A Poetic RMC?
A Poetic RMC? Article by 25892 (IV) Meghan Thompson On January 25th, the English Department hosted an in-house Poetry Reading featuring four local—and I mean very local—poets. This year’s first Poetry Reading opened with slam-poetry by 25927 OCdt (III) Rikki Bell, and poetry by 25786 OCdt (IV) Brennen Roche, Dr. Chantel Lavoie and Dr.…
RMCC’s Future Shakespeares Honour Those Who Have Gone Before
In honour of Remembrance Day, students in Dr Erika Behrisch Elce’s ENE100 class (first-year English for science and engineering students) were each given the task of writing a sonnet on behalf of one of the men or women of the Canadian Forces – and specifically those connected with RMCC – who died doing his or…
Retiring History Professor Worthy Inclusion to RMC’s History
The Royal Military College of Canada enjoys a uniqueness not found in other universities: military officer professors. Major Bertram Frandsen has been with the college since 2009 and is highly involved with the history department. He brings an exceptionally excitable teaching style to the institute and has been a welcomed member of the teaching staff.…
Ex-Cadet Police Pilot Prime Example of True Leadership
Upon graduation, students are released into the much wider world and do not know what to expect. This can be an exciting – but ultimately fearful – experience. 7838 Henri Cardinal has led a rewarding career since his graduation from the Royal Military College of Canada, and he has lived an exceptionally varied life. Cardinal…
Writing of Life: International Affairs in the Canadian Forces College
The Royal Military College of Canada is rather extensive, and its teachings go much further than its undergraduate program dominated by officer cadets. Dr. Adam Chapnick has been an associate professor at RMC since 2006, but he does not walk the halls in Kingston; he is situated in the Canadian Forces College in Toronto –…
Writing of Life: Massey Library – A Wealth of Knowledge and Change
One of the most crucial facilities of every academic institution is the library. The Royal Military College of Canada boasts a highly student-friendly library that has been on its campus for over 52 years. The Massey Library is a crucial part of life at RMCC, and it has changed drastically over the past ten years…
Writing of Life: A Breath of Fresh, Literary Air at RMCC
“Every student that I have worked with has been extremely engaged, intelligent, and thoughtful,” remarks Dr. Brandon Alakas, one of the Royal Military College of Canada’s newest professors, “some of the best discussions I have ever had in classrooms are here. I find it immensely rewarding.” RMCC greeted Dr. Brandon Alakas in the fall of…