UOIT and RBC to announce generous donation to campus
May 11, 2007
OSHAWA, Ont. - Representatives from RBC will be on campus next week to announce a generous donation to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).
The announcement will include specific details of the donation, including the exact amount, and the university will also unveil a permanent commemoration of RBC's significant support.
Leading businesses, such as RBC, are continuing to invest in UOIT because of its many market-relevant undergraduate programs, which include a strong focus on the business and information technology sectors. In addition, UOIT offers a Master of Information Technology Security graduate degree, the first of its kind in Canada and one of the few such programs in the world, and operates the Management Development Centre, which provides critical training to leading industry and business executives, managers and professionals.
Who:
Dr. Ronald Bordessa, president, UOIT;
David Chambers, vice-president, Advancement, UOIT;
Barry Lockwood, regional vice-president, Durham Region, RBC;
Paul Thomas, vice-president, Durham Commercial Banking, RBC; and
Fraser McArthur, president, Student Association, UOIT.
When:
Friday, May 18, 2007
1 p.m.
Where:
UOIT
Business and Information Technology building atrium
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario
Parking:
Enter off Simcoe Street North and proceed to the Founders 1 parking lot.
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
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.8668 ext. 2209
tony.doyle@uoit.ca
