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GPRC Research & Innovation: Serving Students
Posted September 15, 2016
GPRC is pleased to welcome Andrew Dunlop, the newest addition to the Research & Innovation team as the new Manager of Scholarship, Innovation, Research. Dunlop is bringing his experience as a former university instructor, researcher and director to the new position that will build to the vision and presence of enhanced research a... Read Article 禄
Dual Credit Program: Another Pathway to Success
Posted September 6, 2016
Alex Alvarez set a goal to start his future in Kelowna, B.C. and at only 18, he’s well on his way. As a high school student in Whitecourt, AB, Alex Alvarez wasn’t sure what he was going to do with his life until he found the Dual Credit and Harley-Davidson® Technician programs at GPRC. Now he’s graduate... Read Article 禄
First Blended Online and Land-Based Learning Course at GPRC
Posted August 30, 2016
Grande Prairie Friendship Centre Assistant Executive Director, Miranda Laroche says GPRC is setting an example for other institutions and communities with the offering of new course NT2300: Introduction to Indigenous Governance. “I really appreciate that this course is being offered at GPRC,” says Laroche. “GPRC was... Read Article 禄
Dalen Landis is a Man of Many Talents
Posted August 8, 2016
As a photographer, landscape painter, custom tiler, videographer, music festival organizer and now, professional beer brewer, Dalen Landis is not kidding when he says “I have my fingers in a few different pots.” This morning his fingers are busy filling ... Read Article 禄
Jessica Pigeau went from Public-Speaking Avoider to International Orator
Posted August 4, 2016
As an Academic Upgrading student at GPRC, Jessica Pigeau despised public speaking. “It ended in tears,” she says, remembering her first in-class presentation. She corrects herself, “actually it began in tears,” and laughs. Despite her weepy... Read Article 禄