WINNIPEG Red River College (RRC) honoured a Manitoba icon for his various contributions to the community. The school awarded Gabriel Langlois, also known as ‘Dancing Gabe,’ an honourary diploma in community development. Langlois, an icon in the Manitoba sports world, can be seen dancing at nearly every single home game for the Winnipeg Jets, Blue Bombers, Goldeyes and Manitoba Moose. RRC gave Langlois the honourary diploma at its 2021 virtual winter convocation on Tuesday due to his devotion to volunteering, friendly and positive demeanor, and community spirit. At the convocation, Langlois said he is thankful to be the recipient of the honourary diploma.
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Manitoba s top sporting fan is learning he has fans of his own with his latest achievement.
Gabriel Langlois (Dancing Gabe) will be honoured on Tuesday at Red River College s (RRC) Winter Convocation, receiving an Honorary Diploma in Community Development. When Red River College received his nomination, it included letters of support from leaders across Manitoba, which reinforced his devotion to volunteerism and the positive impact that he continues to have on our communities, President Fred Meier says. While ‘Dancing Gabe’ may be Manitoba’s number one fan, there is certainly an entire community of us who are fans of the contributions he makes to our province every day.”
WINNIPEG Red River College (RRC) is honouring Gabriel Langlois, also known as ‘Dancing Gabe,’ with an honorary diploma in community development. Langlois is an icon in the Winnipeg sports world, as he’s seen dancing at nearly every home game for the Winnipeg Jets, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Manitoba Moose and Winnipeg Goldeyes. In a news release, RRC said that though his presence and enthusiasm for Winnipeg that gets people’s attention, it is his “integrity, devotion to volunteering, community spirit and uplifting positive attitude that captures hearts.” “Gabriel Langlois has made significant contributions to our community and is celebrated by many for his tireless engagement efforts and friendly demeanor,” said Fred Meier, RRC president and CEO, in the news release.