By Troy Gillard

Was scheduled for June 5

RDC postpones Convocation Ceremonies

Apr 2, 2020 | 1:57 PM

Red Deer College says that after much consideration it as decided to postpone Convocation Ceremonies that had been scheduled for June 5.

College officials say in a release the decision is one of the latest they’ve made with the well-being of students, employees and visitors in mind when it comes to COVD-19.

A new date for the event has not yet been determined

“This decision was not made lightly, as Convocation is a wonderful time of celebration for students and their families, as well as faculty, staff and community members,” the college says. “We’ve chosen to postpone Convocation 2020 because, in alignment with Alberta Health directives, the health and safety of everyone on our campuses is our highest priority.”

Students eligible to graduate will still earn their credentials, officials note, and will receive their parchments by mail after June 5. The Office of the Registrar is contacting all students with details about the postponement and the related processes.

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RDC says it is postponing all events hosted by, or at, the college between now and June 5.

For RDC, this includes the Athletics Awards Night, Community Awards Celebration, Annual Fine Wine and Food Tasting Event and all other small and large in-person events.

Anyone who previously purchased tickets for RDC events will automatically receive refunds as quickly as they can be processed in the next four to six weeks.

RDC says it is communicating this decision with community partners who have rented our facilities for upcoming events in this time period, and those organizations will then inform their guests of this decision.

Updates on RDC’s response to COVID-19 are available at rdc.ab.ca/coronavirus.

(With file from media release)