Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life contribute $250,000 to the College Avenue Campus Renewal Project

News Release Release Date: November 15, 2012 1:20 p.m.

Building Knowledge – The College Avenue Campus Renewal Project, the University of Regina’s number one capital fundraising priority, today received a $250,000 contribution from Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life through their national corporate citizenship program.

“We are grateful to Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life for their generous gift to this project and to our University,” said University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor, Vianne Timmons. “This is the first corporate leadership gift to the project. It demonstrates their commitment to our students and our community,” she added.

The revitalization of College Avenue campus will transform it into a vibrant, accessible centre of learning, strengthening the University of Regina’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 University of Regina has a compelling vision for campus renewal, and as a longtime member of this community, we believe in it,” says Jan Belanger Assistant Vice-President, Community Affairs Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life. “Our organization has enjoyed its association with the University of Regina and employs many of its graduates. On National Philanthropy Day, we’re pleased to announce our early support for a project that will help rejuvenate this downtown campus and highlight the University’s campaign to move its tradition of excellence forward.”

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 Lifelong Learning Centre.

Further information about Building Knowledge – The College Avenue Campus Renewal Project can be found at www.uregina.ca/campaign or by calling (306) 585-5703.