Events : RRC Polytech: Alumni Engagement Graduate profiles, success stories and news for alumni Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:36:11 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Kick off 2026 with CreativeMornings Winnipeg’s free January event /alumni/2026/01/19/kick-off-2026-with-creativemornings-winnipegs-free-january-event/ /alumni/2026/01/19/kick-off-2026-with-creativemornings-winnipegs-free-january-event/#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:36:11 +0000 /alumni/?p=10082 Read more →.]]>

On Friday, January 30, CreativeMornings Winnipeg is celebrating five years! Join founders Christine Watson and Christian Robin as they reflect on how they launched a free, creative community in the middle of a pandemic and how it’s grown since then – despite the odds! All RRC Polytech alumni and community members are warmly invited to attend.

More than a decade ago, CreativeMornings was launched out of a desire for ongoing, accessible events for creative communities to connect. Today, these communities gather in 247 cities across more than 60 countries — including right here in Winnipeg.

Founded five years ago, the Winnipeg chapter of CreativeMornings not only celebrates our city’s creative talent, but also promotes an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. From marketing legends to hometown heroes, speakers are selected by each chapter based on a global theme. CreativeMornings Winnipeg has also been host to many powerhouse RRC Polytech alumni, providing a platform for homegrown artists, creators, and innovators to share their insights, struggles, and successes.

January’s theme is KOORSOO (faint glimmer of hope): chosen by the Tehran chapter of CreativeMornings, Koorsoo inspires us to keep going during times of challenge, despair, and darkness. “In our darkest hours, when everything seems to have dimmed, sometimes a light remains—not bright, not certain, but real. That is Koorsoo—a faint glimmer of hope that dares to survive. Koorsoo is not about triumph or clarity; it is about the fragile yet unwavering light that keeps us going. A glance, a memory, a word—small things that prevent collapse. It represents the quiet resilience of those who continue in spite of the weight, who believe without guarantee. In a world that often normalizes despair, Koorsoo is a rebellion—soft, but profound. It reminds us: even the smallest spark matters.”

On January 30th, Christine and Christian will trace the improbable, quietly radical origin story of CreativeMornings Winnipeg: how a small group of passionate people were stubborn enough to believe that creativity thrives everywhere and to trust the process (and each other) to create moments of beautiful connection, The founders will describe how they invested in possibility rather than prediction and how a small spark lit by “what if” conversations grew into a vibrant community that now shows up—month after month—to celebrate ideas, make connections, and champion each other’s work.

The story of the building of CreativeMornings Winnipeg and the celebration of the community’s 5th birthday is a reminder that building community is an act of courage, that belonging often begins as a whisper, and that even the smallest glimmer of hope can illuminate an entire movement.

Join CreativeMornings Winnipeg on January 30 at The Forks Event Space for an inspiring morning!

Event Details

Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
Time: 8 – 9:45 a.m. *Doors open at 8 a.m. for breakfast and networking
Location: The Forks Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Road)

About this month’s speakers:
Dr. Christine Watson believes in the transformative power of creativity. A prairie girl from Saskatchewan, Christine has always been fueled by stories, imagination, and the arts. She is the proud co-host of Winnipeg’s chapter of CreativeMornings and currently serves as the Vice-President Academic at RRC Polytech, where she champions innovative learning and sees firsthand the impact that creative thinking has on student success and community growth.

Christian Robin is a proud franco-Manitoban Métis intrapreneur who leads Marketing and Web Presence at RRC Polytech. He splits his time between championing user-centric experiences and serving on boards ranging from The Forks North Portage Partnership to the National Film Board of Canada. Known for bold ideas, strategic thinking, and a slightly unreasonable love of winter river trails, his happy place is where storytelling, community-building, and good coffee collide.

The motto of CreativeMornings is “everyone is creative, everyone is welcome” – a perfect fit for Friendly Manitoba. Register now to attend this free keynote.


