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RED is published by:College Relations - Red River CollegeC306 - 2055 Notre Dame AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba 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 of 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 of 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 Profile: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories..................................................... 21Development Annual Report............................................................................................... 22ExecutiveKathi Gudmandson, Corporate Secretary and ExecutiveAssistant to the Board of 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 of Red River College is to enablestudents to build a career, enhance quality oflife, and contribute to Manitoba’s economic andsocial prosperity through exceptional appliededucation and research.Return undeliverables to:College Relations - Red River CollegeC306 - 2055 Notre Dame AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0J9No part of this publication may be reproducedwithout the expressed written consent of 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