HSBC Bank Canada to announce significant donation to UOIT
February 22, 2008
OSHAWA, Ont. - Officials from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will welcome representatives from HSBC Bank Canada next week for the announcement of a significant financial donation that will greatly assist and enhance students' learning experiences for years to come.
The announcement will include specific details of the donation, including the exact amount, and UOIT's plans for a permanent commemoration and recognition of the gift. Student recipients will also be on hand for the event.
UOIT continues to attract the interest and support of leading corporations such as HSBC Bank Canada, whose efforts make a direct impact on students and the community. HSBC Bank Canada is a committed supporter of post-secondary students, providing financial assistance and awards as well as making ongoing investments in communities across the country.
Who:
Dr. Ronald Bordessa, president, UOIT;
Linda Seymour, senior vice-president, Ontario Region, HSBC Bank Canada;
David Chambers, vice-president, Advancement, UOIT;
Dr. Bernadette Schell, dean, UOIT Faculty of Business and Information Technology;
Dr. Terry Wu, director, UOIT Management Development Centre, Faculty of Business and Information Technology; and
Student award recipients.
When:
Thursday, February 28
12:30 to 1 p.m.
Where:
UOIT
Business and Information Technology Building, Room 3023
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario
The announcement will include specific details of the donation, including the exact amount, and UOIT's plans for a permanent commemoration and recognition of the gift. Student recipients will also be on hand for the event.
UOIT continues to attract the interest and support of leading corporations such as HSBC Bank Canada, whose efforts make a direct impact on students and the community. HSBC Bank Canada is a committed supporter of post-secondary students, providing financial assistance and awards as well as making ongoing investments in communities across the country.
Who:
Dr. Ronald Bordessa, president, UOIT;
Linda Seymour, senior vice-president, Ontario Region, HSBC Bank Canada;
David Chambers, vice-president, Advancement, UOIT;
Dr. Bernadette Schell, dean, UOIT Faculty of Business and Information Technology;
Dr. Terry Wu, director, UOIT Management Development Centre, Faculty of Business and Information Technology; and
Student award recipients.
When:
Thursday, February 28
12:30 to 1 p.m.
Where:
UOIT
Business and Information Technology Building, Room 3023
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario
For more information, contact:
HSBC Bank Canada
Michael Edmonds
Senior manager, Public Affairs
416.868.3878
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