CreativeMornings Winnipeg x RRC Polytech
As a proud partner of CreativeMornings Winnipeg, RRC Polytech gets to host Winnipeg’s creative community at in-person CreativeMornings events throughout the year. Many RRC Polytech grads have held the stage, including Amanda Buhse, Sean Rayland, Kerri Twigg, Natalie Bell, Joseph Pilapil, Hannah Pratt, Ashleigh Lodge, Tedi Gilmartin, Jackie Wild, Dan Blair, Roberta Landreth, and Jordan Stranger. You can check out their inspiring talks here. Are you interested in speaking at a future CreativeMornings Winnipeg event? Email alumni@rrc.ca expressing your interest and we’ll connect you!

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On Friday, December 19, RRC Polytech grad Joelle Foster will be the headliner at CreativeMornings Winnipeg’s free event taking place at Launch Co-Working (Exchange District – 5th floor, 167 Lombard Street). All RRC Polytech alumni and community members are invited to attend!

More than a decade ago, CreativeMornings was launched out of a desire for ongoing, accessible events for creative communities to connect. Today, these communities gather in 247 cities across more than 60 countries — including right here in Winnipeg.

The Winnipeg chapter of CreativeMornings not only celebrates our city’s creative talent, but also promotes an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. From marketing legends to hometown heroes, speakers are selected by each chapter based on a global theme.

December’s theme is INNOVATION: innovation is risky and rebellious. It means breaking the routine and reimagining the familiar. It treats uncertainty as an invitation instead of a barrier. Innovation doesn’t take a genius, it just requires curiosity and willingness to try. And try again. The world needs more tinkerers, experimenters, and fixers. People who believe change is possible and start with whatever they have. Then don’t stop until they’ve made something new or better.

Innovation in Manitoba is driven and supported in large part by the work of Joelle Foster, who is co-founder and President/CEO of North Forge. Joelle has more than two decades of experience supporting entrepreneurs across Canada. She co-founded the Women’s Equity Lab (WEL) MB to increase the number of women angel investors and developed North Forge’s four-stage digital Founders Program, driving a 300% growth in tech-enabled and advanced manufacturing companies in Manitoba. Joelle also established the Angel Network (2021), Global Entrepreneur Initiative (2023), and Women in Innovation Lab (WiLab, 2023). Under her leadership, North Forge won two Diversity and Inclusion awards in 2024. 

Join CreativeMornings Winnipeg on December 19 at Launch Co-Working (Exchange District) for an inspiring morning!

Event Details

Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 10 a.m. *Doors open at 8 a.m. for breakfast and networking
Location: Launch Coworking Space (Exchange District), 5th floor, 167 Lombard Street

The motto of CreativeMornings is “everyone is creative, everyone is welcome” – a perfect fit for Friendly Manitoba. Register now to attend Joelle’s keynote.


CreativeMornings Winnipeg x RRC Polytech
As a proud partner of CreativeMornings Winnipeg, RRC Polytech gets to host Winnipeg’s creative community at in-person CreativeMornings events throughout the year. Many RRC Polytech grads have held the stage, including Amanda Buhse, Sean Rayland, Kerri Twigg, Natalie Bell, Joseph Pilapil, Hannah Pratt, Ashleigh Lodge, Tedi Gilmartin, Jackie Wild, Dan Blair, Roberta Landreth, and Jordan Stranger. You can check out their inspiring talks here. Are you interested in speaking at a future CreativeMornings Winnipeg event? Email alumni@rrc.ca expressing your interest and we’ll connect you!

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Generously supported by CTTAM (Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba)

2025 marks more than half a century of excellence in Electrical Engineering education at RRC Polytech. To celebrate this incredible milestone, we invite members of the RRC Polytech Electrical Engineering community to join us on November 6 for Homecoming.

This free, casual event will bring together generations of alumni, instructors past and present, current students, and industry supporters for an evening of networking and fun. Food, beverages, and an interactive photo booth are on tap for the night, as well as a pop-up Campus Store booth where you can purchase RRC Polytech merch. In addition, we are proud to honour Emmy-award winning Broadcast Technician Tessa Potter as the recipient of RRC Polytech’s 2025 Distinguished Graduate Award at Homecoming.

