Rotary Club of Oshawa announces $50,000 donation to UOIT
May 10, 2007
Gift from leading Oshawa service club will establish two annual awards
OSHAWA, Ont. - The Rotary Club of Oshawa will be helping more Durham Region residents take advantage of the leading-edge learning environment offered by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), thanks to its $50,000 donation to assist students in financial need.
Rotary Club President John Walker shared details of the donation at a recent club meeting attended by UOIT President Dr. Ronald Bordessa. The gift will be used to establish the Rotary Club of Oshawa Bursary Fund, which beginning in fall 2008, will deliver two annual awards to UOIT students from Durham Region with a demonstrated financial need. The donation qualifies for funding under the provincial government's Ontario Trust for Student Support matching program.
"The Rotary Club of Oshawa is extremely proud and honoured to participate in UOIT's student awards program," said Walker. "This donation will help provide many years of education for recipients of the Rotary Club of Oshawa Bursary Fund."
As UOIT prepares for the historic graduation of its first-ever class of four-year undergraduate students on Friday, June 1, its reputation continues to grow. The university's academically challenging environment features faculty from around the world, a commitment to research excellence that has resulted in millions of dollars in grants and awards, and a mobile learning program that allows students and professors to connect at any time and from anywhere.
"We are grateful to the Rotary Club of Oshawa for its generosity, which will remove financial hurdles for students who are otherwise qualified to pursue the many benefits that come with a university education," said Dr. Bordessa. "The Rotary Club of Oshawa is made up of our community's business and other professional leaders, all of whom understand first-hand the need for university graduates with the research knowledge, high-tech skills and critical-thinking abilities that have become synonymous with UOIT. These crucial skills are needed more than ever in today's knowledge-driven economy as we strive to help Canada remain competitive on a global scale."
The Rotary Club of Oshawa, an association of more than 100 business and professional people, supports a variety of organizations and programs throughout the community.
About UOIT
As an innovative university, UOIT delivers a leading-edge learning environment that uniquely combines academic knowledge, research opportunities, hands-on skills and a vibrant student life. UOIT's 4,300 students are taught by professors who are experts in their fields from around the world. As Ontario's first laptop-based university, the university offers more than 30 challenging undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of Business and Information Technology, Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Sciences. UOIT's commitment to research excellence has resulted in millions of dollars in grants and awards, including five Canada Research Chairs. To find out more, visit www.uoit.ca or call 905.721.8668.
About the Rotary Club of Oshawa
The Rotary Club, part of Rotary International, undertakes fundraising activities throughout the year to support local community projects such as the annual Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Lloyd Chadburn Squadron of Air Cadets, Junior Achievement, Simcoe Hall Settlement House and Grandview Children's Centre. One of its major fundraisers is the popular Oshawa Rotary Ribfest.
OSHAWA, Ont. - The Rotary Club of Oshawa will be helping more Durham Region residents take advantage of the leading-edge learning environment offered by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), thanks to its $50,000 donation to assist students in financial need.
Rotary Club President John Walker shared details of the donation at a recent club meeting attended by UOIT President Dr. Ronald Bordessa. The gift will be used to establish the Rotary Club of Oshawa Bursary Fund, which beginning in fall 2008, will deliver two annual awards to UOIT students from Durham Region with a demonstrated financial need. The donation qualifies for funding under the provincial government's Ontario Trust for Student Support matching program.
"The Rotary Club of Oshawa is extremely proud and honoured to participate in UOIT's student awards program," said Walker. "This donation will help provide many years of education for recipients of the Rotary Club of Oshawa Bursary Fund."
As UOIT prepares for the historic graduation of its first-ever class of four-year undergraduate students on Friday, June 1, its reputation continues to grow. The university's academically challenging environment features faculty from around the world, a commitment to research excellence that has resulted in millions of dollars in grants and awards, and a mobile learning program that allows students and professors to connect at any time and from anywhere.
"We are grateful to the Rotary Club of Oshawa for its generosity, which will remove financial hurdles for students who are otherwise qualified to pursue the many benefits that come with a university education," said Dr. Bordessa. "The Rotary Club of Oshawa is made up of our community's business and other professional leaders, all of whom understand first-hand the need for university graduates with the research knowledge, high-tech skills and critical-thinking abilities that have become synonymous with UOIT. These crucial skills are needed more than ever in today's knowledge-driven economy as we strive to help Canada remain competitive on a global scale."
The Rotary Club of Oshawa, an association of more than 100 business and professional people, supports a variety of organizations and programs throughout the community.
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About UOIT
As an innovative university, UOIT delivers a leading-edge learning environment that uniquely combines academic knowledge, research opportunities, hands-on skills and a vibrant student life. UOIT's 4,300 students are taught by professors who are experts in their fields from around the world. As Ontario's first laptop-based university, the university offers more than 30 challenging undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of Business and Information Technology, Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Sciences. UOIT's commitment to research excellence has resulted in millions of dollars in grants and awards, including five Canada Research Chairs. To find out more, visit www.uoit.ca or call 905.721.8668.
About the Rotary Club of Oshawa
The Rotary Club, part of Rotary International, undertakes fundraising activities throughout the year to support local community projects such as the annual Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Lloyd Chadburn Squadron of Air Cadets, Junior Achievement, Simcoe Hall Settlement House and Grandview Children's Centre. One of its major fundraisers is the popular Oshawa Rotary Ribfest.
About Ontario Tech University
A modern, forwarding-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.
Media contact
Tony Doyle
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Ontario Tech University
905.721.8668 ext. 2209
tony.doyle@uoit.ca
