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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 Square
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!

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Library Columns
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

Learn more and register

Gary W Harris Centre
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!

Learn more and sign up

 

 

 

RDP Aerial Photo
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.

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Athletics
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

Get your tickets

Queens Hockey
Queens Hockey

vs SAIT Trojans

Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

Friday, October 20

7 pm

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Volleyball
Queens and Kings Volleyball

vs SAIT Trojans

Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

Saturday, October 21

Queens at 6 pm

Kings at 8 pm

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Kings Hockey Celebration
Kings Hockey

vs Concordia University of Edmonton Thunder

Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre  

Saturday, October 21 | 7 pm

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RDP Aerial Photo
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.

Campus Maps


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.

Energy Innovation Fair
Energy Innovation Fair

Saturday, 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. 

Learn more and register

 

Red Deer Symphony Orchestra

Oktoberfest with the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, 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.

Tickets are available at rdso.ca


Important Information

Parking

There is no charge for parking at Red Deer Polytechnic on weekday evenings after 4 pm or all day on weekends.

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