We look forward to bringing our EET alumni community together this fall!

Event Details

Date:         Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time:         5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location:  RRC Polytech’s Notre Dame Campus (2055 Notre Dame Ave.)
Menu:        Refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available. *Attendees will receive a complimentary drink ticket.

A confirmation email will be sent out with event and parking details a few days prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact Phil Klassen at pklassen@rrc.ca.

Celebrating a Distinguished Grad

A woman with blonde hair wearing a black shirt and black pants stands in front of a window holding a golden figurine, an Emmy award.
Electronic Engineering Technology graduate Tessa Potter is the 2025 Distinguished Graduate Award recipient.

The RRC Polytech Distinguished Graduate Award recognizes the outstanding personal and professional achievements of RRC Polytech’s most accomplished alumni.

This year’s recipient is Electronic Engineering Technology graduate Tessa Potter, who completed her studies in 2000. Since then, she’s worked as a Broadcast Technician in television, radio, and live sports – a behind-the-camera role that has allowed her to travel the globe to work on world-class events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. She has received two Emmy awards for her work broadcasting the Olympics, one for the Beijing Winter Games (2022), and one for the Paris Summer Games (2024). She is heading to Italy next February for her fourth Olympic Games.

Here in Winnipeg, Potter works as Truth North Sports + Entertainment’s Broadcast Liaison, serving home and visiting broadcast teams. She is also a Broadcast Technician for SBL Engineering, where she monitors and maintains transmitters for radio and television clients in Manitoba, and is a subject matter expert for complex radio frequency issues and repairs.

Potter is a phenomenal advocate for the field of broadcast engineering, focusing much of her spare time on mentoring and inspiring students. She’s the current (and first female) president of WABE, the Western Association of Broadcast Engineers, where she not only advocates for the industry, but also for women and diversity in the sector. One of her main goals as president of WABE has been to promote the industry and the career opportunities it provides to current and prospective students. Through her work at True North Sports + Entertainment, she mentors students and interns who cycle through the broadcasting department, helping them find their footing and – hopefully – a passion for this work.

Potter shared words of inspiration with RRC Polytech’s graduating class of 2022 at Spring Convocation as the alumni guest speaker, describing her education at RRC Polytech as the following: “My diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology at RRC Polytech was like a cypher. A tool that over the years has allowed me to decode a whole industry. Whatever flavour of the industry I uncovered – broadcasting, media technology, or live sports – would not have been possible without the lens of my education helping to bring it into focus.”

We are thrilled to honour Potter’s leadership in broadcast engineering at Homecoming. RRC Polytech alumni and supporters are warmly invited to attend.


Thank you to our generous supporters

Title Sponsor: CTTAM

CTTAM (Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba) is the regulatory body within Manitoba for engineering and applied science technicians and technologists, many of whom are proud RRC Polytech grads.  A longtime supporter of RRC Polytech, CTTAM has donated more than $150,000 to annual alumni initiatives and special projects like the Princess Street Campus Capital Campaign, the Global Emergency Student Support Award, the Electrical Engineering Program, the Shell Eco-Marathon Challenge, the CTTAM Instrumentation Student Games Project, the COVID-19 Emergency Student Support Fund, the establishment of the Terry Gifford CTTAM Leadership Award, and more. CTTAM CEO Robert Okabe was the 2023 Distinguished Graduate Award recipient.

Silver Sponsor: Price Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics (Price Institute)

The Price Institute at RRC Polytech tackles the primary challenges facing Manitoba’s manufacturing sector. Built on three complementary goals, the Price Institute helps Manitoba manufacturers: accelerate technology transfer throughout its vast network of SME manufacturers, through collaborative applied research activities; attract new talent to design and deliver new technologies and processes that fuel their businesses; and reskill or upskill existing workforces to harness these new technologies or processes. The Price Institute is a dynamic response to the present and future needs of Manitoba’s manufacturing sector, with strong annual outputs that will benefit Manitoba’s economy and communities for generations to come.

