Open letter to the Dean of Engineering at RMCC, Dr. Phil Bates
Good day, Dr. Phil Bates, I just wanted to let you know of the Engineering Successes by RMCC engineering students at last night’s Annual Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) Student Papers Competition. The competition was sponsored by the PEO Kingston Branch in association with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The competition affords undergraduate…
The Week That Was & More…
Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute Comes to RMCC Article and Photos by 25366 Mike Shewfelt This past Friday, the College hosted a delegation from the Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute (SAFTI). The delegation members came to familiarize themselves with the Canadian Defense Academy (CDA) and the Royal Military College of Canada. BGen Benedict Lim, SAFTI…
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Gen (ret’d) Walt Natynczyk Guest of Honuor at Army Mess Dinner Article by 25800 OCdt (IV) Paul-Charles Geoffrion-Lockhead On Tuesday, March 5, the Army Mess Dinner of the class of 2013 took place. The aim of this event was to allow fourth year Officer Cadets to discuss what awaits for them after graduation with officers from…
We Earn Our Name / Nous gagnons notre nom
Cadets Collaborate on Poetry Volume / Les Élofs collaborent sur un volume de poésie Article by Dr. Erick Behrisch Elce Photo by 25366 Mike Shewfelt The students of Dr Erika Behrisch Elce’s ENE100-3 – Introduction to Literature and University Writing Skills class are proud to announce the publication of their collection of poetry, “We Earn Our…
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Cadets Face Off for Colour Party Honour This past Saturday morning, under the watchful eyes of drill instructors and in front of their peers and the Commandant, Squadron teams competed for the honour of forming the College Colour Party for the 2013-2014 academic year. The semi-final round held earlier in the week narrowed the field…
Cadets in the Skies Over Florida
Skydiving Club Goes South for Reading Week Sponsored by RMC Club / Foundation Article by 26169 OCdt (IV) Diane Malo, RMCC Skydiving Club President During reading week the RMCC Skydiving Club took 26 of its members to Skydive City in Zephyrhills, Florida to get new skydiving qualifications. Nineteen members were new to the sport and…
Peter C Newman: Three tips & tricks to writing well
“Making the Facts Dance”: Peter C Newman visits English classes OCdt Shona Couturier (S25798) On Wednesday February 6, English 100, English 110, and English 210 had the privilege of hearing a presentation by Mr. Peter C Newman, celebrated Canadian author and journalist. He has sold over 2 million books and has written for publications such…
4th Years Study French & College Staff Get Change of Pace
4th Years Spend Reading Week Learning French Not everyone was able to get away to somewhere warm for Reading Week. Those 4th Year Cadets who have yet to attain a BBB second language profile spent Reading Week here at the College working with the French department to improve their language skills with the goal of…
Flag Day Marks Another College Contribution to Canada
College Celebrates Flag Day at Birthplace of National Flag Article and photos by 25366 Anna-Michelle Shewfelt The Cadet Wing took to the parade square early this past Friday, February 15, to commemorate National Flag Day. This day, in 1965, marked the adoption of the modern Canadian flag. “Every time I see that flag going up,…
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Colour Party Competition Intensifies with Dry Runs With the Cadet Wing Colour Party Competition only a few weeks away, the Squadron teams took preparations to the next level this past week with dry runs in the New Gym. Over the course of half an hour, each Squadron’s team ran through a course similar to what…
English Majors Experience Canadian Theatre & Art in Ottawa
RMCC English Majors Travel to Ottawa to experience Canadian theatre and art. Theatre trip to Ottawa, funded by the RMC Club / Foundation Article by 25688 OCdt (IV) Jackelyn Gignac Photos Courtesy RMCC English Department The second of two trips this semester for the RMC English Department on Tuesday, February 12 brought us to the…
Reading Week – Many Headed South & Beyond…But Not all
Reading Week: Mostly About Recharging for the Home Stretch… “The sun is shining and the beaches are calling! Or maybe not, but who cares because Reading Week is upon us and everybody is looking forward to taking a break! For many students Reading Week is time to spend at home with family and friends. First…