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Red Deer Polytechnic to sign on to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Accord
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Red Deer Polytechnic to sign United Nations SDG Accord
Demonstrates commitment to sustainable development goals (SDGs)
To emphasize Red Deer Polytechnic’s commitment to sustainable development, the organization is signing the SDG Accord, which is an agreement between learning institutions across the world. The Accord acknowledges and celebrates the vital role of education in working toward the United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goals and is a commitment to do more to achieve them and to collaborate.
Red Deer Polytechnic President, Stuart Cullum, and Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic President, Savannah Snow, will sign the SDG Accord at an event in the RDP Studio Residence Lobby. Red Deer Polytechnic leaders will also share information on current initiatives and plans that support these goals
and will be available to answer questions after the signing.
SDG Accord Signing
Monday, October 31, 2022 | 10 am
RDP Studio Residence Lobby | Residence & Admin Office (map)
Red Deer Polytechnic’s Main Campus
The United Nations 17 Global Sustainable Development Goals provide a structure around which post-secondary institutions can collaborate and report on their contributions to global sustainable development.
October 31, 2022 has been designated as World Cities Day by the United Nations. The theme of this Day is “Act Local to Go Global.” The SDG Accord emphasizes Red Deer Polytechnic’s role in inspiring and empowering local action through education, community partnerships and innovation.
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is leading work among Canadian post-secondary institutions within the framework of the SDG Accord. There are currently 34 Canadian post-secondary signatories to the Accord.
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Just when we thought our smiles couldn’t get any bigger – they did! And we have the Red Deer community to thank for their overwhelming support.
We are so excited to share the total from the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign this past spring…and it’s very impressive. In fact, it’s an all-time record, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Over the long-week campaign held April 28-May 4, Red Deerians indulged in a lot of cookies – $80,773 worth! These funds will go directly to helping struggling readers become readers of potential through Reading College, a project of The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools.
Reading College, held each July, provides students with identified reading gaps an incredible summer experience that builds their skills, confidence, and love for reading. Students leave the program with stronger reading and writing abilities, and a solid foundation for success in school and life. Now in its 14th year, 1,000 students have graduated from Reading College.
“We continue to be amazed by the generosity of our community and the partnership with Tim Hortons,” said Kristine Plastow, Board Chair for The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools. “These dollars directly impact kids who need extra support to become confident readers. The difference this program makes is life-changing.”
Tanya Doucette, Tim Hortons Restaurant Owner in Red Deer, said it’s incredible to see what can happen when a community comes together. The simple act of purchasing a cookie by so many amazing guests, makes a huge difference for young students right here in Red Deer.
“This record-breaking year shows how much our guests care. We are so pleased to support Reading College and help give students the tools they need to thrive,” she said.
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