ALOY Program Reaches New Heights
Milestones Reached for Aboriginal People at the Royal Military College of Canada Article by Captain Yvette Grygoryev Photos by 25366 Mike Shewfelt A Commissioning Ceremony held this past week (January 10, 2013) at the Royal Military College of Canada marked a significant milestone for one former Naval Cadet, Nicole Shingoose. With her new commission, Acting…
The Week That Was…
Winter Semester Begins with 1st Skylark of the Year Article by 25366 Mike Shewfelt 12 Sqn got in the first skylark of the year this past week, “decorating” the office of LCol Patrick Lemyre, College Director of Cadets. LCol Lemyre posed for the camera in the provided 12 Sqn t-shirt, and said that “12 Sqn…
Year Winding Down – December
Cadet Wing Leadership Officially Hands Over the Reigns As the Fall Semester comes to an end, the senior leadership of the Cadet Wing is in transition. The new barslate will not officially be on the job until January, when they will have a number of workshops to prepare them for their roles, but the official…
College Engineers Get Visit from Branch Chief
MGen Whitecross Talks Future of Military Engineers Article and Photos by 25366 Mike Shewfelt MGen Chris Whitecross, OMM, CD, the Chief Military Engineer of the Canadian Forces, paid a visit to RMCC this past Tuesday. Over the course of the afternoon, she met with College Commandant BGen Eric Tremblay before speaking to College Engineers in…
The Week That Was and More…
More Honours for College Staff Photos by Capt Yvette Grygoryev, RMCC Public Affairs Officer The honours continued for College Staff members this past week as BGen Eric Tremblay, College Commandant, recognized deserving individuals in a small ceremony held at the Memorial Staircase. Those present were unable to attend the recent Town Hall, at which most of…
“Stepping back from all the commotion…” Third Years Reflect on Road So Far
Third Year Cadets Give Perspective as Semester Draws to a Close As Cadets write exams and look forward to the Christmas break, e-Veritas asked Third Year Cadets to reflect on their time at the College so far. “As the 2012 Fall semester draws to an end, the College is truly buzzing with activity. While some…
e-Veritas Supporter Moves On
Mon expérience en tant qu’ESIA / My time as CWPIO Écrit par / Written by 25813 (IV) Fanie Simard C’est déjà la fin de la session d’automne, et le temps pour un autre Élève-officier, 25842 (IV) Constance Ratelle, de prendre la position d’ESIA. Throughout this semester, I had the priviledge to work with the e-Veritas…
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CIMVHR Hosts 3rd Annual Forum in Kingston Article by Dr. Stéphanie A.H. Bélanger, PhD, Associate Director, CIMVHR Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) hosted its 3rd annual forum this past week at the Ambassador Conference Resort in Kingston, bringing together more than 400 researchers, clinicians, military personnel, veterans, industry stakeholders, government representatives and international delegates…
I Years Reflect on the Road to Date
It depends on who you ask… By 26612 OCdt (I) Claire Matlock Upon asking First Year Officer Cadets to describe their feelings at the end of this autumn-school term, one of three reactions occurred: 1) Some individuals would reveal a subtle grin and laugh or nod or make an effort to turn the topic of…
The Week That Was…And More
Life-Long Student of Leadership Shares His Story with RMCC Article and Photos by 25366 Mike Shewfelt With the Pre-Exam Study Period now in place, activities at the College may have slowed down some, but the parade of guest speakers continues. This past Wednesday, Dr. Joe MacInnis spent two hours talking leadership with Staff and Cadets.…
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…
“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…