UOIT to officially open state-of-the-art facility
October 14, 2008
OSHAWA, ON. - Marking five years of growth and innovation, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is officially opening the doors to the new home of its Faculty of Education, located in the heart of downtown Oshawa.
University officials will welcome City of Oshawa representatives and other guests to the grand opening, which will include speeches, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the state-of-the-art facility.
The new location will offer students another leading-edge environment in which to excel and will help prepare them to make an impact on society as next-generation educators.
Who:
Dr. Ronald Bordessa, president, UOIT;
Oshawa Mayor John Gray;
Dr. Jim Greenlaw, dean, Faculty of Education;
Dr. Richard Marceau, provost, UOIT; and
Oshawa Councillor Louise Parkes.
When:
Monday, October 20 at 3:30 p.m.
Where:
UOIT
Faculty of Education building
11 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario
Parking:
GO bus terminal parking garage, enter off of Centre Street between Bond and King streets.
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
Melissa Levy
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.8668 ext. 2513
melissa.levy@uoit.ca
