be made to care for their men. That is the sole duty of all officers.” – George S. Patton “The essence of duty is acting in the absence of orders or direction from…
3201 Aus Cambon: The Pandemic – My Experience and Perspective
This is my story. It is not being written to assign blame or kudos. It is simply one person’s experience in this war against an unseen enemy. I was visiting relatives in Montreal when the Pandemic raised its ugly head in mid-March, 2020. I left Montreal and Quebec closed down the next day. I fled…
Dr. Alan Whitehorn: Education and the Military in a Revolutionary Era
Alan Whitehorn is a professor emeritus of political science at the Royal Military College of Canada and is an Armenian-Canadian poet. Originally published in the online newspaper 168.am Yerevan, Armenia on January 14, 2021, and reprinted with his permission. An earlier version of this article was originally published as “Gay academic, leftist intellectual helped win…
Higher Education Update…
Marc Gurrisi: Webinar explores learning outcomes beyond the classroom What exactly is a professor these days? *** MORE…
Colin Powell’s 13 Life Rules For Any Future Leader
*** Colin Powell’s 13 Life Rules For Any Future Leader In his book “It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership,” the four-star general and former secretary of state shares the 13 rules he lives by and how he learned them. From staying optimistic to checking your ego, the tips and stories are useful…
Opinion: War ? Who Mentioned War? Mike Kennedy – Speaks Out!
The RMC Gentlemen Cadets – 1975 Opinion: War ? Who Mentioned War ? By 12570 Mike Kennedy Re: e-Veritas article – FLASHBACK 1975: War? Who mentioned war? RMC cadets are gentlemen I read with interest Bill Trent’s article on RMC that was originally published in April 1975. I remember that article very well; as I…