XCIV Class Graduates – One more step completed in the journey
Big Day for Many The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Chancellor of the Royal Military College of Canada, presented more than 300 graduating students with their Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees at the College in Kingston – thursday, 16 May. The graduates included commissioned officers, civilians as well as officer cadets and…
Honourary Degrees: Margaret Somerville & William J. Coyle
Margaret Somerville Margaret Somerville holds professorships in both the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University, Montreal. She is Samuel Gale Professor of Law (the first woman in Canada to hold a named Chair in Law) and the Founding Director of the McGill Centre for Medicine, Ethics and Law. She plays…
Sunset Ceremony – A Night to Remember
The Sunset Ceremony Amazes Spectators Article By: 26659 (I) Danielle Andela – Photos by: 25961 (IV) Ethan Strong; 26007 (III) Zhentao Fan; & 26549 (III) Kai Zhao As usual the annual Royal Military College of Canada Sunset Ceremony was a sight to behold. Beginning with a spectacular performance from the Canadian Forces parachute demonstration team,…
Commissioning Parade & March thru Arch
247 new CAF officers begin military careers with RMCC graduation By: WJO The 2013 graduation parade saw the commissioning of 93 Air Force, 110 Army, and 44 Naval Officers, for a total of 247 commissioned officers on Parade. The impressive ceremony took place under sunny skies with a light breeze that picked-up as the parade…
Prizes and Awards
Prizes & Awards A long time tradition of the year-end commissioning parade is the presentation of many major awards & prizes. This year was no exception. As we went to press, we do not have the full list of 2013 recipients.We are able to capture a few photos of some of the winners. If we…
Two RMCC Profs. Win High Profile Awards
The Teaching Excellence Award 15595 Dr. William (Billy) Allan (Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) The Teaching Excellence Award – The Teaching Excellence Award was donated by the Class of 1965 in memory of the late Dr. Tom Barton. It is given in recognition of exemplary concern for students, dedication to teaching and enthusiasm in…
Peter C. Newman: SALUTING RMC GRADS
Article compiled from various sources – Photos by: 25961 Ethan Strong Last Wednesday (15 May) in Currie Hall, Peter C. Newman, an iconic journalist, author, newspaper, magazine editor and Companion of the Order of Canada, gave a presentation titled “The Peaceable Kingdom under Siege: Can We Survive Terrorism?”. Mr. Newman, provided a very interesting public…
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Prize Winners
By: 23191 Capt Sean Leithead Every spring, the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department staff and students come together to recognize the efforts and achievements of the top 3rd and 4th year students. The awards are named after pioneers in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering who were also significant contributors and mentors at RMC. The A.C. Leonard…
From RMCC to India & Back
EXPEDITION CLUB: TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH There is something to be said about the rush of familiarity one experiences upon their return from an austere destination. Transitioning from the noise and chaos of India to the duties here at RMC has served to reiterate the vast differences between Canadian and Indian cultures. It…
Class Notes & Chris Hadfield, congratulatory page in Veritas magazine
We are working on creating a Chris Hadfield, congratulatory page in the upcoming edition of the Veritas magazine. We would like to include the support of many Ex Cadets & members of the mil col community, as possible We will print college number – if applicable, first and last names. Respond with a “comment” and…
Paws Fur Thought Campaign
13855 “Cous” Medric Cousineau – Paws Fur Thought Campaign 13855 “Cous” Medric Cousineau is a member of the Class of 83 and a Star of Courage recipient. The gregarious and affable Cous is on a personal mission to raise funds to support operational stress injured veterans. In his own words, his goal is “50…
Notices | Avis & Reunion Weekend(s) Details…
“BOOMER’S” BIKE RIDES IN SUPPORT OF BOOMER’S LEGACY __________________________ Ottawa Branch Golf Tournament Ottawa Branch Golf Tournament will be held on July 12, 2013, at the Greensmere Golf Club. Costs for members is $85 and non-members $100, which includes cart and a variety of freebees. Registration and info is available from Tony MacDougall at (613)824-8580…