Bronze Sponsor: Canada Computing

Canada Computing is an IT service provider headquartered here in Winnipeg. Canada Computing provides services to customers in more than ten different sectors, including the hospitality, legal, financial, and medical sectors.


About Distinguished Graduate Awards

One of RRC Polytech’s highest honours, the Distinguished Graduate Award celebrates graduates of the College who have distinguished themselves in both their chosen professions and their communities. It recognizes the outstanding personal and professional achievements of our finest graduates. Since 1993, RRC Polytech has awarded 40 Distinguished Graduate Awards. Learn more about the awards and past recipients here.

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Join RRC Polytech for CreativeMornings Winnipeg’s free September event /alumni/2025/09/15/join-rrc-polytech-for-creativemornings-winnipegs-free-september-event/ /alumni/2025/09/15/join-rrc-polytech-for-creativemornings-winnipegs-free-september-event/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:04:13 +0000 /alumni/?p=9818 Read more →.]]> On Friday, September 26, content creator, super thrifter, and RRC Polytech Creative Communications grad Tedi Gilmartin will be the headliner at CreativeMornings Winnipeg’s free event taking place at Launch Co-Working (Exchange District – 5th floor, 167 Lombard Street). All RRC Polytech alumni and community members are invited to attend!

RRC Polytech grad Tedi Gilmartin is this month’s CreativeMornings Winnipeg guest speaker.

More than a decade ago, CreativeMornings was launched out of a desire for ongoing, accessible events for creative communities to connect. Today, these communities gather in 247 cities across more than 60 countries — including right here in Winnipeg.

The Winnipeg chapter of CreativeMornings not only celebrates our city’s creative talent, but also promotes an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. From marketing legends to hometown heroes, speakers are selected by each chapter based on a global theme.

September’s theme is BLOSSOM: every blossom is an act of becoming. The quiet force of roots pushing through the dark, the slow unfurling of a bud, a sudden burst of color. But plants don’t blossom on command. Each flower requires the right amount of sunlight, water, and nourishment across the cycle of the seasons. To truly blossom, you must take the risk of opening up. This is your season. You deserve to be seen. Offer your abundance of color and creativity to the world! 

A graduate of RRC Polytech’s Creative Communications program (2016), Tedi is a content creator celebrated for her Manitoba thrifting expertise, playful personality, and dynamic creativity. By day, she works as a content marketing specialist for a multi-billion-dollar company, and by night, she’s a creative photographer behind billboard campaigns, a videographer, and an editor passionate about storytelling-driven video content. Over the past year, she learned how to create her own path – in life and in work – and in this talk, she’ll share her story of growth and resilience.

Join CreativeMornings Winnipeg on September 26 at Launch Co-Working (Exchange District) for an inspiring morning!

Event Details

Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 10 a.m. *Doors open at 8 a.m. for breakfast and networking
Location: Launch Coworking Space (Exchange District), 5th floor, 167 Lombard Street

The motto of CreativeMornings is “everyone is creative, everyone is welcome” – a perfect fit for Friendly Manitoba. Register now to attend Tedi’s presentation.


CreativeMornings Winnipeg x RRC Polytech
As a proud partner of CreativeMornings Winnipeg, RRC Polytech gets to host Winnipeg’s creative community at in-person CreativeMornings events throughout the year. Many RRC Polytech grads have held the stage, including Amanda Buhse, Sean Rayland, Kerri Twigg, Natalie Bell, Joseph Pilapil, Hannah Pratt, Ashleigh Lodge, Jackie Wild, Dan Blair, Roberta Landreth, and Jordan Stranger. You can check out their inspiring talks here. Are you interested in speaking at a future CreativeMornings Winnipeg event? Email alumni@rrc.ca expressing your interest and we’ll connect you!

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Mark your calendars for October 2! Sponsored by BMO, RRC Polytech’s 3rd annual Fall Market at the Exchange District Campus will feature handcrafted items, artwork, delicious food, and innovative products all curated or created by talented students, staff, alumni, and industry partners.

