Bill Welikoklad Tribute
Irma and Bill Welikoklad in front of the Welikoklad Simulation Lab
On behalf of Red Deer Polytechnic, we would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of long-time RDP friend and supporter, Bill Welikoklad.
Bill’s connection to RDP began in 1966 when he worked as a general foreman on the construction team that built Red Deer Junior College. A generous, community-minded leader, Bill and wife Irma have been instrumental in supporting higher education in Central Alberta.
Together, Bill and Irma have elevated the RDP student experience through generously supporting student awards that relieve the financial burden of students attending post-secondary. They have also supported the creation of exciting new learning spaces on our campus, such as the Welikoklad Simulation Lab, a high-tech learning environment where RDP Health Sciences students can experience simulations of real-world patient care scenarios. Bill and Irma were also instrumental in helping us achieve our downtown campus expansion.
Bill and Irma have built a true legacy of developing new opportunities for the betterment of Red Deerians, and Red Deer Polytechnic. Bill’s legacy will continue to positively impact our students and region for decades to come.