Homecoming
October 19 - 21, 2023
Mark your calendars, and welcome home!
We are excited to welcome all of our alumni, partners, and the central Alberta community to our campus for Homecoming 2023! Go on a self-guided tour of our campus, take in some Kings and Queens action, enjoy some of the region's delectable food and drink at Palate, and more!
We are excited to see you again.
2023 Featured Events
Palate: A Taste of Local
Cenovus Energy Learning Common
Thursday, October 19
7 - 10 pm
We are excited to announce that Palate: A Taste of Local is SOLD OUT!
Thank you to all of our attendees, sponsors and supporters for your continued support of the Red Deer Polytechnic Alumni Association, and this one-of-a-kind event. We can’t wait to see you on October 19 at Palate!
Philosopher's Café
Red Deer Polytechnic Library
Thursday, October 19
7 pm
Topic - Weapons Rather Than Words? Investigating State Violence as Persuasion
Host - Dr. Jeffrey Wigelsworth
Maximum 50 guests
Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre 5th Anniversary Celebration
Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre
Friday, October 20
All Day
Join us for new member promotions, activities and games, 30 minute teaser fitness classes and more!
Celebrating Student Spaces
Tutoring Centre and Makerspace - 2nd Floor of the Library
Friday, October 20
11:30 am
Join us as we celebrate the opening of the Tutoring Centre and the re-opening of the Makerspace.
Queens & Kings Basketball
Season Opener vs SAIT Trojans
Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre
Friday, October 20
Queens at 6 pm
Kings at 8 pm
Queens Hockey
vs SAIT Trojans
Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre
Friday, October 20
7 pm
Queens and Kings Volleyball
vs SAIT Trojans
Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre
Saturday, October 21
Queens at 6 pm
Kings at 8 pm
Kings Hockey
vs Concordia University of Edmonton Thunder
Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre
Saturday, October 21 | 7 pm
Self Guided Tours
Are you looking for something less structured, but still want to see our spaces? RDP has grown and changed drastically over the years.
Whether you are at Homecoming to relive past memories with a nostalgic tour down our hallways, or experience your first steps here, our campus maps will help you on your self-guided tour of Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus.
NEW - Homecoming Affiliate Events
New for 2023, we are proud to welcome two new affiliate events to Homecoming. Affiliate events are events that are hosted by our community partners, at Red Deer Polytechnic, and are welcomed as a part of Homecoming.
We are excited to welcome our community partners, and their guests, to Homecoming 2023.
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Energy Innovation FairSaturday, October 21 | 9 am – 5:30 pm Four Centres Hosted by Sol Invictus Energy Services and ReThink Red Deer Sponsored by Red Deer Polytechnic This full-day event will showcase the latest advancements in clean technology, energy efficiency, renewable and alternative energy, and innovative oil and gas technology unique to Alberta. |
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Oktoberfest with the Red Deer Symphony OrchestraSaturday, October 21 | 7:30 pm Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre Join the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra for Concert 1 of their 2023 – 24 Season Main Series, featuring the work of Brahms, Smetana and Bloch. |
Important Information
Parking
There is no charge for parking at Red Deer Polytechnic on weekday evenings after 4 pm or all day on weekends.