Join us for a day of fun and festivity as we usher in a new season. In addition to shopping, there will be music, creative workshops and activities, and food trucks.

Entry is free for visitors and all are welcome.

Market Details

Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: RRC Polytech’s Exchange District Campus (160 Princess Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba)

Become a Vendor

Alumni makers are warmly invited to sell their products and services at the market! Vendors will be provided with a table and chairs in the Roblin Centre or Manitou a bi Bii daziigae.

Vendors are responsible for transporting their own display items, arranging their tables, and handling their own sales (including monetary float for transactions).

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RRC Polytech’s Electrical Engineering Technology program (EET) has reached a significant milestone this year: more than half a century teaching generations how to harness the innovative technology that powers industry and essential services in Manitoba and around the world.

To mark this moment, we warmly invite members of the RRC Polytech Electrical Engineering community to join us in November to celebrate!

Just as the industry has continued to evolve, so too has the program. EET encompasses three specializations:

  1. Electrical Engineering Technology
  2. Electronic Engineering Technology
  3. Instrumentation Control Engineering Technology

Over the past 60 years, EET has also encompassed:

  1. Computer Engineering Technology
  2. Communication Engineering Technology
  3. Instrumentation Engineering Technology

We’re excited to reconnect with alumni, former staff, and industry partners from each of these streams!

    Save the Date

    Date:         Thursday, November 6, 2025
    Time:         5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Location:  RRC Polytech’s Notre Dame Campus (2055 Notre Dame Ave.)

    More information coming soon! Please keep your eyes on our blog for event updates and refresh your contact information to ensure you’re on the invite list. Don’t forget to share with any RRC Polytech EET grads in your network!

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    Celebrate the next generation of Culinary and Hospitality talent at Hy’s on June 26 /alumni/2025/06/12/celebrate-the-next-generation-of-culinary-and-hospitality-talent-at-hys-on-june-26/ /alumni/2025/06/12/celebrate-the-next-generation-of-culinary-and-hospitality-talent-at-hys-on-june-26/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:51:02 +0000 /alumni/?p=9645 Read more →.]]>

    All RRC Polytech alumni are warmly invited to a phenomenal culinary experience in support of RRC Polytech’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality students at Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar on Thursday, June 26.

    This year, Hy’s celebrates 70 years. To mark this milestone, the John Aisenstat Memorial fundraiser is taking us back to 1955 with retro-inspired cocktails, appetizers, and exceptional socializing on Hy’s beautiful patio at the iconic intersection of Portage and Main in downtown Winnipeg. This annual patio party celebrates the future of culinary and hospitality excellence here in Manitoba and supports the Hy’s – John Aisenstat Memorial Award, which is dedicated to assisting graduating students from RRC Polytech’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality programs.

    By purchasing a $100 ticket, you’ll make a meaningful impact on the next generation of culinary and hospitality talent and receive a $50 tax receipt. Your entire contribution will go directly to the John Aisenstat Memorial Fund at RRC Polytech. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support a great cause and have a fantastic time. Purchase your tickets now and be part of this memorable evening!

    Event Details

    Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
    Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
    Location: Hy’s Patio, Richardson Building, 1 Lombard Avenue
    *In case of rain, this event will be held inside the Hy’s lounge.

    Learn more about this event on the Hy’s website.


    About the John Aisenstat Memorial Award

    This award is given to students entering the second year of RRC Polytech’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Restaurant Management diploma programs with high academic standing, a genuine passion for the industry, and financial need. This RRC Polytech award was created by Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar in memory of John Aisenstat, former Executive Vice President, who was known for his passion for the hospitality industry and his unfailing support of the staff who made Hy’s Steakhouse a success for more than 60 years.

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    You’re invited! In partnership with Ten Thousand Coffees, we’re excited to offer a virtual ‘Office Hour’ to RRC Polytech alumni, students, and staff with an industry expert who will share valuable insights on preparing for and navigating the job recruitment season this fall. This free virtual event will take place on Monday, June 16 at 3:00 p.m. CT.

