We hope you have fun as you test your general Christmas knowledge. Answers and scorecard are posted below. 1. The term "Xmas" was just created in recent years. True or False 2. There was a real-life Santa Claus. True or False 3. The original Elf on the Shelf was named...
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Providence Pilots Staying Strong
by Kathryn Mulolani Otterburne, MB - As the fall term is coming to a close, I was able to do a Zoom interview with three of our student athletes at Providence – Katy (volleyball), Waedon (basketball) and Chloe (soccer) – who shared their experience of a different...
A Devotional by Cathy Rust-Akinbolaji
Otterburne, MB - As we are getting ready for a Christmas like none that we have lived through before, we are anticipating celebrating with family. Our immediate family. Only our immediate family. Only our immediate family who live inside our house. Need to take a deep...
A Devotional by John Johnson
Otterburne, MB - Sometimes I need a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. My version of Christmas has many attachments, like Lego pieces attached onto a core truth that becomes obscured. I have spent most of my life in two places – northern British Columbia and...
Dr. Kent Anderson Named as Next President
Otterburne, MB – December 1, 2020 – The Board of Governors at Providence University College and Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. Kenton C. Anderson has been selected as our institute’s 15th president. Anderson will succeed current President David...
Providence-Sodexo Partnership: On-Campus Health & Safety
A report was issued by Ecosure on November 26, 2020 stating that “Sodexo's long-term partnership with Providence College & Seminary leads to ‘near-perfect’ implementation of health and safety measures on campus.” If interested, you can read more here.
Virtual Harvest Festival
For the first time, the Providence community celebrated our annual Harvest Festival in a virtual format. The online event took place on Thursday, October 29th at 7pm. Those who attended were encouraged to grab a treat, settle in and enjoy a unique glimpse into the...
Managing COVID-19 Doldrums and Anxiety
Many would agree that this has been one of the toughest university semesters we have ever faced. We acknowledge that COVID-19 has contributed to feelings of loneliness, isolation and just missing out on the normal student life experience at Providence. Sometimes...
Winter 2021 Registration is Now Open
We’ve created a webpage that provides you with a glimpse of what Winter 2021 will look like this year. Here’s a point summary of what you most need to know. Registration for Winter 2021 is now open. You can view our winter course offerings and schedule here. Our...
Providence Welcomes Two New Board Members
OTTERBURNE, MB - Providence is saying goodbye to two of its faithful board members this fall. Lorna Dueck from Burlington, ON who has served on the Board for seven years and Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht from Winnipeg, MB who retired from the Board after serving for 10 years,...