Red Deer
Jeremiah Lauzon takes bronze medal in first NCAA competition


From Simon Fraser University Athletics
SFU Track & Field team starts strong at University of Washington Indoor Preview
Leading the way for SFU on the day was Jeremiah Lauzon, who placed 3rd in the Men’s 200-yard dash, topping the provisional NCAA standard time with his 21.60 in the process. Lauzon also set a personal best in the 60-yard dash, with a time of 7.00.
“Jeremiah had a fantastic race especially on a tough track with sharp turns, I can’t wait to see what he can do when we get to Boston,” said head coach Brit Townsend.
On the Women’s side, Addy Townsend was the top performer, finishing 8th in the 1-mile race with a time of 4:49.03, putting her well under the provisional NCAA standard time of 4:58.73.
Addy Townsend also earned GNAC Women’s Track Athlete of the Week honors, as Townsend’s mile time ranked her third amongst Division II competitiors so far this season.
Red Deer’s Jeremiah Lauzon to compete for spot on Canada’s Olympic 4 X 100 M Relay Team!
Education
Red Deer Polytechnic welcomes Patrick Machacek as Vice President, Development & Partnerships


Red Deer Polytechnic is pleased to welcome Patrick Machacek as Vice President, Development & Partnerships.
“This exciting new position will provide leadership toward RDP’s strategic and operational planning, communications and marketing, applied research, extended education, external relations and also guide our partnerships with industry and the community,” says Stuart Cullum, President of Red Deer Polytechnic. “Patrick’s experience and track record speaks for itself, and we look forward to his contributions to RDP and the Red Deer region.”
Patrick has spent his career as a fund development professional. He has more than twenty years leading post-secondary external relations portfolios including roles as the Vice President, Development & Strategy at Olds College; Vice President, Transformation at NorQuest College; and Associate Vice President, Advancement, Communications & Corporate Training at NAIT. During the past two decades, Mr. Machacek has led teams and implemented new business models that have produced significant impact. Through his leadership, he has increased enrolments, market and brand growth, enhanced industry and stakeholder engagement, and raised more than $450 Million in donations, research funding, corporate training, capital grants and other earned revenues.
Patrick received his undergraduate education from the University of Lethbridge (BA) and his MBA from Queen’s University.
“I am very excited to be joining Red Deer Polytechnic at this pivotal time in the institution’s trajectory,” says Patrick Machacek, Red Deer Polytechnic’s new Vice President, Development & Partnerships. “As a polytechnic, there is a tremendous opportunity for RDP to expand its impact for learners, the community
and the province. I look forward to working and collaborating with our dedicated team of faculty, staff, researchers, and external stakeholders, as we continue to evolve and build a world-class polytechnic that serves the needs of learners, employers and industry.”
Mr. Machacek will begin his new role on January 30, 2023.
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