    Uncover essential strategies for understanding the hiring landscape, crafting standout applications, and acing your interviews. Join this exclusive fireside chat to gain insider knowledge from Clodagh Scannell, Director of Early Talent Acquisition and Programs at Manulife, who will provide an unparalleled perspective on what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive job market.

    In this dynamic session, you’ll:

    • Discover key skills and qualities employers (both big and small!) are seeking
    • Learn top tips for crafting compelling resumes and cover letters that get noticed by recruiters – whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned professional
    • Gain insights into effectively demonstrating your strengths throughout the interview process
    • Develop strategies for evaluating company culture and making informed career decisions
    • Unlock key trends in the ever-evolving talent recruitment landscape

    Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge and tools to turn your job applications into job offers. Whether you’re just starting out, looking for new opportunities, or shifting your career, RRC Polytech alumni at any stage of their career journeys are warmly invited to attend.

    BONUS: all attendees will be entered into a draw to win one of five $20 UberEats gift cards through Ten Thousand Coffees!

    Register now for this free webinar on Monday, June 16 at 3 p.m. CT.

    This Office Hour event is free and open to all RRC Polytech students and alumni. Whether you’re already a member of the RRC Polytech Café or new to our mentoring and networking platform, you’re invited to listen in! If you haven’t already joined the platform, by signing up for this Office Hour you’ll become a member of our hub, where you can grow your network and gain mentorship opportunities through meeting with students, recent graduates, seasoned alumni, and more.

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    It’s a familiar story: student becomes graduate, graduate becomes industry professional, industry professional comes back to teach. At least, it’s a familiar story at RRC Polytech – in fact, more than 900 current staff are RRC Polytech graduates.

    And there’s no mystery why alumni make the career transition from industry to classroom: as students, they loved learning from instructors with real-world experience; after working in industry and gaining expertise, they want to pay it forward by teaching the next generation of graduates. Talk about coming full circle!

    From Industry to Classroom: Become an Instructor

    All alumni are warmly encouraged to attend RRC Polytech’s first-ever Industry to Classroom networking event to discover the rewards and impact of teaching at RRC Polytech.

    Over two evenings at the end of April, alumni can visit the Exchange District Campus or Notre Dame Campus — or both! — to learn about RRC Polytech’s mission, the impact you can make as an instructor, and the comprehensive supports available to help you succeed. Discover the flexibility of teaching, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to shape the future workforce.

    Event Details

    Exchange District Campus   Notre Dame Campus
    Date: Monday, April 28, 2025  Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
    Time: 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.Time: 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.

    Both evenings will follow the same agenda with scheduled tours, presentations, light refreshments, and the opportunity to connect directly with Deans, Associate Deans, Chairs, and other instructors that have made the career transition from industry to the classroom.

    This free come-and-go event will also feature incredible alumni guest speakers, who will be sharing their experiences from classroom to industry and back again, during the “Power of Teaching” presentation.

    Meet our Alumni Panelists:

    RRC Polytech Hospitality and Tourism Management graduate Maria Jose Eguigure Torres.

    Exchange District Campus – Maria Jose Eguigure Torres

    Maria Jose (MJ) studied Industrial Business and Project Management in Honduras before coming to Winnipeg in 2022 to study Hospitality and Tourism Management at RRC Polytech. Since graduating in 2023, she has worked as an Event Coordinator at Assiniboine Park Conservancy and is the president of the Honduran Community in Winnipeg. You can learn more about MJ’s career journey on the Alumni Blog.

    Notre Dame Campus – Silas Meeches

    Silas graduated from RRC Polytech’s Manufacturing Technician program (now CNC Machining and Advanced Technology) in 2016. Between 2016 and 2017, he competed in all three levels of Skills competitions (provincial, national, and world) for CNC machining, winning gold at the provincial level and silver at the national level. For the past 7 years, Silas has been working at Magellan Aerospace’s Winnipeg division as a CNC programmer.

