College Principal Shares Road Ahead with Kingston Branch
Focus on “Small Victories” Article by 25366 Mike Shewfelt This past Wednesday, at the Kingston Branch monthly luncheon, RMCC Principal 14458 Dr. Harry Kowal, RMCC ’84, took the time to give the branch members a feel for the ins and outs of strategic renewal. Dr. Kowal’s presentation covered his vision for the road ahead and…
We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants
We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend the 2014 RMCC Battlefield tour. The trip was insightful, inspirational, and entertaining. During the day, we received guided tours of many significant Canadian battlefields, including the Somme, Beaumont Hamel, Vimy Ridge, Dieppe, the beaches of Normandy, and…
West Point Cadets Visit RMC
West Point Cadets Visit RMC Article by: 26659 (II) Danielle Andela This weekend the Officer Cadets of the Royal Military College of Canada had the great pleasure of hosting Officer Cadets from the United States Military Academy, West Point, situated in West Point, New York. The West Point Cadets arrived at 1700 this Thursday the…
Celebration & Thanksgiving for the Life of H25917 WJ (Danny) McLeod
Hundreds turn out for Danny McLeod funeral Article by: WJO – Photos at church location by: Brad Lowe Hundreds of mourners came to pay their final respects to former Royal Military College of Canada, Director of Athletics, H25917 Major Danny McLeod, on a snowy Saturday afternoon (18 Jan) at The Cathedral Church of St George…
Top 5: Up to the Challenge!
OCdt. Marc Pelletier 25654, CWC – OCdt. Carter Powis 26170, D/CWC We are honoured to have been selected as the CW command team for Winter Semester, 2014. Having worked together as FYOP staff in our third year, it is a lot of fun to be able to work together again, albeit on a very different…
Remembering H17417 Col. The Hon. JR Matheson
At least two major Honourable John Matheson awards have been established at RMCC in recent years: The Captain Nichola Goddard Memorial Sword is presented annually to the Cadet deemed to be the best ROTP artillery cadet entering fourth year. 22458 Captain Goddard, who graduated in 2002, was killed in action serving her country in Afghanistan…
Voeux de la saison des fêtes Holiday Season Wishes
Voeux de la saison des fêtes Holiday Season Wishes Cadets at RMC St-Jean and RMC of Canada, Kingston are currently engaged in study sessions in preparation for their 1st semester exam cycle. Je vous souhaite bon courage et succès. Depui s septembre les élèves-officiers sont engagés dans les travaux académiques; les sessions d’entrainements militaries, les…
Statement by General Lawson / Déclaration du général Lawson
Video – Statement by General Lawson on Mental Health in the Canadian Armed Forces Vidéo – Déclaration du général Lawson sur la santé mentale au sien des Forces armées canadiennes Mesdames et messieurs, chaque suicide est une tragédie et la perte de tout soldat est douloureuse et déchirante pour nos militaires et nos familles. Le…
Class of 1965 Teaching Excellence Award: Billy Allan Doesn’t Disappoint
The Class of 1965 Teaching Excellence Award, 2013 “Your Absinthe from Class Forum: A Call for Simplicity” Dr. Billy Allan Article by: Huw Osborn – Associate Professor, Department of English On 28 November, 2013, the RMCC community and members of the public gathered in Currie Hall for the Class of 1965 Teaching Excellence Award.…
Dr Harry Kowal Installed as Principal
xx INSTALLATION OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA By: WJO Dr Harry Kowal was installed as the Principal of Royal Military College of Canada Friday 22 November in a ceremony at Currie Hall. An overflow crowd consisting of staff, alumni, guests and members of the public gathered in the 92…
H3918 Al Roberts to receive honorary degree at Nov. 22 Convocation
RMCC Fall Convocation set for Friday at Currie Hall By: WJO Royal Military College of Canada will bestow its highest honour on two outstanding individuals by awarding them an honorary degree at its fall convocation ceremonies. H 3918 Al Roberts will be made a Doctor of Laws , honoris causa. Former Speaker of The House of…
Remembrance Day 2013
Banner by: Gerald Locklin ROTP / RETP / UTPMNCM officer-cadets from RMCC took part in approximately 30 Remembrance Day ceremonies across the province including major events in Ottawa. The Nation’s Capital gatherings included at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Beechwood Cemetery, home of the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces. The Aboriginal…