11306 Pierre Rivard received a Doctorate degree, Honoris Causa,UofT
On Jun 20th, 11306 Pierre Rivard received a Doctorate degree, Honoris Causa, from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering of University of Toronto for his championship and leadership in the field of Clean Tech in Canada and internationally. The most frequent heard during that convocation was “This guy is way too young to be…
Focus on Military Staff: MWO Andy Skinner, Training Wing Sergeant Major
25366 NCdt Mike Shewfelt recently had the chance to sit down with MWO Andy Skinner, the outgoing Training Wing Sergeant Major. e-Veritas: What expectations did you have upon being posted to the College…? MWO Andy Skinner: Truth be told, I didn’t know much about RMC before coming here. I had known others who had worked as the “DSM”…
Focus on Military Staff: Maj Donnie Monroe, Deputy Director of Cadets
“I have a great deal of respect for those Grads who come out the other end not just smarter and more capable leaders, but better people…” 25366 NCdt Mike Shewfelt recently had the chance to sit down, briefly, with Maj Donnie Monroe, RMCC’s outgoing Deputy Director of Cadets. e-Veritas: Sir, what were your expectations upon…
Spotlight on PSP Staff: Stephane Robert
“…You sure as hell don’t want to wake up at the age of 40 and realize that your life sucks simply because you did what others said you were supposed to do.” 25366 Mike Shewfelt recently had the opportunity to sit down with Stephane Robert, Physical Educator / Curriculum Development Coordinator in RMCC’s Athletic Department. …
Some of the “buds” Currently at Sea
19316 LCdr Douglas Campbell – HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN Lieutenant-Commander Douglas Campbell was born in St. Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC. He grew up in various cities in Alberta, Germany, and Ontario before attending the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, graduating with a degree in English Literature and History. He joined the Fleet in 1995, and participated in…
Spotlight on Professors: Dr. Laura Robinson
25366 Mike Shewfelt recently had the chance to sit down with Dr. Laura Robinson, Associate Professor in RMCC’s Department of English and soon to be Department Head. e-Veritas: What made you decide to teach at RMCC…? Dr. Laura Robinson: I began teaching at RMC in 1997, just before I finished my PhD at Queen’s. In…
Class Notes
COPPER SUNDAY BAPTISM During the Copper Sunday services at St. George’s Cathedral on 6 May 2012, and in the presence of the RMC Colours and the Commandant, a new member of the RMC family, James Frederick Klymchuk Carpenter was baptised. The baptism was officiated by the Very Reverend Mary Irwin-Gibson, Dean. Freddy is the son…
Where are they now? 9999 Patrick Machaud / CF Sr. Promotions & Appointments
9999 Patrick Machaud: Making a Difference His Own Way 9999 Patrick Michaud, RMC ‘74 lives in Oakville, Ontario and currently owns and operates Templar Associates Inc., a financial services business providing personalized corporate finance expertise and management leadership to businesses. Templar Associates provides a range of services; including consulting to secure equity and equity-related capital…
Class Notes
Three members of the Class of ’63 recently visited Bulgaria as part of a Know the World tour through the Balkans – 5758 Michael Morres, 5949 Joe Slater, and 5937 Don Poole recently visited the Bulgarian Military Academy in Sofia, as part of the Know the World Tour. The BMA is a tri-service academy, just…
Class Notes
3918 Al Roberts, ’57 (photo left) spent 11 weeks of rehearsals and then six performances in seven days of the musical Guys and Dolls this past Dec. The former Old Brigade Adjudant had the non-singing support role of Big Jule (pronounced ‘Julie’), the gun toting, gambling ‘heavy’ from Chicago. He had to shave off his…
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4803 Tom Marshall, ’60 recently held his 75th Birthday party with family and friends in Toronto. Classmate, 4921 Howard Hunter and Tom’s co-workers (Yes, he is still enjoying working at various Milton area Courts) attended the evening get together. The former President, RMC Club/Foundation has announced that he plans to attend this October’s Reunion and…
Extraordinary Ex-Cadets: 17834 Jim Fasano
25366 NCdt (IV) Mike Shewfelt recently had the opportunity to correspond with 17834 Jim Fasano on his life and career since he graduated from RMC in 1991. e-Veritas: What have you been doing since you left RMC…? 17834 Jim Fasano: I spent five years in the military after graduation. I was a Computer Engineering major,…