Successful gala raises funds for student scholarships and bursaries
September 20, 2004
"This event was an extraordinary success, and thanks to the generosity of our donors, numerous students will have greater access to higher education," said Terry Slobodian, president of the Durham College Foundation and vice-president of Advancement with UOIT. "The amount of support from our Durham Region and Northumberland communities is astounding. Their generosity reflects how strongly they wish to assist in educating the leaders of tomorrow."
The theme of the evening-The Maiden Voyage of the HMS Legacy-served as a nautical metaphor for a cruise into an educational era where everyone has the chance to obtain a post-secondary education, regardless of financial ability.
Auction items were generously donated by 200 local retailers, and corporate sponsors helped to make the night sensational. The sold-out event ensured that Durham College and UOIT students will have educational opportunities that otherwise may not have existed.
Volunteers Catherine McNeil and Wanda Slobodian co-chaired the event, leading a team of community and campus-member volunteers who donated their time to create an entertaining and profitable event.
"This wonderful voyage could not have been made possible without a crew," said co-chair McNeil. "Words alone cannot convey how much we appreciate the time and efforts of our wonderful and creative Gala Committee volunteers. This night was made possible by their generous spirit and hard work."
About the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
As the province's newest university, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology provides a unique combination of academic knowledge, vibrant student life, leading-edge research, and hands-on skills. The university offers career-focused undergraduate degree programs in the fields of business and information technology, sciences, engineering, nursing, justice studies, and education. It is also developing leading-edge research and graduate programs, and is Ontario's first laptop-based university. Sharing selected services with Durham College, UOIT welcomed its first students in September 2003. To find out more, visit www.uoit.ca or call 1.866.844.8648.
About Durham College
For 37 years, Durham College has been committed to providing job-focused programs, accomplished professors, quality-driven innovation, student success and superior accountability. Almost 6,000 full-time students and 23,000 part-time students are enrolled at Durham College. For more information, visit our website at www.durhamcollege.ca, or call 905.721.2000.
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