RDC Launches Facebook Page

Red Deer, October 24, 2011 – Red Deer College launched its new facebook page today. The page serves as the official facebook presence of RDC online and links to other official RDC facebook pages that include the Alumni Association, RDC Athletics, Campus Rec, the Library, and Performing Arts.

“This facebook page is a way to connect to and create community with friends of RDC,” says Cindy Corah, Online Marketing & Communications Coordinator. “We’ve launched into facebook because it’s another significant way the College can connect with the community.”

The page will be used to share the things that RDC is excited about such as news, special events, programming information and to celebrate what happens in daily life on campus at RDC.

To encourage participation, the College is giving away an iPad 2.  Facebook users who “like” RDC will be given the chance to win the device.  “As central Albertans move into social media, we’re moving into new technologies with them” says Corah.  “We’re working to connect with the greater community through twitter, by providing useful Apps for smartphones, and now with our new presence on facebook.”

The iPad contest will run until November 14 and is open to anyone who likes our page.  The RDC facebook page can be accessed at www.facebook.com/RedDeerCollege.

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RDC is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Arts Centre. First opened in 1986, this state-of-the-art community performing arts centre has housed the training of over 40,000 actors, technicians, musicians, filmmakers, and dancers that contribute to the vibrant arts and cultural scene of Alberta. 25 years has culminated in approximately one million audience members who have been entertained, taught and delighted during more than 5,000 performances and events.

About RDC: Red Deer College has served the needs of students and the community for more than 45 years. With greater than 75 programs to choose from, we pride ourselves on providing a practical education, in a genuine and sustainable learning environment. Our 7,800 full-time and part-time credit students and more than 13,000 continuing education students are at the core of everything we do. RDC – when you get here you understand.

For more information on RDC, please visit our website: www.rdc.ab.ca

For additional information, contact:
Andrew Kooman, Public Relations Consultant
RDC
403.342.3218