RED DEER COLLEGE School of Continuing Education
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2019
Research & Writing Jasmine Nelson Shelley Newman Brent Forster Graphic Designer Kat Hugo Editor Jasmine Nelson Publisher RDC Marketing & Communications Printer Capital Colour Photography Photek RDC Community Relations Colby Brochu
Alumni Stories
Community
21 INVESTING IN IDEAS
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Entrepreneur Brad Pedersen helps bright founders bring their big ideas to market
22 ADJUSTING THE LENS
Community builders recognized in Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre
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LET THE GAMES BEGIN Look back at the 2019 Canada Winter Games
Filmmakers Everett Sokol and Sam Burns challenge stereotypes with short film project
26 THE CROSS FAMILY BUSINESS
UNVEILING BUILDERS HALL
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The Cross nurses reflect on their family’s legacy in nursing and Nursing education
REMEMBERING DR. BILL FORBES Alumni reflect on the legacy of RDC’s fourth President
Publication Mail Agreement 40010033 Notebook, RDC Alumni © Red Deer College 2017 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Red Deer College 100 College Blvd Box 5005 Red Deer AB T4N 5H5 Editorial comments or ideas? Seeking permission to reprint? Contact the Editor at: 403.342.3175 or email: alumni@rdc.ab.ca RDC alumni within this publication are identified by their year of graduation or their last year of attendance at RDC.
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Don’t miss out on the exciting events happing at RDC Photo Credit: Jonathan Strome/2019CanadaWinterGames
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28 THE POSSIBILITIES OF CHANGE Matt Deibert shares how being open to change created exciting opportunities in his life and career
34 THE DAWSON DREAM MACHINE Siblings Adam and Andy Dawson find a niche in social media marketing by embracing their unique strengths
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Notebook | 2019
EVENTS REVIEW/ PREVIEW RDC’S NEW NAME REVEALED Our University Journey continues
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ATHLETICS SEASON REVIEW RDC Kings & Queens and coaches won many medals and awards at the ACAC and CCAA levels
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