    Notre Dame Campus – Julie Sundara

    Julie graduated from RRC Polytech’s Medical Radiologic Technology program in 2008. For the past 16 years, she has worked as an X-ray Technologist at Manitoba’s busiest trauma hospital – Health Sciences Centre. She currently serves as a clinical instructor, which involves overseeing hands-on training, and providing guidance, support, and feedback to MRT students. You can learn more about Julie’s career journey on the Alumni Blog.

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    Join RRC Polytech for CreativeMornings Winnipeg’s free April event /alumni/2025/04/14/join-rrc-polytech-for-creativemornings-winnipegs-free-april-event-2/ /alumni/2025/04/14/join-rrc-polytech-for-creativemornings-winnipegs-free-april-event-2/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 02:18:34 +0000 /alumni/?p=9527 Read more →.]]> On Friday, April 25, award-winning artist and RRC Polytech Advanced Graphic Design grad Roberta Landreth will be the guest speaker at CreativeMornings Winnipeg’s free event taking place at Launch Exchange (5th floor, 167 Lombard Street). All RRC Polytech alumni and community members are warmly invited to attend.

    JUNO award winning artist and RRC Polytech grad Roberta Landreth is this month’s CreativeMornings Winnipeg guest speaker.

    More than a decade ago, CreativeMornings was launched out of a desire for ongoing, accessible events for creative communities to connect. Today, these communities gather in 247 cities across more than 60 countries — including right here in Winnipeg.

    The Winnipeg chapter of CreativeMornings not only celebrates our city’s creative talent, but also promotes an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. From marketing legends to hometown heroes, speakers are selected by each chapter based on a global theme.

    April’s theme is CROSSROADS: we all reach turning points in life that change the course of our destiny – no wonder that in folklore and mythology, crossroads represent a gateway between our mortal coil and the supernatural realm. An in-between place of transition, where worlds collide, and anything can happen next. So, how do you decide which way to go next? Just pick what feels right. Because there’s no wrong choice. Only different journeys to where you’re meant to be.

    A graduate of RRC Polytech’s Advanced Graphic Design program (2012), Roberta is a multiple-award winning artist and designer, working primarily in the music industry. Her designs are widely celebrated, notably earning a JUNO, four WCMAs, and two Covenant Awards. Roberta has worked on album artwork for more than 200 albums, as well as on posters, merch, and other graphics with artists such as The National, Luke Combs, Jully Black, Serena Ryder, the Bros. Landreth, William Prince, Dan Mangan, Natalie MacMaster, Big Wreck, Ani DiFranco, and many many more. She’s also worked on festival artwork for Winnipeg Folk Fest (including this year’s 50th anniversary artwork!) – and that’s just scratching the surface.

    Join CreativeMornings Winnipeg on April 25 as Roberta shares her creative crossroad as a freelance designer and how she chooses an abundance mindset over scarcity (and how you can, too!).

    Event Details

    Date: Friday, April 25, 2024
    Time: 8:00 – 10 a.m. *Doors open at 8 a.m. for breakfast and networking
    Location: Launch Coworking Space (Exchange District), 5th floor, 167 Lombard Street

    The motto of CreativeMornings is “everyone is creative, everyone is welcome” – a perfect fit for Friendly Manitoba. Register now to attend Roberta’s presentation on April 25.


    CreativeMornings Winnipeg x RRC Polytech
    As a proud partner of CreativeMornings Winnipeg, RRC Polytech gets to host Winnipeg’s creative community at in-person CreativeMornings events throughout the year. Many RRC Polytech grads have held the stage, including Amanda Buhse, Sean Rayland, Kerri Twigg, Natalie Bell, Joseph Pilapil, Hannah Pratt, Ashleigh Lodge, Jackie Wild, Dan Blair, and Jordan Stranger. You can check out their inspiring talks here. Are you interested in speaking at a future CreativeMornings Winnipeg event? Email alumni@rrc.ca expressing your interest and we’ll connect you!

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