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RED is published by:College Relations - Red River CollegeC306 - 2055 Notre Dame AvenueWinnipeg, <strong>Manitoba</strong> R3H 0J9Phone: 204.632.2161Fax: 204.632.7834E-mail: nbueddefeld@rrc.mb.caWebsite: www.rrc.caManaging Editor:Nathan BueddefeldGraphic Design:Ezra ReimerContributors:Sara AtnikovBrenda BoughtonNathan BueddefeldColin FastTrevor SuffieldShayna WiwierskiDr. Jeff ZabudskyPhotography:FJ Gaylor PhotographyJeremy Hiebert PhotographyJustin PokrantEzra ReimerTABLE OF CONTENTS|Table <strong>of</strong> Contents|NEWSREDLINES....................................................................................................................................2A Change at the Top.............................................................................................................. 24FEATURE STORIESRRC Worldwide ........................................................................................................................ 4Powering Up with China.......................................................................................................... 6Partnership with India Takes Flight...................................................................................... 8The RPL Effect ......................................................................................................................... 9Taking Work Experience to a New Level............................................................................10Japan: Sushi Making 101........................................................................................................ 12Jamaicans Further Careers at RRC.................................................................................... 14Taking a Home-grown Approach......................................................................................... 15Humanitarian Aid in Nicaragua............................................................................................ 16Board <strong>of</strong> GovernorsSheryl Feller, ChairRichard Lennon, Vice-ChairElvira Finnigan, MemberEdward Kennedy, MemberRon Koslowsky, MemberWanda McGorum, MemberBruce North, MemberStephen Pratt, MemberMaureen Prendiville, MemberDon Robertson, MemberNancy Wheatley, MemberCathy Woods, MemberALUMNI & DONORSDistinguished Alumna: Dawna Friesen...............................................................................18Distinguished Alumnus: Merv Gunter................................................................................. 19Alumni Update........................................................................................................................20Donor Pr<strong>of</strong>ile: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories..................................................... 21Development Annual Report............................................................................................... 22ExecutiveKathi Gudmandson, Corporate Secretary and ExecutiveAssistant to the Board <strong>of</strong> GovernorsDavid Leis, Vice-President, Business DevelopmentRob Olson, Acting Vice-President, AdministrationDeb Pokrant, Executive Assistant to the PresidentDavid Rew, Vice-President, Student Services & PlanningCatherine Rushton, Interim President and CEOKen Webb, Vice-President, Academic & ResearchMission StatementThe mission <strong>of</strong> Red River College is to enablestudents to build a career, enhance quality <strong>of</strong>life, and contribute to <strong>Manitoba</strong>’s economic andsocial prosperity through exceptional appliededucation and research.Return undeliverables to:College Relations - Red River CollegeC306 - 2055 Notre Dame AvenueWinnipeg, <strong>Manitoba</strong> R3H 0J9No part <strong>of</strong> this publication may be reproducedwithout the expressed written consent <strong>of</strong> thepublisher. While every effort has been made toensure accuracy, the publisher cannot be heldresponsible for any errors or omissions thatmay occur.Publication Mail Agreement No. 40065320| RED | A Red River College Publication | 01RRC’s International Education TeamMiguel Lozupone, Renata Freitas, Rosy Balzer, Charlene Tolentino, David Leis, Amber Tait, Lori Skinner, James Wang