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Retiring RDC faculty member made Professor Emeritus

Jun 25, 2020 | 9:06 AM

Red Deer College has named its first ever Professor Emeritus.

Dr. Torben Andersen is being given the honour as he retires after a 38-year career with RDC.

Andersen most recently served as the college’s Associate Vice President Academic, University Transition.

“This special designation is reflective of Dr. Andersen’s outstanding record of teaching with the many students he taught, his scholarly contributions to economics, and his collaborative spirit and strategic leadership at the College,” says Dr. Peter Nunoda, RDC President.

“I would like to thank Torben for his unwavering service to our students and to our institution’s pursuit of achieving university status.”

Andersen learned of receiving the status at his virtual retirement celebration last week.

“I am completely surprised, appreciative and humbled to receive this honour from RDC,” says Dr. Andersen. “As I retire, I am delighted that I will be able to stay connected with my colleagues, the outstanding educators at RDC, who do so much for the students and communities of central Alberta.”

RDC says it is proud to introduce a new tradition of awarding the title of Professor Emeritus to deserving faculty members who make outstanding contributions in support of students and the school.