Shumiatcher gives $250,000 to College Avenue Campus Renewal

Posted: August 1, 2013 9:20 a.m.

Dr. Shumiatcher's recognition of the importance of the College Avenue Campus revitalization will benefit the students and community members who take part in its programs every day. Shumiatcher received an honorary degree from the University of Regina in 2002. Photo: Don Hall

Through a generous contribution of $250,000, Dr. Jacqui Shumiatcher is helping bring the University of Regina’s planned revitalization of its historic College Avenue campus one step closer to reality. 

“I have been fortunate to have been able to participate in so many activities at the College Avenue campus,” said Shumiatcher. “Being able to help revitalize an important part of our history and being able to provide the updated space for current and future learners has always been part of my personal belief of being a responsible citizen.”

Dr. Jacqui and Dr. Morris Shumiatcher’s contributions to the University of Regina over the years include the “Shu-Box Theatre,” as well as the Dr. Morris Shumiatcher Scholarship in English and the Rose Jeanne Souillart Clay and Pierre Paul Franklin Clay scholarship for undergraduate students in French.  Shumiatcher received her honorary degree from the University of Regina in 2002.

Building Knowledge – The College Avenue Campus Renewal Project is the University of Regina’s number one capital fundraising priority.  Through the initiative, the College Avenue campus will be transformed into a vibrant, accessible centre of learning, strengthening the University’s connection to the community and further contributing to the education of the next century of learners and leaders. The campus will be known as the University of Regina Leadership and Outreach Centre (LOC).

The College Avenue campus is home to the Centre for Continuing Education, Conservatory of Performing Arts, Darke Hall, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and the Lifelong Learning Centre.