Students' Association of RDP

First Day of Fall 2024 Classes
2024-09-04

Pancake Breakfast
2024-09-04 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Edmonton) | Forum, Alberta, Canada
*while supplies last

Welcome Carnival
2024-09-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Forum, Alberta, Canada
We’re starting the year with a Welcome Carnival! Join us for fun activities like Bean Bag Toss, Knock Down the Textbooks, Guess How Many Erasers, and enjoy some popcorn.

MindfulU: NSO Edition
2024-09-05 09:00 - 16:00 | The Loft, Alberta, Canada
Join us in kicking off our first MindfulU session of the Fall 2024 semester.
MindfulU originated from the vision of two fourth-year psychology students who recognized the need for additional student support. Their goal was to create innovative initiatives that fostered community and connection among students, both within the polytechnic and the broader community.
While MindfulU is a student-led initiative, it collaborates closely with existing student support services. Working alongside the Mental Health Education Coordinator, MindfulU provides a dedicated space for students to connect with each other and prioritize their well-being through empowerment, relaxation, connection, and fun!
The collective includes passionate students who value positive mental health and are committed to supporting one another through various opportunities and initiatives offered by students, the Students Association, support staff, and community organizations.

Welcome BBQ Hosted by SARDP & RDP President's Office
2024-09-05 11:30 - 13:30 | RDP Courtyard, Alberta, Canada
Come hang out at our Annual Welcome BBQ, hosted by SARDP and the President’s Office of RDP. We’ll have hot dogs (both meat and veggie), chips, and drinks. Plus, you can enjoy some fun yard games!

International & Extended Health & Dental Plan Info Session
2024-09-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-06 12:00 - 13:00 | The Loft: Council Chambers

Inspire You
2024-09-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Forum, Alberta, Canada
Get ready to kick off your year with some inspiration at our intent-setting event! Come along to make vision boards and write letters to your future self, which we’ll send back to you in May 2025!

Mac & Cheese Lunch
2024-09-06 11:00 - 12:30 | SA Stairs

Social Mixer & Speed Friending
2024-09-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Far Side Bar & Grill, Alberta, Canada
Speed dating but better! Meet new people and make lasting friendships at Speed Friending. Students will have 3 minutes to converse with each other before moving on to the next table, but don’t worry – icebreaker questions will be provided!

Student Council Meeting
2024-09-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Council Chambers – The Loft

Free Breakfast Program
2024-09-10 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-09-11 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-09-17 08:30 - 10:00 | SA Stairs
Start your morning with a quick and nutritious breakfast every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, start at 8:30am while supplies last at the SA stairs.
Food items: Freshly baked muffins, fresh fruit, juice boxes, granola bars, and fruit cups.

Hallway of Hope: Suicide Awareness Event
2024-09-10 10:00 - 14:00 | SA Stairs
Join us in spreading the word about the need to change how we talk about suicide and rethink our views on this complicated topic. To make a real difference, we need to change the system. This means moving away from silence and stigma towards a culture that embraces openness, understanding, and support. We’ll be sharing stories, insightful quotes, useful information, and resources, and you can sign up for the upcoming “SafeTalk” suicide prevention training.

SA Promo
2024-09-10 11:00 - 14:00 | SA Stairs

Karaoke
2024-09-10 19:30 - 22:30 | Far Side Bar & Grill, Alberta, Canada
We know that you’re a STAR, show us your talent weekly at karaoke in the Far Side Bar!

MindfulU
2024-09-11 09:00 - 16:00 | The Loft, Alberta, Canada
MindfulU | 9:00am to 4:00pm, The Loft (room 2000)
Mindfulness activities, Peer Support, opportunities for connection, quiet space, and complementary tea

Suicide Awareness Session & Discussion | 10:30am to 12:30pm, The Loft: Council Chambers (room 2000)
Prevention and support start with awareness. Join us for a suicide awareness information session followed by a supported conversation and question period.
Register here
Puppy Room | 11:00am to 1:00pm, The Loft (room 2000)
Join us for a stress-relieving session with adorable puppies!
MindfulU is sponsored by: Looker Office Furniture

Suicide Awareness Session & Discussion
2024-09-11 10:30 - 12:30 | The Loft: Council Chambers
Prevention and support start with awareness. Join us for a suicide awareness information session followed by a supported conversation and question period.
Register here

Candy Bags
2024-09-11 11:00 - 13:00 | SA Stairs
Stop by the grab a sweet treat and learn more about the Students’ Association!

Puppy Room
2024-09-11 11:00 - 13:00 | The Loft, Alberta, Canada
Join us for a stress-relieving session with adorable puppies!
Puppy Room is sponsored by: Looker Office Furniture

Last Day to Add or Drop Fall 2024 Courses
2024-09-12

Nimbus Peer Tutoring Promo
2024-09-12 10:00 - 13:00 | SA Stairs
Discover the exciting opportunities waiting for you as a peer tutor (sounds like a pretty great side hustle!) and find out how to get help with your courses if you need it.

Turning Point Pop-Up
2024-09-12 11:00 - 13:00 | SA Stairs
Simply put, harm reduction refers to policies, programs and practices that aim primarily to reduce the adverse health, social, and economic consequences of risk-taking behaviours such as drug use. Turning Point embraces the complex needs of their community, providing confidential, individualized education and supplies for safer substance use, safer sex, and safer reproductive health. Through critical programming, we continue to meet people where they are right now, supporting clients and communities with acceptance, compassion, respect, collaboration, and empowerment.
Naloxone kits and training available

Apprenticeship & Trades Event
2024-09-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Campus: Patch

Extended Health & Dental Opt-Out Deadline: Fall Starts Only
2024-09-15

Trades Tuesday (On a Monday)
2024-09-16 10:00 - 13:00 | The Patch
Studying is a skill of its own (and takes some practice), join a Learning Strategist and our Wellbeing Educators to learn new tools to ensure your success and pick up your Study Skills 101 pocketbook!

Popcorn Bar
2024-09-16 11:00 - 13:00 | SA Stairs

Board Game Mania
2024-09-17 15:00 - 18:00 | The Loft, Alberta, Canada
Swing by for a laid-back afternoon of fun board games and a chance to meet fellow students.
